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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... 


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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. 


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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... 


Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe and Shadow Mineral Resources Minister James Lorimer.
Mantashe: Exploration funds July; Lorimer: Mining new deal can create poverty-busting jobs
16th May 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The first R500-million worth of mineral exploration funds will be available from July, Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe told Parliament on May 16 when Shadow Mineral Resources... 


Osisko signs two key agreements for Cariboo
8th May 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

NYSE- and TSX-V-listed Osisko Development has signed two landmark permitting agreements – the Process Charter and the Joint Information Request Table (IRT) – for the Cariboo project, in central... 


Chile will resume tax reform talks after election, Marcel says
5th May 2023 By: Bloomberg

Chile’s government plans to resume talks on key reforms with local political parties next week after Sunday’s election for Constitutional Council, Finance Minister Mario Marcel said. “Some... 


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Local screening solutions provider boosts critical skills
28th April 2023

Sandvik Rock Processing South Africa, formed this year with the acquisition by Sandvik of Kwatani and Schenk, asserts that it is steadily growing its reputation in designing, manufacturing and... 


Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi
'We took the cheapest flight': Motsoaledi defends R1.4m chartered plane to bring Bester back to SA
18th April 2023 By: News24Wire

Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has defended the R1.4-million spent to bring Thabo Bester and Dr Nandipha Magudumana back to South Africa. On Tuesday, Motsoaledi told the Portfolio Committee... 


Air Seychelles announces new international route to Asia
13th April 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Air Seychelles, the State-owned national flag carrier for the Indian Ocean archipelagic country, has announced that it will institute a new international service in late June, between its home base... 


MRC takes greater stake in Tormin
12th April 2023 By: Esmarie Iannucci

ASX-listed Mineral Commodities (MRC) has announced plans to increase its ownership in Mineral Sands Resources (MSR) and the Tormin mineral sands operation, in South Africa, from 50% to 69%. MRC... 


More robust fibre infrastructure will relieve pressure over mobile data costs
11th April 2023 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Internet service provider (ISP) RocketNet is encouraging consumers to leverage uncapped data products using fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) for Internet access and believes there are creative avenues to... 


Shirley Hayes.
Copper 360 to be listed on JSE on April 21 has 100-year life-of-mine
6th April 2023 By: Martin Creamer

The new copper listing on the AltX of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange from April 21 has a dozen mines that collectively have a 100-year life-of-mine (LoM). Moreover, cluster mining is the chosen... 


Zambian airline to resume flights to Durban
30th March 2023 By: Rebecca Campbell

Zambian airline Proflight Zambia has announced that it is to resume scheduled flights between the central southern African country’s capital, Lusaka, and South Africa’s third major metropolitan hub... 


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