Tag: South Africa

BREAK BREAD IN REMEMBRANCE OF JUNE 16, 1976

Presidents deal with the state of the nationThe Class of ‘76 deals with the mind of a nation Rather than a gala dinnerNot in keeping with memoryOf brave hearts put downBy pull of a cruel triggerGather to break breadIn reverence of the deep meaning of this epochal moment to sink in. This is not mere […]

COMPENSATION FUND STRENGTHENS ANTI-FRAUD CONTROLS AND  RECORDS A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION IN FRAUD LOSSES 

The Compensation Fund (CF), an entity of the Department of Employment and Labour, notes with serious concern recent media reports highlighting fraud-related losses and governance challenges within the Fund. These reports, which refer to fraudulent bank account changes and intercepted payments, point to historical control weaknesses that created opportunities for abuse. The Fund wishes to […]

MISA CALLS FOR URGENT ACTION TO PROTECT CHILDREN AMID OMPHILE SITHOLE’S DISSAPEARANCE

MISA Calls for urgent action to protect children amid Omphile Sithole’s disappearance MISA, the Motor Industry Staff Association, is deeply concerned and shocked by the abduction of two-year-old Omphile Sithole in Ga-Mabuela village, Limpopo and the subsequent arrest of her grandparents on allegations of negligence. Martlé Keyter, MISA’s Chief Executive Officer: Operations, appeals to the […]

SA MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER NORTH WEST PREMIER BUSHY MAAPE

The Government of the Republic of South Africa joins the people of South Africa in mourning the passing of former North West Premier, Mr Bushy Maape. His passing marks the loss of a dedicated former public servant, respected leader and a champion for the development of the North West Province. Throughout his career in the […]

POETIC APPEAL TO REFRAIN FROM REDUCING JUNE 16, 1976 TO A CURTAIN RAISER FOR THE ACTS OF UNTHINKING AND UNCARING HEARTS

If this day holds no meaning to you,Go on and celebrate and still be free. Pardon my absence in your celebrations.The victories you are celebratingHave proved to be my defeats.Ask not thenThe honour of my presence,It will be unforgivable vanity to do so. This is no negotiationFor June 16, 1976 to be respected.The appeals are […]

LABOUR DEPARTMENT HAILS HAWKS FOR ARRESTS IN R27 MILLION TERS FRAUD SCHEME 

The Department of Employment and Labour has welcomed the arrest of three suspects in Mpumalanga in connection with an alleged R27 million COVID-19 Temporary Employer Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) fraud scheme involving more than 700 ghost employees. The arrests, carried out by the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks), represent a significant step forward in […]

FAITH…BELONGING TO SOMETHING!

My young nephew is very good in sports, participating competitively in soccer, basketball, rugby, and athletics. Recently, he was preparing for a school athletic meet and seemed not completely sure of himself. Like any responsible uncle I had to give words of assurance to motivate the young man. Without much thought, I reiterated words that […]

THE MEANING OF USA’S VISIT TO CHINA: POWER, PEACE AND THE FUTURE OF THE WORLD

When the President of the United States sits across from the President of China, the meeting is never merely diplomatic theatre. It is the movement of history itself. The visit between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping, represents far more than trade negotiations, tariffs, or ceremonial handshakes. It symbolizes a fragile but necessary recognition […]

AFRICA IS NOT A DATA MINE: THE HIDDEN COST OF AID

Recently, Ghana outrightly rejected a proposed United States-backed health agreement over concerns about privacy, oversight and foreign access to sensitive national health data. According to reports, the deal would have allowed multiple US entities broad access to Ghana’s health information systems as part of a wider funding arrangement tied to healthcare support. Ghanaian authorities reportedly […]

PRESIDENT RAMAPHOSA DISMISSES MINISTER TOLASHE

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of section 91(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa,1996, removed Minister Sisisi Tolashe from the position of Minister of Social Development. In the interim, President Ramaphosa has appointed Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Sindisiwe Chikunga as the acting minister in […]

ORAL REPLIES IN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY

On Thursday, 14 May 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa responded to Questions for Oral Replies by Members of the National Assembly. Questions for Oral Reply is one of the mechanisms that Parliament uses to hold the Executive to account. The session will cover amongst other issues, the Skills Development among the Youth; benefits of various investments […]

BLACKROCK INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT CONFERENCE

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, address the opening of the BlackRock Infrastructure Investment Conference in Cape Town, engaging with key global investors. The conference forms part of the government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen investor relations, following the 6th South Africa Investment Conference held on 31 March 2026, which mobilised substantial investment […]