Grant recipients assured of payments in November amid date change

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has assured grant beneficiaries that they will not be negatively affected by the changing of payment dates to accommodate the elections. SASSA confirmed

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SA in a better fiscal position heading into Medium-Term Budget: Absa

Absa says South Africa is in a better fiscal position heading into next week’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) despite a challenging macroeconomic backdrop. The budget will set out the

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Ndabeni calls for renewal of King Sabata Dalindyebo area economy – SABC News

The Minister of Small Business Development Stella Ndabeni has encouraged businesses and professionals in the King Sabata Dalindyebo area to work together in renewing the local economy and to boost

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Oil price spike puts more pressure on local fuel prices

Brent crude’s surge above 109 dollars a barrel threatens fresh fuel price pressure for South Africa and a political headache for US President Donald Trump ahead of next month’s congressional

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FEDUSA elects new leadership

The Federation of Unions of South Africa (FEDUSA) has elected new leadership at its 8th National Congress in Kempton Park. Refitlhile Baloyi from the Public Servants Association takes over the

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Aucamp warns fuel costs, El Niño to hit farmers and consumers – SABC News

Minister of Agriculture Willie Aucamp has warned that rising fuel costs and the anticipated El Nino weather conditions will severely affect farmers and consumers. Aucamp made the remarks during the

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FEDUSA National Congress draws to a close

The three-day FEDUSA National Congress is drawing to a close on Friday, with the election of seven new National Office Bearers that will lead the trade union federation in the

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Gamsberg mine investment signals confidence in economy: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa says Vedanta Zinc International’s investment in the Gamsberg mine in the Northern Cape demonstrates confidence in South Africa’s economic potential. President Ramaphosa delivered the keynote address at

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