Goodbye, John Steenhuisen

Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has reportedly asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture. View online WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17, 2026 TODAY'S TOP STORIES 1 Goodbye, John Steenhuisen Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has reportedly asked President Cyril Ramaphosa to remove John Steenhuisen as Minister of Agriculture. 2 BEE is falling apart in front of everyone’s eyes A growing number of South African businesses are shunning or minimising BEE compliance due to its high cost, complexity and limited commercial benefits, as mounting criticism and proposed reforms signal an overhaul of the framework. 3 Cyril Ramaphosa and FW de Klerk the worst presidents for economic growth since South Africa was formed in 1910 Under President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s economic growth plummeted to below 1%. He was only the second president in history to perform so poorly. 4 Warning about security estates and complexes in South Africa With South African estates and complexes offering security services, many residents become complacent in protecting their properties. 5 Biggest change to traffic fines in South Africa in 49 years If all goes according to plan, South Africa will begin the national rollout of a new dispensation in about two weeks that will fundamentally change the country's decades-old traffic fine system. 6 Abandoned houses in an important South African town are now a hotspot for criminal activities The growing number of abandoned and neglected houses in Lephalale has become a hotspot for criminal activities. 7 DStv Stream for R0 While DStv offers a free streaming tier, South Africans are more likely to find something to their taste on competing broadcasters' subscription-free offerings. 8 113-year-old private school sold for over R15 million in South Africa A private primary school in Johannesburg with over a century of history, has been sold for over R15 million. 9 South Africa’s richest city is heading for financial disaster Johannesburg is facing a worsening structural financial crisis, with unfunded spending, irrecoverable revenue losses, and a R10.3 billion unfunded wage deal threatening its long-term sustainability and ability to maintain infrastructure. 10 The 283-year-old South African business run by the same family since 1743 The Van der Merwe family have been running Boplaas, a farm in the Western Cape, for over 280 years – making it the oldest family-run business in South Africa. 11 New speed cameras for South Africa’s richest province Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed that Gauteng plans to install new speed cameras across its highways. This email was sent to mufhandu.o.veesqed@blogger.com by News of the Day. Unsubscribe from this email.