Economist Dr Azar Jammine has described the government’s temporary fuel levy relief as a “token gesture”, saying the measures offer some relief to consumers but are unlikely to have a significant impact. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana tabled the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament on Wednesday, announcing temporary fuel levy
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The Southern African Clothing and Textile Workers’ Union (SACTWU) has raised concerns about the growing impact of cheap clothing imports on South Africa’s manufacturing and retail sectors, warning that local businesses are struggling to compete with international online shopping platforms Shein and Temu. The concerns come
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane The National Professional Teacher’s Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) in the Western Cape says it is deeply concerned by allegations of learner intimidation and humiliation at Soneike High School in Kuils River. This comes after more parents have come forward with allegations of learner intimidation, humiliation
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana presented the Mid-Term Budget Policy Statement on Wednesday, announcing a lower economic growth outlook, which he attributed to the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Speaking in Parliament, Godongwana explained that the domestic outlook had weakened, with real economic growth expected to reach 1.2%, compared
Western Cape MEC for Social Development Wendy Kaizer-Philander has called on members of the public and police to help protect social service professionals following another hijacking involving a departmental vehicle in Khayelitsha. Kaizer-Philander says the attacks are putting staff at risk and raising concerns about their safety as they carry
The Foundation for Human Rights says former president Thabo Mbeki failed to explain what his government did to ensure apartheid-era crimes referred for prosecution were investigated and brought before the courts. Mbeki recently appeared before the Khampepe Commission, which is investigating alleged political interference and delays in prosecuting cases referred
By Odwa Mkentane The Motor Industry Staff Association (MISA) is demanding accountability from the City of Tshwane after 408 people, most of them children under the age of four, fell ill with gastrointestinal infections linked to contaminated drinking water in Bronkhorstspruit and surrounding communities. Investigations have found that unchlorinated water
By Odwa Mkentane Lex Libertas has accepted an invitation from Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation chairperson, Supra Mahumapelo, to present evidence supporting claims associated with the White Cross Project. The invitation follows an open letter sent by Lex Libertas to Minister Ronald Lamola. Mahumapelo challenged the organisation
By Odwa Bafana Mkentane Patriotic Alliance leader Gayton McKenzie has come under criticism due to his decision to boycott the South African media, describing it as unconventional and damaging to media freedom, democracy and his own party ahead of the 2026 local government elections. In a TikTok video circulating online,
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
