Author: Bongani Mdakane

Agoa
Business

Collapse of Agoa deal could spell a catastrophic rise in poultry prices

A threat to exclude South Africa from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) trade agreement with the US could put in jeopardy the local poultry industry.... Read more.
ANC sacks chief whip
News

ANC sacks chief whip via WhatsApp in alleged purge of Ace allies

Free State ANC leaders who were in the faction that lost the recent provincial election are living in fear of an alleged crackdown on allies of the party’s expelled... Read more.
Business

Study shows alarming safety concerns in SMME road freight sector

A survey by JC Auditors (JCA) has painted a grim picture of failing safety systems within the road freight sector of small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs).... Read more.
DNA confirmation
News

South Africa not ready for National Health Insurance – PSA

The National Health Insurance (NHI) is not the solution for access to meaningful healthcare services, according to the Public Servants Association (PSA). The PSA,... Read more.
Hlaudi’s bid to fight paying back SABC R11.5m rages on
News

Hlaudi accuses Mxakwe of running the broadcaster to the ground

Former controversial SABC COO Hlaudi Motsoeneng has accused the public broadcaster of playing into the gallery after it heaped praises to its outgoing CEO, Madoda... Read more.
Stats SA figures
Business

‘Youth needs to focus on agriculture and tourism sector’

Unemployment and lack of job opportunities continue to be a huge problem in the country, where Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the first quarter... Read more.