Matlala, Masemola case postponed to June 26
The matter was postponed for further investigation and disclosure of the docket.
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SCM non-compliance persists in municipalities
SCM non-compliance persists in municipalities
The National Treasury’s latest financial management report for municipalities has revealed that non-compliance with Supply Chain Management (SCM) regulations remains a persistent challenge in local government.
According to the National Treasury, many municipalities are failing to update their SCM policies in line with the latest...
Transnet records 9% rise in vessel traffic as port operations improve
Transnet records 9% rise in vessel traffic as port operations improve
Transnet says it has recorded sustained operational improvements across its port system, with vessel traffic increasing by 9% year-on-year – a strong indicator of the organisation’s ongoing recovery and growing operational momentum.
“The overall strong growth performance signal improved domestic economic...
President positions SA as trusted global investment partner
President positions SA as trusted global investment partner
President Cyril Ramaphosa has positioned South Africa as a trusted and competitive global investment destination, while reaffirming government’s commitment to infrastructure-led growth, job creation and economic reform.
Delivering the keynote address at the South Africa Infrastructure Investment Summit in Cape Town on...
Soweto coding centre marks major step in closing digital divide
Soweto coding centre marks major step in closing digital divide
The opening of the iSchoolAfrica Coding and Robotics Centre at Igugu Primary School in Soweto, Gauteng, marks a decisive step toward closing South Africa’s digital divide, ensuring that learners in township schools are no longer left behind in the rapidly evolving world of technology.
Higher Education and Training...
Fashion designer and DJ Maria McCloy passes away
Maria McCloy dies at 50 after heart failure, leaving legacy in African fashion and arts.
Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA’s connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi
Digital access alone not enough to unlock SA’s connectivity potential: Minister Malatsi
While South Africa has made significant progress in connecting citizens to the internet, Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi says more must be done to unlock the full potential of connectivity.
According to the recently released Digital Infrastructure Investment Study...
Two men, woman die on Boland farm amid Worcester floods
The NSRI says bodies were found during rescue of 23 farm workers trapped since Monday in Boland.
Deadly Western Cape storms claim 10 lives
Some of the fatalities were caused by trees that fell on vehicles due to gale-force winds.
Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman’s assets following TERS ‘abuse’
Special Tribunal orders freezing of businesswoman’s assets following TERS ‘abuse’
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has welcomed an order of the Special Tribunal to freeze a KwaZulu-Natal businesswoman’s assets linked to the abuse of the Unemployment Insurance Fund Temporary Employee Relief Scheme (UIF TERS).
The woman, Yolanda Nombuso Mgobo, allegedly received more than R18...
Deputy President urges traditional leadership to drive development and social change
Deputy President urges traditional leadership to drive development and social change
While honouring the heritage of traditional leadership in the fight against colonialism, Deputy President Paul Mashatile has underscored that traditional leadership should not be confined to preserving heritage alone, but must also play an active role in addressing pressing challenges such as...
Minister Lamola arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Minister Lamola arrives in India for BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Ronald Lamola, has arrived in New Delhi, India, for the Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Foreign Affairs/International Relations.Lamola expressed confidence that the high-level deliberations will strengthen cooperation among BRICS member states, BRICS partner...
South Africa welcomes China’s zero-tariff preference scheme
South Africa welcomes China’s zero-tariff preference scheme
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement by the Government of the People’s Republic of China that introduces a temporary zero-tariff preference scheme for 20 non-least developed African countries, including South Africa.
The measure follows an announcement by Chinese...
LIVE | Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, Fannie Masemola appear in court
The charges stem from the alleged irregular awarding of a contract to Medicare 24 Tshwane District.
LIVE | Julius Mkhwanazi, Kagiso Lerutla appear in court
Julius Mkhwanazi and Kagiso Lerutla face charges of fraud and corruption.
Mpumalanga taxi boss, co-accused expected to appear in court
The trio were arrested in Gauteng and Mpumalanga in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
More than R500 million disbursed for tourism businesses
More than R500 million disbursed for tourism businesses
Chief Executive Officer of the National Empowerment Fund, Muziwabantu Dayimani, says since the inception of the Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF), the Fund has approved 43 transactions valued at more than R510.51 million across nine provinces.
The TTF was established as a dedicated capital investment mechanism to accelerate...
Julius Mkhwanazi, Kagiso Lerutla to appear in Boksburg court
Mkhwanazi and Lerutla face charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.
Fannie Masemola to join Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala in the dock
Fannie Masemola is facing charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
Clean-up operations begin after severe storms hit the WC
Over 40 000 residents in Cape Town and others in rural areas have been affected by flooding, winds
Indaba an opportunity to profile SA’s national parks
Indaba an opportunity to profile SA’s national parks
Africa’s Travel Indaba provides a powerful continental and global platform to position national parks not only as tourism destinations, but as offerings that contribute meaningfully to nature, community development, cultural heritage, and economic inclusion.This is according to the South African National Parks (SANParks) Chief...