Eskom recovery continues unabated

Eskom’s Generation Recovery Plan continues to yield results as the power system remains stable with more than 245 days without the implementation of load shedding.

“Eskom’s power system remains stable, continuing to support economic activity in the country. South Africa returned this week from the holiday break to a structurally stronger system...

Support for total ban on alcohol use for drivers

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Transport has thrown its support behind Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy’s call to ban any level of alcohol consumption for drivers.

Earlier this week, Creecy released the festive season road statistics and called for zero tolerance for drinking and driving.

It is currently a criminal offense...

SA to showcase investment protential at World Economic Forum

A delegation of South African Ministers will showcase the country’s economic progress, reform momentum and investment potential at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland next week.

The forum will be held from Monday to 23 January 2026 under the theme: “A Spirit of Dialogue”.

South Africa’s delegation to the...

SA to showcase investment potential at World Economic Forum

A delegation of South African Ministers will showcase the country’s economic progress, reform momentum and investment potential at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland next week.

The forum will be held from Monday to 23 January 2026 under the theme: “A Spirit of Dialogue”.

South Africa’s delegation to the...

Kruger National Park relief fund to help rebuild popular park

Government has announced the establishment of the Kruger Relief Fund to assist in efforts to rebuild the Kruger National Park after heavy rainfall damaged the popular tourist destination.

Limpopo and Mpumalanga – where the park is situated – have been battered by persistent rainfall and subsequent flooding over the...

Inclusion, citizen ownership, governance and healing to guide National Dialogue

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged the newly inducted National Dialogue Steering Committee to ensure that the “significant initiative” remains a citizen-led process that is inclusive and well organised.

The President delivered remarks during the inaugural meeting of the 99-member community at Unisa in...

Reforms bear fruit as World Bank projects SA economic growth

A new World Bank report projecting economic growth for South Africa over the next two years is an indication that government’s reform agenda is bearing fruit.

This after the international development organisation reported that South Africa’s economy is expected to grow by some 1.4% in 2026 – increasing to 1.7% in...