South African News
South African rand hovers around strongest in three years as geopolitical tensions ease
By: Reuters 22nd January 2026 The South African rand was hovering around its strongest against the dollar for three years, as geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand eased... →
Presidency official says unbundling of Eskom should not be pursued ‘half-heartedly’ 
By: Terence Creamer 22nd January 2026 The Presidency’s Rudi Dicks, who is overseeing the economic reforms being implemented under Operation Vulindlela, says the unbundling of Eskom’s... →
Fund established to rebuild Kruger National Park – Aucamp
By: Schalk Burger 22nd January 2026 The Kruger National Park cannot rebuild without help and a well-coordinated, rapid response is needed, with national parks agency South African... →
Higher Education Minister outlines reform under way in education sector
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd January 2026 Minister of Higher Education and Training Buti Manamela on Thursday stressed the importance of vocational education in the country’s post-school... →
South32 targeting Arctic project in Alaska with joint venture partner
By: Martin Creamer 22nd January 2026 Johannesburg Stock Exchange-listed South32 is targeting the copper-dominant Arctic project in the Ambler mining district of north-western Alaska... →
Private sector council to support govt’s FMD strategy implementation
By: Marleny Arnoldi 22nd January 2026 Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has appointed an Industry Coordination Council to support implementation of the country’s national long-term... →
South African rand steady as Trump backs off tariff and Greenland threats
By: Reuters 22nd January 2026 The South African rand was steady in early trade on Thursday, as geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand eased after US President Donald Trump... →
Ramaphosa appoints Deputy Public Protector
By: Thabi Shomolekae 22nd January 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Advocate Dinkie Portia Dube as South Africa’s Deputy Public Protector, for a term of seven years, from... →
