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Transnet, a state-owned port and logistics company, faces "material uncertainty" about its ability to continue as a going concern due to a R1.9bn net loss, a net current liability position of R65.2bn, and covenant breaches following credit rating downgrades. Despite these challenges, the directors remain optimistic, citing a 7.8% revenue improvement and a significant reduction in losses, supported by R145.8bn in government guarantees. They emphasize the need to address operational challenges and improve cash generation to support capital investments and reduce debt. However, issues like noncompliance with National Treasury instructions regarding irregular expenditure persist.

Minister Malatsi said he was focused on interventions that can take South Africa forward as well as enhance economic activity in his portfolio and throughout the ICT sector.

The opposition party accuses the minister of using racist language

However, FlySafair says its contingency plans should ensure flight operations continue largely as scheduled on Monday

Possible light snow is forecast for the eastern half of the Western Cape into the southwestern parts of the Eastern Cape this weekend

Middle East Africa Research Institute criticises Pretoria’s relationship with Tehran, which is accused of ‘widespread human rights violations’

Be aware of the conditions for legality and look out for the pitfalls that may be in the way of having a brand identity that passes the test

The government began the next phase of Operation Vulindlela recently to build on ‘successes and initiate a second wave of reform’

Every award of the licence has been the subject of litigation since its inception, says trade, industry and competition minister

The rule applies only to members who have been charged or appeared in court, ANC secretary-general says

A new respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to protect infants from severe illness is available in South Africa’s private sector but not yet in public clinics. The country’s advisory group on immunisations has recommended making it available to all pregnant women

The institution is setting its sights on propelling the national payment system into the big-league club of emerging markets

Process of appointing a new RAF CEO could be delayed as current boss’s term is about to come to an end

Both McKinsey and Bain provide services for the business form, and the Black Business Council is not happy

How did Sam Bhembe clinch board nomination despite R70m debt row with the corporation?