# Eskom says its operational progress stems from the generation recovery plan implemented in March 2023, driven by the unwavering dedication of teams working to stabilise and strengthen the national grid. On Sunday, the power utility marked 100 consecutive days without load shedding. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says in the current financial year 2025/2026, they […]
# The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has signed an above-inflation three-year wage agreement in the motor sector, covering 300 thousand workers who fall under the Motor Industries Bargaining Council. In year one, workers will receive a six-percent wage increase, with a five-percent increase in both year two and year three. Numsa’s spokesperson, […]
# Oudpresident Jacob Zuma het die instelling van ‘n enkele Afrika-geldeenheid bepleit om handel op die vasteland te versterk. Zuma het by die Universiteit van Professionele Studies in Accra, Ghana, aangevoer dat afhanklikheid van die Amerikaanse dollar intra-Afrika-handel belemmer. Hy het gesê ‘n verenigde geldeenheid kan transaksiekoste verlaag, handel vereenvoudig en ekonomiese eenheid bevorder. Terwyl […]
# Die minister van Handel, Nywerheid en Mededinging, Parks Tau, sal na verwagting binnekort ‘n nuwe voorsitter van die Nasionale Loterykommissie aanstel, na die bedanking van Barney Pityana. Die 80-jarige het met twee jaar oor in sy vyfjaartermyn bedank, nadat hy in 2022 aangestel is om die skandaal-geteisterde Alfred Nevhutanda te vervang. Tau, wat pas […]
# Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau is expected to appoint a new National Lotteries Commission chairperson soon, following the resignation of Barney Pityana. The 80-year-old stepped down with two years left in his five-year term, after being appointed in 2022 to replace scandal-hit Alfred Nevhutanda. Tau who recently returned from the Ninth Tokyo […]
# Rugby: Springbok prop Asenathi Ntlabakanye has tested positive for a banned substance and has subsequently been ruled out of the upcoming New Zealand tour. The 26-year-old provided an adverse analytical finding during testing by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport. Ntlabakanye disputes that he has committed an anti-doping violation. SA Rugby says Ntlabakanye relied […]
# Former President Jacob Zuma has urged the introduction of a single African currency to strengthen continental trade. Speaking at the University of Professional Studies in Accra, Ghana, Zuma argued that reliance on the US dollar hinders intra-African commerce. He said a unified currency could lower transaction costs, simplify trade, and promote economic unity. While […]
# The South African Social Security Agency CEO, Themba Matlou, has appealed to the public and beneficiaries to stay calm amid the on-going discussions between SASSA and Post Bank. He reassured the public that social grants will continue to be paid on time and no beneficiaries will lose their grants. SASSA spokesperson Andile Tshona urged […]
# Die Suid-Afrikaanse Polisiediens het die hoof van die polisie se Misdaadintelligensie-eenheid, Dumisani Khumalo, vrygespreek van alle oortredings ná ‘n interne ondersoek oor korrupsiebewerings. Khumalo en sy medebeskuldigdes staan tereg op aanklagte van bedrog en korrupsie oor die aanstelling van Dineo Mokwele in ‘n uitvoerende rol in 2024 sonder die regte kwalifikasies. Hy het Vrydag […]
