# President Cyril Ramaphosa has defended the role of deputy ministers, despite criticism over their high cost to taxpayers. Ramaphosa told Parliament that deputy ministers continue to add value to government work. ActionSA’s Athol Trollip argued the 42 deputy ministers are a wasteful expense and serve as patronage. Ramaphosa admitted he would prefer a smaller […]
# The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into alleged efforts to halt Truth and Reconciliation Commission investigations, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Judge Justice Sisi Khampepe, is considering a preliminary timetable. Witness statements, and other evidence are expected by 10 October 2025, with oral hearings set for 10 November. TRC spokesperson Lionel Adendorf, says the commissioners […]
# US retail giant, Walmart, plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa. The move follows its Growth Summit, which recruited Africa-based suppliers. Massmart CEO Miles van Rensburg says Walmart aims to deliver everyday low prices while supporting local suppliers. Van Rensburg says the launch will boost jobs, and digital shopping experiences. He […]
# Aviation IT solutions provider SITA has launched ‘SITA Connect Fly’, a managed connectivity service designed to modernise airline passenger handling. The system replaces outdated networks, cutting costs, boosting cyber protection and reducing delays. Fully integrated with SITA’s check-in and self-service systems, it enables faster, more reliable boarding and smoother journeys. Airlines worldwide can now […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has presented its submission on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill to Parliament’s Select Committee on Finance. The Bill underpins the Two Pot Pension Reforms, which have released over 56-billion-rand to 3.5-million workers since September 2024. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says proposals include access to full savings for retrenched […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says driving financial inclusion remains a top national priority to reduce inequality and support households and businesses. Answering questions in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa said while South Africa has a world-class financial sector, access to finance must be expanded further. He confirmed while the Postbank has not yet met conditions for […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa sê die tydsberekening van die vooraf-beplande besoek deur die hoof van die Suid-Afrikaanse Nasionale Weermag, Rudzani Maphwanya, aan Iran kon beter gewees het, maar dit het nie Suid-Afrika se internasionale betrekkinge geskaad nie. Ramaphosa het tydens die mondelinge antwoordsessie in die Nasionale Vergadering beklemtoon dat Suid-Afrika die soewereine verhoudings van ander […]
# Die president, Cyril Ramaphosa, sê die regering gaan binnekort ‘n nuwe ambassadeur na Amerika aanstel. In reaksie op vrae in die parlement, het Ramaphosa gesê die gekose kandidaat sal ervare wees, goed afgerond, en kennis hê van globale politiek en die Amerikaanse mark. Hy het aangedui dat verskeie aansoekers belangstelling getoon het, en die […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the pre-planned visit of the South African National Defence Force chief, Rudzani Maphwanya, to Iran, while the timing could have been better, did not harm South Africa’s international relations. During the National Assembly oral reply session, Ramaphosa emphasised that South Africa respects the sovereign relations of other countries and expects […]
