South African News
Forensic pathologists identify 18 of the 33 deceased in George building collapse
By: Creamer Media Reporter 15th May 2024 Forensic Pathology Services have, as at 06:00 on May 15, identified 18 of the workers killed in the collapse of a partially built residential... →
IEC says its ready for 2024 elections, increases voting accessibility
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th May 2024 The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) expressed it readiness to hold the May 29 elections, highlighting that it has... →
Organisations call ‘rushed’ NHI Bill an electioneering ploy
By: Marleny Arnoldi 14th May 2024 Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has again expressed concern about the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill on the eve of its planned... →
Coalition govts must be studied, debated for understanding, improvements – SAIIA
By: Thabi Shomolekae 14th May 2024 South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) researcher Isabel Bosman said on Tuesday while coalition governments are unusual or... →
Salga energy head calls for post-election review of free basic electricity scheme
By: Terence Creamer 14th May 2024 The head of energy at the South African Local Government Association (Salga) has called for a review of both the size of the free basic electricity... →
Mantashe warms to Anglo plan after opposing BHP bid
By: Bloomberg 14th May 2024 South Africa’s mines minister struck a conciliatory tone as Anglo American Plc announced plans to separate its platinum unit as part of a major... →
All-round value unlock targeted in proposed demerging of Anglo Platinum and De Beers
By: Martin Creamer 14th May 2024 Diversified mining major Anglo American is targeting value elevation in its planned demerging of South Africa-based Anglo American Platinum... →
Unemployment rate worsens to 32.9%
By: Marleny Arnoldi 14th May 2024 South Africa’s official unemployment rate has widened by 0.8 of a percentage point to 32.9% in the first quarter of the year, compared with 32.1%... →