Hlabisa to meet unions over the future of CWP participants

1 minute Cooperative Governance Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has announced plans to meet with labour unions this week to find solutions for continuing support for the Community Work Programme (CWP) participants aged 55 and older amid budget challenges. The announcement comes after Hlabisa extended contracts for these workers until the end of March. In August 2024,…

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KZN, Gauteng ANC leadership to be reconfigured: NEC resolution

2 minutes The African National Congress (ANC) provincial executive committees in KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng will be reconfigured within the parameters of the ANC constitution. This comes as the president of the ANC Cyril Ramaphosa gave the closing remarks at the end of the two-day ANC NEC this weekend. Following a dismal performance from the two…

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Hlabisa to meet unions regarding Community Work Programme

[File image] Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa speaking at a government event. 1 minute Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa says he will meet with labour unions this week to explore solutions to continue supporting the Community Work Programme participants aged 55 and older, despite budgetary constraints. This follows his decision to extend the contracts…

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ACSA works to ensure adequate jet fuel supply at OR Tambo

1 minute The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has assured that efforts are underway to ensure the continued supply of jet fuel at the O.R Tambo International Airport in Kempton Park. ACSA says the current fuel reserves are forecast to last just over seven days, following a fire at the National Petroleum Refiners of South…

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Trump to revive TikTok, but wants 50% US ownership

A view shows the office of TikTok in Culver City, California 5 minutes President-elect Donald Trump said he would revive TikTok access in the US by executive order after he is sworn in on Monday, but said he wants the popular social media app to be at least half owned by US investors. TikTok stopped…

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Former ANC MP Bruce Kannemeyer passes away

1 minute Former African National Congress (ANC) MP Bruce Kannemeyer passes away at the age of 60. In a statement released this morning, the provincial ANC described him as a loyal servant of the people and a committed advocate for unity and justice. The former teacher was an active member of the Western Cape Teachers…

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