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JOHANNESBURG - Government inefficiencies are on the spotlight as treasury is urged to look at alternative ways to cover the budget shortfall.
A new campaign in South Africa’s food industry is empowering consumers to make more ethical food choices while encouraging businesses to commit to higher animal welfare standards. The Verified Cage-Free Campaign, launched by the South African Faith Communities’ Environment Institute (SAFCEI), recognises businesses that publicly declare their commitment to sourcing only cage-free eggs - including free-range, barn, organic, and pasture-raised.
The Black Business Council raises load shedding concerns for small businesses. Why a thought leader says land expropriation without compensation could have unintended negative consequences on the very communities it sets out to assist. And communications lessons for businesses from the recent budget speech postponement.
POTCHEFSTROOM - South Africa cannot afford to celebrate small gains while ignoring the bigger picture.
Taking land without compensation does not create wealth, it destroys it. That's the sentiment from lobby group, Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality South Africa - Free SA. Noluthando Hlophoyi, a spokesperson at Free SA, spoke to eNCA.
Die besluit om die begrotingsrede ter elfder ure vir amper 'n maand lank uit te stel te midde van onenigheid oor 'n verhoging in BTW, laat die vraag ontstaan oor of daar ook ander belastingskokke gewag het.
Chaos ensued on Wednesday when the 2025/26 budget was suddenly not tabled, sending the rand into a tailspin and triggering turmoil in the Government of National Unity. “Cabinet, therefore, decided not to come and do a presentation of the budget”, said Speaker Thoko Didiza, stating a return on Wednesday, 12 March. Treasury has since lifted the embargo on the details that would have been presented. Here's what would have been allocated to public employment programmes.
ALFRED Challis has risen from humble beginnings as a cleaner to become the CEO of MANZI Water, a rapidly growing prepared water business with over 100 outlets across South Africa.
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation NPC (ISFAP) has proudly invested over R220 million since 2017 to provide crucial wrap-around support to students receiving bursaries from the organisation. This substantial investment reflects ISFAP’s unwavering dedication to ensuring that students are equipped with the tools they need to succeed academically and personally as they work toward their qualifications.
Paul Maritz van die Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality (Free SA) sê in enige land moet sekere besluite “van bo” gereguleer word. “Jy weet ons moet seker maak dat daar ’n bepaalde standaard is, dat daar ’n oorhoofse, goeie standaard is.
Alfred Challis has risen from humble beginnings as a cleaner to become the Chief Executive Officer of MANZI Water, a rapidly growing prepared water business with over 100 outlets across South Africa.
CAPE TOWN - The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality South Africa is urging Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, to review the Bela Act. Free SA says clauses five and six centralise power in an unconstitutional manner and undermine the autonomy of School Governing Bodies.
The Foundation for Rights of Expression and Equality South Africa is urging Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, to review the Bela Act.
Etana Energy, the South African energy trading company, aims to unlock R9 billion of new renewable energy investment through a groundbreaking deal with GuarantCo, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
Alfred Challis has risen from humble beginnings as a cleaner to become the Chief Executive Officer of MANZI Water, a rapidly growing prepared water business with over 100 outlets across South Africa.
Cape Town – Alfred Challis has risen from humble beginnings as a cleaner to become the Chief Executive Officer of MANZI Water, a rapidly growing prepared water business with over 100 outlets across South Africa.
Johannesburg, South Africa (29 November 2024)—Palaeoscience is a scientific discipline that studies the geologic past of our earth. It might sound a tad complex, but it’s actually a fascinating field that helps us understand our planet’s past and its potential future.
Etana Energy, the South African energy trading company, aims to unlock R9 billion of new renewable energy investment through a groundbreaking deal with GuarantCo, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
South African energy trading company, Etana Energy, has signed a R1.8 billion guarantee facility deal with GuarantCo, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
Etana Energy, the South African energy trading company, aims to unlock R9 billion of new renewable energy investment through a groundbreaking deal with GuarantCo, part of the Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG), and British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor.
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation NPC says received the highest number of applications in its history. More than 70 000 applications were received for student funding for the 2025 academic year, with 60 000 applicants seeking support for undergraduate studies and 10 000 applicants seeking support to pursue postgraduate studies.
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation NPC (ISFAP) received the highest number of applications in its history. More than 70 000 applications were received for student funding for the 2025 academic year, with 60 000 applicants seeking support for undergraduate studies and 10 000 applicants seeking support to pursue postgraduate studies.
“Since putting the cats on to this food, I have none of my usual allergy symptoms, there’s absolutely no effect,” – Mike Huff, South African Singer
1 in 5 people suffer from cat allergies worldwide, making it the most common animal-origin allergy in humans. To support those affected by cat allergies, Nestlé Purina PetCare has unveiled LiveClear, a formula of cat food designed to neutralise cat allergies.
1 in 5 people suffer from cat allergies worldwide, making it the most common animal-origin allergy in humans. To support those affected by cat allergies, Nestlé Purina PetCare has unveiled LiveClear, a formula of cat food designed to neutralise cat allergies.
1 in 5 people suffer from cat allergies worldwide, making it the most common animal-origin allergy in humans. To support those affected by cat allergies, Nestlé Purina PetCare has unveiled LiveClear, a formula of cat food designed to neutralise cat allergies.
Locally-prepared water business swimming in success
CAPE TOWN - Western Cape delegates to the National Council of Provinces have this week visited social housing and infrastructure projects in the province.
Guests on today’s show Professor Raymond Durrheim: School of Geosciences, Wits Marthinus Visser: MD, Akademia Dr Kimberleigh Tommy: CEO, Paleontological Scientific Trust Jeremy Sampson: MD, Brand Finance Africa
Some consumers, already reeling from the high electricity prices, may have to pay almost triple this year’s increase when new tariffs take effect in the next financial year.
erner Abrahams has been named the next CEO of the Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation NPC (ISFAP), with effect from September 2024.
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation NPC (ISFAP) is pleased to announce the appointment of Werner Abrahams as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective as of 1 September 2024.
Eskom is asking the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for a 36% tariff increase for 2025 to allow the utility to recoup some R8 billion in lost revenue.
Power utility Eskom has indicated that it will apply for a near 40% increase in electricity tariffs and municipal electricity tariffs could increase costs for consumers further.
Cape Town - Social housing activists in Cape Town have expressed concern over the country’s new digital nomad visa, saying it will further increase rental and property prices and drive many locals – especially the poor – away from jobs and economic opportunities in the CBD.
The tariff hike, which could be implemented as early as April 2025, spells disaster for consumers when the economy is failing millions of people, concerned parties added.
GARDEN ROUTE | KAROO NEWS - As thousands of South Africans have signed the DA’s petition against the proposed 40% electricity tariff increase by Eskom, the National Association of Social Housing (NASHO) is urging government to at least consider alternatives for the social housing sector.
The National Association of Social Housing (Nasho) urges government to consider alternatives for the social-housing sector regarding the possible 40% electricity price increase.
Student financial aids have welcomed the new Minister of Higher Education under the government of national unity in the seventh administration.
Die Vryemarkstigting (VMS) het Dinsdag 'n beroep op die regering van nasionale eenheid (RNE) gedoen om "vernietigende arbeidsregulasies" te laat vaar en die hindernisse vir toetrede tot Suid-Afrika se arbeidsmark te verlaag.
Some of the world’s scientists have gathered in Cape Town to discuss and explore some of the human origins in the world, especially in Africa, which is considered to be the cradle of humankind.
As the country’s unemployment rate ticks up yet again, pressure is mounting on the Government of National Unity (GNU) to deliver on promises to create jobs.
The Ikusasa Student Financial Aid Programme Foundation NPC (ISFAP), since its inception in 2017, has invested about R1 billion in funding female students, particularly within the fields of medicine and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), as well as other high-demand occupations.
The missing middle tertiary students may have finally found a place in the national education funding schemes but to effectively bridge the gap, planning, foresight and tangible mechanisms need to be in place.
The State of the Nation Address (SONA) has come under fire from opposition parties after it was read by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday (8/2).
Pres. Cyril Ramaphosa lewer Donderdagaand sy staatsrede, maar die Vryemarkstigting (VMS) waarsku Suid- Afrikaners om hul aandag nie te laat aflei daardeur nie. Mense moet verantwoordelikheid neem vir hul eie
While the loan scheme being introduced this year by the National Student Financial Aid Scheme for missing middle students was a step in the right direction, there were thousands of students that needed help.
Since succeeding Jacob Zuma in February 2018, President Cyril Ramaphosa has made a slew of promises, from ending load shedding and fixing state-owned companies to building smart cities and high-speed trains.
As the 2024 academic year begins, all eyes are on tertiary education institutions. Will we see fewer funding issues after government pledged almost R4-billion to fund the missing middle
As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana called for South African citizens to share tips on what should be included in his upcoming national Budget speech, the Western Cape government and political and non-profit organisations shared their expectations for the Budget.
Woensdag se mediumtermynbegrotingsraamwerk (MTBR) is onder meer bestempel as 'n "glibberige pad ondertoe", " 'n prentjie van fiskale agteruitgang" en "totaal nie in staat om die soustrein te briek nie".
Enoch Godongwana, minister van finansies, het hom weerhou van belangrike besluite rondom enorme begrotingskrisisse deur dit bloot na 'n volgende begrotingsrede te verskuif.
While the ANC in the Western Cape has welcomed Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana's Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), the City of Cape Town and the Free Market Foundation (FMF) have lambasted it, saying it did not provide any solutions to grow the country's economy or improve service delivery.
We're happy to announce that 10 000 title deeds have been successfully transferred to the rightful homeowners, through the FMFs Khaya Lam initiative" - David Ansara, CEO of the Free Market Foundation
With the agenda of the Tshwane municipality to embark on a 40-year leasing of the Rooiwal and Pretoria West power stations firmly back on the table, stakeholders have urged to formulate a lease agreement resistant to malicious political manipulation.
Public enterprises minister Pravin Gordhan's National State Enterprises Bill suffers a critical flaw — it does not address cadre deployment which turned once-thriving public companies into dysfunctional, indebted entities, critics say.
With data going back to 1975, the Fraser Institute’s Economic Freedom Index provides empirical evidence of the direct correlation between the prosperity of countries and how much choice citizens have in how they may apply their energy and their money.
Free Market Foundation CEO David Ansara, together with FMF Associate Neil Emerick, unpacked the methodology as well as findings of the report, looking as to what has contributed to the underlying software of the EFW annual report.
South Africa's economic freedom ranking has taken another hit, according to the 2023 Economic Freedom of the World (EFW) report.
The Free Market Foundation believes budget cuts are an opportunity and not a problem. It says the austerity measures are a sign of fiscal prudence amid reckless and wasteful expenditure.
In a move to curb government expenditure and promote fiscal responsibility, the Free Market Foundation (FMF) proposes significant cuts to cabinet and government departments.
Treasury’s announcement that there need to be significant budget cuts is a welcome sign of fiscal prudence in an age of reckless spending, but some regard this as a crisis.
The call comes amid reports that Treasury will propose a freeze on new public service jobs and procurement contracts for all infrastructure projects to check government spending.
South Africa is now going over the fiscal cliff after being warned about it for a decade and now government is suddenly scurrying to find more money to put the brakes on the economic decline although there should not be any expectations of major changes with the election looming next year.
The Rule of Law Project (RoLP) has become the latest organisation to enter the fray, seeking to appeal the Equality Court’s ruling that the singing of Dubul’ iBhunu (Kill the Boer) by the EFF and its leader Julius Malema was not hate speech.
Friends of the court, Free State Market Foundation have submitted in the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) in Bloemfontein that no one is above the law.
Uitspraak is voorbehou in AfriForum se appèlsaak en voortgesette stryd teen die EFF, Julius Malema en Mbuyiseni Ndlozi oor die sing van die "Kill the Boer"-lied.
The Justices at the Supreme Court of Appeal in Bloemfontein have questioned AfriForum on why it should entertain the song, “Kill the Boer, kill the Farmer” matter.
AfriForum and Julius Malema clash in Supreme Court of Appeal over controversial ‘Kill the Boer’ song
Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party and AfriForum, the Afrikaner rights movement, will clash again in court over the controversial “Kill the Boer” Struggle song.
First, the court a quo creates a category of specially protected speech uttered by political role players.
Employment in South Africa is almost back to pre-pandemic levels, but the manufacturing sector, faced with load-shedding, weak demand, rising costs and poor municipal services, continues to shed jobs.
As the Multi-Party National Convention enters its second day of talks, the Free Market Foundation (FMF) is encouraged by reports that the participating political parties have come to agree on a desirable set of values ahead of the 2024 elections.
Ten spyte van die geringe verbetering wat ingetree het met werkloosheid, is die syfer van 32% steeds kommerwekkend hoog.
Employment in South Africa is almost back to pre-pandemic levels, but the manufacturing sector, faced with load-shedding, weak demand, rising costs and poor municipal services, continues to shed jobs.
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he recently formed Multi-Party Charter (MPC), which is better known as the Moonshot Pack, has been hailed by analysts as a step in the right direction to galvanise support against the African National Congress (ANC), which has been in power for 30 years.
The Free Market Foundation (FMF) has raised its support for the Multi-Party Charter, also known as the Moonshot Pact, saying it was encouraged by the collective’s values ahead of the 2024 national general elections.
Johannesburg - The low rates of economic growth and the less than ideal 0.3% point quarter-on-quarter decrease in the country’s unemployment rate have led to criticism of the country’s economic trajectory.
Eskom and Transnet a drag: South Africa could dramatically boost economic growth if the country fixed its fraying transport network and public electricity utility, the International Monetary Fund said.
Die Suid-Afrikaanse regering was Dinsdag gou om die daling van 0,3% in die werkloosheidskoers tydens die tweede kwartaal te verwelkom, maar kenners sê dié daling is niks om oor bly te raak nie.
City of Tshwane employee salaries will come under the spotlight at the bargaining council next week after the City decided that it would not grant increases due to its poor financial status and the budget the council approved this year.
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The Competition Commission should rather promote growth by cutting anti-business regulations and regulatory agencies, the Free Market Foundation (FMF)said yesterday following the release of a recent e-commerce market by the competition body.
The Free Market Foundation has accused the Competition Commission of “punishing” e-commerce companies and other online players for being successful enterprises.
Cape Town - Following concerns raised last month by the Bishop Lavis Community Police Forum on the police stations’ poor service delivery, Nicro (SA National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders) has responded by facilitating workshops with police officials from the two stations.
Cape Town - As the nation reflects on the countless issues facing the youth, an organisation that works with rehabilitating criminal offenders has revealed that youth make up the bulk of the clients they service.
Cape Town - The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) has pushed back at a call by the SA National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders (Nicro) to partner-up and create sustainable interventions to reduce the cost of imprisonment.
Nicro was commenting after the KwaZulu-Natal Liquor Authority (KZNLA) announced that it has shut down 18 illegal liquor outlets and seized thousands of litres of alcohol in Pietermaritzburg, uMlazi and Empangeni.
When Arcadia resident Elton Minto found himself on the wrong side of the law after committing a crime 19 years ago, he knew a prison sentence would destroy his future.
PRISONERS’ rights organisation has called for intensified focus on rehabilitating young offenders who have a higher chance of re-offending.
Durban - The SA National Institute for Crime Prevention and the Reintegration of Offenders (Nicro) says the shootings and lives lost at taverns across South Africa are a sorrowful call for action.
Police say 12 patrons were shot when two gunmen who arrived in a car stormed a tavern in Sweetwaters on Saturday night.
The Children's Hospital Trust has opened a R12,6 million therapeutic playground at the Red Cross War Memorial Hospital.
VIER nuwe terapeutiese speelareas ter waarde van R12,6 miljoen is Woensdag by die Rooi Kruis- kinderhospitaal amptelik geopen.
Cape Town - The Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital has launched its therapeutic playground, worth R12.6 million.
Cape Town - The Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital will see a lot more children eager to attend hospital visits and fewer children saddened by lengthy hospital stays, having added four new therapeutic play areas.
The Kuils River based I am Leadership project is once again hosting its skills development workshops in the area.
OM 'N 360° verandering in jou lewe te maak, is nie maklik nie. David Julius (43) van Piketberg is een persoon wat getuienis hiervan kan afgee nadat hy van misdadiger tot gemeenskapsberader gegaan het.
Cape Town - The family of a Strand woman who was raped and murdered in 2020 have questioned why the State took so long to bring the accused, Ashwin Hammers, to trial after the matter was postponed to August 29 this year.
Cape Town - Formerly homeless, Langanani Muleyo has turned his life around thanks to an organisation which seeks to bring about sustainable solutions to poverty in some of South Africa’s major cities.
If you’re buying a home with your partner – congratulations! It’s a big commitment and an exciting journey. But there are several things you should prepare to have a good and honest experience.
Leona Pienaar van MES praat oor vanjaar se WinterHOOP-projek. Sy vertel hoe jy betrokke kan raak deur klere en kos by meer as 140 versamelpunte dwarsoor die land te skenk vir hawelose mense.
Having started her business journey in recruitment, Lindiwe Nakedi made the bold move to switch careers from human resources to mining.
The plight of a KZN mother who handed herself over to police for abandoning her baby, is drawing mixed reaction. Nadene Grabham, of Babysavers SA speaks to #eNCA Courtesy #DStv403
Durban - Babysavers SA has urged desperate mothers to seek out a local baby saver as a last resort, when all other options have failed, rather than leaving babies exposed and vulnerable.
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde visited the brand new Mould Empower Serve (MES) Centre of Hope for the homeless in Parow recently, where he was able to view first-hand the services offered by the non-profit organisation.
Durban - Baby Savers SA, an organisation that provides a safe alternative to unsafe baby abandonment, says attention needs to be drawn to the plight of mothers in crisis and their babies.