# South African National Parks says more than 50-million-rand has been given to small businesses that supply goods and services within its procurement ecosystem. In partnership with Sanlam and I am an entrepreneur, the interest-free loans help businesses meet orders and manage cash flow. The initiative, which started as a ten-million-rand pilot in 2023, has […]
# Trade union Solidarity says energy regulator Nersa’s approval of a special electricity tariff for Glencore-Merafe and Samancor ferrochrome smelters will improve short-term stability and help protect thousands of jobs. The union says the reduced power tariff will provide much-needed relief to an industry struggling with high electricity costs and global competition. However, Solidarity’s Cornelius […]
# The minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi has welcomed Telkom’s annual financial results for the year ended 31 March 2026. Malatsi says the results reflect the success of the company’s transformation strategy and continued growth in the telecommunications sector. Telkom reported improved earnings and strong cash flow performance, enabling it to increase […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has reaffirmed government’s commitment to fighting corruption and fully dismantling the legacy of state capture. Responding to the Presidency budget vote debate in Parliament, Ramaphosa said efforts are underway to recover stolen public funds and strengthen institutions weakened during the state capture era. He highlighted that more than 17-billion-rand has already […]
# Western Cape government has strongly condemned recent xenophobic violence and intimidation against foreign nationals. It believes the attacks are unlawful, undermine public safety and threaten economic stability. Mediators have been deployed to ease tensions and prevent further unrest. Residents are urged to reject violence and address immigration concerns through lawful channels. Premier Alan Winde […]
# The Freedom Front Plus says South Africa is facing a continued decline in industrial competitiveness. This after new African Development Bank findings showed that Morocco has overtaken South Africa as Africa’s most industrialised economy last year. The party blames problems like power cuts, corruption, policy uncertainty and poor economic management for the decline in […]
# The Road Traffic Management Corporation says young people remain among the most vulnerable road users, with those aged between 20 and 39-years accounting for more than half of all road fatalities. The corporation warns inexperience, speeding, distraction, and driving under the influence continue to drive high crash rates, especially as winter conditions bring wet […]
# ActionSA welcomes Parliament’s standing committee on Public Accounts decision to lay criminal charges against former Road Accident Fund CEO Collins Letsoalo for refusing to appear before the committee. The party’s Alan Beesley says the move confirms no public official is above the law and Parliament’s oversight powers must be respected. Beesley added the Road […]
# Die Padverkeersbestuurskorporasie sê jongmense bly onder die kwesbaarste padgebruikers, met persone tussen 20 en 39 jaar wat meer as die helfte van alle padsterftes uitmaak. Die korporasie waarsku dat ‘n gebrek aan bestuurservaring, spoed, afleiding en bestuur onder die invloed steeds tot hoë ongeluksyfers bydra, veral omdat wintertoestande lei tot nat paaie, swak sigbaarheid […]
