Nedbank has revised its growth outlook for 2025 to 1%, down from its earlier, more optimistic outlook of a 1.5% increase in GDP. This came out of a discussion with the bank’s Chief Executive, Jason Quinn, who was answering questions on the company’s interim results released on Tuesday. For the six months ended June 2025,…
The electoral watchdog said lack of regulatory frameworks has also led to conflicts, a volatile party system and insufficient accountability among political parties. THE Zimbabwe Electoral Support Network (Zesn) says there is need to stop the abuse of the recalls law through the regulation of political parties. The electoral watchdog said lack of regulatory frameworks…
[File photo] Reserve Bank Governor, Lesetja Kganyago 2 minutes South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says increases or decreases in VAT will be treated as an economic shock. This follows the postponement of this year’s budget after Cabinet disagreed on the proposed 2% VAT increase. Kganyago was speaking to SABC on the sidelines of…
Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale says the inclusion or not of the Political Killings Task (PKTT) Team was not discussed when the new organogram of the Police Department was discussed after last year’s election. He is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc committee on Tuesday. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu had told the committee, when he appeared,…
2 minutes South African petrochemical giant Sasol has reduced natural gas production at its central processing facility in Temane, Mozambique, citing concerns for the safety of staff and assets amid widespread unrest following a disputed election. South Africa relies heavily on gas imports through the Rompco pipeline, which transports gas from Mozambique’s onshore fields to…
Eskom tower batteries 1 minute Police in the Northern Cape have arrested three men aged between 20 and 30 years, on charges of possession of suspected stolen goods in Prieska. The trio were found carrying boxes and a backpack during patrols and were apprehended for being in possession of alleged stolen Telkom batteries. Provincial police…
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy 3 minutes Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has announced interventions to stabilise and rebuild the Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) entity of the Department. She is briefing the media, alongside the Ministerial Intervention Team that was tasked to investigate the source of problems at the Air Traffic and Navigation Services Board…
picture of gauteng traffic police chopper 1 minute The Gauteng Department of Community Safety has welcomed the arrest of two alleged ‘blue light hijackers’ on the N3 highway last night. In recent months there has been a spate of blue light hijackings that took place along the N3 highway between Villiers and De Hoek Toll…
Youth Day Live stream card. 1 minute Deputy President Paul Mashatile is to deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Youth Day commemoration at the Rag Farm Stadium at the North West University’s Potchefstroom campus. This year’s Youth Day event will be held under the theme “Skills for the Changing World – Empowering Youth for…
1 minute President Cyril Ramaphosa has dismissed criticism that the government’s Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policy is hampering economic growth, calling such claims ‘unfounded’. His remarks follow renewed criticism from the Democratic Alliance – a partner in the Government of National Unity – and, more recently, the Trump administration. The BEE policy is designed to…
