# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has called for urgent government intervention in the steel industry. The industry is facing mounting pressure from weak economic growth, high electricity costs, insufficient domestic demand, cheap imports, and global overcapacity. The committee says there is a need for effective and thorough engagement with the sector […]
# Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy has called on the fuel industry to deepen collaboration with government, saying the industry’s importance in keeping the country’s economy ticking cannot be underestimated. She addressed the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa Annual Imbizo in Sandton, Johannesburg, yesterday. Creecy emphasised that government is committed to creating an enabling […]
# Cape Town has made Time Out’s list of the best cities for food in 2026. Ranked at number eleven, the Mother City is celebrated for its homegrown flavours, with the Cape Malay curry receiving a special mention. The Peruvian city of Lima came out on top, known for its seafood delicacies like ceviche. For […]
# Deputy president Paul Mashatile says South Africa has gained momentum in the fight against tuberculosis by strengthening systems and embracing innovation and technology. He delivered the closing remarks at the 9th South African TB Conference in Boksburg, Gauteng, yesterday, in his capacity as the chairperson of the South African National AIDS Council. Mashatile stated that […]
# Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber says foreign nationals must ensure they have valid visas or legal authorisation to stay in South Africa, as immigration laws continue to be strictly enforced. This follows the repatriation of 586 Nigerian nationals who were found to be in the country illegally. All affected individuals were declared undesirable, resulting […]
# Die minister van Binnelandse Sake, Leon Schreiber, sê buitelandse burgers moet seker maak hulle het geldige visums of wettige magtiging om in Suid-Afrika te wees, aangesien immigrasiewette steeds streng toegepas word. Dit volg na die repatriasie van 586 Nigeriese burgers wat onwettig in die land was. Alle betrokke individue is as ongewens verklaar, wat […]
# AfriForum says the delay in releasing the national water action plan shows government inaction as the water crisis continues. The organisation claims the plan has reportedly been finalised and even presented in Parliament but has still not been made public. AfriForum’s Marais de Vaal says the delay is undermining public trust and shows a […]
# AfriForum sê die vertraging met die vrystelling van die nasionale wateraksieplan toon die regering se traagheid om op te tree terwyl die waterkrisis voortduur. Die organisasie beweer die plan is volgens berigte gefinaliseer en is selfs in die Parlement voorgelê, maar steeds nie bekend gemaak nie. Marais de Vaal van AfriForum sê die vertraging […]
# Die Grensbestuursowerheid sê nege Bangladesjiese burgers is by OR Tambo Internasionale Lughawe in Gauteng onderskep nadat hulle probeer het om Suid-Afrika met die gebruik van vervalste reisdokumente binne te kom. Die groep is gister tydens immigrasieverwerking met vals Suid-Afrikaanse visums en Indiese paspoorte gevind en is sedertdien teruggstuur na Bangladesj. Mmemme Mogotsi van die […]
