# 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 […]
# The Institute of Race Relations has asked the US to separate the government from ordinary South Africans when making changes to its foreign policy. The organisation has shared its latest survey with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which shows many citizens do not share the government’s views on race laws and other policies. […]
# KPMG lead economist Frank Blackmore says changes in the global economy could create new opportunities for Africa. According to Blackmore, rising demand for artificial intelligence, renewable energy and electric vehicles is increasing the need for Africa’s minerals and energy resources. He says African countries need better infrastructure, reliable electricity, skills and processing facilities to […]
# Trade union Solidarity has warned several state-owned enterprises and municipalities not to use provisions of the now-invalid Public Procurement Act in their tender processes. This follows a Constitutional Court ruling that the act was unlawfully enacted. Solidarity’s Theuns du Buisson says race, gender or disability requirements linked to the invalid act should not be […]
# The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse welcomes Eskom’s decision to extend its waiver of registration charges for small solar systems of up to 50 kilovolt-amperes until further notice. However, the organisation argues the utility still insists registration is compulsory, even for safe home systems that don’t feed power into the grid. OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage […]
# The DA has expelled Cape Town politician AbdulKader Elyas after an internal investigation found he had given false information about his qualifications. Elyas admitted to five disciplinary charges over his qualifications in 2024 but was allowed to stay in the party. The DA’s legal commission later recommended his expulsion, which was approved by the […]
# South Africa welcomed more than one-million international tourists in August, up 7.4-percent compared with the same month last year. Tourism minister Patricia de Lille says the increase shows strong demand for South Africa and should be used to create more jobs, investment and opportunities. Ministry spokesperson Aldrin Sampear says the US, United Kingdom and […]
# The University of Cape Town has climbed 17 places to 147th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2027. It remains the top-ranked university in Africa and recorded its highest overall score in the rankings since 2016. The university says improvements in research and teaching were among the main drivers of its […]
