# FMD Response SA has welcomed the first privately bought foot-and-mouth disease vaccines being delivered to private veterinarians. The organisation believes the rollout shows what the government and the private sector can achieve by working together. The organisation’s Andrew Morphew has urged the Department of Agriculture to regularly share information on where outbreaks are occurring […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association says employers must take stronger action against sexual harassment in the workplace. Marking Women’s Month, the union is calling on companies to adopt clear policies, regularly train staff and ensure victims can report incidents safely without fear of retaliation. MISA’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola has urged workplaces to protect employees’ dignity […]
# Nominations are now open for the 2027 Standard Bank Young Artist Awards, recognising talented South African artists under the age of 35 years. The awards cover a range of creative fields, including music, theatre, dance, visual arts, poetry and film. Winners will receive financial support, greater exposure and an opportunity to present new work […]
# The City of Cape Town says the proposed sale of municipal land in Mitchells Plain to Christel House South Africa for the expansion of its school is being handled through a transparent public process. Mayoral committee member for Economic Growth James Vos says the proposal is open for public comment, with residents able to […]
# The DA in Mpumalanga says prolonged delays in finding an operator for the historic Royal Hotel in Pilgrim’s Rest are hurting tourism and the local economy. The party claims the 131-year-old hotel has remained closed for years because of failed lease agreements and repeated tender setbacks. The DA’s Teboho Sekaledi says the closure is […]
#The Western Cape Mobility Department urges holders of traffic registration numbers to check if theirs has been marked dormant. This after the national Department of Transport decided to cancel inactive TRN certificates. Anyone who got a TRN between January 2000 and June 2023 can check online. The department’s Muneera Allie says TRNs let motorists without […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has uncovered suspected irregularities in a Services Sector Education and Training Authority tender and wants the matter investigated. According to the organisation, a successful bidder, Resolutions Studio, submitted conflicting information about its experience and that some reference letters may not have been independent. OUTA’s Rudie Heyneke says electronic records […]
# Stats SA says mining production fell by four-percent in June compared with the same month last year. The drop was mainly caused by lower production of platinum group metals, coal and iron ore. Mining output also declined by 2.7-percent between April and June. Stats SA’s Juan-Pierre Terblanche says month-on-month mineral sales also rose by […]
# Statistics South Africa says manufacturing production fell by 1.7-percent in June compared with the same month last year. The decline was mainly driven by weaker production in food and beverages, wood and paper products, and motor vehicles. Production increased slightly from May. Stats SA’s Nicolai Claassen says manufacturing sales also fell by 1.6-percent in […]
