Govt, Nedbank partner to offer informal traders R40m in grants
The traders will receive R1,000 each as part of the Department of Small Business Development’s Township and Rural Enterprises Programme.
South Africa
State capture inquiry to lay criminal complaint against Zuma
Zondo says Zuma’s departure from the state capture inquiry without permission “impact on the integrity of the commission and rule of law.”
Mboweni questions whether South Africa needs a national airline
Finance Minister Tito Mboweni has once again signalled his scepticism about SAA’s future, questioning whether the country needs a national airline or not.
ANC NGC discussion document slams EFF’s ‘dictatorship of minority’ in Parliament
The ANC says the EFF’s “pseudo-political militancy” in Parliament has “subverted the very meaning of democracy – the rule of the majority.”
Zuma ‘would rather face jail than be bullied by manipulated process’ – Foundation
The Jacob Zuma Foundation says the former President would rather “face jail” than be bullied by a “manipulated and unlawful process.”
Ex-spy boss Arthur Fraser wants intelligence file on Ramaphosa declassified
Arthur Fraser has asked the State Security Agency to declassify 41 documents, including a file on President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Zuma ‘leaves’ state capture inquiry ‘without permission’ – Zondo
State capture inquiry chairperson, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo, said Zuma’s decision to leave without permission was a “serious matter.”
Zuma to file judicial complaint against Zondo after recusal bid fails
Former President Jacob Zuma has accused Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo of “becoming a judge in disputes that involve yourself.”
Nationalising Reserve Bank would discourage investments in SA economy – Treasury
EFF leader Julius Malema initiated a private member’s bill in Parliament in 2018 to nationalise SA Reserve Bank, but Treasury has strongly opposed it.
SABC retrenchments: Ndabeni-Abrahams implores on board to preserve jobs
Stella Ndabeni-Abrahams has implored on SABC to “consider all options” before going ahead with retrenchments.