# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has welcomed the election of Zimbini Hill as chairperson and Raymond Nkado as deputy chairperson of the Independent Development Trust. Hill, formerly the interim chairperson, brings 20 years of executive leadership experience across various sectors. Nkado, former dean of Engineering at Wits University, has held prominent positions […]
# Inkatha Freedom Party leader Velenkosini Hlabisa has reiterated full support for the national budget, emphasising its benefits in local and foreign investments, boosting economic growth and job creation. Hlabisa also welcomed increased funding for health and education, ensuring the employment of essential personnel like doctors, teachers, and nurses. He says the budget is a […]
# Die G20 Digitale Ekonomiese Werkgroep se Taakmag oor Kunsmatige Intelligensie kom vandag in Gqeberha in die Oos-Kaap byeen. Die vyf-dag vergadering beoog om besprekings oor kritieke tegnologieë en die bevordering van die digitale ekonomie voort te sit. Die minister van Kommunikasie en Digitale Tegnologie, Solly Malatsi, beklemtoon die prioritisering van digitale openbare infrastruktuur en […]
# The G20 Digital Economy Working Group’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence convenes today in Gqeberha in the Eastern Cape. The five day meeting aims to advance discussions on critical technologies and enhancing of the digital economy. Communications minister Solly Malatsi emphasises prioritising digital public infrastructure and artificial intelligence, recognising their transformative potential for economies:
# Adjunkpresident Paul Mashatile het DA-ministers gekritiseer omdat hulle in die kabinet aanbly nadat hulle teen die nasionale begroting gestem het. Hy het op die Ahmed Kathrada-erfenis-sake-ontbyt in Gauteng die DA se voortgesette deelname aan die regering van nasionale eenheid bevraagteken terwyl hulle die belangrikste fiskale plan verwerp het. Mashatile sê sulke optrede ondermyn eenheid […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has criticised DA ministers for remaining in the cabinet after voting against the national budget. In his address at the Ahmed Kathrada Legacy Business Breakfast in Gauteng, Mashatile questioned the DA’s continued participation in the government of national unity while rejecting its key fiscal plan, adding that such actions undermine […]
# Die Wes-Kaapse LUR vir Infrastruktuur, Tertuis Simmers, het ‘n begroting van 9,83-miljard-rand vir die 2025/’26-boekjaar ter tafel gelê. Begrotingstoewysings sluit 365-miljoen-rand in vir administrasie om voorsiening te maak vir die departement se beurs- en vaardigheidsontwikkelingsprogramme, verbeteringshulpmiddels, digitale infrastruktuur en energieprojekte. Die toewysings sluit ook 2,5-miljard-rand in vir Openbare Werke-programme, wat instandhouding, tariewe, huurkontrakte, munisipale dienste en […]
# Adjunkpresident Paul Mashatile het bevestig ANC-leiers vergader vandag om verdeeldheid oor die nasionale begroting binne die regering van nasionale eenheid te bespreek. Hy het op die Ahmed Kathrada-erfenis-sake-ontbyt gesê die vergadering het ten doel om ooreenstemming te bereik ná die DA besluit het om nie die begroting te steun nie. Mashatile herbevestig die regering […]
# Western Cape MEC for Infrastructure, Tertuis Simmers, tabled the “Shape Our Future Together” budget of R9.83-billion-rand for the2025/2026 financial year. Budget allocations include 365-million-rand towards Administration, which provides for the Department’s bursary and skills development programmes, enhancement tools, digital infrastructure and energy projects. It also include 2.5-billion-rand towards Public Works Programmes, covering maintenance, rates, leases, municipal services and construction. […]
