Lumkile Nkomfe
Lumkile Nkomfe is a Creamer Media Reporter for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.
EEA Draft Regulations will have adverse impact on women, says DA
24th July 2023 The Democratic Alliance in the Western Cape has expressed its disquiet over the proposed Employment Equity Draft Regulations and its potential... →
HJI wants govt to disclose records of Covid-19 procurement contracts
24th July 2023 Public health and law initiative, the Health Justice Initiative, will approach the Gauteng High Court on Tuesday to get the Department of Health to... →
Cogta to host Brics Urbanisation Forum in Durban
21st July 2023 Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) Thembi Nkadimeng will host the Brics Urbanisation Forum in Durban, next week,... →
NCOP chair appeals for stronger interventions across Africa to tackle climate change
21st July 2023 National Council of Provinces chairperson Amos Masondo has urged for stronger and more sustainable interventions across all spheres of government... →
DA welcomes Transnet/ICTSI partnership, urges transparency
18th July 2023 The Democratic Alliance has expressed its satisfaction with Transnet’s 25-year joint venture with Philippines headquartered International Container... →
Ramaphosa endorses sign language as country’s twelfth official language
18th July 2023 President Cyril Ramaphosa will ratify the South African Sign Language Bill during a ceremony at the Union Buildings on Wednesday, enacting sign... →
DA calls for Zuma to be jailed following ConCourt ruling
14th July 2023 The Democratic Alliance has saluted a decision made by the Constitutional Court on Thursday to dismiss an application by former President Jacob... →
Cope is still a registered political party, IEC confirms
12th July 2023 The Electoral Commission has verified the registration of the Congress of the People as a political party. This comes after news reports alleged... →
Tshwane aims to enhance service delivery by ‘doing more with less’
12th July 2023 The City of Tshwane’s Department of Corporate and Shared Services has claimed that it will run a clean and efficient office by focusing on doing... →
Parly committee chair cautions on frustrating economic activity following torching of trucks
12th July 2023 Parliamentary Chairperson of the Select Committee on Transport, Public Service and Administration, and Public Works and Infrastructure, Kenneth... →
Daily Podcast – July 07, 2023
7th July 2023 Making headlines: Ramaphosa champions continent’s economic potential at DRC-SA Africa Business Forum; Time is running out to nominate the next... →
Ramaphosa champions continent’s economic potential at DRC-SA Africa Business Forum
7th July 2023 In a speech given to the DRC-SA Africa Business Forum in Kinshasa, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa advocated that Africa needs to realise... →
IEC partners with global social media giants to curb disinformation ahead of elections
4th July 2023 In the lead up to the 2024 National and Provincial Elections, the Electoral Commission (IEC) of South Africa has partnered with prominent online... →
Information Regulator issues DoJ with R5m fine for Popia contravention
4th July 2023 Following a failure by the Department of Justice and Constitutional Development to comply with an Enforcement Notice to submit proof of the renewal... →
Sello Hatang seeks to restore credibility after NMF exit
4th July 2023 Former Nelson Mandela Foundation CEO Sello Hatang has reflected on his 15-year tenure at the organisation, suggesting that his commitment to... →
DA introduces Coalition Bill in Parliament
30th June 2023 In its quest to ensure stable coalition governance, the Democratic Alliance introduced the Constitutional Nineteenth Amendment Bill in Parliament... →
Motsoaledi to appeal Zimbabwean Exemption Permit court rulings
30th June 2023 Following a careful evaluation of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permit judgments handed down by the Gauteng High Court on Wednesday, Home Affairs... →
ATM condemns ConCourt over delays in Mkhwebane suspension ruling
30th June 2023 The African Transformation Movement has criticised the Constitutional Court for what it considers an undue delay in delivering a judgment on the... →
DA calls for transparency around decline in loadshedding
27th June 2023 In light of the recent decline in loadshedding stages, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has alluded to its suspicion that Eskom halted maintenance for... →
IFP calls for relocation of KZN legislature to Ulundi to save R6.8bn
27th June 2023 The Inkatha Freedom Party has echoed the calls by several parties and affirmed its long-held position that the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature should... →
Home Affairs temporarily extends operating times
27th June 2023 The Department of Home Affairs has sanctioned a temporary extension of operating times by two hours at their front offices from 08:00 to 17:30 from... →
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... →
