Finance Minister set to be more active in public sector wage talks
It’s unlikely that government employees will receive an inflation-related wage increase if Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana leads wage negotiations. The…
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UK bans Bain & Company for three years
The UK government has banned controversial consultancy firm Bain & Company from doing any business interactions, and receiving government contracts…
SA needs smarter trade approach
There is a way to move around trading in the US dollar. Political economist, Professor Patrick Bond says that this…
Demand driving up CoCT property values
There is no clear reason for the high cost of housing and properties in Cape Town. Inclusive Economic Development distinguished…
Philippi police failures escalating community tensions
The Philippi police station is failing the horticultural area in the precinct. Ward Councillor Elton-Enrique Jansen says that this is…
Eskom plans for renewables transition unfeasible
Eskom is only speaking about the billions it needs to be lifted out of its debt, but it also needs…
The State, alliances and accountability
The ANC’s alliance partners are failing to hold the governing party accountable. This is evident in the continued failures experienced…
‘The contribution of immigrants to SA is being overlooked’
The contribution that foreign nationals bring to South Africa is being overlooked by authorities. Chairperson of the Zimbabwe Immigration Federation…
Krugersdorp gang rape suspected to be premeditated
It’s suspected that the gang rape of eight women in Krugersdorp in Gauteng has elements of premeditation. However Mogale Local…
Business encouraged to invest in energy sector
Eskom is trying to court private investment in the energy sector. The embattled utility met with top business leaders of…
Fuel siphoned from Parow truck
Four people have been caught stealing diesel from a parked truck in Parow. The driver was asleep as the suspects…
Mass shooting kills seven in KZN
Seven people have been shot and killed in the Mariannhill community in KwaZulu-Natal. On Saturday night, a group of gunmen…
‘Youth unemployment should be declared a national crisis’
ANC delegates of the Economic Transformation Commission have called for youth unemployment to be declared a national crisis. They held…
84 arrested following Krugersdorp rape attacks
West Village residents near the Krugersdorp disused mine say that they live in constant fear. Thursday’s brutal gang rape and…
Motsoaledi: ANC needs clear policy on immigration
The African National Congress (ANC) does not have clear policies on immigration, which has impacted how the party deals with…
Mantashe moots leadership diagnostic report
The African National Congress (ANC) has broken off into various discussion groups after a late start to the second day…
ANC leadership in focus at policy conference
There is a shortage of skilled leadership and management which has contributed to widespread fraud and corruption. ANC President Cyril…
Ramaphosa: ANC will determine SA economic structure
The ANC will be assessing the structure of South Africa’s economy. The party is engaged in its policy conference in…
CT activists to monitor social housing construction
A housing activist group is unimpressed about how long it has taken the City of Cape Town to release well…
Numsa could be heading for a “split”
Metalworkers union, Numsa, has reached its worst crisis. Analyst and former trade unionist Dr Ebrahim Harvey believes a split of…