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Rainy weather expected to continue 

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers are expected to continue in parts of the country, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday.

Citizens outline expectations for Budget 2025

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Reducing red tape for business and tackling the funding gap for higher education are among the items on the wishlist of ordinary South Africans ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s 2025 Budget Speech, this afternoon.

Gauteng Legislature bemoans night club incident

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety, has called on law enforcement agencies to ensure those responsible for the inhumane treatment of patrons at ZanZou nightclub in Pretoria, are swiftly apprehended and brought to justice.

All eyes on the Budget: Godongwana to chart SA’s financial future

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana takes center stage this afternoon as he delivers the much-anticipated 2025 Budget Speech in Parliament, Cape Town - a moment that will outline South Africa’s economic trajectory for the year ahead.

National Consumer Tribunal fines Cell C  

Wednesday, February 19, 2025

The National Consumer Tribunal has fined mobile network operator Cell C, R500 000, over an international roaming dispute with a client.

Nkabane announces appointment of new NSFAS board

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Higher Education and Training Minister, Dr Nobuhle Nkabane, has announced the appointment of the new board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS).

SIU, Transnet secure settlement agreements worth millions 

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and Transnet have signed multiple settlement agreements totalling over R31.4 million following a Special Tribunal order that set aside several unlawful contracts.

SA’s unemployment rate declines to 31.9%

Tuesday, February 18, 2025

South Africa’s official unemployment rate has dropped by 0.2 percentage points to 31.9% in the fourth quarter of 2024, down from 32.1% in the previous quarter.