Moneyweb@Midday

'ANC's calls to limit foreign workers won’t solve country’s unemployment crisis'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at why business wants the UIF placed under administration. How teacher shortages can be addressed as the world marks World Teacher Day and Parliament’s ethics committee accused of protecting some MPs.

5 Oct 2023 3AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Farmers urged to increase precautions to prevent avian flu spread

‘These things mutate and you think you are getting a handle on the H5 that is currently circulating, but two, three months down the line, it's something else different that now evades the measures that you have in place that you are using to contain it,’ says Dr Mpho Maja,…

4 Oct 2023 5AM 6 min

New tech needed to prevent ATM tampering

A round-up of news updates, including a look at what measures government has in place to curb bird flu. A look at concerns raised by the business sector on increases in economic crimes and opposition parties call for updates on the next steps following JHB building fires.

4 Oct 2023 3AM 34 min

[TOP STORY] Ramaphosa to launch new integrated border control

‘The Border Management Authority comes through as the third law enforcement authority in the republic after the Saps and the Defence Force. We are now creating a law enforcement structure that is going to be responsible for the implementation of the border laws,’ says Dr Mike Masiapato, commissioner of the…

3 Oct 2023 5AM 6 min

Code of conduct in parly needs reviewing: Ethics Committee

A round-up of news updates, including a look at how the Border Management Authority plans to secure SA’s land borders. A look at how the passing of the Postbank Amendment Act will pave the way for a state bank and restaurants owners raise concerns over harassment of foreign staff.

3 Oct 2023 3AM 29 min

[TOP STORY] Cosatu calls for competent leadership to revive Transnet

‘The fact is today we transport less goods than we did in 1994, yet the economy has doubled. That just shows you what a crisis we're in and how we just simply need to make this our number one priority right now,’ says Cosatu’s parliamentary coordinator, Matthew Parks.

2 Oct 2023 6AM 6 min

‘Cabinet is bloated yet doesn’t deliver’

A round up of news updates including a look at Mmusi Maimane’s plans to run for presidency. Unions react to executive resignations at Transnet and a look at whether the Public Protector should be entitled to an exit gratuity.

2 Oct 2023 3AM 28 min

[TOP STORY] Net closing in: Gupta and Bushiri extradition

‘They were released on the basis of a court order. But once we clarify all the issues and we resubmit, therefore, the UAE will have a duty to enforce the warrant of arrest again,’ says Ronald Lamola, Minister of Justice and Correctional Services.

29 Sep 2023 6AM 7 min

Transnet is costing the coal sector jobs

A round-up of news, including a look at the impact of bird flu on consumers' pockets. Unions on coal sector job cuts, and analysis of whether Eswatini’s elections are worth it as the country’s king has final say.

29 Sep 2023 3AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Water shifting to keep the taps on in Gauteng

‘There was a clear instruction from my side to balance the system, stabilise the system, increase the volumes, so that at least even high-lying areas can have water and that's what the team is working on,’ says David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation.

28 Sep 2023 6AM 9 min

DA’s Lady R court challenge 'ill-advised'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the DA’s court action on the 'Lady R' matter. Analysis of Eskom’s state of the system briefing; and, tributes for Aziz Pahad.

28 Sep 2023 3AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Crime intelligence commended but visible policing needed

‘I would also like to see that the man on the street also sees the police in full force, on the streets, patrols and so on. We cannot only concentrate on high-tech cybercrime, which is ultimately what the police and these units are targeting at this stage,’ says Dr Llewelyn…

27 Sep 2023 5AM 6 min

SA budget cuts could mean bad news for tourism

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the SIU's probe into the Rooiwal Wastewater Treatment Project. As the world marks tourism day, SA industry players raise concerns about the impact of budget cuts on the sector; and, delving into the Police Minister's claims on improvements in the country’s…

27 Sep 2023 3AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] SAA rises like ‘a phoenix from the ashes’

‘Our role in this intervening period has been to ensure that we have a sustainable operating business model that can weather whatever storm the company can face in the coming two to three years,’ says Professor John Lamola, interim chief executive officer at South African Airways.

26 Sep 2023 5AM 7 min

Better warning systems needed ahead of freak storms

A round-up of news updates, including a look at calls for education to be prioritised in the upcoming mid-term budget. What’s behind the latest storm surges in SA, and local aviation’s role in promoting intra-Africa travel.

26 Sep 2023 3AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Repo rate 'cut of 1%-2% needed to revive property market'

‘All the people we speak to do believe that in 2024 we’re likely to see rate cuts of ideally somewhere between 50 basis points and 150bps. So I do think there will definitely be some respite next year as inflation reaches that mid peak,’ says Rhys Dyer, CEO of ooba…

22 Sep 2023 6AM 7 min

RAF amendment bill 'will disenfranchise SA'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at amendments to Road Accident Fund legislation. What the Sarb's 'hold' repo rate move means for home buying and a look at whether plans to curb poaching have worked as the world marks World Rhino Day.

22 Sep 2023 3AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] ‘Lion’s share’ of renewable energy sector must go to Eskom - Numsa

‘If this is really a genuine transition, which is about enabling us as a country to move from the dependence of fossil fuel to renewables, then Eskom must play a role and not just a small role, Eskom must play a dominant role. Eskom should be given at least 70%…

21 Sep 2023 5AM 5 min

Motata and Hlophe could be SA's first-ever impeached judges

A roundup of news updates, including a look at what caused the Kommetjie submarine disaster. What the MPC rates decision means for consumers and a look at how parliament will handle the impeachment process of judges.

21 Sep 2023 3AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] NSFAS student non-payments clarified

‘We discovered that some of the students deliberately did not give us the correct information because they knew that we will combine both the salaries of their parents in this instance and they would not meet the quantum of R250 000 per annum,’ says Ishmael Mnisi, media liaison officer for…

20 Sep 2023 5AM 7 min