South African News
New smart meter-led strategy unveiled to tackle load reduction scourge 
By: Terence Creamer 25th September 2025 Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has unveiled a new smart meter-led strategy to address the ongoing problem of load... →
South African rand flat ahead of producer inflation data
By: Reuters 25th September 2025 The South African rand was little changed in early trade on Thursday before the release of local producer inflation data. At 0746 GMT the rand... →
AARTO rollout in Dec means motorists risk new heavy penalties – Fines SA
By: Schalk Burger 25th September 2025 Digital traffic fine platform Fines SA is warning drivers to prepare for stricter unpaid fine penalties, the possibility of losing driving... →
EFF calls for the removal of all apartheid statues, symbols in public spaces
By: Thabi Shomolekae 25th September 2025 As part of marking that the preferred heritage of African people is not a “celebration in public spaces of genocidal colonialists and land... →
Chief economists warn of weak growth as economic environment shifts
By: Darren Parker 25th September 2025 The global economy is entering a period of weak growth and systemic disruption, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF’s) latest ‘Chief... →
Ramaphosa urges reformed global tax rules to curb illicit financial flows
By: Thabi Shomolekae 25th September 2025 To close the Sustainable Development Goals financing gap, President Cyril Ramaphosa said the United Nations General Assembly needs faster, fairer... →
Ramaphosa appeals for Agoa’s renewal, encourages US to collaborate with S Africa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 25th September 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa appealed for the US’s support in advocating for the African Growth and Opportunity Act’s (Agoa’s) renewal, encouraging... →
Medical demand for platinum forecast to reach new high this year
By: Martin Creamer 25th September 2025 The demand for platinum in medical technology is on its way to reaching a 320 000 oz high point this year amid growth being at a consistent 3%... →
