# University of Cape Town professor Aqiel Dalvie is featured in a new United Kingdom documentary examining the impact of environmental chemicals on fertility. His research in South Africa has found widespread pesticide exposure in vulnerable communities, with studies indicating possible links to fertility problems in adults and children. The documentary aims to raise awareness […]
# Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy minister Narend Singh has called for stronger cooperation between prosecutors, police and environmental officials to combat illegal fishing and other environmental crimes. Speaking at the opening of a two-day enforcement training programme in KwaZulu-Natal, Singh said coordinated investigations and successful prosecutions are essential to protecting South Africa’s marine […]
# Statistics South Africa says mining production fell by 5.4-percent in May compared with the same month last year, mainly due to lower iron ore, coal and platinum group metals output. Despite the decline in production, mineral sales rose by 13.9-percent year-on-year, driven by strong sales of platinum group metals, gold and coal. Stats SA’s […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition deputy minister John Steenhuisen has outlined the government’s strategy focused on diversification, decarbonisation and digitalisation to boost competitiveness, create jobs and expand exports. Addressing the Manufacturing Indaba in Sandton, Johannesburg, Steenhuisen said the plan focuses on increasing investment, supporting local production, adopting new technology and expanding trade across Africa. He […]
# Deputy minister of Trade, Industry and Competition John Steenhuisen says South Africa wants to grow its manufacturing sector to create jobs and boost the economy. Speaking at the opening of the 2026 Manufacturing Indaba in Johannesburg, Steenhuisen said Africa must move beyond exporting raw materials and instead produce more value-added goods. He added stronger […]
# Former Police minister Bheki Cele has told the Truth and Reconciliation Commission inquiry that the murder of anti-apartheid activist and lawyer Victoria Mxenge was a major blow to the liberation struggle. Testifying before the inquiry, Cele said he arrived at her home shortly after she was killed and found her blood still fresh and […]
# Union federation Cosatu says the Government Employees Medical Scheme has undermined collective bargaining by informing members directly that the Council for Medical Schemes rejected a proposal to reduce the 2026 contribution increase to 7.5-percent. The federation’s Zanele Sabela says GEMS bypassed organised labour and the Public Service Co-ordinating Bargaining Council by communicating through the […]
# Trade union Solidarity has instructed its legal team to finalise court papers challenging the City of Tshwane’s suspension of city manager Johann Mettler. The union argues the decision is unlawful, irrational and unconstitutional, and claims the suspension is politically motivated. Solidarity’s Anton van der Bijl says the union is seeking to have the suspension […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says South Africans are tired of paying more for deteriorating municipal services while poor governance goes unpunished. OUTA argues that rising tariffs cannot solve financial mismanagement, corruption and failing infrastructure. The organisation says the government must ringfence revenue collected from electricity and water, implement stricter oversight of municipal finances, […]
