# AfriForum says poor oversight and a lack of accountability continue to contribute to the decline of municipalities. The organisation has submitted a Promotion of Access to Information application to the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, seeking records on the appointment and oversight of senior municipal officials. AfriForum’s Deidré Steffens says the information […]
# Employment and Labour minister Nomakhosazana Meth says social dialogue remains key to finding practical solutions and maintaining stable labour relations. This follows talks between the Registrar of Labour Relations and the Public Servants Association over the union’s possible deregistration. Ministry spokesperson Thobeka Magcai say the parties agreed to continue discussions, with the Registrar indicating […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association says Ford’s decision in the US to rehire more than 300 experienced quality inspectors and engineers shows that artificial intelligence cannot replace skilled workers. According to the union, Ford’s AI systems failed to detect some quality and supply chain problems, making human expertise essential. MISA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola urges […]
# Business Unity South Africa says the Unemployment Insurance Fund should be placed under administration and subjected to a forensic investigation into its spending, citing ongoing governance failures and poor service delivery. The organisation states it’s withdrawing its representatives from the UIF board after six years of unsuccessful attempts to improve the fund. According to […]
# According to Statistics South Africa, electricity generation fell by nine-percent in May compared with the same month last year, while electricity available for distribution declined by 4.3-percent. On a month-on-month basis, electricity generation rose by 0.6-percent and distribution increased by 1.5-percent after seasonal adjustment. Stats SA’s Tsholofelo Ditinti says over the three months to […]
# South Africa’s last remaining manganese smelter, Transalloys, has stopped production because of high electricity costs and ongoing financial losses. The company says about 600 jobs and another seven-thousand livelihoods are at risk. Transalloys’ Konstantin Sadovnik says unless Eskom and the government agree to a sustainable electricity tariff by the end of this month, the […]
# CapeNature’s marine conservation work will be showcased in the new Afrikaans adventure series Hey Skipper, which premieres on kykNET on DStv on Saturday. The 13-episode series will feature the Western Cape’s marine protected areas and other nature reserves, highlighting efforts to protect marine life and coastal ecosystems. CapeNature says the programme will help raise […]
# The ANC says the MK Party’s rhetoric ahead of Tuesday’s protests against undocumented migrants encouraged unrest and division. Addressing the media on current political developments, ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said MK fuelled anti-immigrant sentiment, stressing that immigration laws must be enforced through protests or vigilantism. Mbalula added while the party supports action against illegal […]
# The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment says it looks forward to working with newly appointed minister David Maynier to advance biodiversity conservation, climate resilience, sustainable development and job creation through the green economy. The department remains committed to protecting South Africa’s natural resources while expanding economic opportunities. Maynier’s leadership comes at an […]
