# The United Nations says global warming is likely to surpass the 1.5-degree Celsius warming threshold within the next few years, with warming potentially peaking at 1.8-degrees under the best-case scenario. The UN report says current policies could result in warming of around 2.6-degrees. Scientists warn every additional fraction of warming increases climate risks. They […]
# The Department of Trade Industry and Competition has urged South African exporters to collaborate to access international markets under the Block Exemption for Promotion of Exports. The framework allows qualifying businesses to share certain costs, infrastructure, market information and logistics, and jointly market goods where permitted. The department says the measure responds to rising […]
# The Institute of International Finance says Africa is facing a potentially severe El Niño from a weaker economic position than a decade ago. Higher oil prices, a stronger dollar and tighter financing conditions are adding pressure. Forecasters warn the climate event could bring drought to Southern Africa and flooding in the east, damaging crops […]
# The Gauteng Department of Health is investigating allegations of extortion at the Germiston Forensic Pathology Service facility. The probe follows a social media post alleging some officials demand money to expedite post-mortems. The department stresses that all forensic pathology services, including DNA analysis, post-mortems and body storage, are free. The department spokesperson Steve Mabona […]
# Transport minister Barbara Creecy officially opened the Road Safety Practitioners’ Colloquium in Ekurhuleni today under the theme “Strengthening Road Safety through Collaboration, Innovation and Accountability.” The three-day event tackles urgent road safety challenges and aims to turn commitments into measurable action, with a national declaration expected to outline steps to reduce road deaths and […]
# Retired Hawks head Godfrey Lebeya has told the Madlanga Commission that he did not know taxi boss Jotham “King Mswazi” Msibi. Lebeya was asked by evidence leader Advocate Lee Segeels-Ncube whether he knew of Msibi or his activities in the taxi industry, particularly in Mpumalanga, where Lebeya was previously stationed. Lebeya said he remembered […]
# Economist Gina Schoeman says deteriorating municipal services are undermining South Africa’s efforts to improve business confidence. Schoeman told delegates at the Money Summit that reforms in electricity and logistics, supported by stable fiscal and monetary policy, were being offset by failing municipal infrastructure. Meanwhile, National Treasury director-general Duncan Pieterse acknowledged municipalities face challenges in […]
# The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment is hosting the 2026 Biodiversity Research and Evidence Indaba in Boksburg, Gauteng. The three-day gathering brings together scientists, policymakers, conservationists, civil society and indigenous knowledge holders to strengthen evidence-based environmental decision-making. Discussions focus on biodiversity research gaps, ecosystem restoration, species conservation, climate resilience, biological invasions and […]
# The National Taxi Alliance says speculation about taxi fare increases is premature following the latest fuel price hike. Petrol prices have increased by one-rand-34-cents a litre, while diesel is up by between two-rand-93-cents and three-rand-14 cents, depending on the grade. NTA spokesperson Theo Malele says the increases have dealt a major blow to the […]
