# The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union is calling on president Cyril Ramaphosa to sanction Basic Education minister Siviwe Gwarube over the continued suspension of a new Foundation Phase textbook catalogue. SADTU spokesperson Nomusa Cembi says investigations found no wrongdoing in the procurement process. The union accuses Gwarube of political interference and delaying transformation in […]
# Build One South Africa Cape Town mayoral candidate Roger Solomons is calling for residents to be treated as clients, not merely voters. Speaking in Johannesburg at the party’s official launched of its 2026 local government manifesto, Solomons said excellent service delivery, service parity, and competent, transparent leadership remains a priority. He urges residents to […]
# The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve, with conditions, Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund Two’s proposed acquisition of Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa. EMIF Two develops and operates distributed solar solutions, while Mainstream focuses on utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar and wind. The Commission says the transaction is unlikely to substantially […]
# Die Mededingingskommissie het aanbeveel dat die Mededingingstribunaal, met voorwaardes, die Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund Two se voorgestelde verkryging van Mainstream Renewable Power South Africa goedkeur. EMIF Two ontwikkel en bedryf sonkragoplossings, terwyl Mainstream fokus op hernubare energieprojekte insluitend sonkrag en wind. Die Kommissie sê die transaksie sal waarskynlik nie mededinging wesenlik verminder nie. EMIF […]
# Die Nasionale Mynwerkersvakbond het solidariteit met die mense van Nepal uitgespreek na verwoestende kitsvloede langs die Nepal-China-grens. Meer as een-duisend-twee-honderd mense is dood, terwyl ongeveer vier-duisend steeds vermis word met soek- en reddingsoperasies wat voortduur. Die vakbond se hoofsekretaris, Mpho Phakedi, het die internasionale gemeenskap en die Suid-Afrikaanse regering versoek om dringend humanitêre hulp […]
# Kleinboere word gewaarsku teen warmer toestande en onvoorspelbare reënval gedurende die 2026/27 somerseisoen. Die Nasionale Departement van Landbou se jongste El Niño-advies voorspel ondernormale reënval en hoë temperature, wat risiko’s vir gewasse en vee verhoog. Landboukundiges sê baie kleinboere verstaan die risiko’s, maar het ‘n gebrek aan water, infrastruktuur en finansiering om voor te […]
# African Rainbow Minerals sê sy belegging in Surge Copper ondersteun die voortgesette ontwikkeling van die Berg-koper- en molibdeenprojek. ‘n Voltooide voor-uitvoerbaarheidstudie bevestig ‘n grootskaalse operasie met ‘n eerste mineraalreserwe wat ‘n mynleeftyd van 28 jaar ondersteun. ‘n Uitvoerbaarheidstudie word vir 2028 beplan, met ‘n finale beleggingsbesluit wat in 2031 geneem sal word. Die stigter […]
# Small-scale farmers are being warned of hotter conditions and unpredictable rainfall during the 2026/27 summer season. The National Department of Agriculture’s latest El Niño advisory forecasts below-normal rainfall and high temperatures, raising risks for crops and livestock. Agriculture experts say many small-scale farmers understand the risks but lack water, infrastructure and finance to prepare. […]
# African Rainbow Minerals says its investment in Surge Copper is supporting continued development of the Berg copper and molybdenum project. A completed prefeasibility study confirms a large-scale operation with a maiden mineral reserve supporting a 28-year mine life. A feasibility study is planned for 2028, with a final investment decision targeted for 2031. ARM […]
