# Statistics South Africa says retail trade sales increased by 2.3-percent in August compared with the same month last year. Most of the growth came from hardware stores, general dealers, and other retailers. Over the three months to August, retail trade was up 3.2-percent from last year, with strong growth in clothing, footwear, and hardware. […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his condolences to the government and people of Kenya following the passing of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the age of 80, while receiving medical treatment in India. Ramaphosa described Odinga as a patriotic and selfless leader committed to Kenya’s development and peace across the continent. Presidency spokesperson […]
# The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption has filed a review application with the High Court in Pretoria after Magistrate Vusumuzi Mahlangu recused himself from the case involving Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo and two other senior police officers. Mahlangu stepped aside following allegations made against the judiciary before the Madlanga commission. IDAC spokesperson Henry Mamothame […]
# Quality assurance body, Umalusi says it will no longer oversee or issue certificates for National Certificate Vocational levels two and three examinations. This follows a directive in a government gazette, published in July this year, which transfers responsibility for these exams to the Department of Higher Education and Training. Umalusi CEO Mafu Rakometsi says […]
# Quality assurance body, Umalusi, has introduced strict new rules for online and distance learning providers offering the National Senior Certificate. The council says these non-negotiable requirements were developed with the Department of Basic Education, the Independent Examinations Board, and the South African Comprehensive Assessment Institute to ensure credibility and fairness of assessments. Umalusi CEO […]
# Quality assurance body, Umalusi says it’s ready for this year’s end-of-year national matric examinations across public and private assessment bodies. The council confirmed that systems are in place to ensure credible, fair, and compliant exam administration. It also reiterated that online schools are not yet accredited due to the absence of a regulatory framework. […]
# Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says president Cyril Ramaphosa was attempting to do damage control in the National Council of Provinces after praising the city’s governance record. Hill-Lewis states the city continues to outperform ANC-run municipalities, with a record 40-billion-rand infrastructure budget, 75-percent of which benefits low-income households. He adds that Cape Town tops […]
# The Madlanga commission in Pretoria will not sit today in order to resolve legal disputes over whether tomorrow’s witness will testify in camera. The commission’s chairperson, retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, says the decision follows ongoing safety concerns. Meanwhile, evidence leader Adila Hassim presented WhatsApp messages on behalf of witness X, alleging that […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the fight against corruption must follow the rule of law and due process. Answering questions in the National Council of Provinces, Ramaphosa highlighted the progress made by the Special Investigating Unit, the Hawks, and the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption in making arrests, pursuing prosecutions, and recovering stolen assets. He added […]
