# President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for fair global trade rules as countries shift toward a low-carbon economy. Speaking at a business forum in Spain, Ramaphosa said climate policies should not unfairly disadvantage developing economies, and urged stronger support through climate finance, technology transfer and transition measures. He stressed while South Africa supports climate action, […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is seeking to deepen trade and investment ties with Spain. Speaking at the Spain–South Africa business forum in Madrid, Ramaphosa highlighted opportunities in renewable energy, manufacturing, critical minerals and electric vehicles. He also invited Spanish investors to partner in a one-trillion-rand pipeline of projects, as South Africa is […]
# The National Prosecuting Authority has condemned threats made by EFF leader Julius Malema against a state prosecutor following his sentencing. The NPA says the comments, posted on social media, amount to intimidation and undermine the rule of law, warning that prosecutors must be allowed to perform their duties without fear. The NPA’s Kaizer Kganyago […]
# Eskom has concluded a three-year wage agreement with the majority unions following its central bargaining forum process. The deal, signed by the National Union of Mineworkers and Solidarity, includes a seven-percent annual salary increase and will take effect from July. Eskom spokesperson Daphne Mokwena says Metalworkers union Numsa has declared a deadlock and did […]
# Two University of the Western Cape alumni will travel to Silicon Valley in the US after winning this year’s Red Bull Basement South Africa title with their transport app, Uthutho. According to software developers Shaqeel Less and Makhi Mangxola, the artificial intelligence and GPS-powered platform gives commuters real-time route, fare and travel updates to […]
# The minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has announced a revised black and white rhino biodiversity management plan to strengthen rhino conservation in South Africa. The plan combines earlier strategies into one framework to improve coordination between the government, conservation groups, private landowners and communities. It’s intended to provide a more […]
# Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has told the Madlanga commission that allegations of corruption and criminal activity have destroyed his life and affected his family. He is facing questioning over claims of involvement in a kidnapping and extortion racket, a murder cover-up, and receiving money from a police informant. Mkhwanazi […]
# The DA says the planned relocation of 172 mental health patients from the Talisman Foundation in Johannesburg could risk repeating the Life Esidimeni tragedy. The party’s Jack Bloom says decisions must be guided by clinical care and patient safety rather than administrative or financial pressure. Bloom has called for full oversight from the Gauteng […]
# The High Court in Durban in KwaZulu-Natal has postponed the provisional liquidation hearing of Tongaat Hulett to June after a new funding agreement was reached. The Industrial Development Corporation has increased post-commencement funding from 2.3-billion-rand to 2.5-billion-rand, extending the support period to the end of June 2026 to help sustain the company’s operations. The […]
