South Africa's official unemployment rate declined to 31.9 percent, a decrease of 1.3 percentage points, according to the latest quarterly survey. Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth welcomed the figures, describing the addition of 248,000 jobs as a sign of gradual labor market recovery.
The report highlighted significant job gains in sectors such as construction, though these were partially offset by losses in finance and manufacturing. Minister Meth acknowledged ongoing challenges, including persistently high youth unemployment and notable provincial disparities, with the Eastern Cape recording the highest jobless rate.
The minister outlined several government initiatives aimed at sustaining this positive trend. These...
The Premier Soccer League reported a historic revenue of R1.19 billion for the latest financial year, a nine percent increase largely driven by sponsorship deals. This financial performance allows the league to distribute R700 million to its member clubs, reinforcing its position as a leading football competition in Africa.
Despite the revenue growth, the league’s surplus experienced a significant decline, falling to R2.25 million. This sharp decrease indicates rising operational costs or other financial pressures within the organization.
League officials attribute the overall positive revenue trend to strong broadcasting partnerships and the successful marketing of its various cup competitions. The substantial club payout is expected...
Ebrahim Rasool, a former Western Cape premier, has declined a request from the African National Congress to lead its interim leadership structure in the Western Cape. In a letter, Rasool explained that he could not accept the role of provincial task team convener due to prior global commitments requiring extensive travel. He referenced his past sacrifices for the party but stated that his current humanitarian and development work with his World for All Foundation demanded his full attention.
Following his refusal, the ANC appointed Pastor Jeremiah Thynsma as the new convener for the provincial task team. This interim structure was established after the party disbanded its provincial executive committee in an effort to address internal...
Julius Malema, leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters, strongly criticized National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi during a parliamentary committee hearing. He accused her of providing evasive answers and demanded she publicly identify prosecutors, judges, and drug cartels allegedly involved in corruption. Malema stated that Batohi should resign if she continued to withhold the names, framing the issue as a danger to constitutional democracy.
Batohi defended her position before the ad hoc committee, explaining that disclosing specific names could compromise ongoing investigations. She confirmed her intention to formally request the details from the national police commissioner regarding the alleged corrupt prosecutors...
Argentine President Javier Milei will not attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, according to government officials. His absence marks the second major leader to skip the event, following former US President Donald Trump's announcement that no American officials would participate. Argentina will instead be represented by its foreign minister, Pablo Quirino, and its designated G20 sherpa, Federico Pinedo.
Trump had earlier declared a boycott of the summit, expressing his disapproval of South Africa's membership in the G20. He made statements that appeared to mistakenly reference South Africa in the context of people fleeing communist regimes. The United States Deputy President, JD Vance, subsequently cancelled his planned...
Vodacom Group has partnered with Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk's SpaceX, to provide high-speed connectivity to enterprise clients in 25 African nations. This collaboration will see Vodacom resell Starlink's satellite equipment and data plans, aiming to improve internet access for businesses in regions with underdeveloped terrestrial infrastructure. The service is intended to support commercial activities like e-commerce and remote work with faster, more reliable speeds.
South Africa is currently excluded from this initiative. The exclusion stems from Starlink not having secured a required operating license from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa. The regulatory body mandates that...
Valhalla DSP has announced the release of ValhallaFutureVerb, a new audio plugin offering both reverb and echo effects. The company stated that the instrument was the result of eight years of research, focusing on creating highly transparent and realistic algorithmic reverberations. It features eight original reverb modes designed to emulate real-world acoustic spaces and three tailored for large ambient environments.
The plugin also includes a powerful echo section with twelve distinct modes. This section is intended to add color and character to the reverb sounds, allowing users to create everything from clean predelays to surrealistic textures. The Echo Mode control changes the active algorithm and adjusts the visible parameters...
A non-profit organization in Parys will hold an event to help students apply for government financial aid. The Edgar Legoale Foundation is organizing a National Student Financial Aid Scheme application assistance drive at the Master Nakedi Indoor Sports Centre in Tumahole.
The initiative aims to guide applicants through the submission process before the imminent deadline. Foundation manager Nthabiseng Molejane stated the goal is to make the application procedure simpler and more accessible, particularly for first-time applicants. Attendees can receive one-on-one support with their online submissions and document verification.
Students are encouraged to bring all required certified documents, including identification and proof of...
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has indicated that a decision on canceling proposed tax increases will be deferred until the 2026 budget. He stated that the outcome depends on continued revenue collection performance by the South African Revenue Service. The minister reported better-than-expected tax revenues of R19.7 billion, attributed to stronger household consumption and improved corporate tax income.
This improved fiscal position allows for additional spending, including allocations for rebuilding Parliament and preparing for upcoming local elections. Godongwana also announced a new three percent inflation target, intended to promote price stability, while warning that global conflicts could elevate costs for essential goods...
