ATDF-ASA denies involvement in trucks driver’s strike

[FILE IMAGE]: Trucks in a traffic jam. 2 minutes The All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa (ATDF-ASA) has denied claims that its members participated in the truck driver’s nationwide strike on Monday. The organisation says it’s raised concerns over the hiring of foreign nationals in the freight and logistics industry, as well as…

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Consumer inflation rises to 3% in June

Aerial view of food aisles in a supermarket. Household budgets remain under pressure amid the rising cost of goods as inflation edges up from 2.8% in May to 3.0% in June. Statistics South Africa’s (Stats SA) latest released data shows that consumer inflation rose on the back of higher food prices, which have reached a…

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ANC veteran backs Ramaphosa’s praise of DA municipalities

ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa and the party’s Deputy President Paul Mashatile. African National Congress (ANC) veteran Omry Makgoale has backed the party’s President Cyril Ramaphosa’s comments that municipalities led by the Democratic Alliance (DA) are better managed than those under the ANC. President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged African National Congress (ANC) councillors to emulate municipalities…

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Mengo resisted but Judge Mbenenge persisted: Expert witness

Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge listens as the Judicial Conduct Tribunal continues. WARNING: This report may contain information that might upset some readers and viewers. The Judicial Conduct Tribunal probing sexual harassment allegations against Eastern Cape Judge President, Selby Mbenenge has heard that the complainant, Andiswa Mengo tried to resist the alleged advances, but…

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Flamengo dispatch Chelsea, clinch knockout round spot

Flamengo’s Wallace Yan celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates Bruno Henrique, Danilo and Wallace Yan scored as Flamengo rallied for a 3-1 victory over Chelsea in Club World Cup Group D play on Friday afternoon at Philadelphia. Gonzalo Plata set up two goals for Flamengo (2-0-0, 6 points), who secured their place in the…

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