# Oudpresident Thabo Mbeki het die toenemende teen-migrante-sentiment in Suid-Afrika veroordeel. Dit is te midde van wydverspreide optogte teen ongedokumenteerde migrante. Suid-Afrika is die tuiste van na raming drie-miljoen migrante. Die regering hersien tans sy immigrasiebeleid om migrasiedruk beter te bestuur en grensbeheer te versterk. Mbeki het gister tydens ‘n openbare bespreking oor migrasie en […]
# Rugby: The Junior Springboks opened the Under-20 International Series with a commanding 97-0 victory over Chile at Rondebosch Boys’ High School in Cape Town. South Africa scored 15 tries, including hat-tricks from Lindsey Jansen and Risima Khosa, with Vusi Moyo kicking 22 points in a one-sided affair. Coach Kevin Foote says despite the lopsided […]
# The Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has deferred its planned evacuation of Ghanaians who have indicated that they feel unsafe in South Africa. More than 800 Ghanaians have registered with their High Commission in Pretoria seeking to be evacuated due to the latest wave of xenophobic attacks. The ministry says, considering the […]
# Former president Thabo Mbeki has condemned rising anti-migrant sentiment in South Africa. This is amid widespread marches against undocumented migrants. South Africa is home to an estimated three-million migrants. Government is currently reviewing its immigration policies to better manage migration pressures and strengthen border controls. Speaking during a public discussion on migration and African […]
# Independent economist John Loos says while inflation is usually seen negatively, the higher inflation in the Western Cape may actually be a sign of stronger investment, job creation and income growth. The province had the highest inflation rate in April at 4.8-percent, driven largely by strong demand in housing, transport, and services. Loss added […]
# The Gauteng Health Department says most mental health non-governmental organisations in the province have been paid, with only a few experiencing delays due to administrative and compliance issues. According to the department, some organisations submitted incomplete or expired documents, including tax clearance issues, which are being corrected before payment can be finalised. The department’s […]
# Statistics South Africa says retail trade sales increased by 2.6-percent year-on-year in March. Growth was mainly driven by general dealers and other retailers, while textiles, clothing and footwear also showed strong gains over the first quarter. However, retailers in specialised food, beverages and tobacco recorded a decline. Stats SA’s Raquel Floris says monthly sales […]
# Die Gautengse Gesondheidsdepartement sê die meeste nie-regeringsorganisasies vir geestesgesondheidsdienste in die provinsie het betaling ontvang, met slegs ‘n paar wat vertragings ondervind as gevolg van administratiewe en voldoeningsprobleme. Volgens die departement het sommige organisasies onvolledige of verouderde dokumente ingedien, insluitend belastingklaringsprobleme, wat reggestel word voordat betaling gefinaliseer kan word. Steve Mabona van die departement […]
# Die onafhanklike ekonoom, John Loos, sê hoewel inflasie gewoonlik as negatief gesien word, kan die hoër inflasie in die Wes-Kaap moontlik ‘n teken wees van sterker belegging, werkskepping en inkomstegroei. Die provinsie het in April die hoogste inflasiekoers gehad teen 4,8-persent, hoofsaaklik gedryf deur die sterk vraag na behuising, vervoer en dienste. Loos sê […]
