An investigation by the Special Investigating Unit has revealed that the Department of Human Settlements in Mpumalanga has paid a service provider for the installation of water storage tanks at a cost of 5 million rand each. The SIU says while the prices were grossly inflated, it also discovered that the water storage tanks in question were not operational. For more on this Freddy Ngobe, Head of Communication at the Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements spoke to Elvis Presslin

An investigation by the Special Investigating Unit has revealed that the Department of Human Settlements in Mpumalanga has paid a service provider for the installation of water storage tanks at a cost of 5 million rand each. The SIU says while the prices were grossly inflated, it also discovered that the water storage tanks in question were not operational. For more on this Freddy Ngobe, Head of Communication at the Mpumalanga Department of Human Settlements spoke to Elvis Presslin

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SIU investigation reveals Mpumalanga Dept of Human Settlements paid R5m for water storage tanks

Government officials are pushing back after Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber prematurely announced on X (formerly Twitter) that South Africa had signed a visa waiver agreement with Ukraine. Schreiber's post stated the deal was finalized, granting visa-free access to diplomats, but the Presidency clarified that no such agreement had been signed. Officials allege Schreiber bypassed critical protocols in his announcement, with the Presidency stating the minister acted without formal authorization from President Cyril Ramaphosa. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri

Government officials are pushing back after Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber prematurely announced on X (formerly Twitter) that South Africa had signed a visa waiver agreement with Ukraine. Schreiber's post stated the deal was finalized, granting visa-free access to diplomats, but the Presidency clarified that no such agreement had been signed. Officials allege Schreiber bypassed critical protocols in his announcement, with the Presidency stating the minister acted without formal authorization from President Cyril Ramaphosa. For more on this Elvis Presslin spoke to Minister of International Relations and Cooperation spokesperson, Chrispin Phiri

Government officials push back over visa agreement with Ukraine

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is gearing up for a battle with BMW after the Labour Court rejected their urgent application to ensure fairness for over 500 workers facing dismissal due to alleged medical aid fraud. NUMSA claims that BMW refused to provide clarity on the charges, making it impossible for them to defend their members. NUMSA National spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola speaks to Elvis Presslin  to elaborate further on their concerns

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) is gearing up for a battle with BMW after the Labour Court rejected their urgent application to ensure fairness for over 500 workers facing dismissal due to alleged medical aid fraud. NUMSA claims that BMW refused to provide clarity on the charges, making it impossible for them to defend their members. NUMSA National spokesperson, Phakamile Hlubi-Majola speaks to Elvis Presslin  to elaborate further on their concerns

NUMSA gears up for a battle with BMW

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement today, and for a welcome change, South Africa's economic outlook is looking up. The country's recovery from the pandemic has been driven by decreasing inflation, easing interest rates, and increased energy security, showcasing the economy's resilience. Minister Godongwana is expected to highlight these positive trends, the lower political uncertainty and the benefits of the "two-pot system" withdrawals. Tax revenues are also on the rise, and business and consumer confidence are bolstering the economy. To dive deeper into these developments, Elvis Presslin spoke to Waldo Krugell, a Professor of Economics at Northwest University

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement today, and for a welcome change, South Africa's economic outlook is looking up. The country's recovery from the pandemic has been driven by decreasing inflation, easing interest rates, and increased energy security, showcasing the economy's resilience. Minister Godongwana is expected to highlight these positive trends, the lower political uncertainty and the benefits of the "two-pot system" withdrawals. Tax revenues are also on the rise, and business and consumer confidence are bolstering the economy. To dive deeper into these developments, Elvis Presslin spoke to Waldo Krugell, a Professor of Economics at Northwest University

SIU investigation reveals Mpumalanga Dept of Human Settlements paid R5m for water storage tanks

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