South African News
South Africa’s new electronic visa system to turbocharge tourism, crush identity fraud, Schreiber promises
By: Darren Parker Updated 1 hour 9 minutes ago The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has approved more than 10 000 visa applicants through its new electronic travel authorisation (ETA) system... →
Africa’s minerals indispensable for clean global economy, Valterra Platinum highlights 
By: Martin Creamer Updated 1 hour 22 minutes ago Africa’s minerals are indispensable for a clean economy and these range from platinum-group metals (PGMs), which power hydrogen and fuel cells, to... →
Eskom prioritises 14 municipalities for Distribution Agency Agreements to tackle R105bn arrear debt
By: Terence Creamer Updated 4 hours ago Eskom has identified 14 municipalities for the implementation of five-year Distribution Agency Agreements (DAAs), a controversial mechanism for... →
Chikunga calls for new generation of PPPs focused on social development
By: Darren Parker Updated 4 hours ago Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has called for a new generation of public-private partnerships (PPPs) in... →
Academic says South Africa should not hand over G20 presidency to the US
By: Darren Parker Updated 4 hours ago South Africa should not hand the G20 presidency over to the US, Columbia University Center for Sustainable Development director Jeffrey Sachs has... →
S&P rejects Africa ratings bias claims: ‘No different treatment’
By: Bloomberg Updated 6 hours ago S&P Global Ratings pushed back against claims of bias in assessing the creditworthiness of African governments, saying all receive equal treatment.... →
DBE proposes single national school calendar
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 6 hours ago The Department of Basic Education on Friday called for “national alignment” in education as it set out proposals to scrap the staggered reopening... →
South African Human Rights Commission calls for resolution of Gauteng water crisis
By: Natasha Odendaal Updated 6 hours ago The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) on Friday called on all stakeholders to act with urgency to address the water crisis in Gauteng.... →
