38 appear in court for corruption related cases in Mpumalanga
About 38 of the 40 accused people were in court on Thursday. The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) confirmed the 40 were arrested in connection with the R114 million…
MPC keeps interest rates at 6,75%
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to keep the policy rate unchanged, at 6.75%. Speaking about the decision at a media conference in Pretoria, on Thursday, Lesetja Kganyago, the Governor…
Efforts to restore electricity underway in Gqeberha
Efforts to get the lights back on in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro, is underway. The Municipality informed aggrieved residents on Wednesday, that three monopoles were erected and rings were…
Will interest rates remain at 6,75%
Governor Lesetja Kganyago will deliver the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decision on Thursday, 26 March, at 15:00. Back in January 2026, the MPC decided to keep the policy rate unchanged,…
24% of migratory bird species face extinction
A new interim State of the World’s Migratory Species report (2026) indicates a sharp decline in migratory birds (CMS-listed populations) from 44 to 49 per cent. About 24% of species…
Road construction to start in July in Modimolle
The Modimolle-Mookgophong Local Municipality welcomed a contractor, expected to build about 9,5 km road, at a cost of R78-million. The Municipality also said work would commence in July 2026. Speaking…
Cyclone Narelle expected to hit Western Australia hard
Tropical Cyclone Narelle is approaching Western Australia next. The Bureau of Meteorology confirmed that a category 2 tropical cyclone is expected on the west south-west, roughly parallel to the Pilbara…
Treasury’s raising $500 million in foreign funding
South Africa’s National Treasury is trying to diversify funding beyond the Eurobonds. Last October 2025, the Treasury announced it would raise a $500 million in foreign currency funding. The Development…
Botha Sigcau building in Mthatha gutted by fire
The Botha Sigcau Building, which houses historical records, went up in flames, on Tuesday. The building was used by Departments of Health, Education, Land Affairs (or Rural Development and Land…
About 14,2% people employed at Coega SEZ
About 11 243, people were employed by the Coega SEZ, at the end of June 2025. This emerged at the 6th annual report, launched at the Coega Vulindlela Accommodation and…