A construction site in Cape Town The Department of Employment and Labour has urged construction companies to prioritise hiring South Africans. The call comes after the department’s raid at two construction sites in Clayville, Ekurhuleni last week where 50 undocumented foreign nationals were arrested. The multidisciplinary operation targeted non-compliant construction companies. The Department’s Deputy Minister…
1 minute The young women who gave testimonies in the case of the leader of Jesus Dominion International, Rev Timothy Omotoso, address the media. This week, three of the country’s Chapter 9 institutions announced that they’ll launch an inquiry into the outcome of the Omotoso trial. LIVESTREAM:
The South African construction industry has raised concerns about the potential liquidation of the iconic company, Murray & Roberts. Key industry players and labour unions say this will have a profound impact on the sector. A creditor has initiated legal proceedings in the Gauteng Division of the High Court, seeking a final or provisional winding-up…
Emergency services, police officers and rescue teams are trying to locate a light aircraft near Nottingham Road in Howick, KwaZulu-Natal after receiving reports of a plane crash. Midlands EMS spokesperson Roland Robertson says the search is being hampered by thick mist. “Midlands EMS are currently on scene in the Nottingham Road area, just outside Howick,…
Mike Abel, The Up&Up Group executive chairman, reflects on The Up&Up Group’s decision to buy back all the equity in the previous M&C Saatchi Group South Africa from the global M&C Saatchi Plc (Image supplied) Anxiety, a plummeting currency, a distressed consumer, political uncertainty and even fear among some, a looming technical recession and news…
African National Congress (ANC)’s Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula says former Deputy President David Mabuza embodied the spirit of the Freedom Charter. The Freedom Charter’s principles emphasize equality, human rights, and social justice, advocating for a society where all citizens have equal opportunities and rights. Mbalula was speaking after paying his respect at Mabuza’s family farm in…
President Cyril Ramaphosa. The rebuilding of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) illustrates the value of commissions of inquiry. This is according to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s weekly letter to the nation. Last week, the President visited the SARS Head Office to commend its staff and leadership for achieving the highest revenue collection in the tax…
File Image: Authorities say scores of residents of the Dunoon informal settlement have been dispalced following a fire incident The City of Cape Town Disaster Risk Management Centre (DRMC) says registration of people affected by the Site five informal settlement fire at Du Noon are underway. Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis earlier indicated that nearly…
[File Image] A boy cools off at Fontana della Barcaccia during a heatwave. 1 minute Free State residents are advised to stay hydrated as the province is experiencing heatwave conditions that will continue until Wednesday. South African Weather Service (SAWS) meteorologist Axinia Sethabela says the high temperatures will affect most parts of the province. Sethabela…
US Embassy in Pretoria 1 minute Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the United States (US) is well within its rights to choose its ambassador to South Africa without consulting Pretoria. Ntshavheni was briefing the media in Pretoria today on the outcomes of Wednesday’s cabinet meeting. US President Donald Trump has announced his nomination…
