# A new mining industry study warns South Africa must fast-track mining modernisation to remain globally competitive. A consultant at the Research Institute for Innovation and Sustainability, Ashleigh Muller, says ageing infrastructure, skills shortages and slow technology adoption are weakening the sector. She says stronger collaboration between government, industry and research institutions, increased investment in […]
# Thousands of people have taken to the streets of Johannesburg from early this morning for the 702 Jozi My Jozi Walk the Talk. The annual event, hosted by the City of Johannesburg, features five, eight and 15-kilometre routes through the inner city, celebrating community, wellness and urban renewal. Organisers say the event also supports […]
# Bafana Bafana and Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Jayden Adams is being laid to rest today in Stellenbosch. The 25-year-old died earlier this month after representing South Africa at the FIFA World Cup. The cause of death remains unknown. Western Cape Cultural Affairs and Sport MEC Ricardo Mackenzie has described Adams as an exceptional talent, who […]
# Veteran South African actor Seputla Sebogodi is being laid to rest today at Ga-Mothapo outside Polokwane in Limpopo. The 63-year-old died last week from diabetes-related complications. Best known for his role as Kenneth Mashaba in Generations, Sebogodi enjoyed a distinguished career in television and theatre, featuring in productions including Scandal, Suburban Bliss and The […]
# The Forum for South Africa has expressed disappointment over the court interdict halting Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment proceedings against president Cyril Ramaphosa. FOSA says the decision delays the accountability South Africans deserve and argues that Ramaphosa had sufficient opportunity to challenge the Independent Panel report earlier. FOSA spokesperson Tebogo Mashilompane has called on the […]
# The EFF is officially launching its 2026 Local Government Elections manifesto in Limpopo this weekend. Secretary-general Marshall Dlamini told the SABC that they have identified strategic municipalities with the aim to secure victories. He says the party will also unveil mayoral candidates in key areas:
# Rand Merchant Bank has expanded its Asia-Africa strategy by opening Rand Merchant Advisory in Beijing to strengthen ties with Chinese businesses investing across Africa. RMB says the new office will support cross-border trade, investment, foreign exchange and transactional banking as China-Africa trade exceeds 5.8-trillion-rand. The bank says the expansion builds on its Shanghai presence […]
# The Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West has signed a Distribution Agency Agreement with Eskom to help address its 1.7-billion-rand debt to the power utility. Under the agreement, Eskom will receive electricity revenue first through a structured repayment plan. National Cabinet Representative Kopung Ralikontsane says the municipality has struggled to service its debt […]
# The United Africans Transformation says president Cyril Ramaphosa’s interim court victory does not absolve him from accountability over the Phala Phala matter. UAT spokesperson Mighty Mabule says the Western Cape High Court’s decision to temporarily halt Parliament’s Section 89 impeachment process is a procedural ruling and not an acquittal. Mabule argues that Ramaphosa must […]
