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- NUMSA top brass face fresh court battle over congress preparations
The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is facing a fresh legal challenge over its internal governance, with seven members asking the Labour Court to intervene before its national congress set for November. The members accuse the union’s national office bearers of failing to comply with the constitution,… Read more » - Eastern Cape learners win R100k prize for turning plastic waste into sports equipment
A group of Eastern Cape learners has demonstrated how discarded plastic bottles can be transformed into affordable sports equipment, earning their school top honours in a national technology competition that has recorded a sharp increase in participation. Cape Recife High School, a special-needs school in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, emerged victorious… Read more » - Christmas stokvel fraudster sentenced to 10 years, company fined R1 million
A Christmas stokvel scheme that promised members groceries, alcoholic beverages and household essentials has ended in a 10-year prison sentence for the founder, and a R1 million fine for the company. Lebohang Mokatedi was sentenced by the Bloemfontein Regional Court on Thursday, October 15, after being convicted of multiple counts… Read more » - Government moves to end semi-knock-down vehicle assembly in SA
South Africa is preparing to phase out semi-knock-down (SKD) vehicle assembly operations as government moves to encourage greater local manufacturing, protect jobs and strengthen the competitiveness of the country’s automotive industry. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau announced the policy shift during SA Auto Week 2026 in Durban, where… Read more » - IEC notes ConCourt judgment in ANC candidate lists matter
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) says it notes the judgment of the Constitutional Court in the appeal brought by the African National Congress (ANC) concerning the submission of candidate lists for the upcoming November 4 local government elections. The Court ordered that the IEC’s decision to reject the… Read more » - Audi enlists Ama Qamata and Temba Bavuma to launch new Q SUVs
Bavuma brings a sporting dimension to the campaign, drawing on his achievements as one of South Africa’s most prominent cricket leaders. Qamata, best known for her roles in popular television productions Gomora and Netflix’s Blood & Water, has steadily expanded her acting career beyond South Africa. German luxury carmaker Audi… Read more » - Man arrested at OR Tambo over Madlanga Commission no-show
A 49-year-old man was arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Thursday evening, moments before he was due to board an international flight. This after he allegedly failed to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on numerous occassions. The man was arrested by the Commissions Recommendations Task Team (CRTT),… Read more » - Ramaphosa reinstates Fannie Masemola as national police commissioner
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is set to return to his duties on Monday. This after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his precautionary suspension on Friday, following the withdrawal of criminal charges linked to a controversial South African Police Service (SAPS) healthcare tender. The decision brings to an end a… Read more » - Honda cuts CR-V price by R91 400 as new hybrid SUV arrives in SA
Its arrival coincides with the CR-V nameplate’s 31st anniversary, having made its global debut in Japan in October 1995. Technology includes a 9-inch infotainment touchscreen, 10.2-inch digital instrument display, wireless smartphone charging and a head-up display. The new CR-V also returns to a five-seat configuration, abandoning the previous seven-seat arrangement… Read more » - Prasa rail recovery: R1bn security wall, 10 million Mabopane passenger trips projected
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) expects passenger trips on the Mabopane rail corridor to reach 10-million during the current financial year as government steps up efforts to restore commuter rail services and protect infrastructure from vandalism. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy made the announcement during an oversight visit… Read more »
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