# Tiger Brands has announced the sale of its Langeberg and Ashton Foods canned fruit business to a consortium that includes local fruit growers in the Western Cape. The move aims to protect over three-thousand jobs and ensure the business remains sustainable. As part of the deal, the company will invest 150-million-rand in a community […]
# AfriForum says the newly announced partnership between the South African National Defence Force and the Mangaung Traffic Department in the Free State risks militarising civilian law enforcement. The organisation warns that military training for traffic officers could undermine public trust and shift policing away from community-based methods. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk has called for clarity […]
# South African National Parks has launched its vision 2040 strategy at the Africa Travel Indaba in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The plan focuses on making conservation more inclusive and beneficial to local communities. Thirteen small tourism businesses were given a platform to promote their services. A key partnership was signed with Mpumalanga Parks, with more deals […]
# The South African Human Rights Commission has welcomed an unconditional public apology issued by former DA member of Parliament, Renaldo Gouws, over a 2010 video containing racist language against Black citizens. The commission’s Wisani Baloyi says the matter was resolved through the commission’s alternative dispute resolution process, with Gouws acknowledging the harm caused and […]
# The South African Rooibos Council says Rooibos tea is fast becoming the drink of choice for Gen Z and Millennials. Its caffeine-free, healthy appeal has made it a favourite among younger consumers seeking wellness and convenience. Gen Z prefers herbal and sweet infusions, while Millennials favour ready-to-drink options for their on-the-go lifestyles. Many now […]
# South Africa’s mining production dropped by 2.8-percent in March compared to last year, mainly due to sharp declines in platinum group metals and gold. Iron ore was the strongest performer, showing solid growth, increasing by 7.5-percent. Statistics South Africa’s Juan-Pierre Terblanche says despite lower output, mineral sales rose by 1.6-percent, driven by higher sales […]
# The Independent Police Investigative Directorate is investigating more possible sexual assault cases involving an instructor from the South African Police Service Training Academy in Pretoria West. The officer is accused of raping a trainee and allegedly threatening her with disciplinary action. IPID spokesperson Lizzy Suping says the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has postponed the case […]
# The Johannesburg Metro Police Department has vowed swift justice after one of its officers, Matome Mokoena, was fatally shot during a robbery pursuit in Vlakfontein. Mokoena and his colleague had stopped a suspected vehicle when he was gunned down by the suspects on Wednesday night. The suspects stole his gun and the JMPD patrol […]
# Action Society has expressed outrage after discovering that convicted murderer Xolani du Preez, who killed Cape Town make-up artist Suritha Alting in 2022, was allegedly unlawfully released from custody and has since reoffended. Du Preez, who was meant to serve a sentence at Pollsmoor Prison until October, recently committed another robbery in Table View. […]
