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All eyes on Tito Mboweni ahead of mid-term budget review
Tito Mboweni will today reveal the extent of the government’s tax revenue shortfall, estimated at more than R300bn.
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President Ramaphosa in self-quarantine after guest tests positive for COVID-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa is showing no symptoms at this time and will be tested should symptoms become clear.
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Former Denel exec says her advice on deal with Gupta-owned VR Laser was ignored
Celia Malahlela read an email at the state capture commission on Tuesday, which she wrote to Denel Land Systems CEO Stephan Burger, who she said ignored her advice to follow proper procedures to award a 10-year contract to Gupta-owned VR Laser.
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COVID-19 pandemic slashes international tourism by 70% - UN
According to the World Tourism Organisation, the Asia and Pacific region - which was hit first by the pandemic - saw the biggest decline in arrivals, on the order of 79%.
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WC Finance MEC hoping for positive news from MTBPS
Maynier said that he hoped there would be positive news in the form of a financial commitment to boost investment in infrastructure and upscale public employment programmes as this would promote economic growth, create jobs and provide immediate relief to struggling families.
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Safety MEC Fritz calls on WC residents to report illegal liquor vendors
Between 27 March and the end of last week, the Western Cape Liquor Authority had investigated 196 incidents of liquor vendors reportedly contravening the National Disaster Management Act’s regulations and the Western Cape Liquor Act.
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JUDITH FEBRUARY: There’s simply no silver bullet to fix SA’s economy
South Africa talks far too much and does far too little. The time for endless discussion on economic policy must surely be over, writes Judith February.
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NDPP considering whether to appeal Regiment assets judgment
Regiments has been implicated at the state capture commission in irregular deals worth billions of rands.
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SA has more ethical public servants than corrupt officials, says Mchunu
The COVID-19 pandemic has given corrupt officials an opportunity to loot money meant to help citizens through the health crisis.
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Cell C shutting down? Not quite - you will still get service through MTN towers
It is being widely reported that the service provider is shutting down, but Tech guru Brendon Petersen says it is not that clear cut.
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Lufthansa says 30,000 jobs at risk over pandemic
The executive board of Europe's largest airline said in a letter to employees that it was now 'harder than ever' to predict how the aviation industry will develop, given there is little clarity over how long travel warnings would be applied or how quickly any recovery could come.
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OPINION: Why are exclusive clubs still allowed in our cities?
Sibonelo Gumede and Wandile Mthiyane question the moral compass of organisations that create and enforce policies or rules that apathetically disregard the value and dignity of people.
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CYRIL RAMAPHOSA: 'Deadly' public transport must be regulated
We cannot achieve the economic growth and recovery we aspire towards if people cannot get to work on time and safely.
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SA entrepreneurs who made the best of the COVID-19 pandemic
Over 2 million South Africans lost their jobs as a result of lockdown, but some businesses have seen remarkable growth despite a sharp downturn in the economy.
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WC govt urges Mboweni to prioritise education
The Western Cape Education Department said severe budget cuts by national government will further hamper the quality of education in the province.
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Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Kun-hee dies at 78
Under Lee's leadership, Samsung rose to become the world's largest producer of smartphones and memory chips, and the firm's overall turnover today is equivalent to a fifth of South Korea's GDP.
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BJC accuses govt of focusing on debt reduction at expense of the economy
The coalition which, comprises various civil society groups, said over the past five years, resources for public services have been cut while additional public funds have been channelled towards poorly managed and non-performing state-owned entities.
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In addition to traffic fines, motorists now face an infringement penalty levy
The latest draft of the Aarto Act will see South African motorists pay an additional R100 for every fine that they receive.
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Budget Coalition: Govt's budget decison-making must consider voice of the public
The Budget Justice Coalition said decision-making around the budget must consider the voice of ordinary South Africans.
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Communications dept: There was widespread consultation before Makhubele's axing
Minister Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams’ spokesperson Mish Molakeng confirmed that a decision to release Colleen Makhubele was taken following a meeting between the minister and the board.
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Transnet sees 1.3% revenue rise, says committed to helping economy grow
The logistics firm has posted a 1.3% increase in revenue for the 2020 financial year from R74 billion to R75.1 billion.
