# President Cyril Ramaphosa is in Washington, DC, today for high-level talks with US president Donald Trump. According to TimesLive, Ramaphosa will be joined by a unique delegation that includes billionaire Johan Rupert and golf legends Ernie Els and Retief Goosen. The talks aim to present a trade package featuring a gas deal and an […]
# Statistics South Africa says the annual consumer inflation rate increased to 2.8-percent in April, from 2.7-percent in March. The uptick was mainly due to a sharp rise in food and non-alcoholic beverage prices, which climbed four-percent year-on-year. Meat prices saw the biggest jump, rising 2.3-percent in a single month, with stewing beef, mince, and […]
# 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 André 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 […]
