Lumkile Nkomfe
Lumkile Nkomfe is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.
Daily Podcast – November 02, 2023
2nd November 2023 Making headlines: National budget cuts leave City of Cape Town R107m out of pocket for housing projects; Political parties slam Godongwana’s... →
City of Cape Town reiterates demand for private sector contribution to port
2nd November 2023 The City of Cape Town has requested that national government immediately publish the Freight Logistics Roadmap to include the participation of the... →
Political parties slam Godongwana’s Medium-Term Budget
2nd November 2023 Wednesday’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement given by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana was met with collective disapproval from some political... →
SA can relive the magic of the Springboks' victory every day – ActionSA
31st October 2023 ActionSA has hailed the Springboks’ victory at the 2023 Rugby World Cup as an important lodestar for positive social improvement within the... →
ActionSA, EFF condemn Ramaphosa’s public holiday announcement ahead of MTBPS
31st October 2023 ActionSA and the Economic Freedom Fighters have condemned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Monday night declaration of an extra public holiday for... →
Daily Podcast – October 27, 2023
27th October 2023 Making headlines: DA slams Eskom rebranding amid high electricity tariffs, loadshedding Basic Education Committee wishes 2023 Matric Class well... →
DA slams Eskom rebranding amid high electricity tariffs, loadshedding
27th October 2023 The Democratic Alliance has expressed its disapproval of a tender recently issued by Eskom tasking suppliers to provide services for the design of... →
Basic Education Committee wishes 2023 Matric Class well ahead of final exams
27th October 2023 The Portfolio Committee on Basic Education has wished the Matric Class of 2023 well for the final examinations which are officially set to begin on... →
ActionSA applauds adoption of ‘progressive’ insourcing report in Ekurhuleni
27th October 2023 ActionSA has expressed its approval of a “progressive” insourcing report adopted by Ekurhuleni’s Council, which will see scores of security... →
SECTION27 hails amended policy ensuring free healthcare for pregnant mothers, young children
24th October 2023 Public interest law center SECTION27 has expressed its approval of the amended policy to ensure free healthcare access for all pregnant mothers and... →
Ramaphosa says battle against coal syndicates gaining traction
24th October 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the efforts by law enforcement agencies and the South African Revenue Service to bust coal smuggling... →
National School of Government, UJ conclude landmark MoU to improve State capacity
20th October 2023 The National School of Government (NSG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the University of Johannesburg (UJ) to expedite the... →
Brenthurst Foundation survey shows decline in ANC support, mounting coalition support
20th October 2023 A recent voter opinion survey conducted by think tank the Brenthurst Foundation, in collaboration with international strategic communications and... →
Ramaphosa to attend Cairo Summit for Peace amid Israel-Palestine conflict
20th October 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa will attend the Cairo Summit for Peace on Saturday as the fighting between Israel and Hamas enters its second week. On... →
Pandor spoke with Hamas leader about aid, conflict mediation – Dirco
17th October 2023 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has provided clarity on the discussion between Minister Naledi Pandor and Hamas leader... →
DA, ActionSA urge France not to bestow coveted award on Motshekga
13th October 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) and ActionSA have called on the French Ambassador in South Africa, David Martinon to cancel the awarding of the... →
Janet Love appointed as an IEC commissioner
13th October 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced the appointment of civil servant and former anti-Apartheid activist Janet Love as a commissioner of the... →
NSFAS appoints new Executive for Core Business
10th October 2023 The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) has announced that Errol Makhubela will be its new Executive for Core Business, effective from... →
ANC’s Nomvula Mokonyane leads working visit to UK, Ireland
10th October 2023 The first deputy secretary-general of the African National Congress and convenor of its National Executive Committee international relations... →
International Relations Committee chairperson appeals for peace in Gaza Strip
10th October 2023 Amid ongoing hostilities between Israel and Palestine, the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation has expressed its concern... →
Unisa applauds High Court decision ordering Nzimande to withdraw administration notice
6th October 2023 The University of South Africa (Unisa) has welcomed an order of the High Court interdicting the Minister of Higher Education, Science and... →
DA urges Ramaphosa to speak out against attacks on democracy in Uganda
6th October 2023 The Democratic Alliance has expressed its dismay over the arrest of Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine and has called for President Cyril... →
FUL condemns JSC’s failure to fill court vacancies
6th October 2023 Public advocacy group Freedom Under Law has expressed its dismay at the Judicial Services Commission’s failure to fill two judge vacancies at the... →
IEC announces increase in voting districts ahead of 2024 elections
2nd October 2023 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has concluded the revision of voting district boundaries to increase voter access in the... →
DA launches ‘Register to rescue South Africa’ campaign ahead of elections
2nd October 2023 The Democratic Alliance has launched its 2024 voter registration campaign ahead of next year’s national and provincial government elections, with... →
Cosatu slams increase in fuel, paraffin prices
2nd October 2023 The Congress of South African Trade Unions has expressed dismay over the rise in fuel and paraffin prices, asserting that this will be a painful... →
Ex SAA board chairperson Dudu Myeni arrested on charges of fraud and corruption
29th September 2023 Former South African Airways Board chairperson Dudu Myeni was arrested on Friday on charges of corruption and fraud exceeding R300 000 for... →
Presidency honours Aziz Pahad with official funeral
29th September 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that former politician and anti-apartheid activist Aziz Pahad will be granted a Special Official Funeral... →
DA wants Mbalula in prison for contempt of court
29th September 2023 The Democratic Alliance has condemned the African National Congress’ “latest attempt to defy a court order” compelling it to make public its cadre... →
Unisa to confer honorary doctorates on Raymond Zondo, Mandisa Maya
26th September 2023 The University of South Africa (Unisa) announced on Tuesday that it will award Doctor of Laws (LLD) (Honoris Causa) to Chief Justice Raymond Zondo... →
ANC says renaming William Nicol Drive reflects efforts to encourage social cohesion
26th September 2023 The renaming of William Nicol Drive to Winnie Mandela Drive has been lauded by the African National Congress as a powerful symbol of South Africa’s... →
DA wants Pappas to lead KZN next year
26th September 2023 uMngeni Mayor Chris Pappas has been announced as the Democratic Alliance’s Premier candidate in KwaZulu-Natal for the 2024 national elections. This... →
Prominent activists convene to discuss worsening food crisis for children
22nd September 2023 A group of activists fighting for food access and affordability gathered on Thursday to discuss the effects of the worsening food crisis on... →
Justice dept produces progress report on Zondo Commission recommendations
19th September 2023 Affirming its stance on the recommendations of the Zondo Commission of Enquiry into State Capture, the Department of Justice and Constitutional... →
ANC welcomes inclusion of AU as permanent member of G20
12th September 2023 The African National Congress has welcomed the inclusion of the African Union as a permanent member of the Group of 20, lauding the move as... →
Presidency announces official funeral for Buthelezi
12th September 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the late Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi will be honoured with a special official funeral in Ulundi, in... →
Parliament appoints new Chief of Security after almost 8 years without one
7th September 2023 Parliament has announced the appointment of General Samson Shitlabane as its new Chief of Security, a move that it says demonstrates its commitment... →
Ipusa fears negative implications of Saps budget cuts for operations, State security
7th September 2023 The Independent Policing Union of South Africa has cautioned government against budget cuts within the South African Police Service as it fears... →
PSA demands urgent consultation over imminent closure of Public Enterprises dept
4th September 2023 The Public Servants Association on Monday expressed its concern over the future of employees at the Department of Public Enterprises amid reports... →
Ramaphosa calls for review of housing laws, policies following Joburg fire
4th September 2023 As South Africans come to terms with the deaths in the wake of the devastating apartment fire in Marshalltown last week, President Cyril Ramaphosa... →
JHB fire: Gauteng govt urges families to identify bodies of loved ones
1st September 2023 The Gauteng Department of Health is asking bereaved families of victims of the Johannesburg inner-city building fire to visit the Gauteng Forensic... →
