SA economy records growth thanks to positive contribution from agriculture
The South African economy has shown a 0.1% growth in the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday. Agriculture... Read more.
DA wants no-confidence motion, probe against Joburg mayor, officials
DA Johannesburg caucus leader, Belinda Kayser-Echeozonjoku, has announced plans pursue a Motion of No Confidence (MoNC) against Johannesburg mayor Dada Morero. This... Read more.
Gauteng finance MEC Lebogang Maile’s budget seeks to tighten fiscal discipline
Gauteng finance MEC Lebogang Maile has laid out a roadmap to modernise public financial management, digitise supply chain operations, and strengthen fiscal discipline... Read more.
Western Cape High Court rules against Hlophe’s appointment to JSC
The Western Cape High Court has declared parliament’s decision to appoint uMkhonto weSizwe (MK Party) deputy leader John Hlophe to the Judicial Service Commission... Read more.
Minister Senzo Mchunu confirms less than 1% SAPS staff screened for sexual offences
Just 0.14% of SA Police Service (SAPS) personnel have had their records checked against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO), according to Minister of... Read more.
Illicit cigarette market smokes out SA’s black tobacco farmers
South Africa is witnessing a rapid decline in emerging black farmers as the space is experiencing a sharp decline due to illicit tobacco markets. This was revealed... Read more.
Frustration as silicosis payouts for former gold mineworkers stall
Thousands of former gold miners suffering from lung diseases such as silicosis and tuberculosis are still waiting for compensation years after applying to the Tshiamiso... Read more.
Magalies Water appoints Ofentse Nthutang as new CEO
Magalies Water has announced the appointment of Ofentse Nthutang as the new CEO to serve a five-year term, effective June 1. Nthutang was previously the organisation’s... Read more.
Public Works hits back at claims over prison maintenance failures
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) Director-General, Sifiso Mdakane, has rejected claims made at the recent meeting of the Portfolio Committee... Read more.
North West unemployment rate rises to highest level, poverty prevalent
The North West has overtaken the Eastern Cape to record the highest unemployment rate in South Africa, with 40.4% of people jobless between January and March 2025.... Read more.
