Artists march to SAMRO over royalty corruption scandal

Musician at a performance Songwriters, musicians and political party representatives have marched to the offices of Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) in Johannesburg, where they handed over a memorandum. This follows the release of a report exposing corruption worth millions of rand in music royalties due to artists. The marchers allege that the royalties are being…

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Private sector showing appetite for rail investment: Creecy

Transnet freight train. 1 minute Transport Minister Barbara Creecy says government has received overwhelming responses from the private sector invited to invest in the country’s rail infrastructure. In March, Creecy launched an online request for proposals from the private sector. The minister delivered the keynote address at the 25th Africa Rail Conference in Sandton, Johannesburg….

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ANC defends Didiza’s decision not to subpoena Mogotsi and O’Sullivan

National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza. The ANC Study Group on the Ad Hoc Committee has defended National Assembly Speaker Thoko Didiza’s decision not to issue a subpoena to forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan and businessman Brown Mogotsi, saying the attacks on her are misdirected. The two have requested to testify virtually citing serious security concerns. Parliament’s…

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