# Statistics South Africa says electricity production fell by nine-percent in April , while consumption dropped by five-percent. On a monthly basis, generation declined by 1.7-percent, continuing a downward trend over recent months. Electricity use also fell by 1.3-percent from March, although it showed a slight increase over the past three months. Stats SA’s Tsholofelo […]
# Action Society says the forensic DNA system is in crisis, with 97-percent of samples missing legal deadlines and more than 175-thousand cases delayed. The organisation warns that the backlogs are delaying prosecutions, weakening court cases, and leaving families of victims waiting for answers. Action Society’s Juanita du Preez says Parliament has also raised concern […]
# The DA is calling for a national audit of the DNA backlog, alongside a full turnaround plan to fix serious staffing shortages, equipment failures and laboratory constraints in the forensic system. This follows new findings that reveal major delays in forensic testing. The party’s Ian Cameron says about 175-thousand DNA cases have exceeded prescribed […]
# South Africa’s manufacturing sector stayed in growth territory in May but showed signs of slowing. The Absa Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 51 points from 53 points in April, as production and new orders weakened after a temporary boost in demand faded. Inventories increased to their highest level in more than two years, while […]
# AfriForum says the government is still silent on rural violence despite ten farm attacks reported last month. The organisation states the attacks were extremely violent, with victims assaulted, tied up and in some cases shot, including farm workers in Limpopo. Other incidents were reported in Delmas in Mpumalanga, Stellenbosch in the Western Cape, and […]
# The Western Cape Government says disaster management teams remain on high alert as heavy rain continues to affect the Central Karoo and Garden Route. Flooding has forced the closure of the N1 at Leeu Gamka, while several other roads, including Molteno Pass and parts of the R328, have also been shut due to weather-related […]
# Business leaders state Johannesburg’s governance and financial crisis have become a national economic concern that requires urgent action. Business Leadership South Africa, Business for South Africa and Business Unity South Africa warn that the city, which contributes around 16-percent of South Africa’s gross domestic product, is in severe distress, with declining infrastructure, rising debt, […]
# Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has stepped in to help avert the retrenchment of more than 22-thousand Pick n Pay workers. This follows a meeting between the company, trade unions and the government. The retail giant had issued a Section 189 notice last month, triggering consultations over possible job cuts. Ministry spokesperson Thobeka […]
# South African National Parks says more than 50-million-rand has been given to small businesses that supply goods and services within its procurement ecosystem. In partnership with Sanlam and I am an entrepreneur, the interest-free loans help businesses meet orders and manage cash flow. The initiative, which started as a ten-million-rand pilot in 2023, has […]
