Day: July 13, 2026

Regulatory Backlog Clears, But Hundreds of Transport Licences Face Cancellation Over Non-Collection

Johannesburg — Gauteng’s public transport economy faces a minor logistical hurdle as the provincial government warns that over 400 valid…

Healing the Backlog: Gauteng’s Surgical Marathon to Tackle Waiting Lists for Mandela Month

JOHANNESBURG — In a major push to address chronic healthcare backlogs and improve patient outcomes, the Gauteng Department of Health…

A New Era for Biosecurity: Department of Agriculture and Industry Strike Historic Foot-and-Mouth Settlement

PRETORIA – In what is being hailed as a landmark turning point for South African biosecurity and public-private cooperation, the…

The Fiscal Guillotine: Why National Treasury is Forcing Local Government’s Hand

In a decisive move to curb the systemic rot plaguing South Africa’s local governance, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has…

South Africa Defends Forced Labour Laws in Washington, Seeks Exemption from Proposed US Tariffs

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A high-level South African government delegation has formally mounted a defence against potential American trade penalties, testifying…

Pretoria and Paris Solidify Strategic Alliance as Ramaphosa Champions Economic and Multilateral Cooperation

PARIS — On Friday, 10 July 2026, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa met with French President Emmanuel Macron in France,…

IMF Approves $443.8 Million Payout for Tanzania as Economic Reforms Hold Steady

WASHINGTON, DC — In a major vote of confidence for East Africa’s transition economy, the Executive Board of the International…

Gulf on the Brink: UN Chief Pleads for Diplomacy as US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses

LONDON — The Middle East stands on the precipice of a full-scale regional conflict after a fragile ceasefire collapsed into…

South African Sport Mourns the Tragic Loss of Jayden Adams and Luqobo Makwedini

PRETORIA — A dark cloud has fallen over the South African sporting fraternity following the devastating and untimely passing of…

The Kingdom Rises: Kaizer Chiefs and Kappa Unveil Striking 2026/27 Kits

JOHANNESBURG — In a perfect marriage of rich footballing heritage and cutting-edge street-wear fashion, Kaizer Chiefs and Italian sportswear giants…