Day: August 13, 2026

Public-Private Power Play: the dtic and DHL Partner to Propel South African MSMEs into Global Markets

In a decisive move to expand South Africa’s export footprint, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has…

Slow Reform Agenda Fuels Four-Year High in South African Unemployment

CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s worsening jobs crisis reached a grim landmark in the second quarter of 2026, with official…

Tragic Deaths at Rustenburg Mining Permit Site Highlight South Africa’s Deepening Zama Zama Crisis

RUSTENBURG, SOUTH AFRICA — A fatal incident in the North West province has once again cast a harsh light on…

South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 33.6% in Q2 2026 as Job Creation Stalls

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s labour market faced renewed headwinds in the second quarter of 2026, as official statistics released by…

Regional Shift: South Africa Takes the Helm of SADC as Southern Africa Charts a Bold Path to Self-Reliance

DURBAN, South Africa — The Republic of South Africa officially assumed the Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC)…

Ramaphosa Extends Condolences to Zimbabwe Following Fatal Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster

PRETORIA — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally extended his deep condolences to the government and citizens of Zimbabwe…

From Compliance to Credibility: Free State Launches Pre-Emptive Audit Push to Fix Financial Reporting

BLOEMFONTEIN — Face-to-face with recurring audit stumbles, capacity gaps, and a costly reliance on external consultants, the Free State provincial…