# The Motor Industry Staff Association is calling on employers in the motor industry to comply with labour laws and register their workers with the compensation fund. This follows inspections at around 50 Gauteng fuel stations that found employers failing to register workers. The union warns that employees injured on duty could be left without […]
# Civil society groups urge Mineral and Petroleum Resources minister Gwede Mantashe to reject a proposed deal involving an offshore oil block in the Orange Basin. The South African Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Coalition, Masifundise Development Trust, Natural Justice and the Climate Justice Coalition say the transfer of a 38-percent stake and control to Israeli […]
# Standard Bank has announced the top ten finalists in its 2026 Kasi Small and Medium-sized Enterprises National Pitch Challenge, with entrepreneurs from all nine provinces competing for a one-million-rand prize. The finalists run businesses in sectors including agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, food production, media and sustainable construction. The bank’s Naledzani Mosomane says the finalists will […]
# The Public Servants Association welcomes the new North West Education MEC, Desbo Mohono, calling for an urgent reset in labour relations. The union wants stronger engagement between the department and organised labour, as well as better support for educators and other staff. The PSA’s Zhulfa Graaff says improved service delivery will require adequate staffing, […]
# The DA says government must urgently allow more private companies to take part in running South Africa’s ports. The party’s Chris Hunsinger says phase three of the government-business partnership must deliver real reforms to improve port efficiency and reduce delays. According to Hunsinger, private investment can bring more competition, skills and funding while keeping […]
# The DA says president Cyril Ramaphosa’s phase three government-business partnership must move with urgency to address South Africa’s economic crisis. Party leader Geordin Hill-Lewis welcomes the target of growing the economy by more than three-percent. Hill-Lewis added South Africa cannot afford slow reforms, calling for clear deadlines and accountability for reforms in energy, rail, […]
# Discovery CEO Adrian Gore says South Africa must achieve economic growth of at least three-percent to create jobs and reduce unemployment. Speaking at the launch of phase three of the government-business partnership in Johannesburg, Gore said progress has been made in ending load-shedding, improving logistics and restoring investor confidence, but growth remains too slow. […]
# AfriForum says energy regulator Nersa’s plan to introduce key performance indicators for municipal electricity distributors will not solve service delivery problems unless existing rules are enforced. The organisation’s Morné Mostert says Nersa should investigate poor performance, enforce licence conditions and carry out technical checks. Mostert added the regulator should investigate repeated failures, enforce licence […]
# Rugby: Rea Vaya will operate special services for fans attending Saturday’s Springboks versus All Blacks match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg. Event buses will run from several routes to the stadium from 1 pm, with return services operating every five minutes after the match until 8 pm. Fans are encouraged to plan their […]
