Rand, bonds stronger after Budget, Iran talks continue, and Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai secures court win
Budget points to “improving fiscal prospects”, but pressure for growth remains With the rand and SA bonds strengthening, Moody’s Ratings says the Budget confirms the
US ambassador strikes upbeat tone on SA ties, NHI rollout halted, Ramaphosa thanks Putin over repatriations
New US ambassador expresses optimism about US-SA relationsThe newly appointed United States ambassador to South Africa has signalled a more optimistic outlook on bilateral relations,
Home Affairs fraud exposed, Australia’s landmark antisemitism commission, and Mandelson released on bail
Corrupt officials charged for visas, residence permits for years, probe reveals Investigators appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to examine corruption in the issuing of visas
Trump ups tariffs again, convicted fraudster gets top job and Iran’s students protest
Trump ups global tariff from 10% to 15%, but EU says “deal is a deal” Having immediately announced a 10% across-the-board tariff on Friday after
News Focus: SA must not “abandon” BEE but make it “more effective” – Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa used his reply to the debate on the State of National Address (SONA) to emphasise the importance of BEE “as an investment
News Focus: Tariffs struck down, but Trump defiant
Reeling after the US Supreme Court’s devastating 6-3 decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs, President Donald Trump announced a new 10% levy on global
Ramaphosa clashes with DA over B-BBEE, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor released after police questioning, Trump launches Gaza reconstruction board
Ramaphosa and DA trade blows over B-BBEE President Cyril Ramaphosa criticised the Democratic Alliance for what he described as its anti-B-BBEE stance, arguing that transformation
IRR urges Budget reforms to boost growth, investment
Fixing spending priorities and reforming Capital Gains Tax are the key areas of budget tips the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) has submitted in response
Disquiet over Biennale ruling, SA’s public property revamp, and BEE to stay
Court ruling on SA’s Venice Biennale submission sets “dangerous precedent”, Goliath’s lawyers warn Gauteng High Court Judge Mamoloko Kubushi’s dismissal with costs of artist Gabrielle
Be transparent on BEE premiums and help fight corruption, IRR urges govt
Next week’s Budget offers the state a chance to act decisively in tackling corruption by being transparent about BEE premiums in public spending, as is