# The Presidency has called on all South Africans to nominate outstanding citizens and eminent foreign nationals for the national orders. These highest awards recognise exceptional contributions in areas such as democracy, human rights, arts, science, business, and acts of bravery. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says nominations for the order of Mapungubwe, Baobab, Luthuli, Ikhamanga, […]
# A US Department of Justice grand jury is investigating MTN over its past operations in Iran and Afghanistan. According to News24, the probe follows US civil lawsuits accusing the company of paying protection money to the Taliban and al-Qaeda, allegations MTN denies. The mobile operator’s CEO, Ralph Mupita, says the group has not been […]
# Business Leadership South Africa warns that the government must accelerate reforms if it hopes to reduce unemployment, currently at 33.2-percent. In her weekly newsletter, the organisation’s CEO, Busisiwe Mavuso, said while progress has been made in ending load-shedding and improving ports, delays in critical reforms such as port concessions pose systemic risks. Mavuso added […]
# AfriForum says City of Johannesburg’s decision to repeal its controversial CCTV by-law is a major win for residents. The by-law, challenged in the High Court in Johannesburg as unconstitutional, would have regulated cameras in public and private spaces. The organisation cautioned metros to respect community safety networks. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk says the ruling ensures […]
# The Forum for South Africa calls on the government to stop the dumping of cheap American chickens and pork products into local markets. FOSA warns that these imports threaten local farmers, factories, jobs, and could worsen unemployment and poverty. The forum’s Tebogo Mashilompane urges authorities to ban or limit dumped products and protect the […]
# Union federation Saftu welcomes the tabling of the Insourcing Bill in Parliament by the EFF. The union federation says the bill is a major step towards ending the exploitation of workers and corruption linked to outsourcing in both public and private sectors. Saftu general-secretary Zwelinzima Vavi calls for the bill to cover all government […]
# South African National Parks will offer free entry to most of its 21 parks during national parks week from 22 to 26 September, with some open until 28 September. The week kicks off with a celebration at the Kruger National Park’s Mopani Rest Camp, in Limpopo, on 21 September. SANParks spokesperson JP Louw says […]
# The DA in Gauteng is calling for urgent government intervention to end the deadly conflict between taxi and e-hailing drivers, which has claimed at least 60 lives since April. The party urges premier Panyaza Lesufi and Transport MEC Kedibone Diale Tlabela to work with the national government to enforce regulations and prevent further violence. […]
# Business Leadership South Africa has launched the reform tracker, an online platform that monitors the progress of nearly 240 government reforms affecting the economy, governance, and criminal justice. The first review reports 26 reforms completed, 59 with strong progress, 108 on track but needing attention, and 19 facing major obstacles, with notable gains in […]
