# Electricity and Energy minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has urged Africa to diversify its energy resources for security and growth. Speaking at the Africa Energy Indaba in Cape Town, he emphasised adding energy sources rather than phasing out fossil fuels. He highlighted Africa’s rising oil demand and also pushed for nuclear expansion, solar investments, and new […]
# ActionSA has challenged the government of national unity partners to break the ANC’s reliance on failing economic policies. ActionSA’s Alan Beesley says South Africa’s economy remains far below emerging market averages, while unemployment remains at 41.9-percent. He calls for urgent reforms, including tax changes and pro-growth policies, to prevent further economic decline and restore […]
# The Pretoria North Regional Court has sentenced a 69-year-old woman to ten years in prison for perjury, fraud, and theft. Sarathamoney Devi Sigamoney defrauded SASSA while leading a company that won SAPS tenders worth 88-million-rand. She fraudulently received 123-thousand-rand in SASSA pension payouts alleging she has not worked for 20 years. The Investigating Directorate […]
# Social Development deputy minister Ganief Hendricks has called on non-profits to help South Africa exit the Financial Action Task Force grey list by year-end. Speaking at a multi-stakeholder event in Kempton Park, Hendricks warned against overregulating NPOs but stressed the need for compliance with anti-money laundering rules. A national survey found that some NPOs […]
# The City of Ekurhuleni has welcomed 100 Community Safety Marshals in Germiston. Contracted from March to June 2025, they will tackle gender-based violence, substance abuse, and school safety while aiding in data collection. Mayoral committee member for Community Safety, Sizakele Masuku, emphasised the importance of community collaboration in fighting crime. She highlighted that the […]
# Rustenburg’s Bojanala Platinum District Municipality in the North West is assisting families affected by recent heavy rains. Moretele and Madibeng were hardest hit, with 700 homes damaged across multiple villages. Mayor Dikeledi Nthangeni says a joint operations centre, has been set up to provide food, blankets, and relief materials. She assured ongoing support, stating, […]
# Two lionesses introduced to Addo Elephant National Park near Gqeberha are now roaming the game viewing area. Brought from !Khamab Kalahari Reserve in December, the two-and-a-half-year-old sisters bring strong genetic diversity to the park’s lion population. South African National Parks says they will help researchers track habitat use, predator interactions, and prey species. Their […]
# The South African Local Government Association has proposed the zero-VAT-rating of essential items like water and electricity. SALGA’s Sabelo Gwala says taxing luxury goods will increase government revenue, suggesting a staggered VAT approach. This comes ahead of Finance minister Enoch Godongwana’s revised budget on 12 March, following disagreements over a potential VAT increase. Gwala […]
# Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has called for the port of Cape Town to be included in a national initiative exploring private sector investment in South Africa’s ports and rail networks. Transport minister Barbara Creecy recently confirmed that her department would issue requests for information on private sector participation. Hill-Lewis emphasised the need for […]
