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CENTLEC Local News

South Africa’s Energy Reform Gains Momentum as CENTLEC Backs New Pricing and Market Transformation Policies

BLOEMFONTEIN — South Africa’s transition toward a modernized, multi-market power sector has reached another major milestone following Cabinet’s approval of…
Free State Unemployment Local News

DA Points to Service Delivery Failures as Free State Unemployment Reaches 37.3%

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has renewed its calls for urgent municipal reform in the Free State following the release of…
Kaizer Chiefs Sports

Highveld Chill Cleared by Second-Half Fire as Amakhosi Maintain Perfect Start

Kaizer Chiefs preserved their 100% record in the 2026/27 Betway Premiership season, brushing aside Sekhukhune United 2-0 on a frigid…
Cyril Ramaphosa National News

Border Reforms as Economic Catalysts: South Africa Launches Electronic Travel Authorisation to Unclog Growth and Jobs

In global economics, accessibility is a primary currency of competitiveness. Investors, corporate executives, skilled talent, and international tourists continuously evaluate…
Parks Tau National News

Broadening the Base: Minister Parks Tau Frames Economic Inclusion as South Africa’s Growth Engine

JOHANNESBURG — Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) is not merely a moral obligation, but an essential driver of sustainable national…
DTIC Business

Strategic Alliance Forged by the dtic, DHL, Standard Bank, and MTN to Propel African SMEs into Global Markets

Johannesburg, South Africa – In a major move to accelerate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the…
DTIC and DHL Business

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…
SA Stats National News

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…
Gwede Mantashe National News

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…
Unemployment National News

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…