ARM’s Bokoni platinum project’s prospects are continuing to excite 
By: Martin Creamer 10th March 2026 The definitive feasibility study for the Bokoni platinum group metals (PGM) project is targeted for completion in this half of 2026, followed by an... →
Lawsuit challenges Trump administration's ending of protections for Somalis
By: Reuters 10th March 2026 Immigrant rights advocates filed a lawsuit on Monday seeking to stop US President Donald Trump's administration from next week ending legal... →
Nersa approves higher electricity hikes for 2026/27 after R54.7bn error
By: Terence Creamer 10th March 2026 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has officially confirmed that the average tariff increase for Eskom direct customers will... →
IEC confirms voter registration weekend in June for local elections
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th March 2026 The Electoral Commission of South Africa on Tuesday announced that a nationwide voter registration weekend would take place on June 20 and 21,... →
DBSA appointed to support establishment of Credit Guarantee Vehicle
By: Sabrina Jardim 10th March 2026 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 10th March 2026 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... →
Gauteng tables R179bn 2026/27 budget amid constrained environment
By: Natasha Odendaal 10th March 2026 The Gauteng Provincial Government on Tuesday tabled a R179.2-billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year – an increase of R3.6-billion or 2%... →
Congo Republic's Sassou set to extend long rule, focus on succession
By: Reuters 10th March 2026 Congo Republic President Denis Sassou Nguesso looks set to extend his decades-long rule in elections on Sunday, even as his advanced age and a term... →
South African rand trims loss after Trump remarks, traders await GDP data
By: Reuters 10th March 2026 The South African rand trimmed its recent loss on Tuesday after comments from US President Donald Trump indicating the war in the Middle East could... →
Madlanga Commission deadline extended
By: Thabi Shomolekae 10th March 2026 The Madlanga Commission is now scheduled to submit its second interim report to the President on May 29 and its final report by August 31. This... →
DA demands clear strategy on SANDF Cape Flats deployment
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th March 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) on Monday demanded a clear plan for the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) deployment to tackle gang... →
Harmony Gold expects higher upcoming half-year earnings
By: Martin Creamer 9th March 2026 South Africa’s largest gold mining company on Monday gave notice of its expectation of higher upcoming earnings. In a trading statement for the six... →
World Bank confirms $350m funding for South Africa’s credit guarantee vehicle
By: Terence Creamer 9th March 2026 The World Bank Group has approved $350-million, or about R5.6-billion, to capitalise South Africa’s new credit guarantee vehicle (CGV), which is... →
