While many spaza shops rush to register their businesses within the given time frame announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa last week, the government says it is concerned by isolated disruption incidents at registration centres. The incidents have reportedly occurred in areas around Soweto, which have since been attended to by law enforcement agencies. On Friday, President Cyril Ramaphosa addressed the nation to announce the response by various stakeholders to implement interventions to tackle
The Springboks have set the stage for an electrifying conclusion to their season as brothers Jaden and Jordan Hendrikse starts together at halfback for the first time in the Test against Wales at the Principality Stadium on Saturday. The Hendrikse duo, the 36th set of brothers to don the green and gold, promise to bring flair and chemistry to a critical match in the Castle Lager Outgoing Tour finale. A Historic Moment
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure (DPWI) has announced its partnership with other agencies to tackle criminal syndicates disrupting the construction industry in South Africa. Engagements with the South African Police Service, the National Treasury, and the Construction Industry Development Board led to the establishment of the Durban Declaration of Crime-Free Construction Sites, at the National Construction Summit in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday. DPWI minister, Dean Macpherson, says this multi-agency approach
Eighteen Home Affairs officials have been dismissed for a range of offences. This includes fraud, corruption and sexual harassment. Home Affairs Department spokesperson Siya Qoza says four other officials were issued with final written warnings. Eighteen crooked Home Affairs officials fired He says two of the written warnings carry a one- and three-month salary suspension. At the same time, another two officials were given written warnings. Qoza says the dismissals and disciplinary action concluded a process
Consumer inflation dropped sharply in October to 2,8%, from 3,8% recorded in September. This is the lowest inflation rate since June 2020 (during the COVID-19 pandemic) when the rate was 2,2%. This bodes well for the meeting of the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee this week, who are set to announce another interest rate cut on Thursday, 21 November. ALSO READ: More interest rate relief on the cards for consumers Statistics
