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Unlocking State Assets: How KwaZulu-Natal’s New Digital Portal Aims to Ignite Economic Growth

DURBAN — In an economy long constrained by infrastructural bottlenecks and administrative red tape, South Africa’s vast portfolio of state-owned…

Navigating Global Headwinds: the dtic Reports Surge in Investments and Exports Amid Structural Challenges

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has delivered a resilient performance report for the 2025/2026 financial year,…

Government Confronts Misinformation and Operational Strain Following Landmark Constitutional Court Asylum Ruling

JOHANNESBURG — The Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on Migration led by its Chairperson Mmamoloko Kubayi has moved swiftly to quell public…

Bridging the Innovation Gap: South Africa Takes a Giant Leap Toward Health Sovereignty with FuturePHARMA

South Africa is sharpening its competitive edge and fortifying its national resilience. In a strategic move to permanently alter its…

Silence on the Line: National Consumer Commission Launches Opt-Out Registry to Stem South Africa’s Spam Tsunami

South Africa’s digital landscape has long felt like a relentless digital bazaar. From persistent insurance pitches during mid-day work meetings…

DTIC Under Scrutiny: Parliament Demands Accountability After R50.8 Million Fraud Loss and Slumping Performance

CAPE TOWN — South Africa’s economic machinery faces a stern parliamentary reckoning following revelations that the Department of Trade, Industry…

R100-Billion Free State Catalytic Project Set to Transform South Africa’s Industrial and Green Energy Landscape

Johannesburg — President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to officiate the launch of the landmark Free State Catalytic Investment and Industrialisation…

Momentum Builds for Citizen-Led National Dialogue as Mashatile Applauds Steering Committee Progress

Deputy President Paul Mashatile met with the National Dialogue Steering Committee to review ongoing multi-sectoral preparations aimed at shaping an…

Global Energy Shocks and Domestic Realities: South Africa Navigates a Tightening Cycle

Global inflation accelerated through the first half of 2026, driven primarily by Middle East conflicts that disrupted energy supplies, widened…

IEC Opens Election Results System to Political Parties for Independent Audit Ahead of 2026 Local Government Polls

As South Africa gears up for the 2026 Local Government Elections, the Electoral Commission (IEC) has taken a decisive step…