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Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) President Judge Mandisa Maya during her interview with the Judicial Service Commission on 2 February 2022 for the position of Chief Justice. Picture: @OCJ_RSA/Twitter

Black business council

Black Business Council supports JSC's recommendation of a female Chief Justice

By Mihlali Ntsabo

The JSC has recommended that President Cyril Ramaphosa appoints the Supreme Court of Appeal Judge President Mandisa Maya as Mogoeng Mogoeng's successor.

  • FILE: Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter at a briefing on 31 January 2020. Picture: Bonga Dlulane/EWN

    Busa rejects calls for Eskom's top management to step down

    The Black Business Council wants the company's board and chief executive, Andre de Ruyter, to step down. It believes that De Ruyter has achieved nothing at the utility and has made things worse.

    188 days ago
  • Stanley Mabuza says a few words at the memorial of Jabu Mabuza on 21 June 2021. Picture: Mia Lindeque/Eyewitness News

    Jabu Mabuza played pivotal role in SA's business sector - Busa

    Jabu Mabuza, who passed away due to COVID-19 related complications last week. was being remembered during a virtual memorial service on Monday morning.

    329 days ago
  • FILE: Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane. Picture: @Tourism_gov_za/Twitter.

    Kubayi-Ngubane: Transformation is an absolute necessity

    Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane explained that the fates of everyone in the country, including business and government, were intertwined, which was why a transformed inclusive economy was in the best interest of all.

    348 days ago
  • Business remains concerned about implementation, but it's hopeful government was at least on the right track with its focus on infrastructure development. Picture: 123rf.com

    Business welcomes govt commitment to infrastructure investment

    The President referenced the R100 billion infrastructure fund in his address on Thursday night, saying it's now in full operation, and funding projects like the rehabilitation of major highways.

    459 days ago
  • Black Business Council president Sandile Zungu. Picture: @BlackBCouncil/Twitter

    Govt must take urgent steps to implement economic recovery plan - BBC

    The latest GDP figures showed the economy contracted by 16.4% in the first and second quarter this year.

    615 days ago
  • FILE: On Thursday, the government announced further measures to re-open the economy, allowing all online sales with the exception of alcohol and cigarettes. Picture: 123rf.

    Not all employers 'should be labelled as not adhering' to COVID-19 rules

    This week, the Department of Employment and Labour found that some employers did not follow the basic prescripts of occupational health and safety laws and COVID-19 prevention regulations.

    732 days ago
  • Black Business Council president Sandile Zungu. Picture: @BlackBCouncil/Twitter

    Black Business Council backs govt’s plans to move lockdown to level 3

    Businesses and other societal activities were forced to shut down seven weeks ago when the government enforced a nationwide lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

    732 days ago
  • FILE: ANC spokesperson Pule Mabe. Picture: @MYANC/Twitter

    ANC: Pension funds should also be used to invest in small businesses

    The ANC national spokesperson Pule Mabe told the Black Business Council summit on Thursday that the funding gap for emerging enterprises could be filled by pensions.

    802 days ago
  • Malema: Disruption is the only way to reclaim our economy

    Speaking at the Black Business Council Summit at Gallagher Estate in Midrand, Economic Freedom Fighters leader Julius Malema says that just like renovating a house, there will always be problems, but, eventually, you'll get your house in order.

    802 days ago
  • EFF leader Julius Malema. Sethembiso Zulu/EWN

    Malema: Black business is ‘too comfy’ managing ‘white economy’

    The EFF leader challenged black business people to disrupt the status quo if a transformed and inclusive economy was to be achieved.

    802 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa with the Black Business Council after their meeting at the Union Buildings. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN.

    Ramaphosa calls for transformation in the private sector

    President Cyril Ramaphosa said the R100 billion increase in local investment at the South Africa Investment Conference showed that local confidence is growing.

    907 days ago
  • Top quotes from Ramaphosa's meeting with the Black Business Council

    President Cyril Ramaphosa met with the Black Business Council at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 21 November 2019. Here are the main outcomes.

    907 days ago
  • Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter. Picture: nampak.com

    Ramaphosa: De Ruyter appointment as Eskom CEO a step towards stability

    The appointment of Andre de Ruyter has received mixed reactions, including criticism that it was anti-transformation.

    907 days ago
  • President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the Black Business Council at the Union Buildings. Picture: Abigail Javier/EWN

    Ramaphosa apologises to business owners for govt’s failure to pay on time

    President Cyril Ramaphosa was speaking at a meeting with the Black Business Council at the Union Buildings on Thursday.

    907 days ago
  • Black Business Council president Sandile Zungu. Picture: @BlackBCouncil/Twitter

    We must accept SA economy in serious crisis - Black Business Council

    The Black Business Council has likened government’s response to the economic and unemployment crisis to that of a deer in the headlights.

    1020 days ago
  • FILE: President Cyril Ramaphosa attends a special NEC meeting in Cape Town on 21 May 2019. Picture: EWN

    Business welcomes Ramaphosa’s Cabinet announcement

    Business Leadership South Africa’s Bonang Mohale says they are confident President Cyril Ramaphosa's team has the necessary tools to adequately tackle the country's challenges.

    1083 days ago
  • Members of the ANC listen to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s address at the IEC Results Operations Centre in Tshwane. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN.

    Black Business Council throws weight behind ANC after election victory

    The council is now calling for the intensified application of transformative socio-economic policies.

    1101 days ago
  • FILE: BBC president Sandile Zungu. Picture: Supplied

    Zungu: BBC, Busa committed to rebuilding public trust in business, govt

    The organisations met last week to discuss the burning issues affecting business in the country.

    1132 days ago
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