South African News
DA demands clear strategy on SANDF Cape Flats deployment
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 2 hours 59 minutes ago 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 Updated 3 hours ago 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 Updated 3 hours ago 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... →
70% energy cut by South African SmeltDirect is ‘huge achievement’ – researcher
By: Martin Creamer Updated 4 hours ago The 70% reduction in electricity used by the SmeltDirect technology is a huge achievement, a giant leap forward, Phoenix Research’s David... →
Provincial committee welcomes task teams to investigate political killings, kidnapping
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has welcomed the establishment of two specialised units in Gauteng... →
BLSA calls for more convictions following first major State capture conviction
By: Tasneem Bulbulia Updated 7 hours ago Progress on improving accountability is finally materialising South Africa; however, the pace is still too slow, business organisation Business... →
Reserve Bank to redraft risk scenarios as Iran war boosts oil price
By: Reuters 9th March 2026 South Africa's central bank will redraft its risk scenarios for its next rate-setting policy meeting as the widening Middle East conflict pushes up... →
Ramaphosa points to eThekwini’s ‘progress’ in improving local govt ahead of elections
By: Sashnee Moodley 9th March 2026 “When local government fails, the impact is felt by communities, businesses and households. When local government works well, villages, towns and... →
