insert_link South Africa Gauteng MEC Responds to Food Poisoning Outcry And Defends Foreign-Owned Spaza Shops Gauteng MEC of Finance and Economic Development, Lebogang Maile, says they cannot simply shut down foreign-owned spaza shops in response to public outcry over food poisoning incidents. The provincial Health Department has documented a total of 203 food poisoning cases between February and September this year, resulting in six fatalities. Maile says foreign-owned shops have introduced unfair competition in the township economy: todayOctober 21, 2024 14
insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ready to play its part in realising the economic potential of Brics President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is ready to play its part in realising the economic potential of Brics. The nine-member bloc, Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates, accounts for 27-percent of the global growth-domestic product and a fifth of the world’s exports. Addressing the BRICS Business Forum meeting virtually, Ramaphosa urged countries to participate in the growth of South Africa […] todayOctober 21, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa South Africa’s Basic Education Minister Confirms Readiness for This Year’s National Senior Certificate Examinations S.A's Basic Education minister, Siviwe Gwarube says the department is ready to administer the 2024 National Senior Certificate examinations. Matric exams begin today with 882-thousand-336 candidates from across South Africa. A further 16-thousand-400 students from private schools and institutions will take the Independent Examination Board exams. Gwarube described this year’s final exams as representing the cumulative efforts of the education system, schools, communities, and the department: In addition, Gwarube also […] todayOctober 21, 2024 10
insert_link South Africa GOOD Party In S.A Emphasizes Collaboration for Stability in Tshwane In S.A, the GOOD party in Tshwane says the ability of the new executive to work collaboratively is essential to bring stability to the capital, improve service delivery and maintain financial recovery. The GOOD party's Sarah Mabotsa says the it will be working within the new Tshwane Mayoral Committee to ensure they revitalise the city for the benefit of all residents: todayOctober 21, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa South African Union Cosatu Welcomes Tabling of Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill South African Union, Cosatu, has welcomed Mineral and Petroleum Resources minister Gwede Mantashe’s announcement of government’s intention to table the long-delayed Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill at Parliament. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says key provisions in the bill seek to improve the safety of mineworkers, and ensure all employers are held accountable for fulfilling their obligations to provide a safe work environment. He says the federation and NUM […] todayOctober 21, 2024 11
insert_link South Africa RISE Mzansi to Address Mass Shootings with Deputy President Mashatile In S.A, RISE Mzansi president Songezo Zibi says it will raise the escalating series of mass shootings in the country with deputy president Paul Mashatile and representatives of political parties at the government of national unity's clearing House meeting scheduled for Thursday. Two unknown men shot and killed five family members and left two other injured in Bityi, Eastern Cape on Friday night. Zibi says the current emergency demands […] todayOctober 21, 2024 6
insert_link South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged ongoing monitoring of criminal syndicates President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged ongoing monitoring of criminal syndicates, vowing to intensify efforts against organised crime. With a focus on kidnapping and extortion, the South African Police Service has enhanced its operational response, including the formation of joint operations committees and a national priority committee. In his reply to the National Assembly’s oral questions, Ramaphosa said the police also intensified internal measures, including counter-intelligence, vetting, and lifestyle audits to […] todayOctober 18, 2024 24
insert_link South Africa Eskom says it is aligning its executive execution capability and capacity In S.A, Eskom says it is aligning its executive execution capability and capacity, to focus its skilled people in the best structure where they can deliver value the fastest. CEO Dan Marokane has appointed the first four of seven new executives. They are Corporate Services, Portia Mngomezulu, Strategy and Sustainability, Nontokozo Hadebe, Group Capital, Roman Crookes, and Chief Information and Technology Officer, Len de Villiers. Eskom’s spokesperson, Daphne Mokwena, […] todayOctober 18, 2024 13
insert_link South Africa S.A’s Ramaphosa Announces Conclusion of Phala Phala Farm Fund Investigations South African President Cyril Ramaphosa says investigations into the funds uncovered at the Phala Phala farm in Limpopo have concluded, with independent bodies finding no wrongdoing on his part. In his reply to the National Assembly’s oral questions, he highlighted that the National Assembly decided not to pursue the independent panel's report for further inquiry. Ramaphosa expressed his full cooperation during the investigations and is confident in the upcoming […] todayOctober 18, 2024 12