The Department of Transport sees trains as key for urban travel in South Africa over the coming decades, with the country's roads becoming increasingly congested.
The Public Investment Corporation (PIC) has informed its clients that its chief operating officer, Vuyani Hako, has been placed on precautionary suspension.
Tourism minister Lindiwe Sisulu has warned that the grounding of Comair flights will have a direct impact on travel and tourism in the country.
The Department of Transport will give increased attention to the country's airports in the coming years, and how they fit into the broader economy.
The Department of Mineral Resources Energy (DMRE) has published the fuel price adjustments for June 2022, showing a steep increase for both petrol and diesel despite last-minute interventions.
South Africa's government has extended its general fuel price levy intervention until the beginning of August.
The cumulative fuel price increase has added significantly to overall consumer price inflation, and a further increase in June will sustain this pressure, says John Loos, property sector strategist at FNB Commercial Property Finance.
Statistics South Africa's latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) survey shows that hiring for domestic workers has dropped significantly over the last year.
The City of Cape Town expects its population to expand rapidly by approximately 400,000 people between 2020 and 2025, with the influx expected to have implications for service delivery in the area.
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) provided some welcome news on Tuesday (31 May), showing that the country's unemployment rate declined over the first quarter of the year, albeit marginally.
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