# The Madlanga commission will hold in-camera hearings over the next two weeks, hearing evidence that can’t be aired publicly because of ongoing investigations and confidential material. Public hearings will resume on 9 November, after the local government elections on 4 November. The commission’s, Jeremy Michaels, says a two-day seminar will be held this month […]
## The Breast Imaging Society of South Africa says women should not let fear or myths delay a breast cancer diagnosis during breast cancer awareness month. It says false information about mammograms, biopsies and treatment may stop women from getting checked. The society’s Carine Kabanga says mammograms are safe and there is no evidence that […]
# AfriForum says the revised electricity pricing policy needs clear consequences for the energy regulator, Nersa, Eskom and municipalities that fail to follow the rules. The organisation has raised concerns about possible legacy costs, municipal surcharges and fixed electricity charges, warning consumers could face additional costs. It argues the new policy could fail without proper […]
# South African phosphate producer Kropz says its Nanophos product could offer farmers a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to traditional fertilisers. According to the company, Nanophos is a natural phosphate product containing calcium and silica, which can improve soil health and support plant growth. Kropz plans to increase production at its Elandsfontein site in […]
# The Bureau for Economic Research says artificial intelligence could reshape South Africa’s job market without causing mass retrenchments. Instead, the initial impact will likely slow down hiring, making it harder for youth to secure their first jobs. While AI may reduce demand in some professional sectors, the bureau notes it will boost productivity and […]
# Build One South Africa says Cape Town residents must be protected before another mass shooting occurs. This follows the deaths of 16 people in three separate shootings in Lwandle, Khayelitsha and Joe Slovo Park over the weekend. BOSA’s Roger Solomons calls for stronger visible policing and more resources for police, including action against illegal […]
# A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has been diverted to Saudi Arabia after the pilots apparently got into a physical fight. The flight transmitted emergency signals, including one indicating possible unlawful interference, before landing safely in Tabuk. The plane also dropped nearly four-thousand-200 metres in about 30 seconds. All passengers and crew […]
# TLU SA says the agriculture and agro-processing master plan should be built on a stronger economic foundation before its implementation is accelerated. The agricultural organisation also wants clarity on how transformation will be incorporated in the plan without undermining the sustainability of the agricultural sector. General manager Bennie van Zyl says farming must remain […]
# AgriSA and the Institute for Security Studies have signed an agreement to strengthen efforts to improve rural safety. The organisations will collect, share and report on crime in rural areas to build a reliable picture of the problem. The information will help identify the causes of rural crime, improve safety measures and guide discussions […]
