# The South African Rooibos Council says Rooibos tea is fast becoming the drink of choice for Gen Z and Millennials. Its caffeine-free, healthy appeal has made it a favourite among younger consumers seeking wellness and convenience. Gen Z prefers herbal and sweet infusions, while Millennials favour ready-to-drink options for their on-the-go lifestyles. Many now […]
# The Automotive Business Council CEO Mikel Mabasa, says the sector has engaged US envoy Mcebisi Jonas over challenges posed by US president Donald Trump’s new tariff regime. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 Naamsa Trade Manual, Mabasa stressed hopes for continued exports to the US, despite fears over Africa’s African Growth and Opportunity Act […]
# Mynbouproduksie in Suid-Afrika het in Maart met 2,8-persent gedaal vergeleke met verlede jaar, hoofsaaklik weens skerp dalings in platinumgroepmetale en goud. Ystererts was die sterkste presteerder en het stewige groei getoon, met ‘n toename van 7,5-persent. Statistieke Suid-Afrika se woordvoerder, Juan-Pierre Terblanche, sê ten spyte van laer produksie, het mineraalverkope met 1,6-persent gestyg, gedryf […]
# South Africa’s mining production dropped by 2.8-percent in March compared to last year, mainly due to sharp declines in platinum group metals and gold. Iron ore was the strongest performer, showing solid growth, increasing by 7.5-percent. Statistics South Africa’s Juan-Pierre Terblanche says despite lower output, mineral sales rose by 1.6-percent, driven by higher sales […]
# ‘n Voormalige diplomaat en internasionale betrekkinge-kenner, Kingsley Makhubela, het die belangrikheid beklemtoon dat president Cyril Ramaphosa en die Amerikaanse president Donald Trump hul fokus plaas op die herstel van verhoudings. In ’n onderhoud met SABC News meen Makhubela dat Trump se direkte benadering tot onderhandelinge voordelig kan wees vir Afrika-lande, veral om toegang tot […]
# Former diplomat and international relations expert, Kingsley Makhubela, has emphasised the importance of president Cyril Ramaphosa and US president Donald Trump focus on resetting relations. Speaking to the SABC News, Makhubela believes that Trump’s direct approach to negotiation could benefit African nations, particularly in securing access to strategic mineral resources. He says despite previous derogatory […]
# The Public Investment Corporation board has welcomed Cabinet’s approval of Patrick Dlamini as its new CEO, effective 1 June. Dlamini, who previously led the Development Bank of Southern Africa, brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience. The board has also praised outgoing CEO Abel Sithole for restoring stability and growing assets to over three-trillion-rand. […]
# Die Raad van die Openbare Beleggingskorporasie het kabinetsgoedkeuring van Patrick Dlamini as die nuwe hoof uitvoerende beampte verwelkom. Sy aanstelling tree op 1 Junie in werking. Dlamini, die voormalige hoof van die Ontwikkelingsbank van Suider-Afrika, het bykans 30 jaar se leierskapservaring in die rol. Die raad het die uittredende hoof, Abel Sithole bedank vir […]
# Adjunkminister van Finansies, David Masondo, het die vertroue uitgespreek dat die komende nasionale begroting parlementêre goedkeuring sal verkry. Die vorige twee begrotings is verwerp weens onenigheid met koalisie-lede oor belastingbeleid. Die minister van Finansies Enoch Godongwana sal die hersiene begroting volgende Woensdag indien. Masondo het beklemtoon dat daar nie ’n “Begroting 4.0” sal wees […]
