Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams specking at a government event. 2 minutes Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni- Abrahams says once the National Business Licensing Bill becomes law, it will provide clarity, consistency and transparency with regards to the licensing of businesses in the country. The draft law intends to replace the Businesses Act of 1991 with…
Calculator and pen seen in the picture. 1 minute The Gauteng government is conducting lifestyle audits for all its officials in Supply Chain Management and finance functions, led by the Special Investigating Unit. This initiative aligns with Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s efforts to enhance accountability and fight corruption within the provincial government. Gauteng government Spokesperson Vuyo…
[FILE IMAGE] Taxis wait to receive passengers at a taxi rank. 1 minute The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Mpumalanga has urged the provincial Roads and Transport Department to intervene following warnings of disruptions to scholar transport in Mbombela on March 3, 2025. The TopStar Minibus Taxi Association has announced a crackdown on taxi operators without…
Minister Enoch Godongwana will deliver the budget speech on 12 March 2025. 1 minute The African National Congress Veterans League has called for a constructive, informed and sober debate as the government faces the budget crisis. Last month, the national budget address was postponed when political parties could not reach a consensus on the 2%…
Heavy rainfall impact around the Umlazi area. 2 minutes Authorities in KwaZulu-Natal have called on people in the province to remain indoors, and avoid unnecessary travel. This as the South African Weather Service issued a Level 5 weather warning forecasting heavy downpours leading to flooding, excessive lightning, hail and damaging winds which are expected over…
A man looks at an item before buying at a spaza shop in Thembisa, on the East Rand, in South Africa. 2 minutes Small Business Development Minister, Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams, says spaza shops and food handling outlets owners that have applied for registration and are yet to finalise the process will not be penalised. Spaza shop…
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde addressing the provincial legislature. 1 minute Political analyst Professor Ntsikelelo Breakfast says the effectiveness of provincial governments depends on cooperation with both local and national structures. This follows State of the Province Addresses delivered by six premiers outlining economic strategies and development plans for the year. Breakfast points to corruption…
People are seen on Wall Street outside the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, March 19, 2021. 3 minutes Wall Street has ended higher after a choppy trading session, with Dell Technologies dipping and other tech stocks climbing after a meeting between the US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr…
1 minute The Investec South African Open Championship, one of the world’s oldest golf tournaments, begins today at the Durban Country Club. A strong field of golfers will compete for the prestigious title. Defending champion and South Africa’s LIV Golf member, Dean Burmester, will be aiming to retain his title after securing a three-stroke victory…
Chickens are seen at a poultry farm. 1 minute Poultry farmers have called on the Agriculture, Land Reform, and Rural Development Department to find urgent solutions to the possible resurgence of bird flu in the country. The South African Poultry Association has issued a warning to this effect. Farmers are currently experiencing losses due to…
