A tap that has run dry. 3 minutes Residents of Extension 3 in Coligny near Lichtenburg in the North West say they have not had a drop of water in three years. Though there are taps in the township, residents have to walk far from their area to fetch water or resort to buying some…
Flysafair plane seen in the air. More than 200 FlySafair pilots are set to embark on a two-week strike starting from Monday. Trade union Solidarity says this comes after the employer was given a notice to strike following a deadlock in wage negotiations. The union has rejected the airline’s 5.7% proposed salary increase. It’s demanding…
[FILE] School children having lunch. Over seventy learners from Gobisizwe Agricultural School in Ngqeleni in the Eastern Cape have been rushed to hospital due to food poisoning. Provincial Health Spokesperson, Siyanda Manana, says the learners were admitted to Nelson Mandela Academic Hospital, Mthatha Regional Hospital and Ngangelizwe Community Healthcare. Manana says some learners are on…
Volkswagen employee works on a production line for the Golf VIII and Tiguan cars. 1 minute Manufacturing production in South Africa has declined by 0,8% on an annual basis in September for a second consecutive month. The data released by Stats SA showed that on a monthly basis, manufacturing production was flat in September compared…
Drone view of cars, ready to be loaded onto a ship The automotive sector in the Eastern Cape (EC) is concerned about the planned 30% on South African exports to America as ordered by US President Donald Trump. The proposed tariff is expected to come into force on the 1st of August, combined with the…
(Image supplied) The 2024 IAB South Africa Internet Advertising Revenue Report, also known as the Online AdSpend Report, has confirmed the significant expansion of online advertising as forecasted in last year’s report While accelerated growth experienced in digital advertising post-pandemic stabilised in 2022, this year’s Report shows a remarkable 21.5% year-on-year (YoY) growth — more…
2 minutes Police in the Northern Cape have arrested eleven suspects in the Frances Baard and Namakwa Districts for alleged illicit mining and alleged possession of suspected drugs. Members of Operation Vala Mgodi arrested two suspects for possession of dangerous weapons and possession of suspected stolen property at Samaria informal settlement situated near a mine….
Matjhabeng municipality is among others that is struggling to pay workers’ salaries. 1 minute Major parts of Matjhabeng Municipality in the Free State are likely to experience water shedding due to non-payment. The municipality owes the water board entity six billion rand. In a statement released, the Matjhabeng Municipality has called on residents and businesses…
Source: Pexels Over the past year, the number of Standard Bank clients registering for PayShap grew by 9%, and active use of ShapID for transactions has increased tenfold (817%) year-on-year. “This data clearly shows that consumers are increasingly seeking more convenient payment solutions. They want their transactions to clear instantly,” says Rufaida Hamilton, Standard Bank’s…
Rand note and coins. The South African Reserve Bank‘s (SARB) Prudential Authority says it is difficult to assess the potential impact of tariffs on the economy or financial systems at the moment. The regulator and supervisor for licensed financial institutions in the country says the financial stability committee has been in talks over tariffs. Businesses…
