# The Soil of Africa Civic Movement says South Africa needs a Transnet that goes beyond profitability and plays a stronger role in driving economic growth. Transnet recorded a 4.6-billion-rand profit for the financial year ended March, reversing the 1.9-billion-rand net loss reported in the previous financial year. However, the movement’s spokesperson, Luzuko Sofute, says […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says artificial intelligence could usher in a new era of productivity and human progress, but warns of serious risks if advanced systems escape human control. Ramaphosa was speaking at the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India. He says the threats include advanced cyberattacks, biological weapons development, mass surveillance, job losses […]
# The Freedom Front Plus has launched its local government election manifesto under the theme, It is Our Time in Pretoria East. Party leader Corné Mulder says South Africa had one-thousand-262 local municipalities in 1994, compared to 213 today, while rapidly growing urban populations have placed increasing pressure on municipalities. Mulder says many municipalities are […]
# Eight people, including two minors, have been killed in a head-on crash on the N17 toll road in Mpumalanga. A Toyota and Volkswagen sedan collided near the Ermelo Toll Plaza, between Ermelo and Davel, this morning. The Department of Community Safety, Security and Liaison spokesperson, Moeti Mmusi says the cause of the crash is […]
# Police have intensified the search for 38-year-old Elizabeth Moselakgomo, also known as “Tsontso”, who has been reported missing in Kempton Park, Ekurhuleni. Moselakgomo reportedly left her home on Wednesday afternoon to go for a run, but did not return. Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says when Moselakgomo failed to come home later that evening, her […]
# Social Development Minister Dina Pule has reaffirmed government’s commitment to working with faith-based organisations to strengthen families, support vulnerable communities and build a caring, resilient and cohesive society. Pule represented Deputy President Paul Mashatile at a Sabbath Church Service hosted by the Thulani Temple of the Nazareth Baptist Church of Ebuhleni in Willowfontein, Pietermaritzburg, […]
# The City of Tshwane has dismissed claims by members of opposition parties that its firefighting vehicles have been repossessed because the City is unable to pay its bills, describing the allegations as false and misleading. The Mayor’s Spokesperson, Samkelo Mgobozi says it is disappointing that public representatives would make and repeat such a serious […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health says it is making significant progress in filling funded vacant posts across its institutions to strengthen the public healthcare system and support healthcare professionals. As of 9 September, one-thousand-259 interviews had been completed, while one-thousand-8 posts were at the shortlisting stage and one-thousand-393 posts had been advertised. The department’s […]
# Western Cape Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism MEC Ivan Meyer says exports remain a key driver of economic growth, investment and job creation in the province. Meyer says the provincial government is helping businesses overcome technical challenges, improve competitiveness, diversify markets and access international trade opportunities. He says exports are a cornerstone of economic […]
