# The DA says in a single, ill-considered move, the Department of Defence has jeopardised the future of every Independent Power Producer project in South Africa, undermining both energy security and investment prospects. The DA’s Nico Pienaar says the department placed a moratorium on issuing no-objection letters, an essential requirement for all IPP applications to […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions in the Western Cape has condemned the City of Cape Town’s failure to transform its executive leadership, accusing it of maintaining white male dominance and excluding black professionals. Cosatu says the practices violate the Employment Equity Act and reinforce apartheid-era privilege. Spokesperson Zanele Sabela calls for an […]
# Leah van Deventer van Suid-Afrika het weereens ‘n plek losgeslaan op die gesogde Bar World 100 lys wat deur Drinks International saamgestel word. Van Deventer, hierdie jaar 50ste op die lys, word erken vir haar invloedryke rol in opleiding, skryf, en mentorskap binne die wêreldwye kroegnywerheid. Sy word geloof vir haar bevordering van inklusiwiteit, […]
# Foot-and-mouth disease outbreaks at major cattle feedlots, including Karan Beef near Heidelberg in Gauteng have sparked panic buying and pushed red meat prices up nationwide. Retailers report a 20-percent year-on-year surge, with beef steak up 4.5-percent and mince up 1.7-percent in May. According to News24, exports to China and the European Union have been […]
# Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni and Statistics South Africa’s statistician-general, Risenga Maluleke, met with Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie to address concerns over the unemployment figures. This after Fourie recently suggested the actual unemployment rate could be closer to ten-percent, compared to the official 32.9-percent reported by Stats SA. Maluleke said yesterday’s discussions in […]
# The GOOD Party says it is concerned that professionals are increasingly leaving Cape Town for Gauteng, citing high living costs and safety concerns. The party says one of the central reasons cited is the cost of living, particularly the steep municipal rates and tariffs imposed by the DA-led City of Cape Town. GOOD’s Anton […]
# Alexandra Abrahams of the DA says more than two million South African Social Security Agency grant beneficiaries might not receive the grants come October 2025 should the Public Protector’s warning ring true. The Public Protector investigated allegations of undue delay by SASSA and the irregular appointment of the former SASSA CEO, Busisiwe Memela-Khambula. Abrahams says […]
# South Africa’s Leah van Deventer has again secured a place on the prestigious Bar World 100 list, compiled by Drinks International. Ranked 50th this year, Van Deventer is recognised for her influential role in education, writing, and mentorship within the global bar industry. Van Deventer is celebrated for championing inclusivity and advocating ethics, equity, […]
# The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company will shut operations at the Upper and Lower Stations from 28 July to 3 August for annual maintenance. Executive director, Selma Hercules, says the closure ensures safety and reliability. Hercules has also called on hikers to descend on foot as no cable car trips will operate. She emphasised […]
