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Ambulance strike called off

Thursday, November 8, 2018

Unions representing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) employees in Bhisho, Eastern Cape, have called off their strike after reaching an agreement with management.

SA journalist released by Tanzania authorities

Thursday, November 8, 2018

South African journalist Angela Quintal and her Kenyan colleague Muthoki Mumo, who were detained by law enforcement in Tanzania last night, have been released.

ILO plans centenary celebrations

Thursday, November 8, 2018

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has started the countdown to its 100th anniversary and will host a series of global, regional and national events throughout 2019.

AfDB’s bold move for women-owned businesses

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Banks operating in Africa have been urged to accelerate funding for women-owned businesses or risk limited lending from the African Development Bank (AfDB), the institution cautioned on Wednesday.

2019 Elections likely to be in May

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Electoral Commission (IEC) chairperson, Glen Mashinini, says the 2019 general elections will most likely be held in May.

Heads roll over VBS in Limpopo

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Officials from local municipalities in Limpopo have been shown the door for their involvement in the VBS Mutual Bank.

VBS in the red by R372 million

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Reserve Bank Deputy Governor Kuben Naidoo says unaudited restated financial statements show that VBS Mutual Bank has a negative equity position of R372 million.

Mortimer Saunders found guilty

Wednesday, November 7, 2018

Mortimer Saunders has been found guilty of rape and the premeditated murder of Courtney Pieters.