Unemployment rises to 32.9% in first quarter of 2025 – SABC News

South Africa’s official unemployment rate increased by one percentage point to 32.9% in the first quarter of 2025. This is according to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).

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Gauteng underspends by R1.8 billion in 2024/25 financial year – SABC News

The Gauteng Provincial Government has reported an underspending of R1.8 billion at the end of the 2024/25 financial year. The Departments of Health and Education accounted for 58% of the

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Godongwana to meet Finance MECs ahead of Budget Speech – SABC News

Finance MECs and Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana are expected to meet in a Budget Council today ahead of the National Budget announcement next week. Last month, the National Treasury announced

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SAMWU to challenge Labour Court ruling on Tshwane wage increase – SABC News

The South African Municipal Workers’ Union (SAMWU) has vowed to challenge a Labour Court ruling that exempts the City of Tshwane from increasing its employees’ salaries as collectively negotiated in

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Stats SA to release its quarterly labour force survey results – SABC News

Economist at Nedbank Group Economic Unit, Johannes Khosa, expects a slight deterioration in the first quarter employment numbers for 2025 today. Stats SA is set to release the Quarterly Labour

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Africa’s Travel Indaba officially opens in Durban – SABC News

The 2025 Africa’s Travel Indaba is expected to be officially opened today at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban. This year’s event is held under the theme 

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Transnet turnaround will rely on engineering division: Mabunda – SABC News

Transnet says the entity’s turnaround will largely rely on its engineering division as an original equipment manufacturer. The entity held a stakeholder ceremony to outline its engineering strategy and boost

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INFOGRAPHIC: Eskom spends R200m in 7 days on diesel – SABC News

The latest data from Eskom shows that the power utility spent an estimated R208 million between 04 May (Sunday) and 10 May (Saturday) on diesel. According to Eskom’s latest statement

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Over 1 300 exhibitors expected at Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban – SABC News

Exhibitors from across the globe say they are excited and ready for the start of this year’s edition of Africa’s Travel Indaba in Durban. Over 1 300 exhibitors are expected

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Ramaphosa urges private sector to embrace AfCFTA – SABC News

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the private sector to engage with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The trade agreement aims to accelerate trade across the continent and strengthen

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