The Road Accident Fund has paid R3.3 billion in three weeks to reduce its massive claims backlog image: Career Drive by Kelebogile Matlou The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has paid R3.3 billion over the last three weeks to resolve claims older than 180 days, according to the board, as part of attempts to reduce its…
image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou Deputy President Paul Mashatile recently expressed concerns about the problem of youth substance abuse in South Africa, but the National Liquor Traders Council (NLTC) has opposed the concept of banning alcohol advertising as a way to reduce it. The discussion follows the introduction of the Liquor Amendment Bill in Parliament,…
image: SABC Deputy President Paul Mashatile announces the government’s R1 trillion infrastructure investment to drive growth and improve services by Kelebogile Matlou Deputy President Paul Mashatile announced the national government’s intention to invest R1 trillion in infrastructure over the next three years during his keynote address at today’s MinMEC meeting in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape. Mashatile…
The municipality faces criticism from IFAF over its plan to appoint a single medical aid broker for employees.image: Tshwane Page by Kelebogile Matlou The Independent Financial Advisors Forum (IFAF) attacked the City of Tshwane for proceeding with a contentious procurement to select a single medical assistance broker for municipal employees, highlighting concerns about legality, consent,…
Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe, who is challenging the Hawks’ R724 million tender probe in court. image: Facebook by Kelebogile Matlou Polokwane Executive Mayor John Mpe has filed an urgent court request to block the Hawks from obtaining critical municipal papers, escalating Limpopo’s latest high-profile corruption case. This follows a raid by Hawks detectives on…
Amazon brings Shop Mzansi pop-up stores to Cape Town and Johannesburg. (Business Tech) by Kelebogile Matlou Amazon will be launching pop-up shops in Johannesburg and Cape Town this September to commemorate Heritage Month and help local entrepreneurs through its Shop Mzansi program. The project allows shoppers to meet merchants, try out local items, and improve…
Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. (Creamer Media’s Engineering News) by Kelebogile Matlou The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is expected to maintain interest rates unchanged when it announces its decision on Thursday of this week. Analysts believe that even though inflation is expected to fall, the bank would likely wait before dropping rates…
Coca-Cola SA workers faces possible job cut. (Coca-Cola web/via google) by Kelebogile Matlou Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa has announced plans to cut over 680 jobs as part of a company-wide reorganization aimed at improving efficiency and responding to market pressures. The move includes the closure of plants in Bloemfontein and East London and will primarily…
Megan Pydigadu Spar shares. (CFO SA/internet) by Kelebogile Matlou Megan Pydigadu, Spar’s Chief Operating Officer, purchased around R1 million worth of stock in two installments this year as the grocery chain accelerated its withdrawal from unstable European markets. Pydigadu, who joined the firm from IT group EOH in November 2023, made the purchases as Spar in…
The Department of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela announces the opening of NSFAS applications. (HigherEduZA/via X) by Kelebogile Matlou The Department of Higher Education and Training has unveiled its 2026 education plans even as the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) faces a mounting R45 billion debt crisis. The newly sworn in Minister Buti…
