Cadre deployment risks flagged in two official documents – report
A document presented at a government ‘summit’ on ethical leadership identified ‘destructive deployment practices’ as one of the ‘pitfalls’ inhibiting good governance, according to City
Prescribing assets would ‘deter investment’, industry body warns
The ANC manifesto pledge to introduce prescribed assets to compel retirement and other funds to invest in state-owned enterprises and government-led infrastructure projects is ‘not
Taiwan to offer mental health leave to stressed students – report
Rising rates of youth suicide and high levels of stress and depression among students have prompted high schools in Taiwan to begin offering mental health
Deferred maintenance a major electricity risk, report warns
Despite government assurances that that electricity is improving, a group of international experts warned the government five months ago that South Africa was at risk
Beware criminals posing as traffic cops, motorists warned
Gauteng motorists have been warned to keep a look-out for criminals masquerading as traffic officers with an intent to kidnap, rob or hijack unsuspecting road
Biden hopes ceasefire can be agreed by Ramadan
US President Joe Biden has expressed hope in a ceasefire being agreed to in the Israel-Gaza War in time for the start of Ramadan. The
Thousands flee new wave of jihadi attacks in Mozambique
Tens of thousands of Mozambicans are fleeing their homes in Cabo Delgado province amid a surge in deadly insurgent attacks since January. Despite a massive
Change Deferred – new party will not be contesting election
Change Starts Now (CSN), the new party started by former activist, civil servant and businessman Roger Jardine, will not be contesting the May election. In
African workers head to Israel
With numerous agricultural jobs in Israel unfilled as a result of the war in Gaza, African migrants are looking to fill the gap. Official estimates
Germany considers using nuclear weapons
Germany is wrestling with whether it needs nuclear weapons, in the face of a potential Russia-NATO war. It is concerned that the United States cannot