DPWI aiming to deal decisively with failing contractors

A worker drills at a construction site. 2 minutes Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson says contractors who fail to deliver on public infrastructure projects will face immediate blacklisting. He says only competent contractors will be allowed to get involved in national infrastructure projects. Mcpherson was delivering a ministerial statement on the delays caused by…

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Labour unions consulting workers on latest 4.7% govt offer

South African bank notes featuring an image of former South African President Nelson Mandela are displayed at an office in Johannesburg. 1 minute Public sector labour unions are currently consulting with their members on the latest government wage offer of 4.7%. The country’s organised labour has been engaged in wage negotiations with the employer at…

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ICC working hard to prosecute perpetrators of crimes against humanity

Former International Criminal Court (ICC) Vice-President, Judge Dr Sanji Mmasenono Monageng delivering a lecture at UNISA. 2 minutes International Criminal Court (ICC) former Vice-President, Judge Dr Sanji Mmasenono Monageng says holding accountable some leaders or countries accused of committing crimes against humanity is a complex matter. She says investigating such cases is difficult, especially in…

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Shivambu not on MK Party’s nine new MPs list

Former MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu speaking at a party event. The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has announced nine Members of Parliament (MPs) designates to be sworn in at the National Assembly this coming week but the name of former Secretary- General, Floyd Shivambu is not on the list. In a statement, the party’s…

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SABC named top media brand in SA

SABC building in Auckland Park. 1 minute The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has won Brand South Africa’s number one media brand award. BREAKING NEWS | SABC wins Brand South Africa’s number one media brand award. pic.twitter.com/NZfLZmjrfT — SABC News (@SABCNews) June 13, 2025 This was announced at the 2025 Brand Africa Awards in Johannesburg…

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