# A survey by the Rand Merchant Bank, compiled by the Bureau of Economic Research indicates that South African business confidence declined in the second quarter of 2025, falling to 40 points from 45. The drop is driven by US president Donald Trump’s new tariffs and ongoing local logistical constraints. Only wholesale traders reported improved […]
# The Women’s Legal Centre has condemned a death threat allegedly made against Judges’ Secretary Andiswa Mengo, who accused Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge of sexual harassment. According to eNCA, a handwritten note reading “a bullet is waiting for you” was found on her desk last Friday. Mengo’s case, now before a Judicial Conduct […]
# EFF leader Julius Malema says he’s unshaken by Floyd Shivambu’s re-deployment to Parliament under the MK Party. Speaking outside the home of late actor Presley Chweneyagae, Malema dismissed the move, saying he won’t interfere in Shivambu’s business. This comes as Shivambu was demoted from secretary-general to member of Parliament. Malema said Parliament is now […]
# The GOOD Party has remembered celebrated jazz photographer, Rashid Lombard, for his commitment to inclusivity and development. Lombard has been described as a cultural icon and founder of the Cape Town International Jazz Festival. The 74-year-old helped elevate Cape Town’s global profile while creating local opportunities. A recipient of the Order of Ikhamanga in […]
# Finance minister Enoch Godongwana says he’s waiting for an inflation report from the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance and the Reserve Bank before forming a view on possible changes to South Africa’s inflation-targeting framework. The committee and the Reserve bank is reviewing the current three- to six-percent target, unchanged since 2000. Reserve Bank Governor […]
# AfriForum has slammed the NPA for removing 81-year-old Hendrik Venter’s murder case from the court roll, pending further investigations. Venter was killed on his Kuruman farm last year. AfriForum’s Jacques Broodryk says the release of the accused is a disgraceful failure of justice. Broodryk blames prosecutorial delays and forensic backlogs, demanding urgent corrective action. […]
# The director-general in the Department of Water and Sanitation, Sean Phillips, says South Africa is on the brink of a severe water crisis, with ageing infrastructure, weak governance, and underinvestment fueling concerns. This comes as residents nationwide are experiencing dry taps and unreliable water supplies. He warns that urgent action is needed to prevent […]
# Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi will unveil a tamper-proof, smart number plate system today at Nasrec Expo Centre. The new plates feature forensic QR codes, tamper-evident decals, and a digitised back-end portal to combat vehicle theft, fraud, and cloning. G-Fleet vehicles will pilot the system over six months before a full rollout. The initiative aims […]
# Renowned South African jazz photographer and political photojournalist Rashid Lombard has passed away. The 74-year-old was a recipient of the Order of Ikhamanga in Silver. Lombard founded the Cape Town International Jazz Festival, boosting tourism and creating jobs. He was celebrated for using the festival to promote inclusivity and development. Over 500-thousand of his […]
