Government appoints Deloitte to probe halted USAID grants for HIV/AIDS programmes

Banele Ginindza|Published

The US government-funded partners across South Africa have since received stop-work orders and been forced to begin retrenching vital health care staff.

South Africa unveils draft healthcare tariff exemption to curb rising costs

Banele Ginindza|Published

South Africa introduces groundbreaking healthcare reforms through a new multi-stakeholder tariff framework, aimed at making private healthcare more accessible and ...

Diverging views to tackle tax shortfall create friction in South Africa’s fiscal policy

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Kelly Wright, a partner at global advisory firm Bowmans, said there was an issue with the legislation and the administrative process involved.

Rail industry players welcome Transnet's network statement despite funding concerns

Banele Ginindza|Published

South Africa's rail network takes significant step towards privatisation as industry leaders endorse Transnet's new network statement, despite ongoing concerns about ...

IDC seeks solutions to prevent mass job losses at ArcelorMittal South Africa

Banele Ginindza|Published

The IDC, which has a 6% stake in Amsa, last year endowed the struggling steel manufacturer with R1 billion to forestall the closure of the Newcastle plant.

Spaza shop operators seek clarity on rezoning and registration requirements as deadline is extended

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Sibusiso Ngcobo, deputy secretary general and head of business development at the South African Spaza Shop and Tuckshops Association (SASTA), said the extension ...

Taxi operators ready to settle for half of vehicle costs in envisaged new-look recapitalisation fund

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Santaco said the dates of scrapping vehicles and the backlog of licenses were hindering some operators from accessing existing scrapping allowances due to lack of ...

Creecy details plan to help taxi industry with more funding mechanism

Banele Ginindza|Published

She said taxi operators were contending with paying more in loan repayments for their taxis than they were earning in a month from the vehicles.

ACSA investigates liability in fuel disruption before considering passenger refunds

Banele Ginindza|Published

Acsa said the disruption directly impacted approximately 177 flights and 22 073 passengers between 09h05 and 13h01 when flights resumed.

SAA pilots to negotiate new roster, salary structure after strike

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SAA’s interim CEO, John Lamola, said that ongoing discussions will also explore various workplace adjustments aimed at enhancing pilot productivity.

SAA faces potential shutdown as pilots push for compensation

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South African Airways pilots are on strike, demanding a wage increase of 15. 7%, while the airline offers only 8. 64%. The ongoing dispute could lead to a complete ...

SAA pilots feet stuck firmly to the ground to force compensation during peak festive flight season

Banele Ginindza|Published

SAA pilots have initiated a strike demanding a 15. 5% bonus, citing unresolved wage disputes dating back to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Molefe urges Eskom to put ‘the whole country’ on prepaid electricity to curb municipal debt

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Eskom said over and above the National Treasury R450bn debt-relief guarantee and efficiency measures, it was implementing municipal debt recovery and ensuring an ...

NTCSA to receive R90bn for transmission infrastructure

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The National Transmission Company of South Africa is set to receive R90 billion in concessional funding to build 8 000 km of transmission lines, as part of the country's ...

Aviation Councils’ up in arms after transport department slash remuneration by two-thirds

Banele Ginindza|Published

The directive already effected follows after more than a year-long dispute over payment of remuneration.

Wind energy sector calls for urgent grid access reforms to unlock potential

Banele Ginindza|Published

In 2021, Bid Window 5 was launched attracting 1. 6GW of wind energy.

State might have to take stake in Flysafair to recover repatriated funds, warns aviation analyst

Banele Ginindza|Published

FlySafair has said it was engaging with the relevant authorities to mitigate any negative impact on travellers and has backup plans if needed.

Auditor-General saves taxpayers R3. 47bn in 2023/2024 fiscal year

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Furthermore, the agency's proactive measures have prevented an estimated R780 million in potential financial losses across various government departments, municipalities, ...

SCOPA calls for accountability from transport SOE execs as concerns mount over inefficiency

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SCOPA members urged Creecy to submit the CVs of Transnet executives, highlighting their belief that incompetence was at the heart of the entity’s management woes. ...

AG raises alarm over Transnet's financial sustainability, mounting liabilities

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Transnet’s financial woes are underscored by a staggering debt load of R137 billion, with annual service costs exceeding R14bn.

SA faces urgent need for carbon compliance as EU deadline approaches

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Under the CBAM framework, from January 2026, South African importers will face penalties linked to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with their products, ...

Judgement on foreign ownership of airlines in SA’s airspace looms as councils struggle for clarity

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According to highly placed sources, the councils have endured a tumultuous time, with the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) and the DoT pushing the ...

Transnet reviews options after court halts privatisation of Durban container terminal

Banele Ginindza|Published

The crux of APM Terminals’ argument lies in claims of special treatment afforded to ICTSI during the tender selection process.

Nersa mulls the latest court ruling on municipal tariffs

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The High Court in Pretoria on Monday denied Nersa and Salga leave to appeal its earlier judgment precluding Nersa from approving tariff increases in more than 100 ...

Acsa closer to gunning for Nedbank over state capture swop deal

Banele Ginindza|Published

Acsa said it was in the process of determining the exact quantum of losses in financial and other terms that it would require as a refund from Nedbank.