My Vote Counts wants Ramaphosa to set an operational date for Electoral Matters Amendment Bill
By: Thabi Shomolekae 9th May 2024 Non-governmental organisation My Vote Counts (MVC) announced that it will closely monitor developments around the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill... →
South African social safety net at crossroads as ANC support wanes
By: Reuters 9th May 2024 South Africa's African National Congress, fighting to extend its 30-year grip on power in elections this month, would like to cast the government... →
Opposition alliance can win South African election, says chair
By: Reuters 9th May 2024 An alliance of South African opposition parties can win a May 29 election and would bring significant change after 30 years of African National... →
IFP wants IEC, Saps to deal with parties inciting violence during election campaigning
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th May 2024 The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is turning to the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) and the South African Police Service (Saps) to deal... →
South Deep wind power decision drawing closer, Q2 update likely on backfill problem 
By: Martin Creamer 8th May 2024 Mining company Gold Fields expects to be in a position to decide on the establishment of a wind power project at the South Deep gold mine, west of... →
JSE undertaking measures to mitigate de-listing, shrinkage
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 8th May 2024 The JSE is undertaking several initiatives to mitigate de-listings and reduced market capitalisation, chairperson Phuthuma Nhleko said during the... →
South Africa to provide new coal-plant closure timeline to secure secure $2.6bn
By: Bloomberg 8th May 2024 South Africa will provide a new timeline for the shutdown of coal-fired power plants in a bid to secure about $2.5-billion in climate finance, an... →
Promise of ‘94 not yet translated into meaningful change for some – Ramaphosa
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th May 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday although South Africa is a “vastly different place” than it was 30 years ago, he acknowledged that... →
Telecommunications to play a critical role in upcoming elections
By: Creamer Media Reporter 8th May 2024 As South Africa approaches its 2024 national elections, scheduled for May 29, telecommunications infrastructure will play a key role in ensuring... →
South Africa appoints new Honorary Consul in the UK to promote trade
By: Rebecca Campbell 8th May 2024 South Africa has appointed a new Honorary Consul in the UK, it was announced on Wednesday. An Honorary Consul serves to promote South African... →
Zackie Achmat is ready to be your MP but won't vote for Steenhuisen as President
By: Sashnee Moodley 8th May 2024 Former African National Congress member, prominent activist and now independent candidate Zackie Achmat believes a coalition government is likely... →
ActionSA confirms safe retrieval of Ngobeni, Gafane following kidnapping
By: Thabi Shomolekae 8th May 2024 ActionSA have confirmed that its Gauteng Premier candidate Funzi Ngobeni and Youth Forum chairperson Hluphi Gafane are unharmed but “undoubtedly... →
Engineering organisations, labour dept urge patience as cause of George building collapse awaits determination
By: Schalk Burger 8th May 2024 Civil engineering and construction industry organisations the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (Saice), Consulting Engineers South... →
