Cyril Ramaphosa: Taxi lekgotla must be a turning point for the industry

Speaking at the first-ever national taxi lekgotla, the president highlighted the need for concrete measures to ensure the long-term sustainability of the industry, as well as address several challenges that have tarnished its reputation. Commuters wait to enter their taxi at Bree taxi rank in Johannesburg. Picture: AFP Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the […]

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2 Gauteng police brigadiers arrested for corruption and fraud due in court

The arrests come three years after investigations into these crimes were first set in motion. Picture: Twitter/@SAPoliceService. CAPE TOWN – Two Gauteng station commanders arrested in connection with alleged corruption and gun licence fraud are set to appear in the Kempton Park Magistrates Court on Wednesday. The arrests come three years after investigations into these […]

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Total makes second offshore SA gas find

The find is expected to bring a much-needed boost to South Africa’s ailing economy, already in recession before the coronavirus pandemic hit. JOHANNESBURG – French energy giant Total announced Wednesday it had made a second “significant” gas discovery off South Africa’s southern coast, months after a similar finding in 2019. The gas deposit was found […]

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READ: Tito Mboweni’s medium-term budget policy statement

The Finance Minister delivered his medium-term budget policy statement in the National Assembly on 28 October 2020. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivers his Medium-Term Budget Policy Speech in Parliament on 28 October 2020 in Cape Town. Picture: GCIS Twenty-six years ago, President Nelson Mandela stood at this very spot to weave the tapestry of our […]

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Man arrested for murder of wife in Marina da Gama makes first court appearance

The accused has appointed a Legal Aid representative and the matter has been postponed to next week for a formal bail application. Picture: SAPS. CAPE TOWN – An elderly man has appeared in the Muizenberg Magistrates Court for the premeditated murder of his wife in Marina Da Gama. The accused was taken into custody earlier […]

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MTBPS: Government to slam brakes on public servant wage hikes

Budget guidelines propose a wage freeze for the next three years, among other options – including a new strategy for public sector pay. Department of Home Affairs. Picture: Sethembiso Zulu/EWN CAPE TOWN – The government plans to slam the brakes on public servants’ wage increases. Budget guidelines propose a wage freeze for the next three […]

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Mboweni: We cannot allow SA to move towards a sovereign debt crisis

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has presented the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) against the backdrop of growing national debt and an economy decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni delivers his Medium-Term Budget Policy Speech in Parliament on 28 October 2020 in Cape Town. Picture: GCIS CAPE TOWN – Finance Minister Tito Mboweni […]

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Mboweni gives SAA R10.5bn to implement business rescue plan

Finance Minister Tito Mboweni made the announcement while delivering his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in Parliament. FILE: SAA planes. Picture: EWN JOHANNESBURG – South African Airways (SAA) has been given the funds needed to restructure the airline as part of the government’s efforts to help state-owned entities. Finance Minister Tito Mboweni made the announcement while […]

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3 of 4 suspects accused of killing Tulbagh doctor to apply for bail next week

Aden Abels, Justin Adonis, Andre Gouws and Desire Goeieman are accused of killing 58-year-old Roelof Botha in June. CAPE TOWN – Four people charged with the murder of a Tulbagh doctor have appeared in the local magistrates court. Aden Abels, Justin Adonis, Andre Gouws and Desire Goeieman are accused of killing 58-year-old Roelof Botha in […]

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