# Kenyan president William Ruto has called for deeper economic cooperation with South Africa amid global economic uncertainty and weakening multilateralism. Speaking during his State Visit to South Africa, Ruto said the two countries, as major regional economies, have significant opportunities to expand trade, investment and industrialisation. He said the economies are complementary and can […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa’s application to review and set aside Parliament’s Section 89 panel’s Phala Phala report is set to be heard in the Western Cape High court in early September. The case relates to the Constitutional Court judgement that Parliament’s December 2022 decision to reject the panel’s report was invalid and unconstitutional. Ramaphosa has […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says Africa needs equitable access to climate finance and technology to support a just energy transition. He was speaking during his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto’s state visit. Ramaphosa says both nations can lead the continent in artificial intelligence, fintech and inclusive economic growth. He says they have agreed African nations must […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the strengthened partnership between South Africa and Kenya, highlighting progress made through the joint trade committee and the African Continental Free Trade Area. He was speaking during engagements with Kenyan counterpart William Ruto in Pretoria. Ramaphosa welcomed cooperation in sectors, including green energy, digital trade, artificial intelligence, e-mobility and […]
# Soccer: Banyana Banyana coach Desiree Ellis says the team’s back-to-back international friendlies against Japan in Osaka on Saturday and Tuesday will be a vital test ahead of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations. Ellis believes facing the fifth-ranked Asian champions will help assess her squad’s tactical discipline, defensive organisation and match fitness. She says […]
# The Johannesburg Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to self-proclaimed political fixer Brown Mogotsi. The court found he failed to prove his residential address and ruled without that, authorities could struggle to locate him if released. Mogotsi faces charges linked to the alleged fabrication of an assassination plot in Vosloorus, unlawful possession of a firearm […]
# KwaZulu-Natal Hawks unit commander Gavin Jacob has come under scrutiny at the Madlanga commission over decisions relating to the storage of seized exhibits. Chairperson Mbuyiseli Madlanga challenged his claim that all storage options had been exhausted, pointing out that he never contacted nearby police stations to confirm available space. Jacob admits he had made […]
# The Press Council of South Africa has upheld the ruling in favor of the SABC against Sunday Times and TimesLIVE on a complaint centred on reports claiming the broadcaster cancelled Face the Nation due to pressure from the ANC and government officials. The Press Ombud found the publications breached the Press Code by presenting […]
# Parliament’s portfolio committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has warned the future of Tongaat Hulett remains a major threat to the recovery of the sugar industry. Chairperson Mzwandile Masina says an enabling biofuels regulatory framework, similar to those in Brazil and India, is needed to support diversification and long-term sustainability. The committee urges government, […]
