# The Borehole Water Association has stresses that borehole drilling is legal but must be done responsibly. This comes amid the National Water and Sanitation Indaba in Midrand. The association’s drilling adviser, Albertus Lombaard, urged compliance to prevent infrastructure damage. Lombaard confirmed that the association is working with Johannesburg and Ekurhuleni municipalities to speed up […]
# AfriForum has instructed its legal team to challenge the Kill the Boer chant internationally after the Constitutional Court dismissed its appeal. CEO Kallie Kriel says this step is necessary due to a lack of local protection for Afrikaners’ rights. Kriel says the group plans legal action and international advocacy, citing global concerns. He emphasises […]
# The Road Freight Association encourages companies to explore third-party rail operations and engage with the Department of Transport following the release of the Network Statement. The association’s CEO, Gavin Kelly, highlights opportunities for road transporters and the need for a reliable logistics foundation. Transport minister Barbara Creecy confirmed that the Private Sector Participation Unit […]
# Motorists can expect a significant drop in fuel prices next week, with petrol decreasing by 64 to 78-cents per litre and diesel by around 90-cents per litre. This comes as month-end data shows a notable over-recovery in fuel prices, driven by stable oil prices and a favorable rand-dollar exchange rate. While the carbon fuel […]
# Three suspects were fatally shot, and two firearms were recovered after a gun battle with police in Reservoir Hills. KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Jay Naicker confirmed that officers, acting on intelligence about a planned robbery, intercepted the suspects’ vehicle. The suspects fired at police, leading to an exchange of gunfire. A grenade was also discovered […]
# Capitec has announced that Group Executive of the Retail Bank division, Graham Lee, is the new CEO. Lee succeeds Group CEO and founding member Gerrie Fourie who will retire at the annual general meeting in July after 25 years in leadership. Under Fourie’s tenure, Capitec grew to South Africa’s leading digital bank with over 24-million clients. Meanwhile, Lee joined Capitec […]
# The South African Social Security Agency has welcomed the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to allow continued use of the SASSA gold card until all cards are replaced. This move follows discussions with Postbank to ensure smooth grant payments. Acting CEO Themba Matlou urges beneficiaries to transition to the Postbank black card without delay […]
# RMB Private Bank has been named South Africa’s Best Private Bank at the 2025 Euromoney Global Private Banking Awards. The bank also secured wins for Ultra High Net Worth services, Alternative Investments, Succession Planning, and Sustainability. CEO Sizwe Nxedlana says the recognition validates RMB’s client-centric approach, emphasising integrated financial solutions beyond wealth management. Head […]
# XA Global Trade Advisors managing director, Donald MacKay, is urging stakeholders in South Africa’s steel sector to respond to the International Trade Administration Commission’s review of the steel tariff structure before the 16 April deadline. Speaking to Engineering News, MacKay says the review covers 609 tariff codes governing 67-billion-rand in annual imports. MacKay emphasised […]
