# The South African National Christian Forum has accused the ANC government of failing the poor and protecting the wealthy. The forum says Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi’s recent remarks about removing illegal settlements amount to hate speech against the poor and foreign nationals. It also condemned plans to blacklist indebted students, citing it blocks opportunities […]
# Energy regulator Nersa has confirmed a four-percent increase in Sasol Gas’s maximum price for the 2025/2026 financial year. The adjustment, effective from next month to December, raises the maximum price from 87-rand-four-cents to 90-rand-57-cents per gigajoule, mainly because of higher costs of gas from Mozambique, oil prices, exchange rates, and the US price index. […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has endorsed Brazilian president Lula da Silva’s call for a ceasefire in Gaza and the recognition of Palestinian self-determination. Speaking at the extraordinary BRICS leaders virtual meeting, Ramaphosa said lasting peace requires a two-state solution and affirmed South Africa’s support for justice and human rights in the region. He urged BRICS […]
# A new study by Stellenbosch University shows that fathers’ drinking can also harm children’s growth and development. Researchers found that heavy drinking by fathers during pregnancy is linked to children being shorter, having smaller heads, and scoring lower on verbal intelligence quotient tests. Marking International Foetal Alcohol Syndrome Day, the university’s Marlene de Vries […]
# The South African National Taxi Council urges all taxi operators to apply for the taxi relief fund before next month’s deadline. The applications will close on 31 October. The once-off fund, introduced to help operators recover from Covid-19 impacts, has already paid over 414-million-rand to more than 73-thousand operators. Santaco’s Rebecca Phala says qualifying […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa says the extraordinary BRICS leaders’ meeting has come at a crucial time of global economic and political uncertainty. Speaking at the virtual BRICS leaders’ summit, Ramaphosa warned that rising protectionism and unilateral tariffs are harming developing countries, including South Africa, by threatening jobs and growth. He called on BRICS to push for […]
# The Madlanga Commission says it’s all systems go for public hearings starting next Wednesday at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who made allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption in policing, will be the first witness. Giving an update on the state of readiness, the commission’s spokesperson, […]
# Chinese president Xi Jinping says BRICS countries must unite to defend multilateralism, promote open trade, and strengthen cooperation for shared development. Speaking via an interpreter at the virtual BRICS leaders’ summit, Xi warned that protectionism and trade wars are disrupting the global economy. He urged member states to work together to reform global governance, […]
# The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has received a clean audit for the 2024/2025 financial year.This marks the first time the department has achieved this milestone. MEC Kedibone Diale-Tlabela says the outcome reflects the department’s commitment to accountability, transparency, and strong financial management. The department’s Lesiba Mpya says clean governance ensures better service […]
