Author: Boitumelo Kgobotlo

Macpherson's department blacklists 40 companies
News

Forty companies blocked from bidding for state tenders in clean-up drive

Dean Macpherson, the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, has confirmed that 40 contractors have been prohibited from doing business with the department... Read more.
Politics

Nketoana speaker, mayor resign as ANC acts against municipalities

The troubled Nketoana municipality in Free State has been plunged into deeper uncertainty after both its mayor, Mamiki Mokoena, and speaker, Busisiwe Makhoba, resigned.... Read more.
Politics

Dada Morero under fire for extending Coronationville water repair deadline

Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero has come under fire after extending the deadline to fix water challenges in Coronationville and surrounding areas by three weeks.... Read more.
US/SA trade relations talks progressing well
Politics

Khumbudzo Ntshavheni urges patience as SA, US trade talks reach ‘sensitive’ stage

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has called for patience as South Africa and the US continue trade negotiations following the US’s decision... Read more.
Reserve Bank lost chance to sweeten 2024 
Business

Lesetja Kganyago keeps interest rates on hold despite low-inflation environment

The Reserve Bank has decided to keep the repo rate on hold despite the economy going through a low inflation environment. This was announced by Reserve Bank Governor... Read more.
Afrika Mayibuye picks leader for its women's movement
Politics

Ex-MKP Women’s League boss Musa Dube to lead Mayibuye Women’s Movement

Floyd Shivambu, the leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement, has appointed Musa “Dr Nozi” Dube as the first president of the newly formed Mayibuye Women’s... Read more.
Workers have reacted with jubilation to Tshwane mayor Celliers Brink leaving office
Politics

DA wants Tshwane mayor to fire finance MMC over property owing R23m

Tshwane DA leader Cilliers Brink has called on Mayor Nasiphi Moya to fire Deputy Mayor Eugene Modise from his position of Finance MMC. Speaking at a media briefing... Read more.
Gauteng prioritises infrastructure development
Politics

Infrastructure development key in Panyaza Lesufi’s plan to fight construction mafia

The Gauteng government has highlighted measures to improve infrastructure, including fighting construction mafias and implementing consequence management. This announcement... Read more.