SA scored “7” in country risk profile by GCR
GCR Ratings (“GCR”) scored South Africa a ‘7’ in its country risk scores, published in its Special Report, in May. The GCR attributed the score to strong GDP per capita,…
4 children dead in Mayfair house fire
Four children are dead, following a house fire in Mayfair Johannesburg, around 11am, on Monday mid morning. Robert Mulaudzi, Spokesperson of the City of Johannesburg’s Emergency Services (EMS) said the…
Two dead in Diepkloof protest on Monday
Two people have died in a violent protest in Diepkloof, Soweto. Residents took to the streets demanding action from the City of Johannesburg regarding housing. Different reports indicate around 4h55am,…
Lightning strike sparked a fire in George
A lightning strike on Sunday evening sparked a wildfire on the mountain just west of Highland Lodge in Waboomskraal, in George. The Municipality said the fire is currently burning on…
Streets that will be affected by SASCO March in Tshwane
Learners from the Tshwane University of Technology (TUT) plan to march from the old Putco depot in Marabastad to 123 Francis Baard Street, the premises of the Department of Higher…
Ekurhuleni Mayor defends appointment of CFO
The City of Ekurhuleni has affirmed its decision to appoint Kagiso Lerutla, as its Group Financial Officer (CFO), since August 2024. This is despite leaked correspondence concerning the validity of…
Credible Climate Project Crediting under UN Carbon Market
This article was written by the UNFCCC. A UN Body responsible for setting up a carbon market under the Paris Agreement adopted important new standards to guide how emission-reducing projects…
ATC shares a thought on SA trade
The African Trade Chamber (ATC) wrote this article. The ATC is a private sector led chamber of commerce, committed to advancing intra-African trade and economic growth in Africa. South Africa…
Demolished Ashburton Bridge Debris Cleared
Motorists are advised to expect heavy delays, and congestion on the R103, following the clearing of debris of the demolished Ashburton bridge,in Pietermaritzburg. The bridge was demolished on Friday evening.…
16 enterprises join JSE SME Rise Enterprise Acceleration Programme
About 16 enterprises have joined the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) SME Rise Enterprise Acceleration Programme. This initiative is in collaboration with the UK South Africa Tech Hub, an initiative of…