# Die minister in die Presidensie vir Beplanning, Monitering en Evaluering, Maropene Ramokgopa, sal hierdie week Suid-Afrika se afvaardiging in Washington lei op die G7-ministersvergadering oor ontwikkeling. Sy sal Suid-Afrika se verbintenis tot die versnelling van globale ontwikkelings-doelwitte herbevestig en voortbou op die vordering van die G20-ministersvergadering in Skukuza. Die woordvoerder, Litha Mpondwana, sê Ramokgopa […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition deputy minister Zuko Godlimpi says the US imposition of a 30-percent tariff threatens about 30-thousand South African jobs and decades of trade partnerships. Speaking at the Export Symposium and Expo, Godlimpi said this is a wake-up call for South Africa to rethink its trade strategy, diversify markets, and build resilience, […]
# Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has told the Ad Hoc Committee that allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi are rooted in a police succession battle, not political killing investigations. Sibiya says the controversy aims to block his potential rise to National Commissioner following public speculation about his interest in the role. […]
# Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says president Cyril Ramaphosa was attempting to do damage control in the National Council of Provinces after praising the city’s governance record. Hill-Lewis states the city continues to outperform ANC-run municipalities, with a record 40-billion-rand infrastructure budget, 75-percent of which benefits low-income households. He adds that Cape Town tops […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the fight against corruption must follow the rule of law and due process. Answering questions in the National Council of Provinces, Ramaphosa highlighted the progress made by the Special Investigating Unit, the Hawks, and the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption in making arrests, pursuing prosecutions, and recovering stolen assets. He added […]
# Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has accused KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of manipulating public perception through what he calls, mind games. Sibiya claims Mkhwanazi interfered in investigations and misled the public under the guise of protecting South Africans. Sibiya further alleged that Mkhwanazi’s social media presence creates a false hero image […]
# The Madlanga commission in Pretoria will not sit today in order to resolve legal disputes over whether tomorrow’s witness will testify in camera. The commission’s chairperson, retired deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, says the decision follows ongoing safety concerns. Meanwhile, evidence leader Adila Hassim presented WhatsApp messages on behalf of witness X, alleging that […]
# The National Business Initiative has launched the Installation, Repair and Maintenance Initiative, a nationwide campaign linking township youth, TVET students, and small enterprises with green economy opportunities. The initiative introduces three digital tools including the Green Economy Toolkit, Installation, Repair and Maintenance hub portal, and learning app, to support training, business growth, and certification. […]
# The minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Maropene Ramokgopa, will lead South Africa’s delegation at the G7 Ministerial Meeting on Development in Washington DC this week. Ramokgopa will reaffirm South Africa’s commitment to accelerating global development goals and build on progress from the G20 Ministerial Meeting in Skukuza. Spokesperson Litha Mpondwana […]
