Day: August 24, 2026

Crackdown in the Inner City: Balancing Regulatory Enforcement and Economic Reality

A high-profile joint inspection led by South Africa’s Department of Employment and Labour alongside the City of Johannesburg has highlighted…

Gauteng Municipalities Record Administrative Progress, But Gender Parity and Disciplinary Delays Persist

Gauteng’s local government sphere is showing signs of administrative stabilization, though critical structural bottlenecks—including severe gender imbalances in executive leadership…

Blame Game Flowing as Mogale City Water Crisis Triggers Intergovernmental Friction

KRUGERSDORP — As dry taps continue to test the patience of Mogale City residents, Executive Mayor Lucky Sele has moved…

Economic Diplomacy Meets Digital Era: BRICS Tourism Ministers Adopt Jaipur Declaration

JAIPUR — In a major step toward standardizing tourism cooperation and accelerating regional growth across emerging markets, the BRICS Tourism…

SABC Broadcast Celebrates Icons, Rising Stars as National Arts and Culture Awards Set Stage for Weekend of South African Excellence

SUN CITY, NORTH WEST — In a spectacular showcase of heritage, innovation, and national identity, the Department of Sport, Arts…

BLSA CEO’s Weekly Newsletter – The hard work starts now: 3%+ growth and a million+ jobs is the target

By Busisiwe Mavuso, CEO of Business Leadership South Africa Last week, the next phase of the business-government partnership was launched, with…

Gauteng Streamlines Public Transport Sector with Mass Operating Licence Handover

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport (GDRT) has taken another decisive step toward clearing its administrative backlogs and regulating…

Cabinet Shake-Up: Stella Ndabeni Steps In as Acting Health Minister Amid Motsoaledi’s Sick Leave

President Cyril Ramaphosa has officially appointed Minister Stella Ndabeni to serve as the Acting Minister of Health. The announcement, released…

Beyond the Limpopo: Ramaphosa Urges Bilateral Industrial Strategy to Reset South Africa–Zimbabwe Economic Ties

MIDRAND, SOUTH AFRICA — In a direct challenge to centuries-old colonial trading patterns, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called…

Beyond Borders: How Accelerated Industrialisation Can Unlock the SA-Zimbabwe Economic Axis

PRETORIA — In an era defined by global economic volatility and shifting trade paradigms, the economic imperative for Southern Africa…