# Die vakbond GIWUSA vra georganiseerde arbeid, gemeenskaps-organisasies en jeugbewegings om onmiddellik op te tree teen voortdurende xenofobiese aanvalle en die sogenaamde sperdatum van 30 Junie. GIWUSA se president, Mametlwe Sebei, sê veldtogte om mense uit die land of sekere streke te verdryf, kom neer op aanhitsing tot geweld en moet ten sterkste veroordeel word:
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile has called for stronger health investment ties between South Africa and India’s Aurobindo Group. Speaking in India, Mashatile praised the company’s contribution to affordable healthcare through its pharmaceutical operations and invited further investment in infrastructure, renewable energy, logistics and mining. He also encouraged partnerships with junior and black-owned mining firms […]
# The Academy of Science of South Africa says the withdrawal of the draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy presents an opportunity to develop a stronger and more credible framework for AI governance. The draft was withdrawn in April after fictitious sources were discovered in its references. The academy says the incident highlights the need for […]
# Agriculture minister John Steenhuisen has amended the Animal Diseases Regulations to allow vaccination against highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu. The move follows concerns raised by the South African Poultry Association over the impact of mass bird culling during outbreaks. Steenhuisen says the new framework will give farmers legal access to […]
# Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Sport, Arts and Culture has raised concerns over the Mzansi Golden Economy adjudication process. Committee chairperson Joe McGluwa questioned the appointment of the adjudication panel, and warned they may reject the 2026 grant funding allocations. Companies in the arts, culture, heritage and tourism industries benefit from the fund. Members criticised […]
# Die Buro vir Ekonomiese Navorsing en Rand Merchant Bank se Sakevertroue-aanwyser het in die tweede kwartaal met agt punte gedaal tot 39. Nuwe voertuighandelaars, groothandelaars, kleinhandelaars en boukontrakteurs het die skerpste dalings aangeteken. Vervaardiging het wel verbetering getoon het, al was dit met net een punt, en dit word steeds onderdruk weens swak aanvraag. […]
# Die African People’s Convention is bekommerd oor die verpakte goedere-maatskappy Tiger Brands se besluit om sy Beacon-lekkergoed-handelsmerk te verkoop en waarsku dit kan werksgeleenthede en plaaslike vervaardiging bedreig. Woordvoerder Lucas Mphaka sê die verkoop kan ‘n uitwerking hê op fabriekwerkers, verskaffers, vervoeroperateurs en klein ondernemings wat aan die waardeketting verbind is. Hy vra waarborge […]
# Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Velenkosini Hlabisa, says government is committed to strengthening collaboration between municipalities and traditional leadership institutions. He led a consultation between his department and the National House of Traditional and Khoi-San Leaders on the Reviewed Draft White Paper on Local Government. Hlabisa says the review provides the chance […]
# Amazon has launched its Prime subscription service in South Africa, offering free same-day and next-day delivery, video streaming, cloud gaming and exclusive shopping deals. The service costs 59-rand per month or 399-rand per year following a 30-day free trial. Amazon says Prime members will also enjoy access to Prime Video, Amazon Luna, Twitch benefits […]
