South African News
IEC says its ready for 2024 elections, increases voting accessibility
By: Thabi Shomolekae Updated 7 hours ago The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) expressed it readiness to hold the May 29 elections, highlighting that it has... →
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%... →
NHI is ANC’s last stand – Steenhuisen
By: Sashnee Moodley 14th May 2024 President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Monday night announcement that he would sign the controversial National Health Insurance Bill into law on Wednesday, is... →
dtic seeks to create a competitive medical technology industry with new master plan
By: Creamer Media Reporter 14th May 2024 Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel has launched the Medical Technology (MedTech) Master Plan, which is aimed at creating a... →
