South Africans are increasingly turning to solar power as rising Eskom electricity tariffs continue to place pressure on household and business budgets. The latest electricity increase, which took effect on 1 April 2026, saw Eskom Direct customers face an average tariff hike of 8.76%, while municipalities purchasing bulk power are expected to implement increases of…
The United States’ newly appointed ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, avoided directly responding to questions about claims of “white genocide” during his first official meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa in Pretoria on Wednesday. Bozell met Ramaphosa during a formal credentials ceremony at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse, where several newly appointed heads…
South African motorists and the logistics sector may see significant relief in fuel price pressure after global oil markets sharply reversed following a ceasefire announcement between the United States and Iran. The two-week ceasefire agreement triggered an immediate drop of approximately $17 per barrel in global crude oil prices, easing fears of prolonged supply disruptions…
South Africa is moving ahead with one of the most significant immigration reforms of the democratic era after Cabinet approved the updated White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection (CIRP). The approval signals the start of sweeping legislative changes that could reshape how work visas, permanent residency and citizenship are granted in the country….
A helicopter that went missing during an operational mission in Kruger National Park has been successfully located, with all four occupants found alive after spending the night in a remote bush area. The aircraft disappeared on Monday while carrying out an investigation linked to an animal carcass discovered inside the park. Crew forced to spend…
South African motorists may be heading for another severe fuel price increase in May, with the latest projections pointing to further pain at the pumps as global oil markets remain under pressure. The latest Central Energy Fund data released on 6 April shows under-recoveries continuing to widen, raising concerns that fuel costs could climb sharply…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to receive the credentials of several newly appointed foreign diplomats on Wednesday, including United States ambassador-designate Leo Brent Bozell, in what may mark an important moment in the strained relationship between Pretoria and Washington. The official credentials ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential…
South Africa has taken another major step toward dismantling its controversial captive lion breeding sector after the National Council of Provinces approved a draft notice that would prohibit the establishment of new captive lion facilities nationwide. The decision, backed unanimously by all nine provinces, has been welcomed by National Council of SPCAs as a landmark…
South Africa’s Parliament has raised serious concerns over the lack of criminal accountability in corruption investigations involving the country’s water and sanitation sector, despite billions of rand linked to fraud, irregular procurement and failed infrastructure projects. A presentation by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to the Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation revealed that civil…
A devastating head-on collision on the M17 in Gqeberha has claimed seven lives, pushing the Eastern Cape’s Easter road death toll beyond 15 and renewing calls for stricter road safety during the holiday period. The fatal crash took place at around 3pm on Sunday between KwaZakhele and Motherwell. Authorities confirmed that a Renault Triber carrying…
