Let’s build on the encouraging  jobs statistics of the second quarter
News that unemployment declined to 32.1% in the third quarter of 2024, from 33.5% as announced by Statistics South Africa this week is welcome. But we can do better,... Read more.
It’s not just foreigners killing township business
The recent rhetoric by the government on the issue of foreign-owned tuckshops is at least encouraging. It suggests that authorities are finally waking up to the... Read more.
State urges farmers to implement weather wise measures
The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has advised farmers to be on the lookout for daily extreme weather warnings and implement risk-reduction... Read more.
Lubner made a life and a legacy for what he gave SA
Maya Angelou once said: “Just do right. Right may not be expedient, it may not be profitable, but it will satisfy your soul. It brings you the kind of protection... Read more.
GNU establishes task team to deal with BELA Act concerns
The Government of National Unity (GNU) clearing house mechanism has formed a task team to address concerns raised by various parties regarding the Basic Education... Read more.
Water department develops a climate change response strategy
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing climate change and its impact on water resources and sanitation services... Read more.
Klopp defends decision to take job at Red Bull after criticism
Former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund coach Jürgen Klopp has reacted to criticism and defended his decision to take the job as head of global soccer at energy... Read more.
Government to establish special unit to tackle money laundering
As part of efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, government will establish a shared forensic capability within the Financial Intelligence... Read more.
Four provinces cleared from Foot and Mouth Disease
The Department of Agriculture has announced that the Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak, which occurred during 2021-2022, has been successfully resolved in the... Read more.
1.2 million applications for two-pot pension withdrawals
More than 1.2 million people have applied to withdraw their pension benefits from the two-pot system. A total gross lumpsum of R21.4-billion has been paid out to... Read more.
