# South Africa says the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the US and Iran provides the framework for durable peace and regional stability in the Middle East. The 14-point document includes the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the US lifting sanctions on Tehran and a commitment to further talks to reach a final agreement. […]
# Union federation Cosatu says the South African Post Office can be fixed and, once again, contribute to stimulating economic growth and creating jobs with competent management. The Joint Business Rescue Practitioners of the SAPO have launched an application in the High Court of Pretoria to end business rescue proceedings. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the […]
# ActionSA Ekurhuleni says the ANC-led coalition in the metro has failed to present a budget that prioritises the interests of residents. Council rejected the proposed 2026/2027 budget for the fourth time yesterday. ActionSA’s Tumelo Tshabalala says two fundamental conditions must be met for the party to support the budget. He says the conditions are […]
# The Border Management Authority says one-thousand-596 undocumented Malawian and Zimbabwean nationals were successfully processed during a 13-hour operation at the Beitbridge Port of Entry. The operation was carried out by BMA personnel, officials from Home Affairs and SAPS Public Order Police. BMA spokesperson, Mmemme Mogotsi, says the operation also included the repatriation of one-thousand-129 […]
# The DA in Johannesburg has welcomed Eskom’s decision to extend the public participation process on its proposed electricity supply interruptions by a further 30-days. Spokesperson Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku says earlier today, they handed over a memorandum and petition with thousands of signatures to Eskom opposing the proposed supply interruptions. She says the extension is a victory for residents, who […]
# A Canadian guest has been fatally wounded in the Kruger National Park last night. The incident happened at a concession-operated picnic area in the vicinity of Phabeni Gate. SANParks spokesperson JP Louw says a private guide attached to the concession operator allegedly accidentally discharged a firearm, resulting in the fatal injury of the 69-year-old guest. […]
# Union federation Cosatu has welcomed the Industrial Development Corporation and Vision Group’s rescue package to save sugar giant, Tongaat Hulett. This preserves an estimated 250-thousand jobs across the sugar value chain. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says the potential liquidation of the massive South African company and cornerstone of the KwaZulu-Natal and Mpumalanga economies would have […]
# The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department says there are currently significant road closures on William Nicol Drive in Roodepoort. This follows a serious multi-vehicle crash that occurred last night. JMPD spokesperson, Xolani Fihla, says the eastbound lanes of William Nicol Drive between Constancia Boulevard and Joseph Lister Street, heading towards the N1, will remain closed […]
# The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa has expressed concern at the latest inflation figures. The country’s consumer inflation rate rose to 4.5-percent in May this year, up from 4.0-percent in April, marking the highest annual rate recorded since July 2024, when inflation stood at 4.6-percent. GIWUSA president, Mametlwe Sebei, says this exposes […]
