Wednesday, 16 September 2026

Cosatu cancelled its conference after failing to reach a quorum, with labour economist Andrew Levy warning the federation’s weakness could reshape Nedlac and increase inter-union competition and strikes.

Sasol’s sustainable aviation fuel, made from used cooking oil, cuts carbon emissions by about 75%; production is set to rise from 1–2 million litres to 100 million by 2030.

Western Cape’s housing backlog rose by more than 65,000 households in 16 months to over 754,000, while more than 413,000 applicants have waited at least a decade.

Information Regulator chair Pansy Tlakula said nearly all bodies ordered to release information are challenging decisions in court, threatening delays and draining the regulator’s budget.

Executive-pay ratios remain under scrutiny: South African companies must disclose remuneration gaps, while Graham Codrington backed linking top pay to lower-paid workers and rewarding long-term performance.