# Corruption Watch says its Constitutional Court victory is a major win for democracy and public participation. The court ruled that Parliament failed to follow proper procedures when appointing five commissioners to the Commission for Gender Equality in 2023. The organisation’s Nkululeko Conco says the court also found the process lacked transparency, gave the public […]
# A systems failure at OR Tambo International Airport in Gauteng is causing flight delays. Air Traffic and Navigation Services says the breakdown, linked to the flight plan management system, has caused flight delays and operational disruptions. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates and arrive two hours early for domestic and three […]
# FlySafair has confirmed the end of the pilot strike following a formal agreement with trade union Solidarity. The airline will now return to full flight capacity, which is expected to help lower ticket prices. Pilots demanded salary adjustments and a new roster system that includes more rest time and better leave benefits. FlySafair’s chief […]
# Trade union Solidarity says the settlement reached between FlySafair and its pilots is a small win for workers but a setback for labour relations. The agreement, brokered by the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, ends a 12-day strike and lock-out, gives pilots more rest time, pay increases over four-years, and compensation for extra […]
# South Africa’s manufacturing sector has shown signs of recovery for the first time in nine months. The Absa purchasing managers’ index rose to 51 points in July, up from 49 points in June, indicating slight growth in factory activity. New sales orders jumped to 56 points, driven mainly by stronger domestic demand. Absa and […]
# AfriForum says the new 30-percent US tariffs on South African exports are the result of the ANC-led government’s failure to address human rights concerns, particularly those affecting minorities. The civil rights organisation blames racially discriminatory policies like black economic empowerment as a key sticking point in US negotiations. AfriForum’s Ernst van Zyl says they […]
# Statistics South Africa says business liquidations rose by seven-percent in June 2025 compared to the same month last year. Company closures increased by eight cases, while close corporation liquidations rose by one. Stats SA’s Onica Mushwana says for the first half of the year, there was a slight overall decrease of one-percent in total […]
# The DA says incoming acting Police minister Firoz Cachalia faces a massive challenge in fixing a broken and mistrusted police service. The party warns that public trust in the South African Police Service is at an all-time low due to political interference, mismanagement, and deep-rooted corruption. The DA’s Ian Cameron says Cachalia must act […]
# Government has welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to seven-percent. It says this will help ease pressure on struggling households. The rate cut is expected to lower borrowing costs, boost investment, and support businesses. Government spokesperson Nomonde Mnukwa says the decision supports efforts to […]
