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Ramaphosa stresses govt focus on literacy, numeracy for improved education 
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Wednesday that government is intensifying its focus on “evidence-based teaching” of literacy and numeracy,... →
De Klerk Foundation condemns Nobel Peace Prize being used as ‘political currency’
By: Thabi Shomolekae 21st January 2026 The FW de Klerk Foundation has slammed Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado’s decision to give her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US... →
South Africa's inflation rate edges up in December, as expected
By: Reuters 21st January 2026 South African inflation rose slightly in December, as expected, but analysts said they still expect the central bank to deliver several interest... →
Godongwana invites concise suggestions on 2026 Budget
By: Marleny Arnoldi 20th January 2026 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has invited suggestions on the 2026 Budget ahead of him presenting it in Parliament on February 25. The Budget... →
Justice committee wants ‘full implementation’ of safety protocols at all courts after shooting
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th January 2026 The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development on Tuesday expressed concern about the shooting incident outside... →
Ramaphosa greenlights salary increases for MPs, judges
By: Thabi Shomolekae 20th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has decided to give his public office bearers a salary increment, from April 1. Spokesperson to the President Vincent... →
2025 matric results show steady improvement in education – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 19th January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Monday that while the 2025 Matric results showed a steady improvement in quantity and of quality, enhancing the... →
Illicit economy is eroding legitimate economy, Mavuso warns
By: Darren Parker 19th January 2026 The illicit economy is killing jobs, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has said, citing the recent announcement by... →
South Africa’s rand set for longest winning streak since 2002
By: Bloomberg 16th January 2026 South Africa’s rand is on a weekly winning run not seen in more than two decades as elevated precious-metal prices and an improving economic... →
South Africa launches inquiry into Iran's participation in BRICS+ naval drills
By: Reuters 16th January 2026 South Africa's defence ministry has launched a probe into Iran's participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held near Cape Town this week, after... →
US accuses South Africa of cosying up to Iran with naval drills
By: Bloomberg 16th January 2026 The US criticised South Africa for allowing Iran to participate in naval drills off the coast of Cape Town, after conflicting reports about the... →
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... →
