# 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 […]
# South Africa’s state-owned asset manager, the Public Investment Corporation, has recorded a massive 20-percent surge in assets under management. The PIC announced that its portfolio has climbed to a record of more than 3.6-trillion-rand for the past financial year. The asset manager credit the historic growth to booming local stock markets and positive investor […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association says the arrest of a security officer guarding National Prosecuting Authority offices in Durban raises serious concerns about private security vetting. The suspect, who faces 15 counts of rape, was allegedly linked through DNA to attacks in Durban and Pietermaritzburg between 2014 and last year. MISA’s Phakamile Hlubi-Majola also […]
# The Madlanga commission will hold in-camera hearings over the next two weeks, hearing evidence that can’t be aired publicly because of ongoing investigations and confidential material. Public hearings will resume on 9 November, after the local government elections on 4 November. The commission’s, Jeremy Michaels, says a two-day seminar will be held this month […]
## The Breast Imaging Society of South Africa says women should not let fear or myths delay a breast cancer diagnosis during breast cancer awareness month. It says false information about mammograms, biopsies and treatment may stop women from getting checked. The society’s Carine Kabanga says mammograms are safe and there is no evidence that […]
# South African phosphate producer Kropz says its Nanophos product could offer farmers a cheaper and more sustainable alternative to traditional fertilisers. According to the company, Nanophos is a natural phosphate product containing calcium and silica, which can improve soil health and support plant growth. Kropz plans to increase production at its Elandsfontein site in […]
# The Bureau for Economic Research says artificial intelligence could reshape South Africa’s job market without causing mass retrenchments. Instead, the initial impact will likely slow down hiring, making it harder for youth to secure their first jobs. While AI may reduce demand in some professional sectors, the bureau notes it will boost productivity and […]
# AfriForum says the revised electricity pricing policy needs clear consequences for the energy regulator, Nersa, Eskom and municipalities that fail to follow the rules. The organisation has raised concerns about possible legacy costs, municipal surcharges and fixed electricity charges, warning consumers could face additional costs. It argues the new policy could fail without proper […]
