# The minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum Gwede Mantashe says South Africa must maximise the value of its critical minerals to benefit from global shifts in energy and technology. This after the cabinet approved a new strategy to grow the sector. Mantashe states more investment is needed in exploration, local processing, and infrastructure to […]
# Government has urged communities to protest peacefully and within the law following a violent housing protest in Diepkloof, Soweto, that left two people dead. Residents took to the streets on Monday over delays in land development, blocking roads and looting trucks before clashing with police. Government Communication and Information System spokesperson William Baloyi condemned […]
# Stellenbosch Business School economist Andre Roux says budget 3.0 must prioritise economic growth and job creation over simply balancing the books. He believes the coalition’s recent unity could reassure investors and help pass the budget. Roux warns against raising personal or corporate taxes, saying it could harm growth:
# Poultry producer Astral Foods has warned that South Africa could face serious economic fallout if it loses access to the US market under the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act. News24 reports the company says while local chicken farms may not be hit directly, other industries like car and fruit exports could suffer. Astral CEO […]
# Mineral and Petroleum Resources minister Gwede Mantashe has announced Cabinet’s approval of South Africa’s critical minerals and metals strategy, along with the publication of the 2025 Mineral Resources Development Bill for public comment. Mantashe told the media the strategy prioritises minerals like platinum, manganese, and iron ore, while the bill seeks to streamline mining […]
# Trade union Solidarity has filed a defamation complaint against minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, demanding an apology for what it calls, false and damaging accusations. Ntshavheni accused Solidarity and AfriForum of spreading misinformation and even treason during their visit to the US. Solidarity’s Pieter Jordaan calls the accusations baseless and harmful, warning that […]
# The Gauteng Department of Education has condemned the assault of learners at Soshanguve South Secondary School by community members allegedly angry over late-coming. The incident occurred yesterday, when the group reportedly overpowered scholar patrols, entered the school premises, and physically attacked the learners. The department’s Steve Mabona says while late-coming is a concern, violence […]
# Soccer: Amajita’s head coach, Raymond Mdaka, has praised his team and technical staff for their dedication after winning the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations. The Under-20 team beat Morocco 1-0 in the final in Cairo, Egypt, with Gomolemo Kekana scoring the winning goal. The team received a heroes’ welcome upon their return today with […]
# The FW de Klerk Foundation welcomes tomorrow’s meeting between president Cyril Ramaphosa and US president Donald Trump. The foundation says the talks should prioritise trade and strategic cooperation over local political disputes, as South Africa remains America’s largest African trading partner, with more than 600 US companies operating locally. The foundation also praised Ramaphosa’s […]
