Samwu members to show support for arrested protesters
City of Johannesburg employees affiliated with the South African Municipal Workers’ Union (Samwu) say they will return to the streets on Wednesday morning in support of their arrested colleagues. Fourteen
Read MoreSA’s 2026 maize harvest is the country’s largest on record, CEC says – SABC News
The CEC’s ninth summer crop forecast estimated the 2026 maize harvest at 17.69 million metric tons, up from 16.65 million metric tons harvested the season before. The last estimate, on
Read MoreStudy finds SA imports 80% of medical equipment
A new study released by the Localisation Support Fund has revealed that South Africa remains heavily reliant on foreign markets for healthcare equipment, with roughly four out of every five
Read MorePick n Pay narrows first-half loss as turnaround gains traction – SABC News
Grocery retailer Pick n Pay reported a narrower headline loss in the first half on Monday on higher margins and tighter cost control, boosting confidence that CEO Sean Summers’ turnaround
Read MoreSAMWU adamant won’t back down on City of Joburg benefits protest
Members of the municipal workers union SAMWU are adamant that they will take the City of Johannesburg head-on for what is rightfully theirs. SAMWU regional secretary Thobani Nkosi says workers
Read More510 soldiers deployed to KwaZulu-Natal to support police
Five hundred and 10 soldiers have been deployed to KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) to support police operations. Earlier this month, violent protests and looting were reported in parts of KZN and Gauteng
Read MoreJMPD warns of traffic disruptions ahead of planned SAMWU march – SABC News
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department says it remains on high alert following a social media flier indicating that South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) members are planning to march to
Read MoreInternational Food Market set to boost jobs in Mpumalanga
Mpumalanga Premier Mandla Ndlovu is optimistic that the International Food Market, officially opened for active trading in Mbombela, will create direct and indirect job opportunities for locals. The market is
Read MoreNumsa’s Central Committee strips Jim, Chirwa of their powers
The National Union of Metalworkers (Numsa) Central Committee has stripped General Secretary Irvin Jim, President Andrew Chirwa and other national office bearers of their powers ahead of the union’s congress
Read MoreInformation Regulator fines FNB R1 million over POPIA violations
The Information Regulator has fined Central Johannesburg TVET College R500 000 and FNB R1 million for violating the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA). Acting Senior Manager for POPIA Hangi
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