Transnet locomotive on tracks Two former Transnet executives are appearing in the Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court, in Ekurhuleni after handing themselves over to police this morning. Their appearance is linked to an alleged fraudulent R93 million locomotive tender. In 2012, Transnet went on a tender for the acquisition of the more than 1 000 locomotives….
Performers at last year’s festival Businesses in Mpumalanga are gearing up for the Innibos National Art Festival to be held in Mbombela this week. The annual festival is known for attracting thousands of visitors to the province’s Lowveld region. Kruger Lowveld Chamber of Business and Tourism CEO, Linda Grimbeek, “Innibos brings about R90 million into…
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola Minister of International Relations and Cooperation Ronald Lamola will lead South Africa’s delegation to the 4th International Conference on the Financing for Development Summit that is taking place in Seville, Spain, starting this Monday. A statement from the Presidency says the event aims to address new and…
US President Donald Trump said in a Fox News interview broadcast on Sunday that he had found a buyer for the TikTok short-video app, which he described as a group of “very wealthy people” whose identities he will reveal in about two weeks. Trump made the remarks in an interview on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures with Maria Bartiromo” program. He said…
OUTA’s Wayne Duvenage The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has called for the implementation of conflict of interest audits across government departments. This comes amid the arrest of the head of Crime Intelligence Dumisani Khumalo and other senior officials. Khumalo and his co-accused are facing charges of fraud and corruption relating to the appointment of…
[File photo] The OPEC logo Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers, including Russia projects rising global demand especially in the summer months, in comments suggesting the bloc may continue with large output hikes. The Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, led by Russia, shocked…
Ithala Bank’s branch on Anton Lembede Street in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. The African National Congress (ANC) Provincial Task Team in KwaZulu-Natal says saving Ithala Bank was a top priority following their appointment in February this year. ANC Coordinator Mike Mabuyakhulu says the bank has for decades played a vital role in supporting the livelihoods of the…
US President Donald Trump. The Republican-controlled US Senate narrowly advanced President Donald Trump’s, sweeping tax-cut and spending bill on Saturday, during a marathon weekend session marked by political drama, division and lengthy delays as Democrats sought to slow the legislation’s path to passage. Lawmakers voted 51-49 to open debate on the 940-page megabill, with two of Trump’s fellow…
farmers especially in KZN are being crippled by the foot-and-mouth outbreak Meat production organisation, Meat Naturally Africa, is calling for a fresh approach in tackling the foot-and-mouth outbreak. Many farmers especially in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are being crippled by the outbreak. The organisation, in partnership with the KZN Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, launched a…
Nkomazi Municipality in Mpumalanga informed workers that they will not receive full salaries. Employees of the Nkomazi Municipality in Mpumalanga have downed tools over salaries. They allege that management informed them that they will not receive their full salaries this month-end due to severe financial constraints. The workers are demanding their full salaries, including overtime…
