Shadow bankers: ‘Paying fines has become a cost of doing business’

The municipality 'needs to address the non-revenue water issue very urgently, put resources in place, and get the skilled personnel to ensure that we plug the leaks. That should be the first thing that should have been done rather than it impacting now on the end users,’ says Professor Faizal…

A round-up of today’s news, including GBV shelters in crisis due to social development budget underspend. And will SA make a bid to host the Olympics? Gayton McKenzie gives us the lowdown.

‘We must remember that vehicle crime largely is driven by opportunity and what a would-be-criminal wants to be able to do is to get into your vehicle and drive away as quickly as reasonably possible,’ says Duma Ngcobo, chief operating officer at Tracker.

A round-up of today’s news including how new rules will shake up executive remuneration, how effective food waste management can help curb hunger and the economic impact of the conflict in the Middle East.

‘As things stand, we have opened for submissions for the public to make representations, whether for or against the proposal, and the process is currently opened until 15 October 2024,’ says Vuyisile Mshudulu, director of arts and culture in the City of Johannesburg.