# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the Northern Cape’s green hydrogen masterplan is a future economic powerhouse, central to South Africa’s renewable energy transition and vital to the country’s long-term economic growth. Speaking during a meeting with the provincial leadership in Kimberley, Ramaphosa said he believes the plan will not only boost the local economy but […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for an end to parachuted development where national projects are planned without input from local communities. During talks with the Northern Cape government in Kimberley, Ramaphosa said such top-down approaches have wasted resources and deepened mistrust between communities and the government. He urged better coordination to improve services and […]
# South Africa has signed a key agreement with the US trade representative, days before new import tariffs are set to take effect. From 1 August, the US plans to raise tariffs on most South African exports from 10-percent to 30-percent, excluding key minerals like platinum and chrome. Trade, Industry and Competition minister Parks Tau […]
# The Democratic Alliance says any partnership between the City of Tshwane and the Iranian government must be carefully considered, warning it could damage South Africa’s international reputation. This follows reports that the Iranian embassy may be involved in plans to repair and lease the dilapidated Pretoria City Hall. The DA’s Cilliers Brink urges mayor […]
# BetterBond says interest rate relief could boost growth in the property market even further. The home loan company reports bond approvals rose by 13.6-percent over the past year, with applications also up by 7.4-percent. The company’s Bradd Bendall says lower interest rates have strengthened buyer confidence, and a possible rate cut next week could […]
# The National Sea Rescue Institute says drowning remains one of the leading causes of death among children worldwide, with over 236-thousand lives lost annually. Marking World Drowning Prevention Day, the institute calls for greater awareness and action to prevent these tragedies. NSRI spokesperson Andrew Ingram says the institute has already reached over five-million people […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the recent tariffs imposed by the US have forced South African businesses to explore new markets. Speaking on the sidelines at the launch of the BMW X3 plug-in hybrid in Tshwane, Ramaphosa said the exact reasons behind the tariffs remain unclear. However, he expressed confidence that ongoing talks will lead […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is finalising targeted incentives to boost electric vehicle production, battery cell localisation, and clean mobility innovation in South Africa. Speaking at the launch of the BMW X3 plug-in hybrid in Pretoria, Ramaphosa said these measures will support the transition to a low-carbon economy and unlock new opportunities for […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says the launch of the new BMW X3 plug-in hybrid at the Rosslyn plant in Pretoria marks a major milestone for South Africa’s green mobility drive and industrial growth. In his keynote address, Ramaphosa praised BMW’s continued investment, including its efforts in skills training and youth employment. He added that the […]
