# The DA says the new Mineral Resources Bill which was unveiled for public comment last week, will effectively end the already tottering case for foreign investment in South African mining. The DA’s James Lorimer says the bill allows for the rapid overturning of the principle of “once empowered, always empowered”, opening the door to […]
# Werk aan die Polihali-oordragtonnel is hervat nadat die kontrakteur Kopano Ke Matla se besoedelingsverwante-skorsing opgehef is. Dit volg op die aanvaarding van die regstellingsplan deur die Lesotho Hooglandontwikkelings Hoogland-Ontwikkelingsowerheid. Vertragings, oorskryding van koste en bestuurskwessies in die breër Lesotho Hooglandwaterprojek Fase Twee het egter vrae in die Parlement uitgelok. Die geraamde koste het van […]
# The EFF has noted the withdrawal, by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport, of the agenda item on the repeal of the South African Airways Bill on the basis that the SAA-Takatso deal has been terminated. It condemned the withdrawal as an attempt to avoid accountability and to stop further investigation into what was clearly an attempt […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has praised actor Presley Chweneyagae for his impact in youth development and community upliftment through the arts. The performer died yesterday at the age of 40 due to natural causes. Cosatu spokesperson, Nonzuzo Dlamini, hailed his legacy, from the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, to his role as Cobra […]
# Die Sitruskwekersvereniging verwelkom die regering se waarborg van 51-miljard-rand vir Transnet en toenemende deelname van die privaat sektor. Vanjaar se sitrus-seisoen nader die hoë produksie-weke. Die vereniging se uitvoerende hoof, Boitshoko Ntshabele, sê gladde logistiek is nou uiters belangrik, met Suider-Afrika wat hoop op uitvoere van meer as 171-miljoen kartonne. Transnet het personeel, toerusting […]
# Government is urging all citizens to exercise heightened caution to prevent shack fires which often result in severe injuries or loss of life. Fires in informal settlements are frequently caused by open flame sources and the use of overloaded or illegal electricity connections. Government’s spokesperson, Nonkululeko Mtshali says communities are encouraged to build dwellings […]
# The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa says it demands immediate implementation of the National Health Insurance and nationalised healthcare under workers’ and communities’ control. Giwusa president, Mametlwe Sebei says the general household survey report shows that only 15.5-percent of the population have medical aid. He says this means 84.5-percent are left to […]
# The Citrus Growers’ Association has welcomed government’s 51-billion-rand guarantee for Transnet and recent progress on private sector participation. With the 2025 citrus season nearing peak weeks, the association’s CEO, Boitshoko Ntshabele, says smooth logistics are crucial as Southern Africa targets exports of over 171-million cartons. Transnet has added staff, equipment, and reefer maintenance. He […]
# Work on the Polihali transfer tunnel has resumed after contractor Kopano Ke Matla’s pollution-related suspension was lifted. This follows acceptance of its remedial plan by the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority. However, delays, cost overruns, and management issues in the broader Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II drew scrutiny in Parliament. Estimated costs have ballooned […]
