South African News
Protests should not come at the cost of economic stability, Busa says as Cosatu strike looms
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd October 2024 Business Unity South Africa (Busa) expressed concern over the planned October 7 nationwide protest by the Congress of South African Trade Unions... →
Eskom’s proposed tariff hikes untenable; reduction mechanisms being weighed – Ramokgopa
By: Irma Venter 3rd October 2024 Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa is confident that government will be able to positively intervene on Eskom’s tariff-hike... →
EFF wants action taken against those involved in Thabo Bester escape
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd October 2024 The Economic Freedom Fighters said on Thursday it wants immediate and decisive action against those responsible for the prison escape of convicted... →
South Africa introducing visa reforms to boost economy, says minister
By: Reuters 3rd October 2024 South Africa is introducing reforms to its strict visa regime to bring in more skilled workers and tourists, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber... →
Govt urges UN to address spiralling conflict in Middle East
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd October 2024 Government has expressed concern at the continued escalation of military action by Israel against Palestine and Lebanon and wants the international... →
Parly hits back at Mkhwebane for ‘unwarranted attacks’ on legal advisors
By: Thabi Shomolekae 3rd October 2024 Parliament said on Thursday it was dismayed by the “unfounded” utterances made by former Public Protector Advocate Busisiwe Mkhwebane, which it... →
South Africa business activity accelerates in Sept as inflation eases, S&P PMI shows
By: Reuters 3rd October 2024 South Africa's private sector saw an uptick in growth in September, driven by a rise in business activity and a significant cooling of inflationary... →
AfriForum tells DA, FF+ to reconsider GNU membership if BELA Act implemented unchanged
By: Thabi Shomolekae 2nd October 2024 Civil rights organisation AfriForum has requested the Democratic Alliance (DA) and Freedom Front Plus (FF+) to reconsider their participation in... →