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POLITICAL ANALYSIS: Inside the Emfuleni Shift—How the DA’s Historic By-Election Victory Rewrites the 2026 Electoral Map

JOHANNESBURG — In what is being hailed as a watershed moment for South African municipal politics, the Democratic Alliance (DA)…

The Battle for the Ballot: IEC Launches 2026 Campaign Amid Shifting Political Landscapes and Tech Frontiers

PRETORIA — South Africa’s local government elections are officially in motion. Yesterday, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) formally…

The Tightrope of Transition: Why Collaboration is South Africa’s Only Path to Green Steel

SANDTON, SOUTH AFRICA — The directive is clear, but the execution is incredibly complex: South Africa must decarbonize its industrial…

SADC regional minerals must benefit locals: Regional cooperation essential for economic growth in Africa

PRETORIA — In an era increasingly defined by hyper-unilateralism, volatile resource nationalism, and shifting geopolitical blocs, South Africa is positioning…

Turning the Corner: How South Africa Plans to Trade and Industrialise Its Way to Prosperity

Faced with a complex web of global and domestic headwinds, South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic)…

South Africa’s Plan to Dismantle Economic Barriers: Public-Private Alliances Take Center Stage in Drive for Inclusive Growth

JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) is sharpening its focus on breaking down structural…

Phala Phala Impeachment Committee Formed: Maimane Joins High-Stakes Parliament Panel

CAPE TOWN — In a major constitutional milestone, Parliament has officially finalized the roster for the newly established Section 89…

Moody’s Shifts South Africa’s Outlook to Positive, Signaling Fiscal Turnaround

PRETORIA — In a major boost to South Africa’s economic landscape, Moody’s Investors Service has officially revised the nation’s sovereign…

Government prioritises cyber resilience

The world is migrating to online platforms, changing the way we do things; however, with this comes the threat of…

Government needs to revamp automotive incentive schemes

To make the South Africa’s automotive sector competitive and have comparative advantage, the government needs to revamp its incentive schemes…