SA economy could contract 8.2% if second COVID-19 wave hits – OECD
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government has promised to fast-track reforms to raise economic growth potential, but some investors are becoming restless about the pace of change.
Casac calls for prosecution of officials linked to Solidarity Fund corruption
There have been numerous reports of stealing from the R500 billion fund by among others senior government officials, including the presidential spokesperson and Gauteng’s MEC for Health.
4 appear in court for allegedly looting R30mn from KZN TVET college
The college’s ex-chief financial officer, Zaitun Shaik, faces corruption and money laundering charges together with attorney Azgar Khan, his wife Sharlene Bechoo and businessman Shaariq Ansari.
Parly’s police committee concerned by growing murder and rape stats
Police Minister Bheki Cele presented the crime statistics to Parliament’s police oversight committee on Friday morning, which reflected a general decrease in violent crime, but a 1.4% increase in murders.
Limpopo man (65) arrested for alleged rape of teenage granddaughter
It’s alleged the abuse took place multiple times over the past two years, while the teenager’s grandmother was not at home.
