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DA leader John Steenhuisen
Steenhuisen confident ANC will lose Gauteng in next election
13th September 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen said on Wednesday that his party is certain that the African National Congress will lose Gauteng in the 2024 national elections. He announced the party’s... 


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Big boost for local machining capacity
7th September 2023

The acquisition of a new computerised numerical control, or CNC, machine, said to be one of the largest horizontal boring mills in South Africa, will allow for more large machining jobs to be... 


ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba
No political will from govt to tackle ‘hijacked’, unsafe buildings – Mashaba
1st September 2023 By: Sane Dhlamini

ActionSA founder and leader Herman Mashaba told Polity on Friday that the South African government has no political will to deal with the increasingly dangerous issue of hijacked and unsafe... 


Malan Scholes Attorneys director and mining lawyer Hulme Scholes
Opinion: Why South Africa’s mining law facilitates Chinese investment
29th August 2023

In this article, Malan Scholes Attorneys director and mining lawyer Hulme Scholes writes that South Africa's mining and empowerment legislation may benefit Chinese entities rather than discourage... 


Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda
ActionSA withdraws no confidence motion, DA calls for fresh elections to stablise Joburg
28th August 2023 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

ActionSA has temporarily withdrawn its motion of no confidence against City of Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. The party said it was dismayed by the Democratic Alliance’s (DA’s) latest decision... 


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BLSA CEO highlights productive Brics summit outcomes
28th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (Brics) Summit held last week in Johannesburg was “positive and productive”, with member nations focused on how they can support each other’s... 


Sibanye-Stillwater chief sustainability officer Themba Nkosi
SLP approach to community development too narrow
25th August 2023 By: Darren Parker

Mining company Sibanye-Stillwater says that viewing social and labour plans (SLPs) as the driver for community development is too narrow an approach. Rather, the driver should be enduring social... 


DA leader John Steenhuisen
PA doesn’t belong in Multi-Party Charter – Steenhuisen
25th August 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen noted on Friday that the Patriotic Alliance’s actions in Nelson Mandela Bay this week have showed why the party does not belong in the Multi-Party... 


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Forestry nonprofit launches videos
25th August 2023

Non-profit forestry organisation, She Is Forestry SA, which promotes and uplifts women across the forest and forest product sector, launched a series of videos at their yearly Women in Forestry... 


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Brics day two: Ramaphosa concerned about financial systems used in wars, stresses use of local currencies
23rd August 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa noted on Wednesday that global financial and payment systems are increasingly being used as instruments of geopolitical contestation. Ramaphosa was speaking during the... 


Raymond Suttner
The contribution of the UDF and People’s Power to our understanding of freedom – Part two
21st August 2023 By: Raymond Suttner

The current commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the UDF is foregrounding certain elements of the experience of the UDF and underplaying or erasing others. This period was rich with lessons... 


Multi Party Charter for South Africa members
Parties agree on power sharing principles in coalition talks
17th August 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Multi Party Charter for South Africa has agreed on power-sharing principles, such as sharing power proportionally to the election results. Multi Party National Convention independent... 


Taxi Commuters
Santaco rejects Cape Town taxi impoundments, warns 'fragile peace should be protected'
17th August 2023 By: News24Wire

The South African National Taxi Council claims the City of Cape Town has added another condition that allows authorities to impound minibus taxis - being off an agreed route - and alleges that the... 


Multi Party National Convention independent chairperson Professor William Gumede
Political parties rename Moonshot Pact the Multi Party Charter for South Africa
16th August 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Multi Party National Convention independent chairperson Professor William Gumede announced that the political parties currently holding talks on a potential coalition government ahead of the 2024... 


Second edition of TCS Sustainathon South Africa to tackle sustainable water and sanitation
8th August 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The second edition of TCS Sustainathon South Africa has been launched under the theme ‘Sustainable Water and Sanitation Management’, encouraging entrants to develop solutions for the country’s... 


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ENERTRAG stresses need to bolster gender parity in renewables industry
7th August 2023 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Despite the significance of the renewable energy sector’s employment influence – with it expected to provide over 38-million jobs, with an addition 74.2-million in the energy transition related... 


Raymond Suttner
The contribution of the UDF and People’s Power to our understandings of freedom – Part one
7th August 2023 By: Raymond Suttner

When one looks at the statements made in commemorating 40 years since the formation of the United Democratic Front (UDF) one does not generally get a sense that there has been a fresh examination... 


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Mbalula hopes legislative framework will restore order in coalition govts
4th August 2023 By: Sane Dhlamini

African National Congress (ANC) secretary general Fikile Mbalula argued, on Friday, that the legislative framework to regulate coalition governments should be put in place to safeguard democracy,... 


SIHLE ZIKALALA
Contractors must refuse to pay bribes to public officials and extorters. We must protect whistleblowers, and ensure that people who indicate potential for disruption are protected
Procurement clarity and prosecutions key to tackling construction site disruptions
4th August 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has emphasised the importance of unity in condemning and addressing construction site disruption and extortion affecting the industry. “It is... 


SIHLE ZIKALALA
Contractors must refuse to pay bribes to public officials and extorters. We must protect whistleblowers, and ensure that people who indicate potential for disruption are protected
Procurement clarity and prosecutions key to tackling construction site disruptions
4th August 2023 By: Cameron Mackay

Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has emphasised the importance of unity in condemning and addressing construction site disruption and extortion affecting the industry. “It is... 


Airbus and US space company sign agreement on development of new space station
3rd August 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Europe-based global aerospace group Airbus has entered an agreement with leading US-based space exploration company Voyager Space, which will permit the development of a transatlantic partnership... 


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Large new CNC unit puts efficient engineering in another league
2nd August 2023

Making a considerable investment in its technology and productive capacity, Johannesburg-based Efficient Engineering is to import and install one of the largest horizontal boring mills in South... 


Government policy reforms and private sector participation can revive construction industry and property markets
Government policy reforms and private sector participation can revive construction industry and property markets
2nd August 2023

Getting South Africa’s construction industry and residential and commercial property markets out of the doldrums requires a holistic approach, including private sector participation and a... 


Deep-sea mining authority targets 2025 for regulations
25th July 2023 By: Bloomberg

The International Seabed Authority (ISA) on Friday reached an agreement that gives the United Nations-affiliated regulator breathing room to finish rules for strip-mining deep ocean ecosystems for... 


IATA to hold its first integrated safety and operations conference in September
19th July 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which is the representative body for the global airline industry, has announced that its first World Safety and Operations Conference (WSOC) will... 


MTN boasts best mobile voice network in South Africa in 2023
17th July 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

Telecommunications giant MTN has emerged as South Africa’s best mobile voice network provider in MyBroadband Insights’ 2023 Mobile Voice Network Quality Report. MyBroadband Insights’ extensive... 


Minerals Council South Africa chief economist Henk Langenhoven
Mining sector still enjoys substantial investor interest, says Langenhoven
14th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

Minerals Council South Africa chief economist Henk Langenhoven has said mining accounts for more than R7-trillion of value on the JSE, indicating that the sector still enjoys substantial interest... 


Minerals Council South Africa VP Nombasa Tsengwa
Tsengwa welcomes court's ruling on MPRDA and Mining Charter, calls for clarity on measuring transformation
13th July 2023 By: Darren Parker

Minerals Council South Africa VP Nombasa Tsengwa has said that having no scorecard against which to measure compliance with the Mining Charter 2018, which acts as the underlying policy document of... 


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SA will remain a member of ICC – ANC's Nomvula Mokonyane
10th July 2023 By: Sane Dhlamini

African National Congress (ANC) first deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane stressed on Monday that South Africa will remain a member of the International Criminal Court, however, she stressed... 


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Local content takes precedence for radiator manufacturer
28th June 2023

BSSC Radiators recently announced that it has become the only radiator manufacturer in South Africa to receive a local content verification certificate from the South African Bureau of Standards... 


Human Settlements Minister Kubayi will open inaugural Residential Investment and Development Conference in Sandton
27th June 2023

Human Settlements Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi will be the keynote speaker at the upcoming inaugural Residential Investment and Development Conference, the organisers have announced. This landmark... 


Growthpoint seeks shareholder support for R250m CSI empowerment trust
21st June 2023 By: Schalk Burger

JSE-listed real estate investment trust Growthpoint Properties has asked its shareholders to approve a R250-million broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE) transaction in which it will... 


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YES empowers youth development in mining
16th June 2023 By: Simone Liedtke

South Africa's mining industry has the potential to be a global leader in driving socioeconomic development and transforming the country, but it is currently hindered by government policy... 


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Mining’s inability to absorb youth raises questions about its sustainability
16th June 2023 By: Nadine James

High youth unemployment, combined with a national skills shortage and the fact that just over a third of the population is between 15 and 35 years old, means that South Africa – already contending... 


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Mining’s inability to absorb youth raises questions about its sustainability
15th June 2023 By: Nadine James

High youth unemployment, combined with a national skills shortage and the fact that just over a third of the population is between 15 and 35 years old, means that South Africa – already contending... 


Justice and Correctional Services Minister Ronald Lamola
SA considers domesticating Rome Statute in wake of Putin's ICC arrest warrant – Ronald Lamola
12th June 2023 By: News24Wire

South Africa is considering a legislative amendment that would domesticate the Rome Statute amid controversy over Russian President Vladimir Putin's planned visit the country for a Brazil, Russia,... 


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Berg River Voëlvlei Augmentation Scheme, South Africa – update
9th June 2023 By: Sheila Barradas

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority has reported that there has been good progress made in the implementation of the BRVAS, with construction expected to start in July 2025, according to plan. 


A large cement manufacturing plant with green landscape behind.
Infrastructure projects critical to sector’s growth
9th June 2023 By: Halima Frost

The cement and concrete industry is stagnant and the only avenue for rejuvenation is the implementation of some of the infrastructure projects for which government has allocated over R900-billion,... 


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New Blood Needed
2nd June 2023 By: Sabrina Jardim

While older generation consulting engineers have specialised in mining and are aware of the opportunities to add value to that sector, younger generation consulting engineers not employed in such... 


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TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects
2nd June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 


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TCTA unpacks progress being made on key bulk water projects
2nd June 2023 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) has come a long way since being established in 1986 to fund and implement the South African portion of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP), gaining... 


Fireblade Aviation MD Leigh Kretzschmar
New Fireblade Aviation MD seeks to replace traditional models of business leadership
23rd May 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African private-sector aviation services company Fireblade Aviation announced on Tuesday the appointment of Leigh Kretzschmar as its new MD. She is a registered Chartered Accountant and the... 


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Govt says UN head supports Africa’s Russia-Ukraine peace mission
17th May 2023 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a peace mission by African heads of State aimed at resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the South African government has said the mission is... 


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