# Forum for South Africa has criticised the late South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, saying his leadership left the Police and Sport, Arts and Culture Ministries in decline. Spokesperson Tebogo Mashilompane cited testimony at the Madlanga commission by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, alleging Mthethwa interfered in police operations while he was minister, […]
# The DA is urging the City of Tshwane to stop defending the cleansing levy in court and halt credit control on affected accounts. DA Tshwane mayoral candidate Cilliers Brink says 783-thousand-rand of taxpayers’ money has already been spent, despite the court ruling that the levy was not legally justified. He highlights ongoing double billing […]
# AfriForum is calling for mining activities near the southern Kruger National Park to stop immediately, citing a lack of environmental approvals and landowner consent. The organisation says drilling and exploration on Tenbosch, Turfbelt and Tecklenburg Ranch are unlawful, with no Environmental Impact Assessment in place. Environmental Affairs advisor Marais de Vaal warns of legal […]
# Endeavor South Africa says a series of high-profile tech and fintech exits in South Africa is reigniting investor confidence. Over the past 18 months, companies like DocFox, Bank Zero, iKhokha, and Syft Analytics have been acquired for billions, with 21 African exits recorded in 2025 alone. Managing director Alison Collier says these deals prove […]
# The FNB-Bureau for Economic Research Civil Confidence Index rose to 43 in the third quarter of 2025, up from 41. FNB economist Siphamandla Mkhwanazi says the rise in sentiment comes despite weaker construction activity, with nearly 55-percent of respondents unhappy with business conditions. He adds that base effects likely explain the dip in activity, […]
# The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced fuel price changes effective from midnight. Diesel will drop by between eight-and-ten-cents-per-litre. However, 95-octane petrol will rise by eight-cents and 93-octane petrol by one-cent-per-litre. The retail price of illuminating paraffine will decrease by 15-cents-per-litre and LP gas will also decrease by 17-cents-per-kilogram. The Minister of […]
# The South African Weather Service says the country should expect a hotter-than-usual summer with extreme weather due to La Niña. Above-normal rainfall is forecast in North West, Free State, KwaZulu-Natal, and Eastern Cape, raising flood risks. Limpopo and Mpumalanga may see lower rainfall, increasing drought concerns. The weather service also warns of widespread heat […]
# The Mpumalanga High Court has ordered Alexander Forbes to suspend payments from former deputy president David Mabuza’s pension. The funds, reportedly set aside for his wife, Nonhlahla Mnisi, are now frozen after an urgent application by Mabuza’s daughter from a customary marriage, Tamara Silinda. She seeks 40-thousand-rand monthly maintenance and 127-thousand-990-rand for tuition. Judge […]
# The DA warns that 43 acting appointments across Gauteng Growth and Development Agency entities are hampering job creation. The DA’s Mike Moriarty says in some positions including CEOs, chief financial managers, managers, and payroll officers, people have been acting for over four years. He argues that without permanent staff, such entities lack stability and […]
