# The DA has introduced the Pension Protection Bill to end political appointments at the Public Investment Corporation. The party’s Mark Burke says the proposed law would replace political appointments with an independent, merit-based selection process and bar current or recent politicians from serving on the PIC board. Burke added the reforms are aimed at […]
# The Neurological Association of South Africa urges the public to recognise the warning signs of stroke and seek immediate medical help, ahead of World Brain Day on Wednesday. The association warns that an estimated two-million brain cells can be lost every minute during a stroke. The organisation’s Patty Francis says South Africa faces a […]
# Business Leadership South Africa says South Africa’s economy has become more resilient to global shocks because of improved fiscal discipline, economic reforms and a stronger financial sector. In her weekly newsletter, the organisation’s CEO, Busisiwe Mavuso, said the country’s stable currency during the recent conflict between Israel and Iran shows the benefits of these […]
# The Bureau for Economic Research says the government should introduce a bank-style curatorship system for failing municipalities to improve service delivery and financial management. The bureau argues, unlike failing banks, municipalities are often hampered by complex laws and political interference, delaying effective intervention. It believes giving the National Treasury the power to appoint professional […]
# Public Works and Infrastructure minister Dean Macpherson has ordered an investigation into more than six-thousand-200 state-owned homes occupied by government officials. Macpherson has also requested a plan to identify properties that are no longer needed and could be sold, redeveloped or removed from the state’s portfolio. He says selling unnecessary properties will reduce costs […]
# The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will host an Essential Oils Conference in Pretoria this week to boost South Africa’s competitiveness in the fast-growing global market. The two-day event brings together producers, exporters, investors and researchers to explore opportunities in natural and sustainable products. The Government says South Africa’s rich biodiversity offers strong […]
# As South Africa marks national savings month, FNB is urging consumers to make saving a priority despite growing financial pressure on households. The bank says many South Africans are struggling to build savings, with its data showing a decline in net savings over the past year. The bank’s Carin Meyer encourages consumers to adopt […]
# Business Leadership South Africa sê Suid-Afrika se ekonomie het meer veerkragtig teen globale skokke geword, danksy verbeterde fiskale dissipline, ekonomiese hervormings en ‘n sterker finansiële sektor. In haar weeklikse nuusbrief het die uitvoerende hoof, Busisiwe Mavuso, gesê die land se bestendige geldeenheid tydens die onlangse konflik tussen Israel en Iran toon die voordele van […]
# Die Neurologiese Vereniging van Suid-Afrika vra die publiek op die vooraand Wêreldbreindag Woensdag om die waarskuwingstekens van ‘n beroerte te herken en onmiddellik mediese hulp te soek. Die vereniging waarsku dat byna twee-miljoen breinselle elke minuut tydens ‘n beroerte verlore kan raak. Patty Francis van die organisasie sê Suid-Afrika het te kampe met ‘n […]
