# The National Union of Mineworkers pledged solidarity with the United Steelworkers strike at Sibanye-Stillwater operations in the United States and Canada. NUM’s Mpho Phakedi says 420 workers downed tools on 3 September at the Nye Mine and Columbus Metallurgical Complex after wage talks deadlocked. NUM accuses the company of pushing deep concessions that would […]
# The Presidency is inviting South Africans to nominate people who have made exceptional contributions to their communities or the nation for National Orders. The awards are the country’s highest honours, recognising excellence in areas including science, culture, sport, community service and bravery. Chancellor of National Orders Phindile Baleni is urging citizens from all backgrounds […]
# The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has secured its first-ever clean audit, crediting stronger financial controls and improved accountability. The Departmental spokesperson Steve Bhengu says the achievement followed reforms introduced by MEC Martin Meyer and is expected to strengthen investor confidence and position the department as a trusted partner to the private […]
# MultiChoice het ‘n nuwe DStv-pakket met slegs sportkanale bekend gestel teen 399-rand per maand. Die uitsaaier reageer op veranderende kykgewoontes en druk op intekenaargetalle. Die pakket bied kliënte toegang tot ‘n verskeidenheid regstreekse sportuitsendings sonder om ‘n groter DStv-pakket uit te neem. MultiChoice sê dis daarop gemik om sekere premium-sport toegankliker te maak sonder […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa het as voorsitter van die Suider-Afrikaanse Ontwikkelingsgemeenskap sy meegevoel betuig met Tanzanië se president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, ná die dood van haar man, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Die 71-jarige is gister dood terwyl hy behandeling vir ‘n hartkwaal ontvang het. Ramaphosa se woordvoerder, Vincent Magwenya, sê Hassan het ‘n uitsonderlike loopbaan as […]
# Die minister in die Presidensie vir Vroue, die Jeug en Persone met Gestremdhede, Sindisiwe Chikunga, sê die moed van geslagte Suid-Afrikaanse en Namibiese vroue moet lei tot tasbare verbeterings in die lewens van vroue en meisies. Sy was deel van die Nasionale Skool vir Regering se aanlyn ministeriële dialoog. Chikunga sê die twee lande […]
# The South African National Defence Force has refuted allegations that soldiers on a training mission in Cuba were pressured to make “voluntary” contributions from their allowances to assist needy Cubans. According to a News24 report, senior soldiers were allegedly pressured to donate more than 15-thousand-rand and junior officers more than three-thousand-rand each. The SANDF […]
# Bus company Putco has announced that 349 contract workers will be made permanent. The company says the move will affect driver conductors, cleaners, workshop staff and shunter drivers. The workers will now qualify for benefits including pension or provident funds and healthcare. Trade union Numsa has welcomed the decision, describing it as a victory […]
# MultiChoice has launched a new sports-only DStv package, priced at 399-rand a month, as the broadcaster responds to changing viewing habits and pressure on subscriber numbers. The package gives customers access to a range of live sporting content without requiring a broader DStv subscription. MultiChoice says the offering is aimed at making some premium […]
