# Die eiendomsmark in Kaapstad floreer, aangevuur deur digitale swerwers wat sorg vir miljarde rande in ekonomiese groei. Die eiendomstegnologie-onderneming Launchbase berig daar was in 2024 transaksies ter waarde van meer as 4,8-miljard-rand, gedryf deur afstandswerkers op soek na luukse plekke om te huur. Nomad Week in die Stad, beklemtoon die strategie om wêreldwye talent […]
# Business Leadership South Africa says ArcelorMittal South Africa’s proposed rescue plan is unsustainable. The plan, which involves using the temporary employer/employee relief scheme to fund nearly three-thousand employees at a cost of 417-million-rand for the next 12 months, lacks a clear exit strategy. In her weekly newsletter, the organisation’s CEO Busisiwe Mavuso argues public […]
# The DA in Tshwane is proposing relief for ratepayers ahead of the 2025/26 municipal budget. Key suggestions include a zero-percent increase in property rates, raising the non-rateable portion of residential properties to 450-thousand-rand, and halting new taxes. The DA’s Jacqui Uys says the party also advocates for smart prepaid meters, digital billing systems, and […]
# Die DA waarsku oor burokratiese vertragings in die implementering van hervormings by die hawe in Kaapstad. Die party verwelkom die minister van Vervoer, Barbara Creecy, se besluit om die hawe by die privaat sektor deelnemingsproses in te sluit, maar voer hulle die stadige vooruitgang rondom opeenhoping en infrastruktuurprobleme benadeel sake-ondernemings. Noko Masipa van die […]
# The ANC Veterans League has condemned the US’ treatment of former South African ambassador Ebrahim Rasool, calling it undignified. He was expelled over his stance on US president Donald Trump’s administration. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, ANC veteran Snuki Zikalala cited concerns over US global influence. He urges renewal of SA-US relations, emphasizing economic growth […]
# Die Minister van Gesondheid, Aaron Motsoaledi, sê die kansellasie van die Nasionale Instituut van Gesondheid se befondsing is ‘n reuse-terugslag vir Suid-Afrika. Meer as 4,5-miljard-rand se navorsingsbeurse vir MIV/Vigs en tuberkulose was oor die naweek beiëndig. Kenners beraam dat die instelling 70-persent van Suid-Afrika se mediese navorsing befonds. Die verwikkeling kan lei tot werksverliese […]
# Cape Town’s property market is thriving, fueled by digital nomads bringing billions in economic growth. Prop-tech firm Launchbase reports over 4.8 billion-rand in transactions in 2024, driven by remote workers seeking high-end rentals. The city’s Nomad Week highlights its strategy to attract global talent. While concerns exist over affordability, experts say the trend boosts […]
# The DA has cautioned against bureaucratic delays in implementing reforms at the Cape Town port. While the party has welcomed Transport minister Barbara Creecy’s decision to include the port in the private sector participation process, they argue that slow progress on congestion and infrastructure issues are damaging businesses. The DA’s Noko Masipa says Transnet’s […]
# Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi says the National Institutes of Health funding cancellation is a major setback for South Africa. Over 4.5-billion-rand in US-funded HIV and TB research grants were terminated over the weekend. Experts estimate NIH funds 70-percent of South Africa’s medical research. The move could lead to job losses and halted clinical trials. […]
