Stricter BEE rules, push for FMD vaccinations, ANC on the hunt for mayors
Government tenders tighten BEE requirementsFinance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced Government is considering stricter procurement rules that could exclude companies from state tenders worth up to
Potential overhaul to airports, Koko challenges immunity deal, smart meters showing results
The South African government is considering increased private sector involvement in managing and operating major airports as part of broader efforts to improve efficiency and attract investment. The proposal reflects ongoing attempts to address infrastructure constraints and modernise key transport hubs while balancing state control and commercial participation.
Malema pursues appeal, TRC evidence destruction, Pope Leo in Cameroon
Julius Malema is pursuing an appeal against his five-year prison sentence for firing a rifle at a political rally, a case that could determine his political future and eligibility to remain in Parliament. If the conviction is upheld, it may significantly weaken the Economic Freedom Fighters and reshape opposition politics, although he remains free while the appeal process unfolds.
Roelf Meyer appointed US ambassador, oil prices fall on hopes of talks, and Amazon’s bid to rival Starlink
Ramaphosa appoints Roelf Meyer to head Washington embassy Roelf Meyer, a key National Party negotiator in the talks that ended apartheid in the 1990s, has
Pope “not afraid” of Trump, food price hikes loom in SA, DA aims at overcoming “trust deficit”
Pontiff vows to “continue to speak strongly against war” US President Donald Trump, facing a backlash from conservative supporters, hastily withdrew from Truth Social an
Orbán falls, Trump orders blockade of Hormuz … and slams Pope Leo
Orbán tumbles after sixteen-year spell in power ended by upstart Hungary’s veteran nationalist leader Viktor Orbán has lost power to the upstart centre-right Tisza party
Lesufi hails Gauteng growth plan, Israel approves talks with Lebanon and tensions high ahead of US-Iran talks
“Implementation at scale” key to Gauteng growth plan – Lesufi Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the success of the province’s Gauteng Economic Growth and Development
Iran’s warning over Israel’s attacks on Lebanon, Trump faces new Senate challenge, and SA’s record orange exports
Iran says US “must choose” war or peace over Israel’s continuing attacks on Lebanon Iran’s deputy foreign minister Saeed Khatibzadeh has warned that Israel’s continuing
Oil price falls, but tough talks loom over Iran, mixed feelings among Iranians, and rapper West’s UK visa denied
Oil price falls as hopes rise after ceasefire, but tough talks loom The price of a barrel of oil dropped below the $100 mark for
Trump’s (latest) deadline looms, Bozell to be formally accredited, and doubts about scale of gambling spend
Iranians “willing to suffer to have their freedom”, Trump says In his fifth deadline since 21 March, US President Donald Trump warned in an expletive-laden