# Cosatu says Pope Francis’ papacy was transformative and his calls to tackle sexual abuse within the Catholic Church must continue to be carried through. The 88-year-old was the head of the Catholic Church since 2013 until his death yesterday. Cosatu’s spokesperson, Zanele Sabela says the first non-European Pope in more than a millennium and […]
# The DA has accused Finance minister Enoch Godongwana of overstepping his constitutional powers by announcing a VAT increase without parliamentary approval. The High Court in the Western Cape is today hearing the DA’s urgent application to interdict the minister from implementing next month’s 15.5-percent VAT rate. Backed by the EFF, the DA’s legal counsel […]
# Die Outomobiel-Assosiasie sê hy is bemoedig deur vroeë aanduidings van ’n beduidende verandering in padgebruikersgedrag gedurende die Paastyd. Voorlopige data dui op ’n noemenswaardige afname in ongelukke en sterftes, ondanks verkeersvolumes wat die hoogste vlak in vyf jaar bereik het. Die AA se woordvoerder, Eleanor Mavimbela, sê dit dui op ’n belowende stap vorentoe […]
# Die afgetrede biskop van die Ethiopiese Episkopale Kerk, Malusi Mpumlwana, het die dood van pous Franciskus as ‘n groot verlies vir die mensdom beskryf. Die 88-jarige Pous is gister in sy Vatikaanse woning dood ná ‘n beroerte en hartversaking. Mpumlwana het teenoor SABC News die pous geprys oor sy toeganklikheid en onwrikbare verbintenis tot […]
# Minister van Bosbou, Visserye en die Omgewing, Dion George doen ‘n beroep op alle Suid-Afrikaners om saam te werk om die omgewing te beskerm. Vandag is Wêreld-Aardedag met die slagspreuk, Ons Mag, Ons Planeet. Dit doen ‘n beroep op almal om saam te staan rondom hernubare energie, sodat die wêreld teen 2030 skoon elektrisiteit […]
# Nedbank Corporate and Investment Banking has won three prestigious awards at the 2025 Global Banking and Markets: Africa Awards. The accolades are Local Currency Loan Deal of the Year for financing Cape Town’s infrastructure, ESG Bond Deal of the Year for its 2.1-billion-rand Sustainability Tier 2 Bond supporting women’s empowerment, and Real Estate Finance […]
# The Automobile Association says it is encouraged by early indications of a significant shift in road user behaviour during the Easter travel period. Preliminary data points to a notable reduction in both collisions and fatalities, despite traffic volumes reaching their highest levels in five years. The association’s spokesperson, Eleanor Mavimbela says this marks a […]
# Retired Ethiopian Episcopal Church Bishop Malusi Mpumlwana has described the passing of Pope Francis as a profound loss to humanity. The 88-year-old pontiff died yesterday at his Vatican residence following a stroke and heart failure. Speaking to SABC News, Mpumlwana praised Pope Francis for his accessibility and unwavering commitment to social justice. He highlighted […]
# Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment minister, Dion George, is urging all South Africans to join in protecting the environment. Today is World Earth Day under the slogan, Our Power, Our Planet, calling for everyone to unite around renewable energy so the world can triple clean electricity by 2030. Nationally, the department is steadfast in its efforts to protect […]
