SA on current geopolitical environment
South Africa is host to the SADC Council of Ministers Preparatory Meeting, at the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in Pretoria, from 12 to 13 March 2026. This…
US Court exonerates Binance from terrorism related allegations
A United States Federal Court rejected claims that Binance assisted, participated in, or conspired with terrorists. Binance is a global blockchain system behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading…
War intensifying on Day 12
About 7 American soldiers were killed and 140 wounded, since the start of the war, 12 days ago. 1,300 Iranians were killed. About 570 are dead in Lebanon and 750,000…
Roads cleared after protest day in eThekwini
The N2 near Chesterville and the M19 in Reservoir Hills, were reopened following an early morning protest. Residents of the uMgudulu informal settlement, blocked the M19 near Reservoir Hills, protesting…
Heatwave sweeping through the Eastern, Northern and Western Cape
A heatwave is sweeping through parts of the Cape. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) recorded temperatures of about 44°C in Vredendal, 42°C in Worcester, 41°C in Riversdale and 40°C…
February was the 5th warmest month recorded by the WMO
The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) announced the world had the fifth warmest February. There was a strong temperature contrast within Europe, characterised by warmer-than-average temperatures in the United States, the…
Future of AgriParks in Gauteng under discussion
AgriParks in Gauteng are under review. The Gauteng Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD) is hosting the first workshop on Thursday, the 12th March 2026. The GDARD said in…
Concerns US-Israel-Iran war could disrupt economies
South Africans may be concerned about a weakened rand, now at its 3-months low, as oil prices surge. This has sparked more fears of a hike in inflation. The war…
Research symposium discusses ways to support rail revitalisation in the East Cape
Revitalising rail transport in South Africa has the opportunity to stimulate investment, support logistics efficiency, connect communities to economic opportunities and accelerate sustainable development. This is according to speakers at…
One body recovered from a mine in Kimberley
Kimberley Detectives are investigating a case of an inquest, after the body of an adult male was recovered from the Ekapa Minerals’s mine, on Monday, 9 March 2026. The police…