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Durban heavy rain not a tornado, says Weather Service

Thursday, June 29, 2023

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that the disruptive rain which led to localised flooding across large parts of KwaZulu-Natal, was due to a landspout, not a tornado, as most people suspected.

Two judges placed on suspension

Thursday, June 29, 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed two judges on suspension to allow an investigation into their alleged misconduct by the Judicial Conduct Tribunal.

Former municipal officials to pay back PPE money

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Three former Matzikama Local Municipality officials have been ordered to pay back some R400 000 to the Western Cape municipality after they colluded with a company in the awarding of a PPE contract.

Youth urged to consider careers in green economy

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Barbara Creecy, has identified the green economy as a career option that young people should consider to gain access to new opportunities, possibilities for employment, ownership and shared prosperity.

BMW to invest R4.2 billion into its Tshwane plant

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Automotive giant, BMW, has announced that it will pour in some R4.2 billion in investment to equip its Rosslyn Plant in Tshwane to build the next generation BMW X3 hybrid plug in vehicle.

Southern Africa Customs Union pivotal to regional economic growth

Thursday, June 29, 2023

President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is pivotal that the Southern Africa Customs Union (SACU) achieve its mandate if Southern Africa’s economies are to withstand the “seismic shifts” that the global economy is now going through.

PSC inundated with pension related complains

Thursday, June 29, 2023

Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner, Anele Gxoyiya, says the Commission has been inundated with various complaints from political parties, trade unions and members of the public regarding pension benefits.