# AfriForum has raised serious concerns over government’s intention to extend the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa’s mandate beyond 2026. AfriForum’s Lambert de Klerk argues the association has failed to enforce compliance since 2018. He warns the extension risks enabling corruption and vows to push for reforms and independent oversight:
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has cautiously welcomed South Africa’s 0.8-percent gross domestic product growth between April and June 2025, up from 0.1-percent between January and March. Gains were seen in mining, trade, and manufacturing, but construction declined. The federation warns growth may be short-lived due to US tariff hikes and rising […]
# US retail giant, Walmart, plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa. The move follows its Growth Summit, which recruited Africa-based suppliers. Massmart CEO Miles van Rensburg says Walmart aims to deliver everyday low prices while supporting local suppliers. Van Rensburg says the launch will boost jobs, and digital shopping experiences. He […]
# Aviation IT solutions provider SITA has launched ‘SITA Connect Fly’, a managed connectivity service designed to modernise airline passenger handling. The system replaces outdated networks, cutting costs, boosting cyber protection and reducing delays. Fully integrated with SITA’s check-in and self-service systems, it enables faster, more reliable boarding and smoother journeys. Airlines worldwide can now […]
# The Congress of South African Trade Unions has presented its submission on the Revenue Laws Amendment Bill to Parliament’s Select Committee on Finance. The Bill underpins the Two Pot Pension Reforms, which have released over 56-billion-rand to 3.5-million workers since September 2024. Cosatu’s Matthew Parks says proposals include access to full savings for retrenched […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa says driving financial inclusion remains a top national priority to reduce inequality and support households and businesses. Answering questions in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa said while South Africa has a world-class financial sector, access to finance must be expanded further. He confirmed while the Postbank has not yet met conditions for […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa het parlementslede verseker die regering en Amerika bespreek die tariewe van 30-persent op plaaslike uitvoere. Ramaphosa het op mondelinge vrae in die Nasionale Vergadering geantwoord. Hy sê Suid-Afrika werk daaraan om handel buite Amerika na Afrika, Latyns-Amerika, Asië en die Midde-Ooste uit te brei, terwyl plaaslike uitvoerders ondersteun word deur maatreëls […]
# ActionSA veroordeel die regering van nasionale eenheid dat hy nie oplossings het vir Suid-Afrika se werkloosheid en trae ekonomie nie. Die groeikoers het tot 0,8-persent in die tweede kwartaal van 2025 gedaal, heelwat laer as die tesourie se voorspelling van 1,9-persent. Matthew George van ActionSA sê duisende poste gaan verlore in die vervaardiging- en […]
# President Cyril Ramaphosa assured members of parliament that the government is engaging with the US to address the 30-percent tariffs on local exports. In his reply to oral questions in the National Assembly, Ramaphosa said South Africa is working to expand trade beyond the US into Africa, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East, […]
