Medium-term budget in a nutshell: It’s going to hurt

Treasury has been forced to make painful revisions to the latest Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement, which updates government’s spending plans over the next three years, after its expectations in... 

Ramaphosa officially appoints Gcaleka as the new Public Protector

It's official. Kholeka Gcaleka is the new Public Protector. Her seven-year term starts on Wednesday. The Presidency announced on Wednesday morning that President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Gcaleka,... 

Dehumanising Palestinians vs 'reminiscent of Holocaust deniers': Dirco, SA Jewish Board go to war

A key representative body of South Africa's Jewish community and the Department International Relations and Cooperation are at war, trading allegations of misinformation and accusations of hate... 

EFF's Mkhwebane will serve on justice committee with ANC's Dyantyi and DA's Breytenbach

Removed Public Protector Busisiwe Mkhwebane, who has since become an Economic Freedom Fighters MP, will serve on the committee to which she once had to account, and that will oversee her successor... 

SA govt spent about R180m on hosting recent Brics Summit

The government splashed out more than R100-million on hosting the recently held 15th Brics Summit. It's already been revealed that R75-million was spent on policing and security for the summit,... 

Petrol, diesel price cuts confirmed for Wednesday

The price of both grades of unleaded petrol (93 and 95) will be lowered by R1.78 a litre on Wednesday, while diesel wholesale prices will be cut by between 82c and 85c depending on the sulphur... 

Big decreases in petrol, diesel prices expected for November

A significant decline in petrol and diesel prices is expected for November, according to unaudited data from the Central Energy Fund. The data suggests that the price of unleaded petrol 95 will... 

'Out of ICU': Gordhan says Takatso deal will be concluded soon, as SAA launches Brazil route

The South African Airways-Takatso deal is "pretty much still on," with hopes that it will be concluded either later this year or early next year, according to Public Enterprises Minister Pravin... 

Ethics committee recommends that Dipuo Peters be sanctioned for State capture breaches at Prasa

Parliament's ethics committee has found a member of President Cyril Ramaphosa's executive Dipuo Peters guilty of breaches related to State capture at the troubled Passenger Rail Agency of South... 

SA producer inflation races higher for the second month

September’s annual producer price index accelerated for a second consecutive month to 5.1% from 4.3% in August. This was hotter than economists expected.  The main contributor was food products,... 

New poll puts ANC support at 45%, DA makes gains to 31%

An election poll conducted in recent weeks predicted a sharp decline in support for the African National Congress (ANC), placing the governing party at 45%. The Social Research Foundation (SRF)... 

'I'm not going anywhere' - Gordhan hits back at accusations of meddling at Transnet, Eskom

While executives and board members at troubled State-owned enterprises Transnet and Eskom have resigned in recent weeks, Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has rejected accusations that it... 

Transnet to lean on Treasury for R100bn turnaround plan

Transnet is seeking more than R100-billion from the Treasury over the next two years, according to the turnaround plan produced by the board.  The R100-billion includes a request that the Treasury... 

Anglo American hit with class action from coal miners over lung disease

A new class action, on behalf of coal miners suffering from lung disease, has been launched against nine companies owned by Anglo American Group. This is the second in a series of class actions... 

NSFAS board axes CEO amid payment scandals, major irregularities

National Student Financial Aid Scheme CEO Andile Nongogo has been fired amid a R47-billion payments scandal. On Tuesday, NSFAS officials told the Standing Committee on Public Accounts that Nongogo... 

Miners are still underground at Gold One

Thirty-six hours later, more than 500 miners at the Gold One mine in Springs, east of Johannesburg, are underground while unions continue to throw allegations against each other.   Workers who want... 

Ramaphosa to wait for outcome of Parly probe against deputy health minister accreditation

President Cyril Ramaphosa will not take action against Deputy Health Minister Sibongiseni Dhlomo in connection with allegations of sexual assault until Parliament's processes have run their course.... 

Head of troubled coal line exits Transnet

In the latest in a slew of resignations, Transnet’s managing executive for the critical export coal line, Ali Motala, is leaving the embattled State-owned company. Several high-placed sources have... 

R600 000 a sitting: Councillors munch their way through three courses as Joburg crumbles

A single sitting of the Johannesburg council can cost R600 000, with the lion's share going toward catering. Former Speaker Vasco da Gama has claimed the taxpayer coughs up these eye-watering... 

Mashatile's protectors are back at work after highway assault

Eight Presidential Protection Services members, caught on camera assaulting motorists on the N1 near Olivedale in Johannesburg in July, are back at work. The officers were part of Deputy President... 

SA has R660-billion shortfall on its R1.5-trillion just climate transition plan

Despite wealthy nations’ pledged $R8.5-billion (approximately R150-billion) and further pledges and investments, South Africa faces a R660-billion financing shortfall for the just energy... 

Koeberg: New delay as reactor is prepared for startup

The return of Koeberg's Unit 1 to commercial service has been delayed by a further 10 days as some critical tests are still to be completed before the reactor is started. The last date that Eskom... 

'We stand with Palestine': ANC says Israeli embassy must close, ambassador must go

African National Congress deputy secretary-general Nomvula Mokonyane says that the Israeli embassy in South Africa must close its doors and the ambassador must leave his diplomatic station.... 

Water systems improving but Rand Water says municipalities not meeting agreed targets

Bulk supplier Rand Water says the Tshwane and Johannesburg metros have made strides towards improving their water supply - using fragile systems that have teetered on the brink of collapse. This... 

Lily Mine inquest finds owners failed to conduct proper risk assessments

The Mbombela Magistrate's Court has found that owners of Lily Mine failed to conduct proper risk assessments - as required by the Mine Health and Safety Act - ahead of the tragic 2016 collapse... 

International community must not allow 'perpetration of another holocaust' - Ntshavheni

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the International Criminal Court should investigate Israel for war crimes after a hospital was bombed in Gaza, killing more than 500 people and... 

Inflation rises sharply, raising concern about interest rates

Annual consumer price inflation ticked up to 5.4% in September from 4.8% in August, the second consecutive increase. It was in line with economists' expectations. The main contributors to the... 

Eskom sub-contractor arrested for allegedly soliciting bribe from coal truckers

An Eskom sub-contractor was arrested last week for allegedly trying to solicit a bribe from a coal transport company at the Camden power station in Mpumalanga. The suspect, who was arrested on 11... 

For now, it looks like fuel prices might be cut in November

Based on the current oil, international fuel and rand prices, the latest data from the Central Energy Fund shows that petrol prices could be cut by around R1.90 a litre in November, while diesel... 

Bok power: Ramaphosa jokes he will consider public holiday if Springboks win World Cup

Forget the estimated 370 000 green hydrogen jobs President Cyril Ramaphosa enthused would be created; South Africa's first citizen mooted a public holiday should the Springboks win the 2023 Rugby... 

ANC's ConCourt application an 'attempt to delay the inevitable' handing over of cadre deployment records - DA

The African National Congress's application to the Constitutional Court to block the handing over of its cadre deployment records to the Democratic Alliance is "merely a further attempt...to delay... 

SCA slams Zuma's private prosecution as 'without foundation', part of Stalingrad strategy

The Supreme Court of Appeal has confirmed that Jacob Zuma's private prosecution of State advocate Billy Downer and this writer was "without foundation", part of his Stalingrad litigation campaign... 

Two South Africans die in Israeli-Palestinian conflict

Two South Africans have died in the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to the Department of International Relations and Cooperation. Dirco spokesperson Clayson Monyela said: "The... 

Former Eskom employees targeted in Sars coal syndicate raids

The South African Revenue Service led a large-scale government search and seizure operation against several alleged members of coal smuggling syndicates across the country on Thursday, including... 

Consumer goods body counts cost of loadshedding, poverty, failing infrastructure

The consumer goods industry's largest representative body warned on Wednesday that the cost of load shedding, failing infrastructure and rising poverty were a "potentially lethal cocktail"... 

SA now has 19-million people on social grants, costing taxpayers over R200 billion

South Africa now has close to 19-million citizens surviving on permanent government social grants and it's costing the taxpayer more than R200-billion per year. Additionally, an average of... 

#UniteBehind launches court battle for Cape Town railway control

Civil society organisation #UniteBehind has launched a court bid to compel the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (Prasa) to hand over the running and management of the railway system in the... 

ANC MPs admit state entities are getting worse as AG slams Gordhan's dept

The Department of Public Enterprises (DPE) has received an abysmal audit report from the Auditor-General (AG), which highlighted basic failings in its oversight of state-owned companies from... 

South Africa's population swells to 62-million

In the last decade, the population in South Africa has increased by around 10 million people, with a total of 62 million people living in the country, according to the 2022 census.  Statistics... 

SA's population swells to 62-million – 2022 census

In the last decade, the population in South Africa has increased by around 10-million people, with a total of 62-million people living in the country, according to the 2022 census.  Statistics...