# Statistics South Africa says the number of liquidations fell by 15.3-percent in August, from 268 to 227. Company liquidations dropped by 32 cases, while close corporation liquidations fell by nine. Stats SA’s Onica Mushwana says liquidations were also down 13.7-percent in the three months to August, and by 6.4-percent in the first eight months […]
# The 14th Joburg Indaba will bring together leaders from more than 15 mining companies, government, state-owned enterprises and industry experts to discuss challenges and opportunities facing the mining sector. The event takes place in Johannesburg on 7 and 8 October. Discussions will cover geopolitical risks, local government elections, mining policy, investor confidence and logistics […]
# The City of Johannesburg has unveiled its programme for October Transport Month, focusing on road safety, green transport, accessibility and digital innovation. The month-long programme includes road safety campaigns, vehicle and driver fitness checks, and initiatives to improve commuter services. Metrobus will also showcase its transition to electric buses, with test rides planned for […]
# The DA in Limpopo has lodged a complaint with the Electoral Commission, accusing the ANC of using an official government event for party-political purposes during the election period. According to the party, premier Phophi Ramathuba presided over an official house handover in Modimolle-Mookgophong on Tuesday, but photos show her alongside ANC office-bearers with ANC […]
# The Riversdale Solar Plant has been officially inaugurated in the Western Cape, adding renewable energy and battery storage to the local electricity system. The plant has ten megawatts of solar capacity, generates up to 15-million kilowatt-hours a year and includes a ten-megawatt-hour battery storage system. The DA’s Thomas Walters says the project is expected […]
# Government says its four-point recovery plan will strengthen the fight against gender-based violence and femicide. The plan aims to improve policing, investigations, forensic work and prosecutions, while targeting unresolved murders, rapes and serious sexual offences involving women and children. Men and boys are also being urged to speak out against violence and harmful behaviour. […]
# The City of Johannesburg has approved a new policy to improve the development and services in informal settlements. Each resident will be profiled, and households will be given identification numbers to help manage settlement information. The policy will also provide plans for roads, community facilities and future services, while allowing for temporary permits to […]
# CapeNature says the Western Cape’s plants, animals and ecosystems are under growing pressure from fires, invasive species and loss of natural areas. Its 2026 report shows that 107 fires burned more than 215-thousand hectares in the province over the past year, almost three times more than the previous year. The report also shows that […]
# City Power says it has restored 45-percent of the electricity supply affected by a fire at its Central Substation in Johannesburg. According to the utility, the restoration was completed earlier than the expected seven-day period. Power has been restored to the Carlton Centre and Standard Bank, while Selby is being supplied through an alternative […]
