Month: July 2026

FINANCIAL TOUGH LOVE: Free State Finance MEC Backs National Treasury’s Decisive Crackdown on Municipalities

BLOEMFONTEIN — In a major move aimed at curbing systemic financial mismanagement, the Free State MEC for Finance, Economic Development…

Ramaphosa Commences Official Visit to France, Anchoring Global Education and Historic Ties

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in France for a high-profile, three-day Official Visit spanning July 10 to 12,…

Ramaphosa Extends Deadline for Madlanga Commission of Inquiry

PRETORIA — President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially extended the deadline for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference,…

Telkom Pledges R100 Million to Launch AI Institute, Bridging South Africa’s Capabilities Gap

South African telecommunications giant Telkom has committed R100 million ($6.1 million USD) to establish the Telkom AI Institute, a dedicated…

Confronting Gauteng’s R7.5 Billion Debt Trap: Treasury Admits Systemic Failures Hurt Businesses

JOHANNESBURG – In a rare display of institutional contrition, Gauteng MEC for Finance, Bonginkosi Dunga, has publicly confronted the provincial…

GAUTENG HEALTH VOWS STRONGER ACCOUNTABILITY AMID MEDICAL NEGLIGENCE AND FINANCIAL MISCONDUCT CONCERNS

JOHANNESBURG – In a direct response to mounting public and institutional concerns over governance, the Gauteng Department of Health has…

Gauteng Digs In: Province Deploys Multi-Agency Task Team to Stabilize Troubled Lesedi Municipality

JOHANNESBURG – In a swift counter-offensive to opposition criticism, the Gauteng Provincial Government has moved to assert control over the…

Johannesburg’s ‘Gridwise 10X’ Triumphs at Gauteng YTE G13 Hackathon with AI-Driven Solutions

JOHANNESBURG — In a major push to cultivate South Africa’s next generation of digital talent, the Gauteng Department of e-Government…

Global Outlook Resilient But Uneven as Multilateral Chiefs Urge Vigilance Over Middle East Shock

WASHINGTON, DC — In a powerful demonstration of institutional alignment, the heads of the world’s leading economic, energy, and trade…

BYD powers Mandela Day Walk and Run 2026. Doing It for Mandela.

Johannesburg, South Africa – Mandela Day Walk and Run is proud to announce BYD as the Official Vehicle Partner of…