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Opposition parties welcome election date, express readiness to take on ANC
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st February 2024 Political parties have welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's announcement of the 2024 election date, expressing readiness for what is touted to be a... →
Ramaphosa sets May 29 election date
By: Reuters 20th February 2024 South Africa will hold national and provincial elections on May 29, President Cyril Ramaphosa's office said on Tuesday. "I call on all South... →
Gauteng SOPA 2024: Premier Lesufi leads the way in job creation efforts, addressing energy crisis and accelerating fight against crime
20th February 2024 The South African Communist Party (SACP) in Gauteng commends and welcomes the State of the Province Address (SOPA) delivered by Premier Panyaza... →
Cape Town adds another 43 000 jobs, maintains SA’s lowest unemployment rate
20th February 2024 Cape Town has maintained the lowest broad unemployment rate of all SA metros, adding 43 000 new jobs between October and December 2023. Employment... →
Competition Commission intends to launch an inquiry into the poultry value chain
20th February 2024 On 6 February 2024, the Competition Commission of South Africa (Commission) published Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) for a new market inquiry, into... →
Amcu blames neoliberal economic policies for jobs bloodbath
20th February 2024 The Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) has criticised the mining bosses and government for the recent announcement of mass... →
Corruption and clean energy in South Africa: economic model shows trust in government is linked to takeup of renewables
20th February 2024 South Africa relies heavily on energy from coal-fired power stations, which emit large quantities of carbon. But making the transition to greater... →
South Africa is falling behind in Africa’s new ‘gold rush’
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 20th February 2024 South Africa was once Africa’s undisputed mining champion. It built its major economy on gold and diamonds, particularly in the 20th century. But... →