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SA economy shrinks by 1.5% in the third quarter

South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) decreased by 1.5% in the third quarter of 2021, Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) said on Tuesday.During this period, the trade, catering and accommodation industry decreased by 5.5%, contributing -0.7 of a p…

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Non-payment of suppliers impacts negatively on business

Public Service Commission Commissioner Michael Seloane says non-payment of suppliers by government departments impacts negatively on businesses.Seloane said evidence has shown that the departments are not adhering to the principles of efficient and eff…

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President Ramaphosa honoured by traditional leaders

By Dikeledi Molobela – Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire Chief “Dwasaho” which means “The Great Warrior” is the name President Cyril Ramaphosa was given by Ivorian Traditional leadership during his state visit on Thursday, in the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire. The Pr…

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Youth benefit from DBE Employment Initiative

Head of Project Management in the Presidency, Rudi Dicks, says the first phase of the Basic Education Employment Initiative is one of the biggest public employment programmes South Africa has seen.At least 300 000 young people were employed through the…

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Hawks pounce on vessel ferrying R240 m worth of cocaine

Hawks’ National Head, Lieutenant General Godfrey Lebeya, has lauded his team’s recovery of a 600kg cocaine cache with a street value of R240 million at the Durban harbour.The Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation team made the recovery after rec…

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