Relations between the United States and Spain have come under renewed strain after US President Donald Trump threatened to terminate trade ties with Madrid, citing a dispute over access to a jointly operated military base. According to Politico, Trump instructed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt all economic dealings with Spain following Madrid’s decision to…
South Africa’s aviation sector began 2026 on a steady footing, with airport arrivals rising 7.9% year-on-year in January, according to figures released by Airports Company South Africa (ACSA). The increase slightly exceeded the overall 7.8% growth recorded for 2025, indicating continued momentum in passenger demand. While overall growth moderated marginally from December’s 8.1% expansion, the…
South Africa’s long-debated plan to introduce a permanent Basic Income Support (BIS) grant is entering a decisive phase, with the Department of Social Development (DSD) confirming that formal funding consultations with the National Treasury will begin in March 2026. The proposed grant, which has evolved significantly over the past several years, is expected to replace…
President Cyril Ramaphosa said on 3rd of March that South Africa’s liberation icons Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo would have strongly supported efforts to halt the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, arguing that both leaders consistently placed dialogue above prolonged warfare. Speaking at the unveiling of two statues in Durban commemorating the African National…
A building that collapsed in Johannesburg’s Ormonde area, killing at least eight people, appears to have been constructed without proper regulatory approval and is likely to be demolished, city officials have confirmed. The tragedy unfolded on Monday when a multi-storey structure gave way, trapping several labourers beneath the debris. Emergency crews worked through the night…
Search and rescue operations are continuing off the southern coast of South Africa after a cargo vessel sank approximately 80 nautical miles south of Mossel Bay, leaving five crew members unaccounted for. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa confirmed that one crew member has died following the incident involving the vessel MW…
Ireland has deported 63 South African nationals on a charter flight to Johannesburg, marking the country’s second such operation of 2026 and reinforcing its approach to immigration enforcement. The group consisted of 54 adults and nine children. The aircraft departed Dublin Airport at 17h05 on 28 February 2026 and arrived in Johannesburg shortly after 4h00…
Three senior officials within South Africa’s national Health Department have been arrested and charged with fraud and theft in connection with funds allocated by the Global Fund, an international financing organisation supporting the fight against infectious diseases. The accused include Director-General Sandile Buthelezi, an acting deputy director-general and the department’s chief financial officer. Their arrests…
South Africa’s long-running semigration trend towards coastal living is showing signs of moderation, as fresh data points to a renewed draw toward inland economic hubs—particularly Gauteng. According to Statistics South Africa, employment remains the dominant force behind internal migration. Roughly 28% of individuals who relocate across provincial boundaries cite paid work as their primary motivation….
South Africa is facing renewed economic uncertainty following a sharp escalation in tensions between the United States and Iran, a development that could reverberate through fuel prices, inflation and monetary policy in Africa’s most industrialised economy. Although the conflict is unfolding thousands of kilometres away, analysts warn that its economic consequences may land quickly on…
