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[TOP STORY] Steel sector warns of jobs bloodbath

‘If what we are currently experiencing as in economic headwinds, if that continues in the absence of reform, then we are talking continued deterioration and basically the sector being unable to survive,’ says Tafadzwa Chibanguza, CEO of the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa.

29 Jan 2024 8AM 7 min

'More funding needed to secure SA's borders'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at concerns over a possible jobs bloodbath in the steel sector. What will be the next steps for SA’s legal team over its genocide case against Israel and a look at the work of the Border Management Authority.

29 Jan 2024 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Tshwane’s proactive plan to eradicate hijacked buildings

‘Our position is clear that we cannot allow continuous illegal occupation of buildings, that it will just break down the complete trust that the people have got in the city and our local government,’ says Kingsley Wakelin, City of Tshwane MMC for corporate and shared services.

26 Jan 2024 8AM 6 min

SA faces accountant brain drain

A round-up of news, including a look at whether other nations will join SA’s case against Israel ahead of the ICJ's ruling. An update on the latest in the development of an HIV vaccine and why SA has a dearth of accountants.

26 Jan 2024 5AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] Avoid travel scams, only book with accredited agents

‘A couple of things that we have consistently made recommendations about when it comes to looking for fraudsters is that you need to ensure that they're actually a fully registered business and that they have business bank accounts,’ says Otto de Vries, CEO of the Association of Southern African Travel…

25 Jan 2024 7AM 4 min

SA’s public sector desperately needs skills training

A round-up of news updates, including a look at plans by opposition parties to fix SA’s economy. How to verify a travel agency before booking a holiday and the impact of the lack of qualifications in the public service.

25 Jan 2024 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Delays in avian flu vaccination could be resolved by end February

‘As it stands, we will be able to vaccinate 7.8 million broiler breeders, but we will still have 27 million commercial layers not vaccinated. For vaccines to work, we need to actually vaccinate the population,’ says Izaak Breitenbach, CEO at the South African Poultry Association.

24 Jan 2024 7AM 5 min

Why does SA not have enough artisans?

A round-up of news updates, including a look at what's causing the bird flu vaccine delays. A look at tech trends that will change the insurance sector and whether Donald Trump’s New Hampshire primary win signals a return to the White House.

24 Jan 2024 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] How not to get duped in the current diesel swindle

‘The moment you pick up something that is ridiculous, you just know that's a red flag, you should never, never entertain that, as much as the cost of fuel is too high, don't get into temptation,’ says Avhapfani Tshifularo, executive director of the South African Petroleum Industry Association.

23 Jan 2024 8AM 6 min

Can the Sarb find the balance between rates and inflation?

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the challenges facing SA’s economy in 2024. Consequences for counterfeit diesel sellers, and will we see a rate cut on Thursday?

23 Jan 2024 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] Are political parties allowed to phone you?

‘You may find that the party, such as the DA, would have received a voters’ roll from the IEC and we provided a voters’ roll without ID numbers because that’s personal information,’ says James Aphane, electoral operations manager at the IEC.

22 Jan 2024 7AM 6 min

Why government's handbook needs a relook

A round-up of news updates, including a look at concerns over the misuse of the defence department’s budget. A look at why the ANC is delaying action against Jacob Zuma, and we find out whether political parties are allowed to call registered voters ahead of elections.

22 Jan 2024 5AM 32 min

[TOP STORY] A port full of fruit, Cape Town’s looming export catastrophe

‘The only way that I can see is that there must be some private operators in our terminals. That's the global trend with government owning ports and being the landlord,’ says Anton Rabe, executive director of Hortgro.

19 Jan 2024 8AM 9 min

School dropouts: Government needs to do more

A round-up of news updates, including a look at the impact of congestion at the ports on fruit exports. A look at why SA has a high dropout rate in schools and should the DA be concerned about resignations from the party?

19 Jan 2024 5AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] New school certificate to enable learners to leave after Grade 9

‘I think that to have a certificate that says, I completed the period of compulsory education, I have a certificate that says I did so successfully, it then gives you something in your hand that you can take out into the range of possibilities that exist,’ says education expert, Professor…

18 Jan 2024 7AM 6 min

'Popi Act complicates the independent verification of qualifications'

A round-up of news updates, including a look at how SA has positioned itself at WEF. A look at how an exit exam for grade 9s would work and the ramifications of falsifying qualifications.

18 Jan 2024 5AM 33 min

[TOP STORY] Counting the true cost of the coal train collision

‘We are not competing trucks against trains in South Africa. We are competing South African coal with Australian coal or Indian coal or whoever it may be. That's really where the big loss is,’ says Gavin Kelly, CEO of the Road Freight Association.

17 Jan 2024 7AM 6 min

Insufficient school spots: 'Poor forecasting is not the problem'

A round up of news updates including a look at calls for investigation after coal train crash in Richard’s Bay. A look at readiness plans as the first day of school begins and the top 500 global brands.

17 Jan 2024 5AM 31 min

[TOP STORY] AI-driven healthcare in SA, what are the ethical considerations?

‘There are a number of ethical considerations linked to the data collection, as well as getting consent from patients. So there's a huge amount of work that we have to do in this area to move towards development of electronic health records throughout our health system’ says Professor Keymanthri Moodley,…

16 Jan 2024 8AM 5 min

‘It’s time to scrap TV licenses’

A round up of news updates including a look at concerns over flooding impact on KZN Opposition parties fear SARS is protecting the President over Phala Phala and a look at the ethical impact of AI in healthcare

16 Jan 2024 5AM 31 min