SA govt, business united ahead of WEF

WEF Founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab with the South African ministerial delegation on January 16, 2025. 2 minutes The South African government and local businesses say they are aligned on their approach heading into the World Economic Forum (WEF) taking place at Davos Switzerland next week. The delegation will be led by Finance Minister…

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Seminar discusses gangsterism scourge in the country

FILE | A protest against gangs in Hanover, Western Cape The Gangsterism and Social Dysfunction seminar has heard that police alone cannot deal effectively with the sub-culture of gangs and the evolution of gangsterism. It is hosted by University of the Western Cape (UWC). The seminar brought together key stakeholders from civil society organisations, including…

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Limpopo contractors pin hopes on Budget for infrastructure boost

[FILE] The municipality is unable to maintain its infrastructure and is struggling too meet its obligation to pay staff salaries. 2 minutes Government contractors in Limpopo are hopeful that Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s upcoming budget will prioritise infrastructure development. This follows ongoing complaints from small businesses over delayed payments and slow project implementation. The Forum…

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LIVE: Mourners pack Durban ICC for Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe’s funeral

2 minutes Emotional scenes are playing out at the funeral service for the African National Congress (ANC) Women’s League deputy president – Lungi Mnganga-Gcabashe – in Durban’s Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre. The Women’s League president, Sisisi Tolashe, and Mnganga-Gcabashe’s family members could not hold back tears at various stages of the service. The…

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ANC KZN mum on decision to reconfigure its structure

3 minutes The African National Congress (ANC) in KwaZulu-Natal has opted to remain mum on the decision by the party’s national leadership to reconfigure the provincial structure. After months of speculation on the future of the ANC in the province following a dismal performance at the May polls, the National Executive Committee (NEC) announced its…

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