Sthembiso Lebuso

BUSINESS In a statement on Wednesday night, the department of trade, industry and competition (DTIC) said that it and the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) have provided financial assistance to AMSA.

The mayor, in defence of his administration, highlighted various initiatives aimed at long-term improvements.

Speaking on the sidelines of the National Water and Sanitation Indaba, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation Isaac Seitlholo outlined interventions to stabilise failing municipal water systems.

Adams, the sole candidate considered for the position, now awaits final approval from President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Speaking at a media briefing on Wednesday, Ramokgopa described the initiative as a 'step change' in the government’s approach to resolving the nation’s energy constraints, which have long stifled economic development.

With multiple political parties backing the ANC, the national budget was passed on Wednesday, however, the EFF argues that the process was deeply flawed.

The report, released on Friday, follows an investigation into allegations that the president misused state resources for party activities.

As tensions grow within the GNU following a fallout over the fiscal framework vote, the DA leader told the SABC on Tuesday that his party joined the unity government to drive jobs and growth, not to be sidelined in decision-making.

Party leader Mmusi Maimane and deputy leader Nobuntu Hlazo-Webster addressed the media on Wednesday in a briefing to "set the record straight" on why the party voted in favour of the fiscal framework, despite widespread criticism.

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