Growth strategy targets Gauteng, KZN and Western Cape Walmart has unveiled plans to significantly expand its footprint in South Africa, confirming that 21 additional stores are in the pipeline as it accelerates its national rollout. The announcement follows the opening of the retailer’s third fully branded South African outlet at Eastpoint Shopping Centre in Boksburg,…
Cost analysis questions value of pollution retrofit South Africa’s state power utility has cautioned that consumers could face even higher electricity tariffs if it proceeds with installing flue gas desulphurisation (FGD) technology at the Medupi Power Station. Eskom this week released a draft cost-benefit analysis for public comment, evaluating whether retrofitting Medupi with emissions-reduction equipment…
Province links crime prevention to economic recovery Gauteng authorities are preparing to introduce a new security initiative aimed at protecting some of the province’s most prominent shopping centres, in what officials describe as a broader strategy to reinforce public safety and stimulate economic growth. Premier Panyaza Lesufi announced that law enforcement agencies will be permanently…
Free schooling now covers majority of learners in South Africa More than two-thirds of children attending school in South Africa are no longer paying tuition fees, reflecting nearly two decades of policy shifts aimed at widening access to basic education. New data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that in 2024, 65.7% of…
South Africa is preparing to tighten its energy efficiency regulations for lighting products, with the second phase of its national light bulb ban scheduled to take effect on 23 May 2026. The National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS) has confirmed that regulatory systems are in place to implement the next stage, which increases the minimum…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has confirmed that long-delayed plans to expand the Gautrain rapid rail network will resume this year once the current concession period concludes and ownership transfers fully to the provincial government. Speaking during his State of the Province Address, Lesufi said the public-private partnership that financed and delivered the system would formally…
South Africa’s extensive coastline could offer a new frontier in renewable energy development, according to a recent feasibility study conducted by Swedish firm Eco Wave Power. The company has identified potential for approximately 8.3 megawatts of wave-generated electricity at the Port of Ngqura in the Eastern Cape. While modest compared to large-scale power stations, the…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to clarify his decision to deploy the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) domestically, arguing that the step is a measured response to escalating organised crime and violence. The announcement, made during this month’s State of the Nation Address, confirmed that soldiers would assist authorities in tackling gang activity, illegal…
South Africa’s ambition to bring Formula One racing back to its shores appears increasingly uncertain, with recent comments from F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali suggesting that other venues are ahead in the queue for inclusion. Speaking during pre-season testing in Bahrain, Domenicali indicated that Turkey’s Istanbul Park circuit is under serious consideration for a return…
The United States has formally installed a new ambassador to South Africa, as bilateral relations remain under pressure following months of political disagreement. Leo Brent Bozell III, nominated by US President Donald Trump, presented his letters of credence on Monday, officially assuming his role in Pretoria. South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirmed…
