The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) says it has reached a deadlock in wage talks in the auto industry, warning that it could embark on a strike if employers do not return to the table with a fair offer. Negotiations between NUMSA and the country’s seven major vehicle manufacturers — known as Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) — broke down over the weekend after the companies offered a 6.5% wage increase for the first year, followed by 5%…

Cyril Ramaphosa concluded his official visit to Malaysia during which he engaged with industry leaders and attended the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit as a special guest. During his stay, Ramaphosa used the opportunity to position South Africa as a reliable and attractive investment partner. He held meetings with Malaysian business representatives in Kuala Lumpur, emphasising South Africa’s potential for trade and collaboration across several key sectors. Invited as a dialogue partner to the ASEAN Summit, the South…

Police management in the North West have confirmed the murder of an off-duty constable in Ganyesa, outside Vryburg. Spokesperson Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone said the body of 30-year-old Boikanyo Molale, who was attached to Ganyesa Visible Policing, was discovered in the early hours of Saturday at Thokoza Section. “Preliminary investigations indicate that Constable Molale was allegedly assaulted by an unconfirmed number of suspects. He was declared dead at the scene,” Mokgwabone said. Two suspects, aged 22 and 27, have been arrested…