# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the national dialogue is a key moment in South Africa’s democracy, urging all citizens to take part. The first national convention at the University of South Africa in Pretoria, with over one-thousand delegates, launched public discussions on issues affecting communities. Outcomes will be collected digitally and shape next year’s convention, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has received a briefing from Russian president Vladimir Putin on his recent talks with US president Donald Trump, where both leaders signalled support for dialogue to end the conflict in Ukraine. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says Ramaphosa and Putin agreed to keep communication open and continue working together on areas of […]
# The South African Communist Party warns that the national democratic revolution is at risk from growing right-wing influence in politics and the economy. The party criticised the first national dialogue process as flawed and exclusive, leaving many voices, including its own, out of discussions. The SACP calls for urgent action to protect the revolution, […]
# The Ministry of Agriculture says South African farmers saw strong US exports from April to June, with exports rising to over two-billion-rand, up 26-percent from last year. Citrus, grapes, apples, pears, nuts, and wine led the surge, supported by bountiful harvests and efficient ports. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Joylene van Wyk, says the 30-percent US […]
# The DA in Tshwane calls for updated regulations to allow private fire brigades to legally support municipal teams. The call follows a tyre factory fire in Pretoria North over the weekend, where private firefighters were denied access, leaving city crews struggling to contain the blaze. The DA’s Ally Makhafula says modern licensing would ensure […]
# The GOOD Party says the inaugural national dialogue convention had potential but was undermined by poor planning and inefficiency. According to the party, while the government, civil society, and citizens came together at the University of South Africa in Pretoria to discuss solutions to poverty, crime, and inequality, many voices went unheard. GOOD’s Kaden […]
# The Presidency has called on all South Africans to nominate outstanding citizens and eminent foreign nationals for the national orders. These highest awards recognise exceptional contributions in areas such as democracy, human rights, arts, science, business, and acts of bravery. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya says nominations for the order of Mapungubwe, Baobab, Luthuli, Ikhamanga, […]
# A US Department of Justice grand jury is investigating MTN over its past operations in Iran and Afghanistan. According to News24, the probe follows US civil lawsuits accusing the company of paying protection money to the Taliban and al-Qaeda, allegations MTN denies. The mobile operator’s CEO, Ralph Mupita, says the group has not been […]
# Business Leadership South Africa warns that the government must accelerate reforms if it hopes to reduce unemployment, currently at 33.2-percent. In her weekly newsletter, the organisation’s CEO, Busisiwe Mavuso, said while progress has been made in ending load-shedding and improving ports, delays in critical reforms such as port concessions pose systemic risks. Mavuso added […]
