FRIDAY, 19 SEPTEMBER 2025, 04:44
President Cyril Ramaphosa has made it clear that South Africa won’t be bullied or go on a bended knee as it negotiates with US President Donald Trump, who slapped a 30% tariff on South African goods.
SA working the ground in US to secure fair trade deal – President Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is actively engaging the United States to secure a fair trade and investment deal, with government representatives currently in Washington for further formal negotiations with the US government.
Responding to oral questions in the National Assembly on Tuesday,...
DPCI new fleet to strengthen fight against crimes
The Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) has received a total of 78 new vehicles, including 14 armoured vehicles, to strengthen its fight against organised and priority crimes across the country.
The new fleet received is aimed at enhancing the DPCI’s capacity to respond decisively to organised crime, strengthen...
NYDA engages youth in KZN
The National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) has held on an outreach programme in KwaZulu-Natal to promote holistic development and provide safe, constructive alternatives for youth engagement outside the classroom.The programme also included oversight visits to NYDA grant recipients and youth-headed indigent households in uMzinto. “These efforts form...
DFFE on a fiscal discipline mission
As government operates in a constrained fiscal climate, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) is cutting unnecessary spending to ensure that every rand delivers maximum value.
This will be achieved through fiscal accountability, limiting large physical events, eco-tourism and focusing on high-value environmental...
Government committed to economic growth
While the economic growth rate in the country has been subdued over the past decade, the Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, has asserted that government is serious about growing the economy.
Government has demonstrated it efforts through initiatives to reduce the cost of doing business in South Africa, infrastructure investments,...
GDP bounces to 0.8% growth in Quarter 2
South Africa’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has improved by some 0.8% in the second quarter of 2025.
This is following a marginal increase of some 0.1% in the first quarter.
“The mining and quarrying industry increased by 3.7%, contributing 0.2 of a percentage point.
“The largest positive contributors were platinum group metals, gold...
SASSA welcomes appointment of Regional Executive Manager
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) in the Northern Cape has welcomed the appointment of Karabelo Mojanaga as the Regional Executive Manager (REM) of the agency in the Northern Cape.The appointment was confirmed by the Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, at a post-Cabinet media briefing on Friday.In...
N West rolls out vaccination campaign to contain Foot-and-Mouth Disease
Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen, accompanied by North West MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development Madoda Sambatha, recently led a targeted cattle vaccination campaign in Rysmierbult, where hundreds of cattle were immunised to control the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD).
According to the...
SA emerging as a leader in the global hemp and cannabis industry
South Africa is establishing itself as an emerging leader in the global hemp and cannabis industry by utilising its natural strengths and the increasing momentum of the private sector, according to the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition.
The country is transitioning towards a fully regulated, economically...
Water dept refutes report on board governance
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has moved to correct what it describes as a misleading portrayal of water boards and their governance in a Sunday Times article published on 7 September 2025.
The article headlined, “Splashing out, Dry Taps as Water Boards drown in excess”, alleged excessive remuneration and questionable...
The South African Weather Service has warned that severe thunderstorms and hail could affect the Free State, KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape on Tuesday.
An extensive search has been launched for a Cape Town kite surfer who went missing over the weekend.
The preliminary impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on recent African elections and political coups has revealed a growing threat to the continent’s democratic stability. While AI promises transformative benefits for agriculture, education, and government services, its rapid deployment without safeguards has opened the door to AI-generated disinformation capable of undermining...
In a pioneering move that merges cutting-edge technology with social purpose, Penquin, a leading brand and communication agency, today announced the launch of its innovative Penquin Kids AI Book Collaboration. The initiative, unveiled in celebration of World Literacy Day, leverages the power of generative artificial intelligence to create original children’s books, with the aim of addressing […]
In a time of rising global economic uncertainty, African businesses are increasingly turning to AI to accelerate productivity and unlock a new level of ROI. The data is compelling – according to the World Bank’s recent Global Economic Prospects report, rising global trade and policy uncertainty could weaken growth by 2.3% in 2025, impacting both […]
Three people were shot dead shortly after leaving a Rasta festival in Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain, on Sunday night.
The birth of Sylvia Nodela’s son Joshua defied formidable survival odds for both mother and baby.
Johannesburg Water implemented throttling on Sunday night in response to increasing water consumption in various areas.
216 Capital, a Tunisian venture capital firm, has announced a strategic investment in Addvocate.ai, a Franco-Tunisian startup specializing in AI-powered sales performance optimization. The funding aims to accelerate the company’s product innovation and international expansion. Revolutionizing Sales Performance Addvocate.ai provides a platform designed to help technology companies harness...
Algeria has introduced artificial intelligence (AI) to modernize its university placement process for high school graduates, marking a significant step toward aligning higher education with labor market demands. The Ministry of Higher Education reported strong results from the first phase of university orientation for the 2025 baccalaureate cohort. Out of 340,901 students who passed this […]