Author: Bongani Mdakane

Youth and women led SMMEs to be prioritised through business growth assistance
Business

Cyril Ramaphosa: ‘Law will be amended for SMMEs to access credit at lower cost’

President Cyril Ramaphosa has stated during his State of the Nation Address that for the country to build a more inclusive economy, it is pivotal to grow youth-... Read more.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and jobs
News

SONA 2026: ‘Economic growth to stimulate youth employment’

As President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation during his State of the Nation Address on Thursday evening, he tapped into the issue that is affecting the majority... Read more.
City Power boss accused of factionalism
Breaking News, Politics

ANC Joburg secretary accuses City Power chair of party ‘factionalism’

Drama surrounding the controversial ANC Johannesburg regional leadership elections has escalated, with regional secretary Sasabona Manganye seeking answers from... Read more.
Nersa provides clarity on Small-Scale Embedded Generation regulations
News

Nersa provides clarity on Small-Scale Embedded Generation regulations

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has provided clarity on the regulatory requirements for small-scale embedded generation (SSEG), the electrical... Read more.
ILF SACP and black farmers alongside partners in the farming sector march to Union Buildings on Thursday to demand end of segregation and marginalisation of black farmers./ Izwi Labantu Forum
News

SACP, black farmers march to Union Buildings to demand reforms in agriculture

The South African Communist Party (SACP) joined the Izwi Labantu Forum (ILF) and more than 400 farmers on Thursday in the march to the Union Buildings in Pretoria... Read more.
Breaking News

Cogta MEC Saki Mokoena hands over 20 houses to beneficiaries in the Free State

The department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs (Cogta) and Human settlements MEC Saki Mokoena on Wednesday handed over 20 houses to rightful beneficiaries... Read more.
ILF and Gauteng department of agriculture at war over R16 million CASP funds redirected to fight foot and mouth disease outbreak
Business

Farmers intensify fight against department over R16m foot-and-mouth fund

The fight over the redirection of R16-million in Comprehensive Agricultural Support Programme (Casp) funds to curb the spread of the foot-and-mouth (FMD) disease... Read more.