Halima Frost
Halima Frost is a Creamer Media Senior Writer for Engineering News and Mining Weekly.
Daily Podcast – March 25, 2025
25th March 2025 Making headlines: South African consumer mood slumps on tax hike, fraying US ties; SAIIA says SA must redefine foreign policy role amid shifting... →
Daily Podcast – March 18, 2025
18th March 2025 Making headlines: Moody's expects coalition government to reach budget compromise; DA calls for mayoral candidate applications for Gauteng, Free... →
Daily Podcast – February 28, 2025
28th February 2025 Making headlines: AfriForum hits back at Ramaphosa’s accusations of sowing division; G20 finance meeting ends without consensus; And, Namibia's top... →
Daily Podcast – February 17, 2025
17th February 2025 Making headlines: DA says it will oppose any plan to increase taxes; Ramaphosa highlights strides made with infrastructure development, commits to... →
Daily Podcast – February 04, 2025
4th February 2025 For Creamer Media in Johannesburg, I’m Halima Fost. Making headlines: Civil society hits back at Trump as he threatens to cut aid to South Africa;... →
Daily Podcast – January 30, 2025
30th January 2025 Making headlines: Rwandan President takes aim at Ramaphosa; Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla charged over unrest, released on warning; And, South Africa... →
Daily Podcast – January 21, 2025
21st January 2025 Making headlines: South African growth outlook has improved but inflation risks abound; Paul Mashatile says SA’s economic growth not at optimum... →
Daily Podcast – January 17, 2025
17th January 2025 Making headlines: MKP treasurer-general resigns; Princess Anne to visit South Africa; And, Netanyahu says Israel-Hamas deal to pause Gaza war is... →
Daily Podcast – January 16, 2025
16th January 2025 Making headlines: South African police lower cage into mine to check if anyone left after 78 died; Civil society threatens legal action against... →
Daily Podcast – December 10, 2024
10th December 2024 Making headlines: Ramaphosa says Mpumalanga presents opportunities as S Africa’s powerhouse; South Africa business confidence jumps as government... →
Daily Podcast – December 06, 2024
6th December 2024 Making headlines: SACP reaffirms call for inquest into Hani assassination as killer is deported; Kathrada Foundation’s Balton appears in court over... →
Daily Podcast – December 05, 2024
5th December 2024 Making headlines: DA calls for swift investigation of suspended Sassa CEO, who is on full pay; Presidency clarifies visa application process for... →
Daily Podcast – December 03, 2024
3rd December 2024 Making headlines: GDP contracts by 0.3% in the third quarter; Ramaphosa says SA will use G20 to focus on low-income countries; And, Namibia's... →
Daily Podcast – November 26, 2024
26th November 2024 Making headlines: EFF seeks to revive impeachment proceedings against Ramaphosa over Phala Phala; SIU gets green light to investigate State capture... →
Daily Podcast – November 22, 2024
22nd November 2024 Making headlines: South Africa’s cagey central bank to cut rates sparingly in 2025; ANC says ICC arrest warrants a legal victory; And, Parly... →
Daily Podcast – November 20, 2024
20th November 2024 Making headlines: South African inflation drops to lowest since June 2020; Govt warns public against interfering in spaza shop registrations; And,... →
Daily Podcast – November 12, 2024
12th November 2024 Making headlines: Unemployment rate improves to 32.1% in the third quarter; Overnight water throttling part of new measures to combat Joburg’s... →
Daily Podcast – November 08, 2024
8th November 2024 Making headlines: South Africa concerned Trump election will impact climate talks; Nersa publishes Eskom’s proposed Retail Tariff Plan for public... →
Daily Podcast – November 04, 2024
4th November 2024 Making headlines: Fuel price to rise for first time in six months; DA introduces Anti-Corruption Bill in Parliament; And, City of Joburg meets with... →
Daily Podcast – November 01, 2024
1st November 2024 Making headlines: NPA withdraws charges against Zizi Kodwa and co-accused; Ramaphosa appoints members of Special Tribunal; And, Botswana's ruling... →
Daily Podcast – October 29, 2024
29th October 2024 Making headlines: Life Esidimeni families urge NPA to criminally prosecute; South African Budget eyed by investors for further reform steps; And,... →
Daily Podcast – October 24, 2024
24th October 2024 Making headlines: Parly committee praises Ramaphosa for ‘successful’ participation in Brics Summit, amid criticism; Kganyago says South Africa’s... →
Daily Podcast – October 07, 2024
7th October 2024 Making headlines: Ramaphosa urges Israel to immediately implement provisional court orders; South African, Botswana Ministers vow to simplify... →
Daily Podcast – September 17, 2024
17th September 2024 Making headlines: DA takes to the streets against Eskom’s proposed tariff increases; Motshekga praises decision to bring Denel under the wing of... →
Daily Podcast – August 19, 2024
19th August 2024 Making headlines: DA says its petition against electricity hikes gaining momentum; After third round of municipal wage negotiations, parties to... →
Daily Podcast – August 06, 2024
6th August 2024 Making headlines: Police committee underscores need to strengthen officers' health, wellness; Rand Water in recovery after successful maintenance... →
Daily Podcast – August 05, 2024
5th August 2024 Making headlines: Stronger rand contributes to lower fuel price for August; DA requests Parliamentary debate on rising electricity tariffs And,... →
Daily Podcast – July 24, 2024
24th July 2024 Making headlines: Solidarity says court judgment major breakthrough in NHI fight; DA welcomes Climate Change Act; And, Children at risk as mpox... →
Daily Podcast – July 23, 2024
23rd July 2024 Making headlines: DA approaches court to interdict Hlophe from serving on JSC; Ramaphosa signs legislation establishing single public procurement... →
Daily Podcast – July 18, 2024
18th July 2024 Making headlines: Reserve Bank bank keeps main interest rate unchanged at 8.25%; Ramokgopa urges ‘timeous’ passage of Bill to usher in new SOE... →
Daily Podcast – July 17, 2024
17th July 2024 Making headlines: DA hoping Ramaphosa will outline economic policies in opening of Parliament address; ANC affirms Jacob Zuma will appear before... →
Daily Podcast – July 10, 2024
10th July 2024 Making headlines: At least R300m stolen from the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure by cybercriminals over ten years; Freedom Under Law... →
Daily Podcast – July 08, 2024
8th July 2024 Making headlines: Ramaphosa says possibility of further loadshedding cannot be ruled out; City of Cape Town’s water outlook report shows need for... →
Minister Patricia de Lille and Deputy Minister Maggie Sotyu committed to partnerships geared towards driving tourism growth
4th July 2024 Following the swearing in of Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille and Deputy Minister, Maggie Sotyu, the Minister and Deputy Minister have... →
Daily Podcast – July 03, 2024
3rd July 2024 Making headlines: SACP calls for speedy resolution to impasse on Gauteng cabinet; Ramaphosa, Biden commit to advancing ‘special relationship’... →
Daily Podcast – June 28, 2024
28th June 2024 Making headlines: 27 State capture suspects arrested; DA committed to cabinet negotiations, ANC says talks 'almost done'; And, Parliament joint... →
Daily Podcast – June 14, 2024
14th June 2024 Making headlines: Lesufi re-elected Gauteng Premier with DA support; GNU releases Statement of Intent, highlighting ANC, DA office bearers; And, 7... →
Daily Podcast – June 07, 2024
7th June 2024 Making headlines: Maropene Ramokgopa takes over as acting Minister after Kodwa’s resignation; MK Party confirms coalition engagements with ANC;... →
Daily Podcast – May 24, 2024
24th May 2024 Making headlines: Patel to leave Cabinet after elections; Zuma says he will fight for his rights over South Africa election disqualification; And,... →
Daily Podcast – May 23, 2024
23rd May 2024 Making headlines: Boosted by Gaza war, South African Muslim party open to deal with ANC; DA vows to offer workable solutions to poverty, job... →
Daily Podcast – March 27, 2024
27th March 2024 Making headlines: DA calls out Eskom’s ‘penchant for secrecy’ after court orders entity to hand over details of contracts; ActionSA opposes Eskom’s... →
