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IEC declares readiness for municipal elections, confirms voter registration weekend in June
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 4 minutes ago The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) on Tuesday announced that a nationwide voter registration weekend would take place on June 20 and... →
DBSA appointed to support establishment of Credit Guarantee Vehicle
By: Sabrina Jardim Updated 45 minutes ago The Development Bank of Southern Africa (DBSA) has been mandated by the National Treasury to host a ring-fenced project implementation unit to... →
GDP increased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter; by 1.1% for 2025
By: Creamer Media Reporter Updated 46 minutes ago South Africa’s gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0.4% in the fourth quarter of 2025, following an increase of 0.3% in the third quarter of... →
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South Africa’s power utility Eskom tried to block a gold mine from going solar – but lost in court
9th March 2026 South Africa’s national energy policy says: build more renewable power facilities and build them fast. But getting the players in the energy space... →
The Iran war and global trade: will the Cape route become the new normal?
9th March 2026 Events in the Middle East during February and March 2026 again disrupted the flows of shipping trade to the eastern and western spheres of the... →
Congo-Brazzaville’s predictable election masks a brewing succession battle
9th March 2026 The growing pool of disaffected youth could test the ruling party’s grip on power, especially as succession questions loom. The Republic of the... →
Why Air Quality Matters in Our Communities: The Breathe and Thrive Air Aware Campaign
9th March 2026 The Air Quality Matters project can play a vital role in raising awareness about air quality issues and the impact on people’s health, as well as... →
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Two decades of intra-BRICS trade: Trends, patterns and policies
6th March 2026 Global trade is being reshaped by shifting trade partnerships and policies, evolving supply chains and the search for resilient growth. This report... →
The implications of critical energy transition minerals for women’s participation in the mining sector
6th March 2026 The global push towards clean energy is driving a surge in demand for critical energy transition minerals such as cobalt and nickel – essential for... →
Briefing Paper 643 – The SANDF's Internal Deployment
3rd March 2026 In the State of the Nation Address on 12th February, President Ramaphosa announced: “To strengthen our fight against gang violence, I am deploying... →
Air Liquide invests R100m in Wits – South Africa Hydrogen Localisation Initiative
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 27th February 2026 Gas solutions provider Air Liquide South Africa, the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) and nonprofit the Localisation Support Fund (LSF) on... →
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Resignations don’t erase accountability - DA calls for blacklisting
Updated 2 hours 30 minutes ago As senior officials try to run from scrutiny, the Democratic Alliance (DA) in the Northern Cape will continue to demand greater accountability and... →
President Ramaphosa extends period of Madlanga Commission
Updated 3 hours ago President Cyril Ramaphosa has amended the period in which the Judicial Commission of Inquiry Commission into Criminality, Political Interference... →
DA welcomes gamechanger Home Affairs services at Capitec & Standard Bank branches
9th March 2026 Today’s announcement by Home Affairs Minister, the DA’s Dr. Leon Schreiber, that Capitec and Standard Bank branches have begun rolling out Home... →
Home Affairs on first bank branches go live under new digital partnership model
9th March 2026 Today marks the launch of one of the most significant reforms in the history of the Department of Home Affairs, as the Department’s new Digital... →
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Making your mark: Can you create a last will and testament if you are unable to read, write or sign it?
Updated 3 hours ago Capital Legacy, South Africa’s leading provider of wills and estate administration, has helped draft more than 1.6-million wills, and they have... →
Budget 2026: What it means for foreign property owners in South Africa
9th March 2026 Foreign nationals owning property in South Africa, or who are considering buying or selling local real estate, should take note of several key... →
Mauritius: Statutory demand: Legal framework and recent court developments
6th March 2026 A statutory demand is a formal demand for payment of a debt served by a creditor on its debtor in a standard and prescribed form, under the... →
Sars’ strong stance on crypto asset transaction reporting
6th March 2026 Following Sars’ implementation of the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) on 01 March 2026, taxpayer uncertainty in this space has reached an... →
