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George building collapse exposes long-standing blindspots in construction industry’s regulatory framework

Employing unskilled labour as cleaners who ended up mixing concrete and paying slave wages goes against the spirit of fair labour practices within the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

2024-05-20T07:04:06Z

Minister calls for probe into construction safety after four die in Ballito

The department called for a probe into the Ballito incident after construction workers were working in a residential area on private property on Zen Drive when an embankment collapsed on them.

2024-05-20T07:27:59Z

Harry Winston: Armed robbers take several million euros in ‘Jeweler to the Stars’ Paris heist

Harry Winston: Armed robbers take several million euros in ‘Jeweler to the Stars’ Paris heist - This is not the first time the luxury store has been robbed

2024-05-19T21:55:48Z

Truck drivers forum calls off national shutdown

The much-anticipated shutdown was expected to see more than 700 truck drivers from Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng down their tools in a protest against the employment of foreigners, and wage disparities in the sector.

2024-05-20T11:37:25Z

Volunteers sleep on the street to help the homeless

Twenty volunteers traded their warm beds and the safety of their homes for a Night on the Streets, in aid of raising R1 million for the work done by U-turn Homeless Ministries.

2024-05-20T10:02:58Z

Bajaj’s CNG Bike Is Coming Much Sooner Than Expected

The Bruzer 125 is set to take India’s roads by storm on June 18, 2024.

2024-05-20T11:52:23Z

Ryanair announces profit jump and predicts cheaper-than-expected summer fares

Yearly earnings for the budget airline are at a record level despite rises in fuel prices, higher staffing costs and delivery delays. View on euronews

2024-05-20T09:52:01Z

Semigration: These are the hotspots South Africans are moving to

Coastal property markets continue to improve. These are hotspots South Africans are relocating to.

2024-05-20T06:51:46Z

Uber offers London drivers cash incentives to switch to EVs

Ride hailing company to offer drivers EV drivers reduced rate charging. View on euronews

2024-05-20T07:09:14Z

Why these have been named the comfiest sheets in Australia

The brand behind the 'country's comfiest' robes has released a super soft bedding collection - and shoppers are snapping up the addictively cosy buys at a record pace.

2024-05-20T01:02:47Z

Transnet Port Terminals ups volumes as part of its recovery

TPT has embarked on an equipment acquisition drive, with an estimated R3.9 billion in capital investment during the current financial year.

2024-05-20T10:04:16Z

NHI resistance driven by anti-working class agendas

The interests of the working class, encompassing employed, unemployed and self-employed people, are marginalised argues the writer.

2024-05-20T09:56:50Z

DA is ready to govern Gauteng after impressive work in the sixth legislature

Despite the ruling party’s persistent efforts to dismantle the economic hub of our country, we stood firm and resolute.

2024-05-20T04:06:07Z

The mortgage amount that's breaking Aussies

The shocking report revealed a 54% increase in home loan hardship notices from mortgage holders in the last quarter of 2023 compared with the same period in 2022.

2024-05-20T06:55:52Z

Four key philosophies for wealth creation in turbulent markets

Ackerman points to four key investment philosophies which Citadel has utilised to preserve and grow client wealth over its 31-year history.

2024-05-20T09:11:16Z

Flaws exposed in Labor's tradie training scheme

Industry experts say this well-meaning initiative hasn't actually been as successful in practice as the government would have voters believe.

2024-05-20T06:40:44Z

Police probe Ballito deadly wall collapse

On social media, condolences continued to pour in for the victims who died at a construction site on Zen Drive in Ballito on Saturday.

2024-05-20T08:01:48Z

Electricity Minister gives update on state of national grid

JOHANNESBURG - Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa will give an update on the Energy Action Plan. It comes as we mark 54 days of uninterrupted power supply. WATCH: EXPERT DISMISSES SUGGESTIONS THAT ABSENCE OF BLACKOUTS IS DUE TO UPCOMING ELECTIONS This is a result of sufficient generation capacity from a more reliable generation fleet. Eskom...

2024-05-20T06:00:06Z

Eskom awaits presidential guidance on essential load shedding

The Pretoria High Court affirmed a judgment mandating Eskom to ensure continuous power supply to essential facilities.

2024-05-20T11:22:41Z

Inside the disastrous Bluey-themed event that left children in tears

A Las Vegas restaurant messed up a Bluey children's event to the dismay of thousands of parents and kids.

2024-05-20T03:40:25Z

Shares in Naspers, Prosus fall after Bloisi is appointed CEO

After Bloisi’s appointment was announced, Naspers shares fell 3.19% to R3954 on the JSE on Friday morning, while Netherlands-based Prosus’ share price fell 2.74% to R702.05. At the same time the All Share index was down only 0.4%

2024-05-20T02:18:06Z

Jason Momoa's Harley-Davidson 'On The Roam' Collection Just Got Bigger

More colorways, more cool gear.

2024-05-20T11:52:22Z

Police beef up security along major routes following threat of truckers’ national shutdown

Police have beefed up patrols along all major routes following threats of a national shutdown by aggrieved trucking companies.

2024-05-20T04:44:02Z

The top 3 focus areas for creatives who are chasing financial freedom

Being an influencer comes with some unique financial challenges.

2024-05-20T11:34:34Z

Tshwane dismisses false message on the sale of its prepaid electricity

The City of Tshwane said it had taken note of a misleading message making the rounds on social media and various applications indicating that customers will no longer be able to buy prepaid electricity.

2024-05-20T07:36:52Z

Think of SAA, then ask, ‘What are we voting for when we do vote?’

A cautionary tale: The once mighty state-owned carrier is a shadow of its former self

2024-05-20T06:03:37Z

Probe to be launched into Ballito tragedy

The four deceased are believed to be construction workers who were working in a residential area on a private property on Zen Drive when an embankment collapsed on them.

2024-05-20T07:18:52Z

Yoga teachers threaten legal action as beachside classes are shutdown

Several yoga instructors in San Diego are pursuing legal action against the city over a ban on their free beachside classes because updated vendor laws include recreational activities like yoga,

2024-05-20T03:40:26Z

How Bucs legend never played for Chiefs despite signing for them

He wanted to play for Chiefs but this Bucs legend ended up at Mayfair despite signing a contract with the club’s arch-rivals in 2010.

2024-05-20T11:50:44Z

Feargal Sharkey hits out at water companies 'gaming the system'

Analysis by the University of Greenwich found that investors have withdrawn £85.2billion from 10 water and sewage firms in England and Wales since the industry was privatised more than 30 years ago.

2024-05-20T10:56:44Z

Bike shops boomed in the pandemic. It’s been down hill since

Bike shops boomed in the pandemic. It’s been down hill since - Bicycle makers have been slashing prices to clear out the excess

2024-05-20T07:57:33Z

Accountant made redundant 'after being told she couldn't breastfeed'

Helen Ballerino, 38, (left) who was working for a horse-racing trade body based Ascot, claims she was told it would be 'inappropriate' for her to feed her baby while in the office.

2024-05-20T11:41:39Z

Shoprite to cooperate with police after teenager dies following alleged confinement in store cold room

Shoprite said while it cannot divulge details of the incident, in which a teenager died after allegedly being locked in one of their store cold rooms, they would cooperate with the police.

2024-05-20T12:30:04Z

Sky-high cost of May half-term holidays abroad is revealed

The sky-high cost of jetting abroad during the school holidays is putting huge pressure on parents to go on a trip during term time and accept the fines for taking their children out of class.

2024-05-20T11:41:39Z

2024-05-20T12:08:37Z

Phakamile Hlubi-Majola: NHI can succeed if we follow Cuba’s lead

Cuba has established the best healthcare system in the world, free of charge to all its citizens by totally overhauling the profit based system of healthcare, says the writer.

2024-05-20T08:46:16Z

Richemont’s luxury goods sold better in stores last year than online

Johann Rupert, Richemont CEO ‘We experienced a softening of sales in the fourth quarter in Asia-Pacific against challenging comparatives, which was more than offset by higher growth in all the other regions. As we predicted, a sustainable rebound in Chinese demand would take some time.’[

2024-05-20T11:04:27Z

Aussie workers will soon have the right to ignore their bosses

A worker's right to ignore unreasonable out-of-hours contact from their boss should expressly include when they are on approved leave as well as staffing arrangements, the peak union body says.

2024-05-20T06:55:52Z

Woman slammed for putting Taylor Swift's 22 hat on eBay for $20k

Jeana Linzy attended the Eras Tour concert at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey in May 2023.

2024-05-20T11:04:29Z

Truck forum suspends national shutdown

The All Truck Drivers Forum and Allied South Africa says a planned nationwide shutdown has been suspended. The decision comes following a meeting between the forum and stakeholders at the weekend.

2024-05-20T06:13:57Z

Fears over the future of second-class Royal Mail deliveries growing

Royal Mail last week said it is 'minded' to accept a bid from billionaire Daniel Kretinsky for the 508-year-old organisation.

2024-05-20T00:54:50Z

Errant spaza shops caught out in Ga-Rankuwa

The non-compliant local businesses were exposed during the joint crime-fighting operation by the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD), the SAPS and the City’s waste management officials.

2024-05-20T08:38:12Z

Hisense Unleash The King of 100-Inch TVs: The 100 Mini-LED U7K

Hisense, the reigning champion in home entertainment technology, proudly introduces the 100U7K.

2024-05-20T10:59:48Z

Ahead in the markets: manufacturing PMIs, UK CPI and Nvidia earnings

In the week ahead, global manufacturing PMIs, inflation data from the United Kingdom (UK), and Nvidia’s quarterly results will be in the spotlight for the financial markets. View on euronews

2024-05-20T05:06:13Z

Hawks, SIU confiscate electronics, documents at Home Affairs offices in five provinces

Home Affairs officials in the identified centres work with syndicates to duplicate application status files applied for in other offices and process them for a fee.

2024-05-20T08:13:00Z

Industry cheers adoption of Electricity Regulation Bill

The ERA Bill, once enacted, is expected to steady Eskom’s hand and expedite open-market trade in electricity.

2024-05-20T03:33:14Z

Financial markets: More of the same?

The current strong recovery of global and South African financial markets continues.

2024-05-20T02:33:16Z

South Africa: Today’s latest news and headlines, Monday, 20 May

In the latest news in South Africa on Monday, 20 May, here is everything you need to know about the major changes to traffic fines in SA.

2024-05-20T03:36:22Z

Tributes pour in for former Irish media executive Tony O'Reilly as news of his death spreads

Irish Prime Minister hails 'trailblazer' Tony O'Reilly after rugby great dies, aged 88.

2024-05-20T08:02:51Z

Load shedding reprieve spells new problem for SA, says Ramokgopa

‘[W]e are generating more electricity than we need... we are putting the machines on cold reserve.’

2024-05-20T04:03:19Z