South Africa’s government says it has made headway in reducing the number of unqualified senior managers employed in the public service, but at least one in four is still found to be lacking.Government, HeadlineRead More
Eskom says it cannot guarantee consistent power during winter. Businesses say Ramaphosa’s Operation Vulindlela is doing good work, but it’s too early to celebrate its ‘wins’. Mining companies are eager to expand into South Africa – but only if red tape is cut. A recent study reveals the performance of South Africa’s court in the face of political tension.Business, Government,… Read More »5 important things happening in South Africa today
The Gauteng Online Admissions for Grade 1 and 8 for the 2023 academic year will officially commence on 22 July 2022 and close on 19 August 2022.Government, HeadlineRead More
Apple Inc’s iPod, a groundbreaking device that upended the music and electronics industries more than two decades ago, is no more.Mobile, Apple, HeadlineRead More
South Africa is set for another year of interest rate hikes which will further hit the buying power of South Africa’s middle-class in the coming months, says professional services firm PwC.Banking, Headline, PwCRead More
The South African government plans to move forward on its plan to formalise South Africa’s R50 billion taxi industry – including the introduction of subsidies, says transport minister Fikile Mbalula. Addressing a South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) conference on Tuesday (10 May), Mbalula said this will include an element of self-regulation from drivers and … Continue reading “Government plans… Read More »Government plans to subsidise taxis in South Africa
The South African Post Office has announced it will no longer pay the R350 social relief of distress grant.Government, HeadlineRead More
Health minister, Dr Joe Phaahla, says while 70% of the population has come into contact with Covid-19 – and have some form of immunity – the best form of defense against the disease remains vaccination.Finance, HeadlineRead More
South Africa’s decision to sell a majority stake in the country’s loss-making national airline represents an ongoing financial risk to the state as the terms were skewed heavily toward the buyer, the National Treasury said.Business, Headline, South African Airways, TakatsoRead More
Households in South Africa continue to face a barrage of price hikes in 2022, as inflation edges toward the top of the Reserve Bank’s range, leading to the costs of living rapidly spiralling out of control, and forcing many to turn to credit and other forms of debt just to make it through to the end of each month.Finance, HeadlineRead… Read More »How much you’re paying for petrol, electricity and food in South Africa versus a year ago
