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Government launches its own R18 billion district in South Africa

Public Works and Infrastructure minister Patricia de Lille will launch the R18 billion Salvokop government district in South Africa in Tshwane on Thursday (29 June), the first development of its ki...

What to expect from South Africa’s interest rate hike in July: governor

The South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago outlined the central banks plans for interest rates for the coming month.

5 important things happening in South Africa today

South Africa faces possible ratings downgrade due to stage 6 load shedding; the strikes at the power utility are also expected to lead to further unrest; South Africa is still grappling with mandat...

How South Africa’s new NHI will be introduced: health minister

South Africa’s new National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme is set to be introduced in several stages and not all at once, says health minister Joe Phaahla.

South Africa is still an attractive investment, with billions flowing in: government

A recent report from the South African Reserve Banks shows how much foreign direct investment has occurred over the first quarter of 2022.

This South African town has been without water for 8 months

Residents from this North West town claim that their water has been off since October 2021 and that water tankers have been inconsistent in townships.

‘Wake up’ needed after Russia-Ukraine war: Ramaphosa

The president was speaking following discussions held at the G7 Leaders’ Summit held in Bavaria, Germany.

Here’s what the average household looks like in South Africa

In 2021, South Africa had a population of approximately 60.5 million people. Although some people resided in institutions such as hospitals and old age homes, the country had an estimated 18 millio...

R30 billion private investment for Joburg – with plans to compete with New York and Paris

Johannesburg’s mayoral head for economic development Nkululeko Mbundu has announced a new R30 billion investment, which will see significant upgrades made to the city.

This is the most important week for South Africa in years: Ramaphosa

The last week saw two significant developments that will, in different ways, change South Africa, says president Cyril Ramaphosa.

Nearly a quarter of South African households depend on grants as main source of income: survey

Civil society organisations rally against government over R350 grant regulations.

Government sued for selling SAA for R51

South Africa’s government and national airline are being sued by a little-known investment firm, which wants the sale of a majority stake in the carrier scrapped and re-run due to a lack of transpa...