Ramaphosa speaks, JHB electrical bill, Prasa retrenchments
- By Staff Writer
- . May 12, 2026
“I will not resign” – Ramaphosa “I will not resign. I fully intend to continue serving the people of South Africa and to advance their interests.
Ramaphosa’s Phala Phala options, textbook reform, COSATU targets Spar
- By Staff Writer
- . May 11, 2026
Ramaphosa considers legal response after Phala Phala rulingPresident Cyril Ramaphosa is considering his legal options after the Constitutional Court ruled that Parliament must revisit the
“Conference of the Left” due soon, Trump says ceasefire still holds, and WHO assures hantavirus outbreak not a pandemic
- By Staff Writer
- . May 8, 2026
SACP invites ANC, MK and EFF to join concerted “left” initiative The SACP has invited the ANC, MK and EFF, which together secured 64.28% of
China’s zero-tariff regime boon for SA, Iran considers US memorandum, and crackdown on illicit trade looms
- By Staff Writer
- . May 7, 2026
China tariff cut seen as boon for SA agriculture South Africa’s agricultural exporters are being projected as the ones to benefit most from China’s slashing
Business says BEE undermining competitiveness, oil prices ease after Trump announcement, and digital ID a step closer
- By Staff Writer
- . May 6, 2026
New BEE rules, regulatory complexity a worry to business – BLSA Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has sounded the alarm about BEE rules and growing
Concern grows over xenophobia, surge in SA arms exports, factories see increased activity
- By Staff Writer
- . May 5, 2026
Government responds to anti-immigrant marchesGovernment is moving to contain rising tensions following anti-immigrant marches, as protests against undocumented migration gain momentum and risk escalating into
Attack reported in Strait of Hormuz, top economist warns of recession risk, and High Court judge speaks up for investigative journalism
- By Staff Writer
- . May 4, 2026
Vessel reportedly hit by “unknown projectiles” as Iran warns US A tanker reported being hit by “unknown projectiles” in the Strait of Hormuz soon after
New rail overhaul strategy, pension access success and alarming hantavirus outbreak
- By Staff Writer
- . May 4, 2026
DoT to scale back rail network to prioritise key routesThe Department of Transport is planning to abandon around 5,000 km of underperforming rail lines and
Countdown to local elections begins, concerns regarding tariffs on Chinese cars, Ukraine eyes Japanese arms
- By Staff Writer
- . May 1, 2026
Ramaphosa sets November 4 election date as parties face tight timelinePresident Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed 4 November 2026 as the date for South Africa’s local
Sasol gains on oil windfall, xenophobia march alarms UN, Gulf tensions reshape regional outlook
- By Staff Writer
- . Apr 30, 2026
Sasol surges on Iran conflict-driven oil spikeSasol has seen its share price more than double as global oil prices surged amid escalating tensions linked to