# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the presidency will focus on creating jobs, growing the economy, and promoting clean governance. Tabling the Presidency budget vote in Parliament, Ramaphosa said the government of national unity is committed to working together to rebuild the country and reduce poverty. Ramaphosa announced major investments in infrastructure, expanded youth employment programmes, […]
# The Department of Employment and Labour says all designated employers must prepare and implement employment equity plans from next month to August 2030. This follows the conclusion of national workshops aimed at guiding employers on how to comply with the amended Employment Equity Act. Small businesses with less than 50 workers don’t have to […]
# The minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dion George, says the government is moving swiftly to ban new captive lion breeding facilities, in a major step for wildlife protection. A prohibition notice will soon be published as part of wider efforts to phase out harmful breeding practices and protect animal well-being. The ban […]
# According to Statistics South Africa, retail trade sales rose by 4.2-percent in May compared to the same time last year. The increase was mainly driven by strong performance from clothing, footwear and leather goods retailers, which grew by 12.5-percent, and general dealers, which rose by 3.6-percent. Stats SA’s Raquel Floris says hardware and other […]
# Statistics South Africa says mining production rose slightly by 0.2-percent year-on-year in May, driven mainly by a strong performance in iron ore, rising by 12.5-percent. However, output from coal and manganese declined. Mineral sales at current prices jumped by 19-percent year-on-year, driven mainly by a sharp rise in gold sales. Stats SA’s Juan-Pierre Terblanche […]
# The MK Party says it will pursue constitutional litigation and organise nationwide protests if president Cyril Ramaphosa stays in power. The party argues Ramaphosa’s continued presence in office goes against the will of voters and undermines democracy. It plans to file a no-confidence motion in Parliament. MK Party’s Nhlamulo Ndhlela says the current administration […]
# The DA says the appointment of the newly appointed chief financial officer of the North West parks and tourism board, Morufa Moloto, is a disgrace and a threat to clean governance. The party says Moloto is currently out on bail on serious corruption charges, yet was given control of public funds. The DA’s Jóhni […]
# Solidarity says salary talks with FlySafair have reached a deadlock and pilots are preparing to go on strike. According to the union, the airline’s final offer of a six-percent salary increase was rejected by most pilots due to a severely strained relationship with management. Solidarity’s Helgard Cronjé says key concerns include a controversial shift […]
# The MK Party has issued an ultimatum to president Cyril Ramaphosa, demanding that he resign by Mandela Day on Friday. In a letter of demand, the party said the resignation would honour the late former president Nelson Mandela. It has threatened legal action, a no-confidence vote, and nationwide protests. MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela […]
