Transnet, Minerals Council of South Africa move to put an end to costly illegal mining

Vernon Mchunu|Published

WITH the mining sector bleeding more than R7 billion due to illegal mining every year, Transnet and the Minerals Council of South Africa have agreed on a multipronged ...

Warning against use of dye-stained bank notes

Vernon Mchunu|Published

There has been an increase in the circulation of dye-stained notes following the recent civil unrest.

KZN gran gets vaccinated at 101 years old. . . after beating Covid-19

Vernon Mchunu|Published

Chithekile Hlabisa was possibly among the oldest people in the country to be vaccinated against Coving-19 which has claimed many lives, including that of her daughter’s ...

ANC to oppose Magashule’s court application

Vernon Mchunu and Tarryn-Leigh Solomons|Published

Ace Magashule has approached the court to challenge not only his suspension but the ANC’s step-aside resolution.

'Step aside' policy targeting former president Jacob Zuma’s allies - RET group

Vernon Mchunu|Published

The Radical Economic Transformation lobby group has called on the ANC National Executive Committee (NEC) to lift the suspension of secretary-general Ace Magashule, ...

Pressure mounting to keep Covid-19 grant

Vernon Mchunu|Published

The R350 Social Relief of Distress grant is expected to end on Friday.

‘Judiciary is white, male dominated’ says John Hlophe

Vernon Mchunu|Published

John Hlophe, judge president of the Western Cape Division of the High Court of South Africa slams courts for lack of transformation, and its political agenda.

Religious leaders welcome easing of restrictions

Vernon Mchunu , Lorna Charles and Sakhiseni Nxumalo|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced last night that after seeking the advice of experts and consultations with representatives of provincial and local government ...

ANC NEC backs extension of Covid-19 social grant

Vernon Mchunu|Published

President Cyril Ramaphosa will make an official announcement about it in the State of the Nation Address next month.

Tax hikes proposed to fund Covid-19 vaccine procurement drive

Vernon Mchunu|Published

The National Treasury said a detailed plan on possible tax hikes to fund the Covid-19 vaccination would be unpacked next month. The government said it planned to ...