Transnet has faced operational problems, mainly in the critical rail and port businesses, resulting from underinvestment in infrastructure and equipment. Photo: (Karel Prinsloo/Bloomberg) On 12 July, the African Development Bank’s (AfDB) board of directors approved an R18.85 billion loan to…
Through the lens: The Citizen’s Picture Editors select the best news photographs from South Africa and around the world. South Africa’s Alan Hatherly celebrates his bronze medal on the podium after the men’s cross-country mountain biking event during the Paris…
Just as minibus taxi passengers allow themselves to be bullied by the driver and his minion, citizens allow themselves to be dominated by a villainous minority. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images) Growing up in Zambia, I often travelled by minibus,…
A grade 10 pupil was fatally stabbed by a grade 9 pupil in Kariega. MEC Fundile Gabe urges parents to check for weapons. The Eastern Cape Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Education, Fundile Gabe, has advised parents to…
Electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Photo by GCIS The electricity and energy ministry and the South African Local Government Association (Salga) are working to reform the electricity pricing structure and reduce high tariffs imposed by municipalities. Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho…
1 medium onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 100g feta cheese, to sprinkle on before serving (500 g) chicken fillet, cut into stewing pieces 1 broccoli head, cut into small florets Creamy cheese sauce This one-pot creamy chicken…
The internal audit profession is transforming and navigating a journey up the organisational value chain to greater impact. To address the ongoing need to elevate the impact of internal audit, we are pleased to announce the highly anticipated Annual National…
Johannesburg Water has said full recovery of the systems is expected to take several days after the completion of the maintenance. After weeks of disruptions, Rand Water’s maintenance project is entering its final phase, set to conclude on Tuesday. The…
As a financial planner, I’ve seen clients struggle with the responsibilities that come with inheritance. Often, beneficiaries are unprepared, lacking what I call “financial maturity” – the understanding and experience needed to manage inherited wealth effectively. Financial maturity means understanding…
Maserati, DS and a revived Lancia have been mentioned as the first brand’s likely to be axed, with Chrysler another possibility. Stellantis’ CEO has reportedly threatened to offload the multi-conglomerate’s poorest performing brands after posting a 14% sales loss for…