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Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has instituted disciplinary proceedings against the department’s Director General (DG), Advocate Doc Mashabane. This as the department grapples with the circumstances leading to the delay in the commencement of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System – known as the Madlanga Commission. The Minister made the announcement during a media briefing on Tuesday afternoon. She explained that she was notified on Friday that the commission would not be able to commence hearings on 1 September as previously announced due to delays on the side of…
Chief Executive Officer of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), Kedibone Madiehe, has been placed on precautionary suspension with full pay while an investigation into allegations of misconduct concerning high-value procurement transactions is being conducted. According to media reports, Madiehe is being investigated for alleged procurement breaches costing the GPAA more than R1.2billion. The Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana on Friday, 22 August 2025, placed the Chief Executive Officer on suspension effective immediately. To ensure continuity of operations and effective leadership during this period, Job Stadi Mngomezulu, the Deputy Director-General of Corporate Services at National Treasury, has been seconded to…
Africa – and South Africa – must harness its rich endowment of critical minerals to create an industrial powerhouse which can lead the green energy revolution. This according to Gauteng Growth and Development Agency executive, Sthembiso Dlamini, who addressed the African Critical Minerals Summit in Johannesburg on Monday. The continent boasts vast deposits of minerals such as platinum, manganese and lithium which are critical for renewable energy technology. Dlamini noted that these minerals stand at the “centre of the global energy transition, technological advancement, and industrial development”. “From cobalt and lithium to rare earth and platinum group metals, Africa holds…
As a significant step towards opening South Africa’s rail network to private operators and reforming the rail sector, Transnet has completed the adjudication process of selecting new Train Operating Companies (TOCs). The participation of private operators will go a long way in increasing Transnet rail volumes and assist producers in the mining and agriculture sector meet rail cargo volume expectations to exporters as well as encourage the upgrade of the rail infrastructure. Briefing the media on the outcome of the application process for third-party participation of TOCs onto the Transnet rail network, Minister of Transport Barbara Creecy said the Transnet…
The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Northern Cape says it has noted with concern the increase in reports of ATM-related scams. “Criminals continue to target unsuspecting community members, particularly at busy cash points,” the South African Police Service said in a statement. The public is urged to remain vigilant and exercise caution when using ATMs. The following safety guidelines are strongly recommended: Always remain alert and aware of your surroundings before and after using an ATM. Never disclose your card or PIN (Personal Identification Number) to anyone. Do not write your PIN on your card or keep it…
While the tax administration is undergoing significant digital transformation globally, the Office of the Tax Ombud (OTO) has highlighted the critical role of the Ombud in ensuring fairness, equality and accountability in the evolution of tax administration. “As we look to the future, we must remember technology is a tool, not an end. A truly modern tax system is not only fast and efficient it is inclusive, transparent, and just,” Office of the Tax Ombud’s Acting CEO Mmamelao Malakalaka said on Monday. Addressing the 12th Annual Tax Indaba in Johannesburg, Malakalaka said research shows while urban taxpayers may benefit from…
After thorough consideration and consultation, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has upheld the 2017 decision to grant Eskom Environmental Authorisation to construct and operate a new nuclear power station in Duynefontein, Western Cape. The decision was upheld after appeals were made by various environmental organisations. “In considering these appeals, I have carefully reviewed the Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIAr), as well as the independent peer review conducted in respect of the project. “In the end, my decision was made in respect of the principles of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107…
South Africa cabinet has reaffirmed government’s commitment to finding constructive and sustainable solutions through ongoing engagements with the United States, including at a Presidential level. This follows the recent decision by US President Donald Trump to impose a 30% tariff on South African imports, effective 7 August 2025. The tariffs are expected to affect a number of key sectors, especially the automotive and agriculture. Briefing the media on Thursday in Pretoria, following Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting in Cape Town, Minister in The Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, confirmed that Cabinet received an update on the Framework Deal with the US. The agreement includes…
Petrol consumers will breathe a sigh of relief at the pumps this month, as the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has announced a decrease in the price of fuel for the month of August. Those who use diesel and paraffin, however, will have to dig deeper into their pockets, with prices set to increase. The fuel price adjustments for August are as follows: • Petrol 93 (ULP & LRP): 28 cent decrease. • Petrol 95 (ULP &LRP): 28 cent decrease. • Diesel (0.05% sulphur): 65 cent increase. • Diesel (0.005% sulphur): 63 cent increase. • Illuminating Paraffin (wholesale): 32 cent increase. • Single Maximum…
Government is creating an economic response package to address job losses and lessen the impact of the United States’ decision to impose a 30% unilateral tariff on its imports. This package will include the establishment of an export support desk and a localisation fund. This announcement was made in a joint media statement by the Ministers of the Departments of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) and International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). In May, South Africa submitted a comprehensive and ambitious framework deal aimed at addressing trade deficits and promoting mutually beneficial relations. The tariffs, set to take effect from 8…