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‘Our role in this intervening period has been to ensure that we have a sustainable operating business model that can weather whatever storm the company can face in the coming two to three years,’ says Professor John Lamola, interim chief executive officer at South African Airways.

A round-up of news updates, including a look at calls for education to be prioritised in the upcoming mid-term budget.

What’s behind the latest storm surges in SA, and local aviation’s role in promoting intra-Africa travel.

‘All the people we speak to do believe that in 2024 we’re likely to see rate cuts of ideally somewhere between 50 basis points and 150bps. So I do think there will definitely be some respite next year as inflation reaches that mid peak,’ says Rhys Dyer, CEO of ooba Home Loans.

A round-up of news updates, including a look at amendments to Road Accident Fund legislation.

What the Sarb's 'hold' repo rate move means for home buying and a look at whether plans to curb poaching have worked as the world marks World Rhino Day.

‘If this is really a genuine transition, which is about enabling us as a country to move from the dependence of fossil fuel to renewables, then Eskom must play a role and not just a small role, Eskom must play a dominant role. Eskom should be given at least 70% share,’ says Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spokesperson for the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa.

A roundup of news updates, including a look at what caused the Kommetjie submarine disaster.

What the MPC rates decision means for consumers and a look at how parliament will handle the impeachment process of judges.

‘We discovered that some of the students deliberately did not give us the correct information because they knew that we will combine both the salaries of their parents in this instance and they would not meet the quantum of R250 000 per annum,’ says Ishmael Mnisi, media liaison officer for the Department of Higher Education and Training.

A round-up of news updates, including a look at proposals for higher education funding.

A look at why unions want the killing of police officers declared as treason and understanding how local aviation can boost intra-Africa travel.

‘The very spine of our logistical economy is in dire straits. It’s responsible for knocking off huge percentages of our GDP and resulted in losses in jobs and severe pressures on our exporters,’ says Ghaleb Cachalia, MP - DA shadow minister of public enterprises.

A round-up of news updates including a look at proposals to get Transnet working again.

Liquor Traders Association calls for better policing in the country’s taverns and a look at the latest Google Trends Report.