South African News
South African researchers trawl through death records to assess coal impact
By: Bloomberg 29th February 2024 South African scientists plan to examine about 8.5-million death certificates to ascertain how many people the country’s dependence on coal for... →
ANC won’t comment further on DA’s cadre deployment ‘theatrics’ – Bhengu-Motsiri
By: Thabi Shomolekae 29th February 2024 The African National Congress reiterated its position that cadre deployment is a globally accepted practice and said it will not offer further... →
Business sees appointment of Phillips as key step in accelerating Transnet Recovery Plan
By: Terence Creamer 29th February 2024 Organised business says the appointment of a permanent executive team at Transnet – led by CEO Michelle Phillips, who has been acting in the role... →
India, South Africa block major investment deal at WTO talks
By: Reuters 29th February 2024 India and South Africa have filed a formal objection against an investment agreement at a World Trade Organization (WTO) meeting in Abu Dhabi,... →
Low prices hit profitability of strongly producing Implats
By: Martin Creamer 29th February 2024 The significant decline in platinum group metal (PGM) prices during 2023 has resulted in notably lower group profitability, despite disciplined... →
Green energy integrated into Harmony Gold operations, uranium surprises on upside
By: Martin Creamer 29th February 2024 Green electrons are being generated as planned at Harmony Gold’s 30 MW first phase of renewable energy generation, which is now fully integrated... →
Harmony Gold board approves R7.9bn project on back of superb half-year results
By: Martin Creamer 28th February 2024 The board of mining company Harmony Gold has approved the commencement of a R7.9-billion life-of-mine (LoM) extension project at the rich Mponeng... →
Multi-Party Charter reveals its plans to end loadshedding if ANC can be ousted
By: Darren Parker 28th February 2024 The 11 political parties that are members of the Multi-Party Charter (MPC) for South Africa have voiced a unified plan to end loadshedding once and... →