The latest Quarterly Employment Statistics (QES) report for first quarter (Q1:2025) landed not as a routine economic release, but as a sharp and painful reminder of SA’s struggle with job creation. A…
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Sodi ordered to pay back the money
The court also declared the service level agreement, which was concluded between the city and the companies, null and void. “The respondents are ordered to repay the applicant the profit they made,”…
DA’s push for accountability could backfire badly
The DA demands action on Cabinet corruption, but its brinkmanship may hand the ANC unchecked power. John Steenhuisen and the DA may be playing an especially risky game of brinkmanship, by challenging…
SGB feels suspended pair are scapegoated for shoddy work
Steenkamp said last Friday, officials from the department of infrastructure visited the school to conduct an audit on the project. Another SGB member, Ravern Martin, accused Chiloane of failing the pupils. “We…
Police officer accused of corruption set to appear in court
An internal investigation flagged the officer of being involved in corrupt activities. A 46-year-old Eastern Cape police officer who allegedly demanded a bribe in order to make “things easy” for a suspect…
The day Thobela became WBA world champion
Successful veteran boxing trainer, Norman “Hitachi” Hlabane, says June 26 1993 brings bittersweet memories for him, though that day will stay with him forever. Hlabane says the day was etched by the…
Mbane confident Banyana will defend Wafcon title
Banyana coach Desiree Ellis has emphasised that being the defending champions means nothing, cautioning her troops that every country has upped its game on the continent. The Banyana mentor also stressed the…
Mind the hole: Good news in Johannesburg’s pothole crisis
According to JRA, the upgrades will improve ride quality, enhance drainage, prevent new potholes from forming. The City of Johannesburg has unveiled a R149.9 million investment to resurface key roads across the…
Africa key to increasing agriculture, food production – The Mail & Guardian
Irish business leaders whose enterprises operate in Africa have appealed to other businesses to empower Africans, including young people, to increase agriculture and food production on the continent. Promoting education in Africa’s…
Government to launch online stores: How much do you think a South African dress would cost?
Now, many people usually think ‘locally made’ means ‘cheap’, which is not always the case. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will launch two online stores through South Africa’s national Buy…