South Africa’s employment picture remains challenging, with the latest Stats SA figures showing the formal sector shed 14,000 jobs between March and June. Employment was also down by 95,000 compared with the same period last year, with manufacturing among the sectors recording significant job losses. Labour economist Professor Haroon Bhorat
South Africa and France are strengthening economic cooperation, with a focus on infrastructure, industrialisation and inclusive economic growth. Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Minister Maropene Ramokgopa said France is now South Africa’s number-one foreign direct investor. More than 480 French companies operate in the country, employing over 65,000 people. At this
The Department of Health said government remains committed to responding to domestic and geopolitical pricing pressures affecting the pharmaceutical sector. This comes as the single exit price of medicines and scheduled substances is set to increase by 2.88 percent from tomorrow, marking the second adjustment to medicine prices this year.
The Housing Assembly is challenging the approval of a proposed hyperscale data centre near Cape Town International Airport, raising concerns over its potential impact on water, electricity and surrounding communities. The Municipal Planning Tribunal approved the application on 14 July, but activists have since lodged an appeal, temporarily halting the
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago has warned that a major cyberattack on a financial institution or payment system could trigger the next global financial crisis. He made the remarks at the third Mapungubwe Institute for Strategic Reflection Forum on Africa and geopolitics in Johannesburg. Cybersecurity specialist Anna Collard
By Odwa Mkentane An Afrikaner group, AfriSA, is rejecting a display of 3,000 white crosses planted in Washington by Lex Libertas, which joined forces with the New York Young Republican Club, saying the display misrepresents the experiences of Afrikaners in South Africa. The group says claims of an Afrikaner genocide
By Odwa Mkentane The Gauteng Provincial Government is urging residents to download and use its e-Panic Button as part of efforts to improve public safety and emergency response. The digital platform is designed to connect residents to emergency assistance quickly during crises, with the government stressing that cybersecurity remains a
South Africa’s total employment fell by 14,000 between March and June, with manufacturing, business services, trade and transport recording some of the biggest job losses. Statistics South Africa says employment was also down by 95,000 compared with June last year. Full-time employment declined by 40,000, while part-time jobs increased by
Ahead of the 4 November Local Government Elections, VOC’s Meet the Mayors continues this week with EFF mayoral candidate Nontando Nolutshungu. Nolutshungu joined VOC to outline the EFF’s vision for Cape Town and discuss some of the key issues facing residents, including service delivery, housing, safety and unemployment. Drawing on
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.
