# Sasol has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa for an electricity trading licence. The move comes as Nersa finalises trading rules and Eskom challenges licences granted to domestic traders. Sasol CEO Simon Baloyi says the licence would give Sasol flexibility as both a major buyer and future investor in renewables. The […]
# The DA says Gauteng Government Departments owe municipalities over 1.8-billion-rand, worsening service delivery. The DA’s Ruhan Robinson says municipalities are unable to pay Eskom and Rand Water, leaving residents with power cuts, dry taps, pothole-ridden roads, poor sanitation, and irregular refuse removal. Robinson is demanding urgent enforcement of financial accountability laws to ensure debts […]
# Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says Central Banks have made progress in bringing down global inflation. Speaking to SABC News following his return from the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium in the US, Kganyago warned that risks remain, including trade tariffs that could push prices higher. He noted concerns over the high cost of living […]
# Shoprite has reassured South Africans that its new smart Xpress Trolley pilot will not threaten jobs. The trial, running at Checkers Hyper Brackenfell and Checkers Constantia in the Western Cape, introduces 20 high-tech trolleys allowing customers to scan items, track totals, and pay directly from the cart. Shoprite says the innovation is designed to […]
# The Southern African Railways Association is hosting its Rail Conference and Exhibition at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg from today till Friday. Led by Transport minister Barbara Creecy, the event gathers SADC transport ministers, railway CEOs, suppliers, investors, and government officials. The conference will focus on railway development, regional integration, and investment opportunities. […]
# Former Police minister Bheki Cele faces renewed scrutiny after reports revealed he made ten unanswered calls to tender tycoon Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala days before his arrest. According to News24, Cele dismissed questions, stating he was not a schoolboy. Matlala, facing fraud and corruption charges over a cancelled 360-million-rand SAPS contract, had previously hosted Cele […]
# Western Cape Education MEC, David Maynier says South Africa must learn from global examples to tackle inequality and improve learning outcomes. Speaking at the G20 National Basic Education Indaba in Cape Town, Maynier noted that countries like the UK, Japan, Brazil, and the USA have successfully improved maths, reading, and teacher development. He stressed […]
# Two men were shot dead outside Mitchell’s Plain police station in Cape Town close to midday today. Authorities have urged the public to avoid the area as investigations continue. Video footage shows the victims lying outside the station. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and it is not yet known if arrests have […]
# The third African Critical Mineral Summit has began in Fourways, Johannesburg, focusing on unlocking the continent’s mineral wealth. The two-day event sees policymakers, government officials, and industry leaders from around Africa, discuss local beneficiation, intercontinental trade, sustainable wealth, and dignified employment. Key minerals like lithium, manganese, and rare earth elements are central to Africa’s […]
