Day: August 6, 2026

Lesufi Urges RDP Beneficiaries to Choose Spaza Funding Over Property Leases

WESTONARIA — In a bid to curb illegal informal trade and protect public housing stock, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has…

Free State Premier Strengthens Inner Office with Appointment of Thandiwe Mpondo as Chief of Staff

BLOEMFONTEIN — In a move aimed at fortifying administrative capacity and executive coordination, Free State Premier MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae has officially…

Beyond Fragility: How Emerging Markets Built Resilience, and Why South Africa Must Now ‘Bet on Growth’

PRETORIA — In a wide-ranging address at the University of South Africa, South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago…

Ramaphosa Ready to Take SADC Helm as Pretoria Signals Tougher Border Strategy and Economic Push

PRETORIA — As South Africa prepares to assume the chairmanship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Minister of International…

Eswatini’s Growth Momentum Faces Moderation Amid Escalating Fiscal Pressures and External Headwinds

Executive Summary & Economic Overview Eswatini’s economy demonstrated strong growth momentum in 2025, expanding by 4.9 percent on the back…

Lamola Demands End to Selective International Law as UN Prepares for High-Stakes Leadership Transition

PRETORIA — In a resolute defence of rules-based global governance, South African International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) Minister Ronald Lamola…

Mikel Arteta Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Premier League Champion Christian Norgaard Following Everton Switch

Mikel Arteta has offered a glowing tribute to Christian Norgaard following the midfielder’s transfer to Everton, which was finalized shortly…

Tuipulotu to Lead All Blacks in Historic Opener Against Stormers in Cape Town

CAPE TOWN — All Blacks head coach Dave Rennie has named his squad to face the DHL Stormers at DHL…