Insufficient training and resources impede GBV fight

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A round-up of news updates, including a look at the latest on the Cape Town taxi strike.
Calls from rights organisations for tougher action against GBV and a look at whether regulating coalitions is the right solution.

10 Aug 2023 6AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

[TOP STORY] Vet groups challenge FMD vaccine rollout over fairness and access fears

‘That version of the scheme indicated quite a few areas that were concerning to the veterinarians, mainly, centralising some very key issues to a particular organisation,’ says Dr Ziyanda Majokweni, president of the South African Veterinary Association.

31 Mar 8AM 6 min

Fuel levy cut announced as workers feel the pinch

Vets reject private gatekeeper in FMD rollout. Oil crisis could wipe out $94bn in global ad spend growth. And as fuel costs soar, smart car choices become essential.

31 Mar 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] SA fuel supply stable, but panic buying drives shortages

‘We've got sufficient planned imports that are coming into the country, with the months of May and June still being confirmed,’ says Avhapfani Tshifularo, CEO of the Fuels Industry Association of South Africa.

30 Mar 8AM 8 min

SA’s economic rebound hangs on urgent reform

Empty pumps, rising panic: SA petrol stations hit by fuel shortages. Solar demand on the rise, but trust gap remains. And Cape Town unlocks value in organic waste.

30 Mar 6AM 30 min

[TOP STORY] How weak SIM checks enable widespread banking and social media fraud

‘I'm advocating to change the Rica Act for biometric recognition to be included at time of registration. I propose facial recognition because that works in the banking sector,’ says telecoms security expert,

27 Mar 10AM 7 min