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High Court Grants Ramaphosa Reprieve, Pauses Phala Phala Impeachment Proceedings

In a significant constitutional development, the Western Cape High Court has granted an urgent interdict to temporarily halt Parliament’s Section…

Beyond the Raw Export: How South Africa’s Essential Oils Sector Could Fuel the Next Industrial Leap

South Africa stands at a critical juncture in its economic transformation strategy, and the answer to its industrialisation push may…

Ramaphosa Bet-On Energy Model to Fix South Africa’s Water Sector

PRETORIA — Drawing direct parallels to the strategy that stabilized the nation’s power grid, President Cyril Ramaphosa has unveiled the…

A Turning Point in the Heartland: Ramaphosa to Launch Mpumalanga’s Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Facility

BETHAL, MPUMALANGA — In a landmark moment for South Africa’s changing energy landscape, President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially mark the…

IEC Extends Deadline for Disinformation Code Comments Amid High Stakes for 2026 Local Polls

PRETORIA — South Africa’s Electoral Commission (IEC) has extended the public comment window for its proposed Electoral Code of Conduct…

SARB Holds Policy Rate at 7% Amid Global Volatility and Sticky Inflation

Johannesburg — Navigating a treacherous combination of Middle East geopolitics, fluctuating oil prices, and domestic structural headwinds, the South African…

South African Retail Sales Hold Steady as Fashion and Niche Retailers Drive May Growth

South Africa’s retail sector demonstrated continued resilience mid-year, backed by steady growth across key consumer categories. According to the latest…

President Ramaphosa Clears Adv Andrew Chauke Following Inquiry into Fitness to Hold Office

PRETORIA — Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Andrew Chauke, has been fully exonerated by the Nkabinde Panel of…

Inflation Edges Up to 5.0% as Transport Costs Accelerate Pressure

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s annual headline consumer price inflation climbed to 5.0% in June 2026, up from 4.5% in May,…

World Bank Backs South Africa with $1.5 Billion Loan to Tackle Infrastructure Bottlenecks and Drive Growth

PRETORIA — In a major boost to South Africa’s ongoing structural reform agenda, the National Treasury and the World Bank…