# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has praised actor Presley Chweneyagae for his impact in youth development and community upliftment through the arts. The performer died yesterday at the age of 40 due to natural causes. Cosatu spokesperson, Nonzuzo Dlamini, hailed his legacy, from the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi, to his role as Cobra […]
# Die Sitruskwekersvereniging verwelkom die regering se waarborg van 51-miljard-rand vir Transnet en toenemende deelname van die privaat sektor. Vanjaar se sitrus-seisoen nader die hoë produksie-weke. Die vereniging se uitvoerende hoof, Boitshoko Ntshabele, sê gladde logistiek is nou uiters belangrik, met Suider-Afrika wat hoop op uitvoere van meer as 171-miljoen kartonne. Transnet het personeel, toerusting […]
# Government is urging all citizens to exercise heightened caution to prevent shack fires which often result in severe injuries or loss of life. Fires in informal settlements are frequently caused by open flame sources and the use of overloaded or illegal electricity connections. Government’s spokesperson, Nonkululeko Mtshali says communities are encouraged to build dwellings […]
# The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa says it demands immediate implementation of the National Health Insurance and nationalised healthcare under workers’ and communities’ control. Giwusa president, Mametlwe Sebei says the general household survey report shows that only 15.5-percent of the population have medical aid. He says this means 84.5-percent are left to […]
# The City of Tshwane has restored power to all the areas that are supplied by the Zwartkop substation following a gruelling eight-day repair process. The city’s energy and electricity technicians had to work around the clock through a strenuous cable installation and connection process. The metro’s spokesperson, Lindela Mashigo says after completion of this […]
# The Citrus Growers’ Association has welcomed government’s 51-billion-rand guarantee for Transnet and recent progress on private sector participation. With the 2025 citrus season nearing peak weeks, the association’s CEO, Boitshoko Ntshabele, says smooth logistics are crucial as Southern Africa targets exports of over 171-million cartons. Transnet has added staff, equipment, and reefer maintenance. He […]
# Work on the Polihali transfer tunnel has resumed after contractor Kopano Ke Matla’s pollution-related suspension was lifted. This follows acceptance of its remedial plan by the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority. However, delays, cost overruns, and management issues in the broader Lesotho Highlands Water Project Phase II drew scrutiny in Parliament. Estimated costs have ballooned […]
# Die vakbond Giwusa verwelkom die verlenging van die Maatskaplike Hulpverligtingstoelaag. Die minister van Finansies, Enoch Godongwana, het verlede Woensdag in sy begrotingstoespraak aangekondig dat die toelaag van 370-rand tot einde Maart volgende jaar verleng word. Giwusa se president, Mametlwe Sebei, sê die toelaag moet omskep word in ‘n permanente algemene basiese inkomstetoelaag van een-duisend-500-rand:
# Tenders van 119-miljoen-rand is toegeken aan ‘n maatskappy wat voorheen verbind is met die voorsitter van die ANC in Tshwane, Eugene Modise. Hy voer aan hy het in 2019 uit Triotic Protection Services bedank. Die tenders wat tussen 2021 en verlede jaar toegestaan is, sluit kontrakte in vir vullisverwydering en die opgradering van infrastruktuur. […]
