Kimi Makwetu to deliver local govt audit results

Last year, Makwetu said only 13% of municipalities were producing quality financial statements. Source

Fourth Golden Arrow bus torched this month in CT

The bus, a fourth in the June alone, was destroyed during demonstrations which caused the closure of a number of roads in the area. Source

Eskom calls for illegal connections in Diepsloot to end amid power cuts

Community members said they have lost businesses and can't keep warm because of the prolonged power outage. Source

Mental health patients 'face risks' amid Dr Mukhari hospital renovations

The commission visited the hospital on Tuesday for a site inspection following complaints of ill-treatment of patients by the hospital management. Source

Denel CEO blames cash flow problems on state capture

Du Toit said Denel worked closely with the three major banks but one of them did not approve their application this month. Source

Employment growing at steady pace in SA since 2015 – Stats SA

Stats SA said there was a 9.2% increase in jobs between June 2015 and March 2019. Source

Marcus says More equally to blame for PIC mess

Through most of Matshepo More's testimony, Gill Marcus asked her to give insight on what she knows about the running of the PIC and not to refer the commissioners to other employees. Source

Numsa calls on govt to intervene in Lanxess mine stalemate

National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) has called on the government to intervene and assist in negotiating a peaceful end to the standoff. Source

After a tongue-lashing from MPs, Ramaphosa to respond to Sona debate

Democratic Alliance chief whip John Steenhuisen said people wanted to hear about plans not dreams. Source

Mantashe: Secure electricity supply crucial in growing energy sector

Minister Gwede Mantashe said about 60 mining projects with an investment value of over R110 billion were in the pipeline and could create as many as 32,000 jobs. Source

Gang violence, crime to take centre state as top officials meet in WC

While the province was also dealing with close to 2,000 murders since November 2018, the government has been calling on police to deploy more resources to the province. Source

As new MPs, former student activists give their views on Sona

EFF’s Naledi Chirwa who had some harsh words for President Cyril Ramaphosa, Source