# Freedom Front Plus leader Corné Mulder says coalitions are unavoidable ahead of November’s local government elections, and the party is exploring coalition options nationwide. Mulder was speaking in Centurion, where he ruled out working with the ANC, the EFF, and the MK Party at municipal level. He told the SABC although they remain part […]
# Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager has invited private companies to bid for the lease, development and operation of three station facilities in the Western Cape. The project includes Dal Josafat, Huguenot and Bitterfontein stations under a minimum ten-year lease agreement. Successful bidders will refurbish and maintain station precincts, including warehouses and retail buildings. CEO Moshe […]
# The National Energy Regulator of South Africa, has launched two public consultation processes as South Africa moves toward a competitive electricity market. The regulator has released papers on wholesale electricity pricing and transitional generation pricing frameworks. Nersa says the proposals aim to support a fair, transparent and financially sustainable electricity market under the South […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has condemned recent acts of violence against foreign nationals in South Africa. Speaking at the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission Summit in Botswana, Ramaphosa said the attacks do not reflect government policy or the values of South Africans. While acknowledging concerns over illegal immigration, he called on government, civil society and migrant […]
# The National Consumer Commission has referred FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal over alleged violations of the Consumer Protection Act. The investigation follows complaints that the airline overbooked or oversold flight tickets, leaving some passengers without seats despite holding valid bookings. FlySafair has publicly acknowledged that overbooking forms part of its business practices. NCC […]
# The CEO for Cassava Technologies in South Africa and Botswana, Ziaad Suleman, says Africa cannot fall behind in technological development and digital infrastructure. Speaking at a Bowmans seminar, Suleman called for more data centres across Africa, as Africa remains reliant on foreign infrastructure. Suleman said Africa’s data centre market could grow from 57.9-billion-rand in […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says several South African companies want to expand investments in Botswana to boost job creation and skills development. Speaking at the sixth South Africa-Botswana bi-national commission summit, Ramaphosa praised the long-standing ties between the two countries and thanked Botswana for supporting South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle. He says the commission remains important […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s agricultural sector is ready to partner with Botswana to strengthen food security and grow its farming industry. Speaking at the South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission Summit, Ramaphosa urged ministers to resolve agricultural import restrictions by December 2026. Ramaphosa highlighted opportunities in mining, energy and infrastructure, including the Mmamabula-Lephalale Rail […]
# Botswana President Duma Boko says African nations must strengthen cooperation to withstand global economic and geopolitical challenges. Speaking at the the sixth South Africa-Botswana Bi-National Commission Summit, in Botswana, Boko highlighted rising living costs, energy insecurity and climate change as key concerns. He urged African countries to invest in innovation and knowledge generation to […]
