# President Cyril Ramaphosa is encouraging people globally to embrace the values of compassion, service, and active citizenship to help combat poverty and inequity. Tomorrow is Nelson Mandela International Day, observed under the theme, “It is still in our hands to combat poverty and inequity,” with the call to action, “It is in your hands […]
# Eskom says the fast-moving renewable energy market requires unprecedented agility and specialised partnership models that sit outside traditional utility structures. The power utility has received approval to proceed with Eskom Green, which will serve as its renewable energy division. Eskom Green is targeting to deliver up to 32 gigawatts by 2040. Eskom group executive […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa must position itself as a global leader in future vehicle manufacturing by expanding local production, developing battery value chains, and increasing the use of critical minerals. In his virtual keynote address at the launch of Toyota’s ninth-generation Hilux in KwaZulu-Natal, Ramaphosa said the government is strengthening incentives, supporting […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse has launched an urgent application in the Pretoria High Court to suspend phase two of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences system. They argue that the government introduced the amended law before key legal safeguards were in place. OUTA’s Andrea van Heerden supports road safety but believes the […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association calls on the government to enforce a 60-percent local content requirement for vehicles built in South Africa. Backing the National Association of Automotive Component and Allied Manufacturers, MISA says stronger localisation is essential to grow manufacturing, create jobs and develop local skills. The union’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says carmakers receiving […]
# AfriForum says it will continue its legal challenge against the energy regulator, Nersa, over Eskom’s additional 54-billion-rand electricity tariff increase. The urgent application was removed from the court roll and will now be heard in the High Court in Pretoria at a later date. AfriForum’s Dalena Beyers argues Nersa failed to provide reasons for […]
# South Africa’s leading home improvement and building materials retailer, Builders, has launched a major cost-relief initiative, locking in prices on selected merchandise until 31 December. The price lock campaign is designed to help homeowners, contractors and businesses manage rising renovation costs and budget with greater certainty. The decision comes as Absa’s homeowner sentiment index […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa sê Suid-Afrika moet homself vestig as ‘n wêreldleier in toekomstige voertuigvervaardiging deur plaaslike vervaardiging uit te brei, batterywaardekettings te ontwikkel en die gebruik van kritieke minerale te verhoog. Ramaphosa het die hooftoespraak aanlyn gelewer tydens die bekendstelling van Toyota se negende generasie Hilux in KwaZulu-Natal, en sê die regering versterk aansporings, […]
# Die Organisasie teen Belastingmisbruik het ‘n dringende aansoek by die Hooggeregshof in Pretoria ingedien om fase twee van die stelse vir die Administratiewe Beregting van Padverkeersmisdrywe op te skort. Hy voer aan die regering het die gewysigde wet in werking gestel voor belangrike wetlike waarborge in plek was. Andrea van Heerden van OUTA ondersteun […]
