South African News
Rail modernisation long overdue – Minister
By: Sapa 15th February 2011 The modernisation and upgrade of South Africa's long-distance passenger and freight infrastructure is an urgent matter that cannot be delayed any... →
Pricing of water should reflect infrastructure costs
By: Christy van der Merwe 15th February 2011 Infrastructure degradation, water inefficiency, backlogs in providing access to basic water services, wastage and problems such as acid mine... →
Proposed labour law changes could spur job losses, lawyers warn
By: Loni Prinsloo 14th February 2011 South Africa’s proposed amendments to its labour laws lacked clarity and definition and were likely to attract material criticism from both... →
‘Jasmine’ uprisings unlikely to spread south in 2011 – Control Risks
By: Terence Creamer 14th February 2011 Social and economic conditions in many Southern African countries resemble those prevailing in countries such as Egypt and Tunisia. But broad-based... →
Busa seeks meeting with Ndebele on Gauteng toll roads tariffs 
By: Petronel Smit 14th February 2011 Business Unity South Africa (Busa) has requested an “urgent” meeting with Transport Minister Sibusiso Ndebele to discuss the widespread economic... →
Govt to monitor jobs fund – Zuma
By: Sapa 14th February 2011 The money set aside by government to create jobs will be "rigorously" monitored, President Jacob Zuma said on Sunday. →
SABC appoints new TV, radio news bosses
By: Sapa 11th February 2011 The SABC has appointed Jimi Matthews as its television news head and Mike Siluma as head of radio news, the broadcaster said on Friday. →
Seven projects worth R7bn have applied for SA’s manufacturing tax incentive
By: Terence Creamer 11th February 2011 The South African government has to date received seven applications for manufacturing projects seeking to tap a R20-billion tax incentive,... →
