# The Special Tribunal has ordered former Nkandla project architect Minenhle Makhanya to repay the National Treasury 147.2-million-rand. This is for losses linked to unlawful conduct during the security upgrades at former president Jacob Zuma’s private residence. The tribunal found that Makhanya’s appointment was unlawful and that he authorised work beyond the security requirements for […]
# Government has condemned the killing of a Western Cape Tactical Response Team officer, Zamani Mzayiya, who was deployed in Knysna to investigate recent murders, including that of former mayor Aubrey Tsengwa. It has vowed that those responsible will be brought to justice. Government deputy spokesperson William Baloyi urged the public to report criminal activity […]
# The New South Institute has launched Statecraft 2026, an international congress on democracy and public institutions. The event will take place in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 September, bringing together policymakers, public servants, academics and governance experts. Discussions will focus on strengthening public institutions, improving service delivery, ethical leadership and making democracy work better […]
# The Association of Meat Importers and Exporters says the revised import requirements are limiting the availability of Argentine oxtail in the local market. The organisation says the restrictions followed changes to South Africa’s veterinary certificate for Argentine beef. The association’s CEO Paul Matthew says the measures are affecting supply and putting pressure on consumers, […]
# The Santa Shoebox Project calls on businesses, schools, book clubs and community groups to pledge 20 or more gift boxes for children in need. Celebrating its 20th year, the project aims to deliver 85-thousand boxes this year, with each box containing clothes, toiletries, school supplies, a toy and sweets. The project’s CEO, Deb Zelezniak, […]
# South Africa welcomed nearly one-million international tourists last month, with over 991-thousand visitors recorded. This is a 12.5-percent increase compared to July last year. From January to July, more than 6.5-million international tourists visited the country, up 12.4-percent from the same period last year. Tourism minister Patricia de Lille says the growth is coming […]
Die regering het die moord op ‘n offisier van die Wes-Kaapse Taktiese Reaksiespan, Zamani Mzayiya, veroordeel. Mzayiya was in Knysna ontplooi om onlangse moorde te ondersoek, insluitend dié van voormalige burgemeester Aubrey Tsengwa. Die regering het belowe diegene wat verantwoordelik is, sal voor die gereg gebring word. Die adjunkwoordvoerder van die regering, William Baloyi, het […]
# Die New South Institute het Statecraft 2026, ‘n internasionale kongres oor demokrasie en openbare instellings bekendgestel. Die geleentheid sal van 22 tot 23 September in Johannesburg plaasvind en beleidmakers, staatsamptenare, akademici en regeringskenners bymekaarbring. Besprekings sal fokus op die versterking van openbare instellings, die verbetering van dienslewering, etiese leierskap en hoe om demokrasie beter […]
# Die Vereniging van Vleisinvoerders en -uitvoerders sê die hersiene invoervereistes beperk die beskikbaarheid van Argentynse beesstert in die plaaslike mark. Die organisasie sê die beperkings volg op veranderings aan Suid-Afrika se veeartsenykundige sertifikaat vir Argentynse beesvleis. Die uitvoerende hoof van die vereniging, Paul Matthew, sê die maatreëls beïnvloed die aanbod en plaas druk op […]
