# Die Oos-Kaapse polisie het ‘n multidissiplinêre reaksiespan ontplooi ná ‘n bomdreigement oor ‘n vliegtuig op die King Phalo-lughawe in KuGompo City. Woordvoerder Nobuntu Gantana sê ‘n anonieme oproep het beweer daar is ‘n bom aan boord. Al 184 passasiers het die vliegtuig veilig verlaat, terwyl dit ingevolge veiligheidsprosedures beveilig word. Die reaksiespan sluit plofstofkundiges, […]
# The State Security Agency is seeking a total ban on media and public access to the trial of former intelligence officials Thulani Dlomo and Patrick Mshothola in the High Court in Pretoria. They are accused of corruption and the misuse of intelligence funds. The agency argues the proceedings could expose sensitive security information, while […]
# Eastern Cape police have activated a multi-disciplinary response team following a bomb threat involving an aircraft at King Phalo Airport in KuGompo City. Spokesperson Nobuntu Gantana says an anonymous caller alleged there was a bomb on board. All 184 passengers have safely disembarked, while the aircraft is being held under security protocols. The response […]
# Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is expected to announce an improved fiscal outlook when delivering his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament at two o’clock this afternoon. Higher tax revenue, driven partly by strong mining profits, has given Treasury more room to manoeuvre. Economists expect the minister to focus on stabilising government debt, controlling spending […]
# Die Patriotic Alliance, onder leiding van minister Gayton McKenzie, het ‘n algehele verbod op media-onderhoude ingestel voor die plaaslike regeringsverkiesing op 4 November. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Redakteursforum veroordeel die besluit en vra dat dit teruggetrek word. Kritici sê die beperking van mediatoegang ondermyn deursigtigheid en aanspreeklikheid tydens die verkiesingsveldtog. McKenzie het in Westbury, Johannesburg, […]
# Freedom Front Plus leader Cornè Mulder says protests against undocumented foreign nationals are understandable. Speaking in Durbanville, Cape Town, Mulder says South Africa must strengthen border security and enforce immigration laws. Mulder says foreign nationals are welcome, provided they enter the country with the necessary visas or permits. He argues that authorities must act […]
# Kaelo Health Insurance sê Suid-Afrika se mark vir gesondheidsversekering groei omdat stygende mediese fondsbydraes vir privaat gesondheidsorg onbekostigbaar raak vir werkende mense. Die grootste mediese fondse verhoog hul tariewe volgende jaar met tussen sewe- en nege-persent, meer as dubbel die riglyne van die Raad vir Mediese Skemas. Jordan Bortz van Kaelo sê werkers sonder […]
# The Patriotic Alliance, led by minister Gayton McKenzie, has imposed a blanket ban on media interviews ahead of the November 4 local government elections. The South African National Editors’ Forum has condemned the move, calling for the boycott to be withdrawn. Critics say restricting media access undermines transparency and accountability during the election campaign. […]
# Mining giant Anglo American has reported lower production of copper, iron ore and diamonds for the third quarter ending September. Copper output fell five-percent to 174-thousand-900 tonnes, iron ore declined four-percent, while diamond production dropped eleven-percent. Chief executive Duncan Wanblad says the company remains on track to meet its 2026 production targets, supported by […]
