The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee is set to announce its highly anticipated decision on interest rates today. With inflation having dipped to 4.5%, analysts are hopeful that the bank will initiate a rate-cutting cycle, mirroring the trend of global central banks. For his insights on the potential monetary policy direction, Professor Bonke Dumisa, an independent economic analyst, spoke to Elvis Presslin to share his sentiments

The South African Reserve Bank's Monetary Policy Committee is set to announce its highly anticipated decision on interest rates today. With inflation having dipped to 4.5%, analysts are hopeful that the bank will initiate a rate-cutting cycle, mirroring the trend of global central banks. For his insights on the potential monetary policy direction, Professor Bonke Dumisa, an independent economic analyst, spoke to Elvis Presslin to share his sentiments

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SARB set to announce its interest rates decision later

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) will today march to Parliament to protest against the non-compliance of security companies. These companies, some with government contracts, have reportedly failed to provide essential benefits like pension funds and medical insurance to security workers. NUMSA's national spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spoke to Elvis Presslin to shed more light on the plight of security workers

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) will today march to Parliament to protest against the non-compliance of security companies. These companies, some with government contracts, have reportedly failed to provide essential benefits like pension funds and medical insurance to security workers. NUMSA's national spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spoke to Elvis Presslin to shed more light on the plight of security workers

NUMSA to protest against non-compliance of security companies

The Executive Director of the Rural and Farmworkers Development Organization, Billy Claasen has strongly condemned the actions of Lutzville farmer Christoffel Stoman, who allegedly ran over 6-year-old Khwezi Jantjies, accusing him of stealing fruit. The incident left the young boy with both legs broken. Claasen is demanding the full force of the law to be applied and has vowed to protest against Stoman's release on bail. Claasen spoke to Elvis Presslin..

The Executive Director of the Rural and Farmworkers Development Organization, Billy Claasen has strongly condemned the actions of Lutzville farmer Christoffel Stoman, who allegedly ran over 6-year-old Khwezi Jantjies, accusing him of stealing fruit. The incident left the young boy with both legs broken. Claasen is demanding the full force of the law to be applied and has vowed to protest against Stoman's release on bail. Claasen spoke to Elvis Presslin..

Actions of Lutzville farmer condemned

The Budget Justice Coalition says the impending budget cuts to Basic Education will put the most vulnerable students at risk. This warning comes after Minister Siviwe Gwarube revealed that seven provincial education departments will be unable to cover their budgets by 2027/28. The coalition is strongly criticizing the government's austerity measures, arguing they undermine human rights and widen the inequality gap. Matshidiso Lencoasa, Chairperson of the Budget Justice Coalition, spoke to Elvis Presslin to delve deeper into these concerns

The Budget Justice Coalition says the impending budget cuts to Basic Education will put the most vulnerable students at risk. This warning comes after Minister Siviwe Gwarube revealed that seven provincial education departments will be unable to cover their budgets by 2027/28. The coalition is strongly criticizing the government's austerity measures, arguing they undermine human rights and widen the inequality gap. Matshidiso Lencoasa, Chairperson of the Budget Justice Coalition, spoke to Elvis Presslin to delve deeper into these concerns

SARB set to announce its interest rates decision later

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