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CPI dips to 7.6% in August

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Annual consumer inflation dipped to 7.6% in August from 7.8% in July. The monthly increase in the consumer price index (CPI) was 0.2%, the lowest reading since January 2022, says Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

Former Lotto Commission exec's pension frozen

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The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order against the R2.8 million pension payout of former National Lotteries Commission (NLC) chief operating officer, Philemon Letwaba.

Good governance leaves little room for corruption

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If unethical practices continue to plague local governance, the country will not be able “investigate and prosecute” away crippling government corruption, says National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi.

Deadline looms for water and electricity theft amnesty

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Residents of the City of Tshwane, who have tampered with the water and electricity network, have 10 days left to use the grace period to come clean and apply for amnesty to avoid fines and criminal charges.

Water strategy consultations go to N Cape

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The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) will on Wednesday host a consultation session on the National Water Resource Strategy Edition 3 (NWRS-3) at the Horseshoe Motel in Kimberley, Northern Cape.

N West ready to implement Cannabis Master Plan

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The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the Cannabis Master Plan finds space in agriculture transformation in the province.

Thusong Service Week to promote service delivery

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Government, together with communities and social partners countrywide, will lead the Annual Thusong Service Centre Week under the theme, 'Batho Pele Revitalisation - Walking the Talk'.