President, deputy and health minister all on medical leave
What the Presidency said The Ramaphosa ill health announcement came from the Presidency on Wednesday afternoon, 16 September 2026, two...
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Lamola’s reply does not mention land or expropriation
What Lamola said South Africa has responded to the Lamola US visa restrictions dispute with a statement from the Minister...
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SA gained 7,100 millionaires. Africa gained 5,500
What the report found The number of dollar millionaires South Africa is home to rose to 48,200 as at 30...
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Five of six priority hydrogen projects lack final sign-off
What the EU actually launched The European Union, together with Germany, Denmark and the Netherlands, launched two grant-funded projects for...
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DPSA Circular 33 of 2026: Closing Dates and Z83 Rules
The 11 September circular carries posts from 14 national departments and six provinces, and most of them close on 28...
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Free Basic Water in South Africa: What the Draft Framework Changes
The first replacement of the 2003 water services framework keeps the 6 kilolitre entitlement, pushes universal access to 2035 and...
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Fire Danger Rating in South Africa: When Open Fires Are Banned
New guidelines under the National Veld and Forest Fire Act set out the five danger colours, the outright ban at...
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Most of the eight women have not been identified
What SAPS has confirmed The Ekurhuleni murders investigation now covers eight women whose bodies have been recovered across the metro...
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Rubio’s visa policy targets individuals, not travellers
What Rubio announced United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a new visa restriction policy on Tuesday, 15 September...
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R1 000 bought 49 litres in March. It now buys 37
What the latest CEF data shows The petrol price South Africa is heading into October with has moved again, and...
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