# The ANC has instructed its national chairperson, Gwede Mantashe, to apologise sincerely for the unfortunate remarks he made about women, while he was campaigning in the North West ahead of the local government elections. Responding to a question by a Newzroom Afrika journalist on sex for jobs, Mantashe referenced female genitalia. The ANC says […]
# South African Airways says it is operating in a challenging and volatile aviation environment, with geopolitical developments contributing to increased operating costs, particularly fuel. This comes as the state-owned airline has reportedly informed its staff that their salaries for October will be paid late for the second consecutive month. SAA spokesperson Mphilo Dlamini told […]
# The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources welcomes a High Court judgment in Johannesburg protecting funds set aside for mine rehabilitation and environmental restoration. The department says the ruling reinforces the principle that these funds must be used for their intended purpose and protected from competing commercial interests. It adds mining companies must take […]
# Die Departement van Minerale en Petroleumhulpbronne verwelkom ‘n uitspraak van die Hooggeregshof in Johannesburg wat fondse beskerm vir die rehabilitasie van myne en die herstel van die omgewing. Die Departement sê die uitspraak versterk die beginsel dat die fondse vir die beoogde doel aangewend word en beskerm word teen mededingende kommersiële belange. Hy sê […]
# Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has warned that constitutional requirements and red tape can delay investment and economic growth in South Africa. Speaking at an event hosted by Rand Merchant Bank, Godongwana highlighted the need to remove obstacles that make it harder to get projects moving. He said the government is pursuing reforms to simplify […]
# Die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana het gewaarsku grondwetlike vereistes en burokrasie belegging en ekonomiese groei in Suid-Afrika kan vertraag. Tydens ‘n geleentheid aangebied deur Rand Merchant Bank, het Godongwana beklemtoon struikelblokke wat dit moeiliker maak om projekte aan die gang te kry, moet verwyder word. Hy het gesê die regering streef na hervormings […]
# The Public Protector has launched an investigation into the City of Tshwane over the Bronkhorstspruit water crisis after 408 people fell ill. The probe follows complaints from the EFF and Freedom Front Plus alleging the city failed to chlorinate water between 24 September and 14 October and did not warn residents that it could […]
# Die Openbare Beskermer het ‘n ondersoek na die Stad Tshwane van stapel gestuur oor die waterkrisis in Bronkhorstspruit, nadat 408 mense siek geword het. Die ondersoek volg op klagtes van die EFF en die Vryheidsfront Plus, wat beweer die stad het versuim om chloor by die water tussen 24 September en 14 Oktober te […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse says South Africans continue to bear the cost of government waste and financial mismanagement. The organisation raises concerns about failed infrastructure projects and excessive municipal spending. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage says every rand wasted is money that could have been used to improve public services, maintain infrastructure and ease […]
