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In a further setback to relations between Washington and Pretoria, the United States has withdrawn from the Just Energy ...
06/03/2025

In a further setback to relations between Washington and Pretoria, the United States has withdrawn from the Just Energy Transition (JET) partnership with South Africa. The decision follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump after his return to the White House for a second term, removing the US from the international partners group that initially launched the JET partnership at COP26 in 2021.

In a further setback to relations between Washington and Pretoria, the United States has withdrawn from the Just Energy Transition (JET) partnership with South Africa. The decision follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump after his return to the White House for a second term, remo...

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has offered a public apology to President Cyril Ramaphosa for the deteriorating condition...
06/03/2025

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has offered a public apology to President Cyril Ramaphosa for the deteriorating conditions in Johannesburg, acknowledging the President’s frustration about the poor state of the metro.

Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has offered a public apology to President Cyril Ramaphosa for the deteriorating conditions in Johannesburg, acknowledging the President’s frustration about the poor state of the metro. Ramaphosa, speaking during a Thursday meeting with Lesufi’s administration and c...

The announcement by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMRE) of a petrol price decrease – the first in f...
06/03/2025

The announcement by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMRE) of a petrol price decrease – the first in four months – for both Unleaded 95 and 93 and diesel – has not elicited even a small sigh of relief from South Africans as citizens brace themselves for an onslaught of living cost hikes in the weeks to come.

The announcement by the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMRE) of a petrol price decrease – the first in four months – for both Unleaded 95 and 93 and diesel – has not elicited even a small sigh of relief from South Africans as citizens brace themselves for an onslaught of living...

The City of Cape Town has announced the opening of its electricity grid to private sales and trading, marking a signific...
06/03/2025

The City of Cape Town has announced the opening of its electricity grid to private sales and trading, marking a significant milestone for local energy independence. This development comes on the heels of a year-long pilot project demonstrating the viability of electricity wheeling in the municipality.

The City of Cape Town has announced the opening of its electricity grid to private sales and trading, marking a significant milestone for local energy independence. This development comes on the heels of a year-long pilot project demonstrating the viability of electricity wheeling in the municipalit...

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, a member of the Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies has officially opened applications for...
06/03/2025

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, a member of the Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies has officially opened applications for its Allan Gray Fellowship Programme. The Programme invites Grade 12 learners with entrepreneurial potential and strong academic performance, who are preparing to transition into university and are driven to make a meaningful impact, to apply before 30 April 2025.02.14

The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation, a member of the Allan & Gill Gray Philanthropies has officially opened applications for its Allan Gray Fellowship Programme. The Programme invites Grade 12 learners with entrepreneurial potential and strong academic performance, who are preparing to transition into u...

A Johannesburg High Court judge has described the deaths of three child patients operated on by paediatric surgeon Profe...
04/03/2025

A Johannesburg High Court judge has described the deaths of three child patients operated on by paediatric surgeon Professor Peter Beale as “regrettable.” The presiding judge, Thifhelimbilu Mudua, delivered this statement on Tuesday afternoon after finding Beale not guilty of three counts of murder and two counts of fraud.

A Johannesburg High Court judge has described the deaths of three child patients operated on by paediatric surgeon Professor Peter Beale as “regrettable.” The presiding judge, Thifhelimbilu Mudua, delivered this statement on Tuesday afternoon after finding Beale not guilty of three counts of mur...

South Africa currently has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in Africa, with 13% of children aged 6 to 14 class...
04/03/2025

South Africa currently has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in Africa, with 13% of children aged 6 to 14 classified as overweight or obese. This finding, highlighted in the Health of the Nation Study, was presented at a two-day summit organized by the Gauteng Department of Health in partnership with Novo Nordisk and the City of Johannesburg to mark World Obesity Day.

South Africa currently has one of the highest childhood obesity rates in Africa, with 13% of children aged 6 to 14 classified as overweight or obese. This finding, highlighted in the Health of the Nation Study, was presented at a two-day summit organized by the Gauteng Department of Health in partne...

The Kolisi Foundation, established by Siya and Rachel Kolisi in March 2020 to confront inequality in South Africa, is un...
04/03/2025

The Kolisi Foundation, established by Siya and Rachel Kolisi in March 2020 to confront inequality in South Africa, is undergoing a leadership shift. Following her separation from Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, Rachel appears to be ending her tenure as the foundation’s Chief Executive Officer.

The Kolisi Foundation, established by Siya and Rachel Kolisi in March 2020 to confront inequality in South Africa, is undergoing a leadership shift. Following her separation from Springbok captain Siya Kolisi, Rachel appears to be ending her tenure as the foundation’s Chief Executive Officer. The ...

South Africa’s economy narrowly avoided a technical recession in the final quarter of 2024, registering a modest 0.6% gr...
04/03/2025

South Africa’s economy narrowly avoided a technical recession in the final quarter of 2024, registering a modest 0.6% growth. This follows a revised 0.1% contraction in the previous quarter, according to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday.

South Africa’s economy narrowly avoided a technical recession in the final quarter of 2024, registering a modest 0.6% growth. This follows a revised 0.1% contraction in the previous quarter, according to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday. The year-end figures reflect a...

The national Department of Health (DoH) has called on individuals who relied on support from the now-discontinued Presid...
04/03/2025

The national Department of Health (DoH) has called on individuals who relied on support from the now-discontinued President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and USAID programmes to continue their HIV treatment at their nearest public healthcare facilities.

The national Department of Health (DoH) has called on individuals who relied on support from the now-discontinued President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and USAID programmes to continue their HIV treatment at their nearest public healthcare facilities. The Donald Trump administration....

Cabinet has confirmed that multiple options were explored for the national budget, emphasizing the country’s fiscal limi...
04/03/2025

Cabinet has confirmed that multiple options were explored for the national budget, emphasizing the country’s fiscal limitations. Despite extensive discussions, political parties remain divided over specific proposals—particularly a possible VAT increase—to address a widening funding gap as debt levels mount.

Cabinet has confirmed that multiple options were explored for the national budget, emphasizing the country’s fiscal limitations. Despite extensive discussions, political parties remain divided over specific proposals—particularly a possible VAT increase—to address a widening funding gap as deb...

Has the smartphone industry conditioned South Africans to believe that premium tech must come with a mega-rand price tag...
04/03/2025

Has the smartphone industry conditioned South Africans to believe that premium tech must come with a mega-rand price tag? Until recently, the shinier the brand and image, the more the multi-digit price was accepted as an unavoidable norm.

Has the smartphone industry conditioned South Africans to believe that premium tech must come with a mega-rand price tag? Until recently, the shinier the brand and image, the more the multi-digit price was accepted as an unavoidable norm. Mzansi mindsets are however changing. South Africans are beco...

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has advised G20 finance ministers that bolstering ta...
27/02/2025

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has advised G20 finance ministers that bolstering tax collection capacity is a far more effective path to increased revenue than simply raising tax rates. His comments came during a panel discussion held on Wednesday, on the sidelines of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Cape Town.

South African Revenue Service (SARS) Commissioner Edward Kieswetter has advised G20 finance ministers that bolstering tax collection capacity is a far more effective path to increased revenue than simply raising tax rates. His comments came during a panel discussion held on Wednesday, on the sidelin...

Former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has cautioned that the National Treasury faces tough decisions to rein in governme...
27/02/2025

Former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has cautioned that the National Treasury faces tough decisions to rein in government spending as it prepares to reintroduce the 2025/26 budget to Parliament next month. He believes the option of borrowing more money is no longer viable, given the country’s mounting debt burden.

Former Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has cautioned that the National Treasury faces tough decisions to rein in government spending as it prepares to reintroduce the 2025/26 budget to Parliament next month. He believes the option of borrowing more money is no longer viable, given the country’s mou...

The Western Cape government plans to channel more than R18 billion into healthcare infrastructure over the next ten year...
27/02/2025

The Western Cape government plans to channel more than R18 billion into healthcare infrastructure over the next ten years, with a significant portion of this budget earmarked for the long-awaited Tygerberg Hospital modernization project.

The Western Cape government plans to channel more than R18 billion into healthcare infrastructure over the next ten years, with a significant portion of this budget earmarked for the long-awaited Tygerberg Hospital modernization project. A public-private partnership, the initiative will replace the....

African National Congress (ANC) communications head Nkenke Kekana has condemned a group of Afrikaners who have been tour...
27/02/2025

African National Congress (ANC) communications head Nkenke Kekana has condemned a group of Afrikaners who have been touring the globe to raise claims of racial discrimination in South Africa, describing their actions as both disingenuous and shortsighted.

African National Congress (ANC) communications head Nkenke Kekana has condemned a group of Afrikaners who have been touring the globe to raise claims of racial discrimination in South Africa, describing their actions as both disingenuous and shortsighted. In an opinion piece published on ewn.co.za,....

The Western Cape government has highlighted the urgent need to expand Cape Town International Airport, following a surge...
27/02/2025

The Western Cape government has highlighted the urgent need to expand Cape Town International Airport, following a surge in tourism that saw more than 160,000 international visitors arrive in December—marking a twelve-year high.

The Western Cape government has highlighted the urgent need to expand Cape Town International Airport, following a surge in tourism that saw more than 160,000 international visitors arrive in December—marking a twelve-year high. Although the international terminal is managed by Airports Company So...

The African National Congress (ANC) has justified its decision to involve seasoned party veterans in the effort to rebui...
27/02/2025

The African National Congress (ANC) has justified its decision to involve seasoned party veterans in the effort to rebuild its Gauteng structures. On Wednesday, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula introduced new leadership arrangements for the province following the party’s underwhelming performance in the 2024 elections.

The African National Congress (ANC) has justified its decision to involve seasoned party veterans in the effort to rebuild its Gauteng structures. On Wednesday, Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula introduced new leadership arrangements for the province following the party’s underwhelming performance ...

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