Cape Town declares dispute over ‘unconstitutional’ District Development Model regulations
By: Irma Venter 29th November 2024 Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the city has declared a formal intergovernmental dispute owing to what it calls the “unconstitutional and... →
Ramaphosa praises the performances of S Africa’s Olympic and Paralympic teams 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th November 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday as the country honours its Olympic and Paralympic champions, it must recognise the ongoing work that needs... →
Associations submit proposal for VAT-free chicken
By: Sabrina Jardim 29th November 2024 Nonprofit organisation the FairPlay Movement has noted that the proposal for the removal of value-added tax (VAT) from specified chicken products... →
Mashatile rebukes Solidarity Movement’s ‘unsanctioned’ BELA Act statement
By: Sashnee Moodley 29th November 2024 After Thursday’s statement from the Solidarity Movement, which claimed a settlement had been reached with government over the Basic Education Laws... →
Home Affairs Minister extends ZEP validity
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th November 2024 Home Affairs Minister Dr Leon Schreiber on Friday extended the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits until November 28, 2025, to allow time... →
Ghana rate decision too close to call as inflation alters course
By: Bloomberg 29th November 2024 Economists are divided over whether Ghana’s central bank will extend its easing cycle or leave the key interest rate unchanged ahead of elections... →
Johannesburg weighs tighter water restrictions as supply falters
By: Bloomberg 29th November 2024 South Africa’s business capital is considering tighter water curbs as it battles to maintain ageing infrastructure and cope with increased demand.... →
South Africa takes G20 helm as polarisation complicates agenda
By: Reuters 29th November 2024 South Africa takes over the G20 presidency on Sunday, the first African country to lead the forum, though its focus on issues such as inclusive... →
Bank of Uganda awaiting police report on alleged $17-million hacking theft
By: Reuters 29th November 2024 A senior official at Uganda's finance ministry confirmed that accounts in the country's central bank had been hacked but he downplayed the extent... →
Chad ends defence cooperation agreement with France
By: Reuters 29th November 2024 Chad's government has terminated a revised 2019 defence cooperation agreement with France, a statement by its foreign ministry said Thursday. The... →
Rupert says extension of US pact vital for South Africa
By: Bloomberg 29th November 2024 Johann Rupert, chairperson and founder of Richemont, said the extension of a trade pact that gives South Africa and more than 30 other nations from... →
Updated IRP report to be released ahead of Cabinet approval, Mathe confirms
By: Terence Creamer 28th November 2024 South African National Energy Development Institute CEO Dr Titus Mathe has confirmed that a report containing a remodelled Integrated Resource Plan... →
Solidarity Movement declares BELA Bill settlement with govt
By: Thabi Shomolekae 28th November 2024 The Solidarity Movement announced on Thursday that it has reached a settlement with government over the Basic Education Laws Amendment (BELA) Bill... →
