Number of discouraged work seekers raises:
Number of discouraged work seekers raises: Stats SA released the quarterly labour force survey for the second quarter which shows that the official unemployment rate has increased by 0.5% compared to the first quarter of this year.
Controversial Draft Debt Relief Bill clause in spotlight in Parly: The clause proposes broad powers for the trade and industry minister to introduce debt-relief measures in the case of a significant shock to the economy that causes widespread job losses.
NC court grants interim order for Mangaliso Matika to vacate office: Pula Thabane, who was voted in as Sol Plaatje Municipality mayor last week following a motion of no confidence in Matika, will wear the mayoral chain for now.
#TotalShutDown: PTA motorists advised to use alternative roads: March organisers say the march will begin at the old Putco depot ending at the Union Buildings.
Police search for armed gang after KZN attempted cash heist: It’s understood a security vehicle with three occupants was transporting money when an unknown group of men opened fire on their vehicle.
[WATCH] Movement calls for R1 fuel price decrease or new government: The Freedom Movement has called on government to drop the fuel price by R1 and reduce the fuel levy. Protesters demonstrated outside National Treasury offices in Pretoria.
Suspect at large after 5 prisoners escape from Roodepoort court: The group of five men was appearing on Tuesday morning on charges relating to robbery.
Our allegiance is to the Constitution, says SANDF’s Shoke: SANDF chief General Solly Shoke has responded to recent reports of an alleged averted coup when former President Jacob Zuma was asked to step down.
Eskom: Stage 1 rotational loadshedding implemented: Loadshedding will continue on a rotational basis and will be implemented across the country.
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