Gold prices push South Africa's rand closer to 16/$ handle
By: Reuters 26th January 2026 South Africa's commodity-linked rand strengthened in early trade on Monday, edging closer to a 16-per-dollar level thanks to record gold prices,... →
Rand Water assures tap water safe to drink
By: Natasha Odendaal 26th January 2026 Bulk water services provider Rand Water has assured that the water it supplies is safe to consume, categorically dismissing claims suggesting... →
Investors showing strong interest in platinum, online investment is on the rise
By: Martin Creamer 23rd January 2026 Investors are showing strong interest in platinum and online platinum investment is on the rise, Gold Avenue CEO Nicolas Cracco reports.... →
MTN’s Iran troubles deepen with CEO ousted over shutdown delay
By: Bloomberg 23rd January 2026 Africa’s largest telecom company has become embroiled in Iran’s decision to shut down communications during this month’s deadly crackdown on... →
Nersa activates electricity tribunal powers, issues default orders against five municipalities
By: Darren Parker 23rd January 2026 The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has convened its first tribunal sitting, formally activating its statutory powers to enforce... →
Valterra Platinum earnings set to soar on lower sales
By: Martin Creamer 23rd January 2026 The earnings of Valterra Platinum are set to soar, the Johannesburg- and London-listed platinum group metals (PGM) miner and refiner stated in a... →
ANC condemns scholar transport operators' ‘arrogance’ in flouting law after accident 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd January 2026 The African National Congress has condemned recent threats made by scholar transport operators, following the impounding of unroadworthy vehicles,... →
Supporters gather as Malema awaits sentence in firearm case
By: Reuters 23rd January 2026 Thousands of supporters of South African opposition politician Julius Malema gathered outside a court on Friday as the Economic Freedom Fighters... →
Godongwana plays down big tax changes in South Africa Budget
By: Bloomberg 23rd January 2026 South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana ruled out any major tax changes in next month’s budget and stressed the importance of keeping... →
DA wants inquiry into ‘flawed’ process concerning Iran's participation in BRICS naval exercise
By: Thabi Shomolekae 23rd January 2026 The Democratic Alliance on Friday called for a judicial inquiry and an urgent parliamentary debate to enforce accountability in the matter... →
Uganda detains 2 000 opposition supporters, kills 30 after disputed election, army chief says
By: Reuters 23rd January 2026 Uganda's military chief said on Friday that authorities had detained 2 000 opposition supporters, killed 30 and were hunting for more following a... →
DRDGOLD concludes renewable energy supply agreement with NOA
By: Martin Creamer 23rd January 2026 Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed surface gold mining company DRDGOLD has, through its wholly owned Ergo subsidiary, disposed of its 100% interest... →
South African rand edges up as traders eye interest rate decision next week
By: Reuters 23rd January 2026 The South African rand edged up in early trade on Friday, as investors looked ahead to the central bank's interest rate decision next week. At 0732... →
