South Africa may be on the verge of a major return to remote working as soaring fuel prices place growing pressure on households, businesses and supply chains. While no COVID-style lockdown measures are currently being considered, economists say work-from-home arrangements could once again become a practical short-term response to rising transport costs and fuel supply…
Health experts in South Africa are warning that failing to complete prescribed Tuberculosis (TB) treatment could have life-threatening consequences, as the country continues to battle one of the world’s highest TB burdens. According to Christopher Ealand, a senior researcher at the University of the Witwatersrand Faculty of Health Sciences, patients who stop medication early face…
South Africa has placed digital transformation at the core of its long-term economic recovery strategy, with President Cyril Ramaphosa outlining an ambitious vision for the country to become Africa’s leading digital economy. Speaking at the 6th South Africa Investment Conference held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Ramaphosa told global executives, investors…
South Africa has placed digital transformation at the core of its long-term economic recovery strategy, with President Cyril Ramaphosa outlining an ambitious vision for the country to become Africa’s leading digital economy. Speaking at the 6th South Africa Investment Conference held at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Ramaphosa told global executives, investors…
Thousands of foreign nationals in South Africa have received major immigration relief after the Department of Home Affairs announced a significant extension of its long-running visa concession framework. The concession, originally introduced in 2022 to protect lawfully present applicants affected by visa backlogs, has now been extended until 30 June 2027, giving affected applicants an…
South African police have arrested nearly 17 000 suspects in a sweeping nationwide crime operation conducted ahead of the Easter holiday period, as law enforcement intensifies efforts to curb violent and organised crime. According to the South African Police Service, a total of 16 599 suspects were arrested between 23 and 29 March during the…
South Africa is preparing to launch its most ambitious investment mobilisation drive yet, with President Cyril Ramaphosa setting a new target of R2 trillion in private-sector commitments by 2028. The announcement comes ahead of the sixth South Africa Investment Conference in Sandton, where government officials and business leaders are expected to outline new opportunities across…
South Africa’s government has confirmed that the recently announced fuel levy cut is only the first step in a broader strategy aimed at cushioning consumers from rising petrol and diesel costs. The National Treasury said the temporary R3-per-litre reduction, effective from 1 April to 5 May 2026, forms phase one of a larger fuel support…
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory message to Denis Sassou Nguesso on his re-election as president of the Republic of the Congo. Noting that the two countries have a profound traditional friendship, Xi said in the message that in recent years, the two sides have continuously consolidated political mutual trust, firmly supported…
Major Western countries have renewed travel advisories for South Africa ahead of the Easter holiday travel period, warning citizens about violent crime, kidnapping, fraud, civil unrest and other security risks. The latest advisories from the United States, United Kingdom and Canada come as South Africa prepares for one of its busiest tourism seasons, when international…
