# General industries union Giwusa says the recent appointment of what it describes as political cronies to the Sector Education and Training Authorities board is a blatant attempt to hijack institutions meant to advance worker empowerment. The union accuses the ANC of looting billions from SETA funds, leaving workers without proper skills training, retrenchment support, […]
# ActionSA has officially tabled the Enhanced Cut Cabinet Perks Bill, aiming to save 1.5-billion-rand a year by reducing the size and cost of the executive. The bill seeks to end the president’s sole power to change the ministerial handbook, enforce parliamentary oversight, and ensure all changes are made public. ActionSA’s Alan Beesley calls for […]
# Eskom says stage two load-shedding will continue during this evening’s peak from 4 pm to 10 pm, but will be suspended afterwards. The utility says one-thousand-175 megawatts has already been restored since the start of the week, with another one-thousand-850 megawatts expected to return by tomorrow evening. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says these improvements, […]
# Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the clean water supply project in Hammanskraal, in Tshwane, is progressing well, with the first module now complete. She says the project is part of government efforts to restore public trust after the 2023 cholera outbreak, with remaining modules due by August. Ntshavheni adds in Emfuleni, more […]
# Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the new Extradition Bill will align South Africa with global crime-fighting protocols and strengthen international cooperation. The cabinet has approved the draft bill for public comment, saying it will help the government meet international obligations in combating organised crime, corruption, and other serious offences. Ntshavheni told the […]
# Cabinet has confirmed a phased withdrawal of South African National Defence Force soldiers from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This follows the end of the Southern African Development Community mission’s mandate. The deployment was part of efforts to stabilise the east of the DRC, where armed conflict has displaced thousands of people. Minister in […]
# Cabinet has welcomed the launch of phase two of Operation Vulindlela, aimed at fast-tracking key economic reforms. The new phase will focus on improving logistics, reducing red tape for businesses, expanding energy supply, and modernising infrastructure. Addressing the media, minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, said the joint initiative by the presidency and National […]
# Cabinet has approved a 90-day emergency plan to combat gender-based violence and femicide, led by eight priority teams. These teams will focus on key areas such as law enforcement, victim support, and community engagement to ensure a coordinated response. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the plan aims to deliver immediate results by […]
# Cabinet is calling on the public to share their views on a proposed Economic Transformation Fund to boost inclusive growth and reduce inequality. The fund is expected to support small businesses, job creation, and skills development, especially in underprivileged communities. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni told the media public input is key to […]
