Lumkile Nkomfe
Lumkile Nkomfe is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.
Study reveals Covid-19 pandemic policies ignored long-term needs of youth
23rd June 2023 A study undertaken by researchers from South Africa, the UK and Brazil has revealed that the Covid-19 pandemic deepened inequality and has had... →
Mapisa-Nqakula appeals for strengthening capacity of legislative sector
23rd June 2023 National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula has made a plea for strengthened capacity of South Africa’s legislative sector to defend... →
Parliament hits back at Zondo’s State capture remarks
23rd June 2023 Parliament has strongly objected to the public criticisms made by Chief Justice and former Head of the Judicial Commission of Inquiry into... →
Ramaphosa welcomes Dutch, Danish counterparts in joint working visit
20th June 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa outlined the country’s challenges and stressed the importance of partnerships in his opening remarks during official... →
ActionSA applauds 'resumption of VBS corruption case'
20th June 2023 ActionSA has claimed that the Venda Building Society Mutual Bank case will resume on July 17 in Gauteng following the High Court’s dismissal of the... →
Solidarity decries race-based quotas in EE Amendment Act
9th June 2023 Trade union Solidarity has submitted comprehensive comments against the race-based quotas proposed in the regulations of the Employment Equity... →
Zikalala moves for prosecution, blacklisting of fraudulent contractors
9th June 2023 Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has issued a severe warning to construction companies and developers who siphon government... →
National Assembly endorses 2023 Appropriation Bill
9th June 2023 Following a parliamentary session on Thursday, the National Assembly has approved the 2023 Appropriation Bill. The Bill, which was put forward by... →
ActionSA urges NW govt to provide rescue plan for poor performing municipalities
6th June 2023 ActionSA has called on North West Premier Bushy Maape and his government to devise a comprehensive rescue plan that prevents the province’s... →
Zikalala determined to resolve State residence procurement practices
6th June 2023 Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure Sihle Zikalala has ordered an investigation on the procurement practices associated with the... →
Ramaphosa hosts African leaders involved in Russia/Ukraine peace initiative
6th June 2023 On Monday, President Cyril Ramaphosa met with fellow leaders taking part in the African Peace Initiative relating to the current the war in Ukraine... →
ANC mourns passing of Tina Joemat-Pettersson
6th June 2023 The African National Congress (ANC) has expressed its sadness over the passing of former minister Tina Joemat-Pettersson. Joemat-Pettersson, who... →
Mbalula visits Hammanskraal, urges govt to act to prevent national health crisis
2nd June 2023 African National Congress (ANC) secretary-general Fikile Mbalula has visited the Hammanskraal community following the recent cholera outbreak which... →
Professor Taole Mokoena is SA’s new Health Ombud
2nd June 2023 Minister of Health Dr Joe Phaahla announced on Friday the appointment of Professor Taole Mokoena as the new Health Ombud of South Africa as of June... →
ActionSA’s Nkuli Mbundu resigns from CoJ council
2nd June 2023 Following three months of careful deliberation with party leadership, ActionSA member Nkuli Mbundu has resigned from his position as a councillor... →
DA makes court bid for Putin arrest
30th May 2023 The Democratic Alliance (DA) has applied to the Gauteng High Court to request a declaratory order warranting the arrest of Russian President... →
Mapisa-Nqakula pleased with outcomes of SADC Parliamentary Forum Exco meeting
30th May 2023 The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum (PF) executive committee (Exco) has endorsed the progress reports regarding... →
Committees urges Defence Dept to spend tech procurement budget
26th May 2023 On Thursday, the Joint Committee on Defence urged the Department of Defence to invest in technology in order to safeguard the nation's borders... →
SAFCEI critical of govt’s new nuclear procurement plans
26th May 2023 Multifaith environmental justice organisation, South African Faith Communities Environment Institute, has decried the Department of Mineral... →
W Cape govt outlines plans to reduce loadshedding
24th May 2023 In light of the worsening loadshedding crisis scheduled for winter, Western Cape Premier Alan Winde led a meeting of the Western Cape Energy... →
IFP says appointment of new KZN MECs long overdue
24th May 2023 The Inkatha Freedom Party in KwaZulu-Natal has welcomed the appointment of new MECs to the provincial cabinet. In particular, the party noted the... →
Health dept, Gift of the Givers unveil of state-of-the-art Charlotte Maxeke Hospital medical stores
18th May 2023 Following the fire that broke out in 2021 affecting the storage facility and adjacent sections of the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic... →
ActionSA concerned with exclusionary targets of draft EEA regulations
18th May 2023 ActionSA has expressed concern over some targets contained within the draft Employment Equity Act regulations, published by Employment and Labour... →
ANC meets with US Ambassador
18th May 2023 African National Congress secretary-general Fikile Mbalula met with the US Ambassador to South Africa Reuben Brigety on Wednesday to discuss the... →
High impetus to save Agoa and SA agriculture, says Steenhuisen
16th May 2023 Following a recent visit to Washington DC, Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen is spearheading a campaign to protect South Africa’s access... →
Steenhuisen decries discriminatory draft Employment Equity Act regulations
16th May 2023 Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen has admonished the draft Employment Equity Act regulations as an attempt by the African National... →
Solidarity threatens Lesufi with legal action over social welfare reductions
11th May 2023 Trade union Solidarity has submitted a legal letter to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi insisting that his decision to cut funding to... →
Govt encourages military veterans to apply for pension
11th May 2023 The Department of Defence and Military Veterans is urging all qualifying military veterans to apply for the recently rolled-out Military Veterans... →
ActionSA introduces public engagement platform ahead of inaugural policy conference
11th May 2023 Ahead of its inaugural policy conference, which will take place between September 12 and 14, ActionSA has launched Policy Conference Public... →
Numsa condemns Gordhan’s appeal against loadshedding exemption
11th May 2023 The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa has criticised Minister of Public Enterprises Pravin Gordhan for his decision to appeal the High... →
Impending power, water cuts threaten businesses owing CoJ
10th May 2023 Businesses in the City of Johannesburg (CoJ) have been alerted to the possibility of having their electricity or water disconnected, owing to the... →
DA says SA’s pro-Russia stance revealed by landing of sanctioned military aircraft
5th May 2023 The Democratic Alliance has condemned the landing of a sanctioned commercial military aircraft at the Waterkloof Air Force Base on April 24, which... →
Human Rights Commission welcomes approval of Sign Language as twelfth official language
5th May 2023 The South African Human Rights Commission has applauded the passing of the Bill to recognise South African Sign Language as the 12th official... →
Daily Podcast – May 02, 2023
2nd May 2023 Making headlines: ANC caucus in Joburg at loggerheads over who to vote for; DA hits back at Mantashe for blaming the private sector for... →
ActionSA puts forward candidate for Joburg mayoral position
2nd May 2023 After holding recent engagements with the Inkatha Freedom Party, Freedom Front Plus and the African Christian Democratic Party, ActionSA has... →
AfDB introduces whistleblowing policy
26th April 2023 The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has launched a six-month campaign to familiarise internal and external stakeholders with its new... →
Presidency, ANC clarify position on ICC, ANC says leaving is a ‘last resort’
26th April 2023 Following contradictory comments from various members, the African National Congress has resolved to clarify its position on South Africa’s mooted... →
DA remains suspicious of ANC agenda with latest land policy
25th April 2023 The Democratic Alliance has expressed alarm at the African National Congress’ efforts to press ahead with its agenda to expropriate land without... →
DA, ActionSA welcome resignation of Joburg mayor Thapelo Amad, DA wants Phalatse back
25th April 2023 The Democratic Alliance and ActionSA have welcomed the resignation of Al Jama-ah councillor Thapelo Amad as the City of Johannesburg Mayor, ahead... →
Treasury confirms validity of Enoch Mgijima municipality’s 2022 financial recovery plan
20th April 2023 Following Enoch Mgijimi local municipality speaker Noluthando Nqabisa’s recent interview regarding a lack of economic intervention, National... →
Mashatile urges private sector participation for successful AfCFTA
20th April 2023 To mark the conclusion of the 2023 African Continental Free Trade Area Business Forum, Deputy President Paul Mashatile distilled the necessity for... →
