Author: Virgo

Members of the South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union hold up placards showing the number of jobs that could be lost by 2030 in the clothing, textile and manufacturing industries. (Photo: Naledi Mashishi)
Business, Politics

Cosatu Backs Call to Ban Shein and Temu Over Fears of 34,000 South African Job Losses

Cosatu has backed Sactwu’s call for South Africa to ban Shein and Temu, warning that cheap imports threaten local jobs, wages and the clothing and textile industry.... Read more.
People visit National Consumer Commission outreach stall
Business

South Africa’s New Spam Call Rules Raise Privacy and Cost Concerns for Businesses and Consumers

South Africa’s proposed spam-call opt-out registry faces scrutiny over data security, privacy risks, recurring fees and penalties, despite the NCC’s assurances.... Read more.
Two passenger buses stopped on a sunny highway
General

Two Overloaded Zimbabwe Buses Intercepted on N1 With 65 Passengers Without Passports

Limpopo authorities intercepted two overloaded buses travelling from Zimbabwe near Polokwane, finding 65 passengers without passports, including 28 minors.... Read more.
South African police officer in uniform
General

Ramaphosa Lifts Fannie Masemola’s Suspension After Charges Are Withdrawn

President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s suspension after prosecutors withdrew charges linked to the controversial Medicare24... Read more.
Erling Haaland Adds Abu Dhabi Property to Growing Luxury Real Estate Portfolio
Lifestyle, Sports

Erling Haaland Adds Abu Dhabi Property to Growing Luxury Real Estate Portfolio

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has reportedly acquired a home in Abu Dhabi, expanding his property portfolio across the UAE, England, Spain and Norway.... Read more.
Bearded man in black seated at a public event
General

Suliman Carrim Arrested at OR Tambo Over Alleged Failure to Appear Before Madlanga Commission

Former ANC North West treasurer Suliman Carrim has been arrested at OR Tambo International Airport over his alleged failure to appear before the Madlanga Commission... Read more.
President Ramaphosa
Politics

Ramaphosa Announces 2.5 Million Hectares of State Land for Black Farmers

President Cyril Ramaphosa says 2.5 million hectares of state-owned land are being released to black farmers, alongside efforts to expand access to finance, training... Read more.
Man in hard hat speaking at podium
Politics

Macpherson Reveals Alleged R1,500 State Land Sales and Extortion Scheme at Knoflokskraal

Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson says whistleblowers have exposed alleged illegal state land sales at R1,500 per plot, extortion and intimidation at Knoflokskraal... Read more.
Man in suit speaks with raised hand gestures
Politics

US Targets Microsoft and Major Tech Firms in Crackdown on Foreign Worker Visas

The Trump administration has suspended Microsoft and other companies for hiring foreigners over their citizens, this comes from a key green-card labour certification... Read more.
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