Despite delays, Hammanskraal water project progress
By: Natasha Odendaal 16th January 2026 A package plant aimed at securing water supply for Hammanskraal residents is currently 88% complete. Forming part of the Department of Water and... →
IFP says it will engage NFP to ensure stable governance in KZN amid coalition turbulence 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th January 2026 The Inkatha Freedom Fighters said on Thursday it distanced itself from “political gamesmanship”, and said it will engage the National Freedom Party... →
South Africa proposes tougher laws to monitor money flows
By: Bloomberg 15th January 2026 South Africa proposed changes to laws that would give the government stronger tools to monitor money flows and impose tougher penalties on those... →
DA ‘disappointed’ with Dion George’s resignation ahead of inquiry
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th January 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Thursday expressed disappointment with Dr Dion George’s resignation ahead of its Federal Legal Commission's probe into... →
IFP wants urgent investigation into death threats against KZN Premier
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th January 2026 The Inkatha Freedom Party in the KwaZulu-Natal Legislature has described as “vile and dangerous” death threats being made against KwaZulu-Natal... →
New IMF mission chief to visit to Senegal next week
By: Reuters 15th January 2026 The International Monetary Fund's new mission chief for Senegal will make a short trip to the West African nation early next week, an IMF... →
SA urges ‘restraint’ in Iran amid violent crackdown
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th January 2026 The South African government on Thursday expressed concern at developments in Iran, urging maximum restraint from all parties. Tensions are running... →
Kenya strikes a preliminary trade deal with China, ministry says
By: Reuters 15th January 2026 Kenya has struck a preliminary trade agreement with China that allows 98.2% of its export goods duty-free market access, its trade ministry said on... →
ActionSA unveils Bill to strengthen whistleblower protection
By: Thabi Shomolekae 15th January 2026 ActionSA wants public backing for its new whistleblower protection Bill, which suggests a formal mechanism for disclosures in public procurement... →
Coega unveils R52m rural school project
By: Sabrina Jardim 15th January 2026 To mark the beginning of the 2026 academic year, the Coega Development Corporation (Coega) joined the Eastern Cape provincial government for the... →
South African rand steady as Trump calms market fears by adopting softer tone on Iran, Fed chair
By: Reuters 15th January 2026 The South African rand was steady in early trading on Thursday, after US President Donald Trump calmed market anxiety over potential US military... →
Uganda votes in tense election seen as test of Museveni's strength
By: Reuters 15th January 2026 Ugandans voted in a tense national election on Thursday after an often violent campaign and internet shutdown, with President Yoweri Museveni... →
Significant new platinum-linked green hydrogen advances sweeping across UAE and US
By: Martin Creamer 15th January 2026 Speaking at the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week on Tuesday, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa positioned green hydrogen at the centre of... →
