Minister Parks Tau applauded the resillience of the SA auto industry Tau was quick to mention the impact of the Automotive Investment Scheme (AIS), which has disbursed R20.7bn to component manufacturers and OEMs since its inception in 2011. “AIS funding to over 150 projects has resulted in an investment of over R76bn from the 2016/17…
[FILE] Department of Trade industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau Department of Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says the government is consolidating partnerships with other countries in a bid to enhance South African trade and investment relations. This is to mitigate the impact of the 30% tariff imposed by the US. Tau says…
ANC President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the NEC Lekgotla in Boksburg. 2 minutes African National Congress (ANC) President Cyril Ramaphosa says the ANC will not deviate from its mission to advance the interests of the majority of South Africans, even as it forms part of the Government of National Unity (GNU). Ramaphosa was speaking at the…
Stellenbosch FC will advance to the next stages of the Carling Knockout Cup. Stellenbosch FC have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Carling Knockout Cup competition after beating Kaizer Chiefs 5-4 in a penalty shootout, in Cape Town. In another first-round match of the competition, Richards Bay thumped Chippa United 4-1 to also advance to…
The WestPark cemetery in Johannesburg. 1 minute Johannesburg residents have expressed mixed views on exploring alternative burial options. This as 39 of the 42 cemeteries managed by the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) reach full capacity. #JoburgUpdates Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) would like to inform residents, traditional leaders and funeral homes that…
A man working on the crop. Young innovators at the Mafikeng Digital Innovation Hub are offering the agricultural sector some intelligent water management solutions. They’ve developed a smart irrigation system for local small-scale farms. RELATED VIDEO | Mahikeng Digital Innovation Hub hosts a two-day hackathon The innovation guarantees that crops receive the correct amount of…
MEC Lebogang Maile visiting Diepkloof 1 minute Gauteng Finance and Economic Development MEC Lebogang Maile says the level of disrespect and disregard for the law in running spaza shops is unacceptable. Maile was speaking in Diepkloof in Soweto where he had visited the family of a 5-year-old boy who died from a suspected foodborne illness…
The trade union SAFTU is proposing that the country hold an emergency presidential economic summit to address the high unemployment rate. SAFTU spokesperson Newton Masuku says the summit should include workers’ unions, economists, amongst others. Masuku believes this will bring different stakeholders in the sector together to address the crisis. The unemployment rate has increased…
The funeral service of Former Deputy President, David Mabuza. The late former Deputy President David Mabuza has been hailed as a hero by many mourners who attended his funeral service on Saturday. Thousands of mourners from across the country attended the category two official state funeral of Mabuza held at the Hoerskool Bergvlam in Mbombela,…
Comrades Marathon runners at the starting line. 1 minute Entries for the 2025 Comrades Marathon are to be re-opened for a limited period. The Comrades Marathon Association’s (CMA) new board has announced that a limited number of 1 000 entries will be made available to athletes on a first-come-first-served basis. The CMA says this is…
