# The minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Blade Nzimande, has officially launched the inaugural national science month, expanding the previous science week into a month-long programme. The initiative aims to make science, technology and innovation more accessible to all South Africans and showcase how research can help address challenges such as unemployment, health, education […]
# A coalition of media freedom organisations has condemned attacks on foreign nationals and threats against journalists ahead of today’s planned anti-migrant action. The coalition says there have been reports of violence, intimidation and obstruction of journalists, including attempts to force them to delete footage and threats of harm while documenting incidents involving migrants. Amnesty […]
# South African motorists are set for significant fuel price cuts in July, despite the return of the full fuel levy. Data from the Central Energy Fund shows both grades of petrol are expected to fall by around three-rand per litre and diesel by more than four-rand per litre. The rand has also remained relatively stable, helping support the […]
# Police are investigating unusual circumstances surrounding the shooting of suspended deputy Crime Intelligence head Feroz Khan in Houghton, Johannesburg, where he was reportedly ambushed and shot in the abdomen last night. News24 reports there are conflicting details, including reports that no bullet holes were found on the vehicle he was travelling in, despite the […]
# Energy Exchange South Africa says the government’s biggest energy challenge is no longer generating electricity but expanding the national grid to connect new renewable power projects. The organisation’s CEO, Wayne Cowie, says outdated transmission infrastructure and limited grid capacity are delaying connections despite the government’s large pipeline of renewable energy projects. Cowie warns failure […]
# The National Informal Traders Alliance of South Africa has urged Parliament to take urgent action to better protect and support informal traders. The organisation says the government should introduce a single, fair trading permit system, improve trading spaces and pass an Informal Economy Act to support the sector. NITASA General Secretary Samuel Madikoto says […]
# The City of Johannesburg has approved an updated land use scheme aimed at supporting smarter and more sustainable development. The revised scheme will take effect from the first of next month and includes changes to improve planning applications, create more economic opportunities for homeowners, support low-carbon development and make provision for transitional informal settlements. […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association has expressed concern over the threat of Eskom cutting electricity to the City of Johannesburg over unpaid municipal debt. According to the union, a power cut would have a devastating impact on households, businesses and jobs across the country’s economic hub. MISA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the union supports […]
# Union federation Cosatu says the Constitutional Court’s ruling confirming the constitutionality of the Copyright Amendment and Performers’ Protection Bills provides much-needed certainty after more than a decade of delays. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the ruling will strengthen the rights of actors, performers and musicians. Parks expressed concern over the court’s decision to strike down […]
