Lumkile Nkomfe
Lumkile Nkomfe is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.
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... →
NFP KZN wants implementation of Moerane Commission findings on political killings
1st September 2023 The National Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal has called for the full implementation of the Moerane Commission of Enquiry findings into the killing... →
Joburg plight a consequence of incapable govt, says Steenhuisen after fire
1st September 2023 The Democratic Alliance has levelled criticism at the fragmented leadership in the City of Johannesburg and has attributed yesterday’s apartment... →
ActionSA withdraws no confidence motion, DA calls for fresh elections to stablise Joburg
28th August 2023 ActionSA has temporarily withdrawn its motion of no confidence against City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. The party said it was dismayed... →
Daily Podcast – August 22, 2023
22nd August 2023 Making headlines: Six accused plead guilty to murder of whistleblower Babita Deokaran; Shortlisted Public Protector candidates cleared ahead of... →
Eight nominees shortlisted for position of new PP cleared ahead of interviews
22nd August 2023 The Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee, which will nominate a new Public Protector, met on Tuesday to reveal the results of the suitability screening... →
Daily Podcast – August 18, 2023
18th August 2023 Making headlines: Cele says 3.1% decline in murder rate no cause for celebration; John Steenhuisen still wary of PA joining multiparty pact; And,... →
Mbalula champions multilateralism, celebrates 25 years of China-SA relations
18th August 2023 African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has called for the advancement of multilateralism at the China-SA Relations Seminar,... →
ActionSA lobbies for insourcing of security personnel at eThekwini Council meeting
14th August 2023 ActionSA has urged all political parties in the eThekwini Council to support its motion for the insourcing of security personnel at the next... →
Isanco joins multi-party coalition ahead of talks
14th August 2023 The Independent South African National Civic Organisation will participate in the upcoming Multi-Party National Convention, set to take place on... →
ANC welcomes Zuma’s prison release on remission
11th August 2023 The African National Congress (ANC) has thrown its support behind the release of former President Jacob Zuma from prison, on remission. Zuma was... →
Resolution of taxi strike met with strong collective approval
11th August 2023 The South African National Taxi Council has put an end to its industrial action with immediate effect, following a meeting with the City of Cape... →
Parly presiding officers condemn taxi strike violence, call for urgent, peaceful resolution
8th August 2023 The Presiding Officers of Parliament have expressed grave concerns at the violence, road closures and vandalism of vehicles attributed with the... →
Police Committee urges heightened police vigilence in Cape Town, Joburg
8th August 2023 Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Police acting chairperson Nocks Seabi is appealing to the South African Police Services to increase visibility... →
EFF urges Brics Heads of State to boycott Summit in solidarity with Putin
4th August 2023 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has formally written to the Heads of State of the Brics nations, imploring them to consider boycotting this... →
EFF to skip two-day National Coalition Dialogue
4th August 2023 The Economic Freedom Fighters will not attend the National Dialogue on Coalition Governments currently underway. The dialogue, led by Deputy... →
DA appeals for full public release of Lady R report
4th August 2023 In an effort to ensure that accountability prevails, the Democratic Alliance has called for the complete Lady R report to be made public. The... →
Daily Podcast – July 31, 2023
31st July 2023 Making headlines: DA files complaint with Parliament’s ethics committee against Malema, no televised recordings allowed in Gumede trial and, hikes... →
Joburg mayor prioritises CBD explosion, drops Russia-Africa Summit
28th July 2023 City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda has cancelled a scheduled trip to the Russia-Africa Summit currently taking place in Saint Petersburg,... →
Newly launched Chapter Zero Southern Africa aims to tackle looming climate emergency
28th July 2023 Business leaders have joined forces to launch Chapter Zero Southern Africa, a community of eminent board chairpersons and senior directors to lead... →
DA slams Nxesi’s comments on new EE targets
28th July 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has condemned the Employment Equity Amendment Bill, which it says will set racial quotas to resurrect job reservation... →
