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JOHANNESBURG, 6 November 2025– Budget airline FlySafair and its cabin crew have begun a formal mediation process aimed at resolving a wage dispute that has caused tension between the company and the South African Cabin Crew Association (SACCA). The move follows a breakdown in wage negotiations, which led to a lockout of some cabin crew […]

JOHANNESBURG, 31 October 2025– The City of Johannesburg is under mounting criticism following a controversial campaign to remove unauthorised informal traders from the Central Business District (CBD). The move has sparked a heated public debate and a High Court battle, highlighting tensions between economic survival and the enforcement of municipal bylaws. The informal traders fight […]

JOHANNESBURG, 24 October The Gautrain and the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system have jointly called on motorists in Johannesburg to move from private to public transport. The appeal forms part of a new campaign launched during Transport Month in Sandton, aimed at reducing congestion and promoting sustainable mobility across the city. The collaborative campaign […]

GAUTENG, South Africa- The Employment & Labour Dept has announced plans to step up workplace inspections throughout Gauteng as part of a broader national effort to strengthen the enforcement of labour laws and combat the illegal employment of foreign nationals. Deputy Minister Jomo Sibiya made the announcement on Thursday during a site inspection at a […]

CAPE TOWN, South Africa- South Africa’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have raised alarm over Minister Gayton McKenzie’s recent SHEIN meeting in Singapore, warning that it could undermine national trade priorities and marginalise local businesses. The party has formally written to Mzwandile Masina, chairperson of Parliament’s Trade and Industry Committee, questioning the appropriateness of McKenzie’s engagement […]

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa- The African National Congress (ANC) has announced a new economic plan aimed at reviving South Africa’s struggling economy, with key measures focusing on Transnet, the mining sector and Eskom. President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled the ten-point plan on Monday during the closing session of the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting in Boksburg. He […]

CAPE TOWN, South Africa- Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has concluded a ten-day visit to the United States aimed at bolstering trade, investment, and job creation in the province. Winde was joined by a delegation from the Western Cape government and Wesgro, the province’s investment and trade promotion agency. Speaking about the trip, Winde emphasised […]

NEW YORK, United States- South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the United States to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), warning that its expiry would threaten jobs and trade ties built over two decades. Speaking in New York at the South Africa–US Trade and Investment Dialogue, held on the sidelines of […]

JOHANNESSBURG, South Africa- A trainee accountant at KPMG in South Africa has ignited a global conversation after sending a mass internal email warning colleagues about the impending ‘Rapture’ on 23–24 September 2025. The email, which included a 173-page PDF attachment, was addressed to KPMG employees worldwide and has since gone viral on social media platforms. […]

SANDTON, South Africa- Residents in Sandton and surrounding northern Johannesburg suburbs are set to have electricity restored by Sunday evening following a fire at the Cydna substation on Thursday. The incident plunged areas including Melrose, Illovo, and Houghton into darkness, disrupting daily routines and raising concerns over security at the city’s electrical infrastructure. City Power, […]

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa- Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is reportedly planning to cut approximately 680 jobs as part of a restructuring initiative aimed at addressing ongoing financial challenges. This development was revealed in a report by Business Day, citing comments from Dominique Swartz, spokesperson for the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU). The planned retrenchments […]

WASHINGTON, USA- President Donald Trump is preparing for a high-stakes phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, during which he aims to finalise a TikTok deal and move forward on critical trade discussions. The conversation, set for Friday, September 19, marks their second direct contact since Trump’s return to the White House in January and […]