TotalEnergies has been criticised for “ocean grabbing” in South African oceans with oil and gas projects. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks Environmental group Green Connection is lobbying members of the French and European parliaments about TotalEnergies’ offshore oil and gas projects in South African oceans. French NGO Bloom supported their visit to Paris and Brussels this … [Read more...] about South African activists urge French parliament to stop TotalEnergies’ “ocean grab”
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Lottery-funded stadium named after champion runner is still incomplete after five years
Sod-turning ceremony in January 2018 when the project was announced. From left to right are Mr Samuel Mulaudzi (father of the late Mbulaeni Mulaudzi), Ms Ester Malema (board member of Athletics South Africa), Cllr Mavhungu Luruli Ramakhanya, Cllr Shonisani Sinyosi and Thovhele Vele Kutama. Samuel Mulaudzi died in July 2018. Photo: Kaizer Nengovhela. Champion athlete Mbulaeni … [Read more...] about Lottery-funded stadium named after champion runner is still incomplete after five years
Budget: Decision not to raise the sugar tax “puts profits ahead of people” say activists
The flash mob by HEALA featured a choreographed dance in which learners pretended to refuse sugary drinks. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks Health activists demonstrating in Cape Town for a rise in the tax on sugary drinks were disappointed by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement in his Budget speech that the tax would be frozen for two years. Godongwana said this was “due … [Read more...] about Budget: Decision not to raise the sugar tax “puts profits ahead of people” say activists
Budget: social grants go up, but not as much as inflation
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced increases to social grants, but these are not in line with inflation. Archive photo: Ashraf Hendricks Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced increases to social grants which are lower than inflation. The Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant is extended until 31 March 2024. The budget is down by R8-billion from the previous … [Read more...] about Budget: social grants go up, but not as much as inflation
Public sector pay: Godongwana cautions public servants about trade-offs
Union members protest near Cape Town’s City Hall ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s budget speech on Wednesday. Photo: Ashraf Hendricks Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana stopped short of making an announcement on public sector wages in Wednesday’s budget, saying he did not want to pre-empt the outcomes of the wage negotiations currently underway. But, he warned, any … [Read more...] about Public sector pay: Godongwana cautions public servants about trade-offs
