# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party lodged nine-thousand-128 candidates across all nine provinces for the local government election. Of these, eight-thousand-947 candidates were registered with the Electoral Commission, representing ward seats and proportional seats. Mbalula says 181 candidates did not complete the final electronic registration step. He says these include 130 proportional and 51 ward candidates, affecting […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says the party submitted its candidate lists to the Electoral Commission before the deadline, but technical difficulties prevented final confirmation. He says the party did not seek to add or change names, but asked the IEC to process information already captured on its system. The IEC rejected the request. Mbalula […]
# ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says mayoral candidates underwent integrity checks for fraud, criminality and unethical conduct as the party steps up its renewal efforts. He says candidates with criminal records, adverse findings, or disciplinary matters were removed from the lists. Mbalula says those subject to the ANC’s step-aside rule are excluded. He insists the […]
# Statistics South Africa has revealed that South Africa’s imports rose by 4.9-percent between April and June, driven by increased purchases of machinery, electrical equipment and mineral products. Exports grew by 0.9-percent, supported by higher sales of precious metals and stones. Investment declined for a second consecutive quarter, mainly due to weaker construction and transport […]
# The Vaal University of Technology is hosting its Annual Teaching and Learning Conference at Emerald Resort and Casino in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng. This year’s theme focuses on reimagining teaching and learning for the future innovation, inclusion, and impact in Higher Education. Vice-Chancellor and Principal Khehla Ndlovu says discussions will focus on student success, artificial intelligence, emerging […]
# South Africa’s economy contracted by 0.2-percent between April and June 2026, ending six consecutive quarters of growth. According to Statistics South Africa’s latest Gross Domestic Product, mining, trade and manufacturing were the main drags on economic activity. Statiticial-general Risenga Maluleke says mining fell by three-percent, while trade declined 1.9-percent. Manufacturing recorded its third consecutive contraction by […]
# Nine conservation organisations from six Southern African countries have launched the Vulture Safe Zone Alliance to combat the sharp decline in vulture populations. The alliance includes BirdLife organisations in Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe, BirdWatch Zambia, Nature Tanzania and the Wildlife and Environmental Society of Malawi. Conservationists say poisoning, habitat loss and power-line collisions […]
# The managing director of BBF Safety Group, Ndlela Mazibuko, says Africa’s mineral wealth presents significant opportunities for economic development, beneficiation, technology and innovation. Speaking to Mining Weekly at the Electra Mining Africa Expo in Johannesburg, Mazibuko says the continent’s population of 1.4-billion creates strong consumer demand. Mazibuko says mining companies are under pressure from […]
# Industry players at the Electra Mining Expo held in Johannesburg have revealed that South Africa’s mining industry could miss out on the growing critical minerals boom due to skills shortages. The global shift towards electrification and clean energy is driving demand for minerals such as copper. Experts say urgent action is needed to address […]
