South Africa’s long-running debate over nuclear power has returned to the spotlight after Eskom reaffirmed its interest in developing a new nuclear generation facility at Thyspunt in the Eastern Cape or Bantamsklip in the Western Cape. The proposal has resurfaced following the release of the Draft Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025, which outlines the country’s…
Thousands of South Africans whose identity numbers were blocked before November 2022 have been given an opportunity to explain their circumstances and potentially have their records restored as part of a nationwide campaign launched by the Department of Home Affairs. The department announced that affected individuals have until 10 July 2026 to submit representations explaining…
KwaZulu-Natal police have issued a strong warning to members of the public against using social media platforms to encourage violence or unlawful behaviour ahead of upcoming protest marches in the province. Authorities say that while recent demonstrations across KwaZulu-Natal have generally remained peaceful, they have observed a growing number of inflammatory online posts, voice notes…
President Cyril Ramaphosa has signalled growing confidence in South Africa’s economic and energy outlook, saying the country is moving closer to ending load reduction measures while pursuing major infrastructure investment aimed at boosting growth and job creation. Speaking during the Presidency Budget Vote debate in Parliament, Ramaphosa outlined government priorities focused on economic recovery, investment…
South Africa’s national football team, Bafana Bafana, has become embroiled in another controversy ahead of the FIFA World Cup after claims emerged that the team may have briefly fielded 12 players during an international friendly against Nicaragua. The allegation relates to South Africa’s goalless draw against Nicaragua at Orlando Amstel Arena last Friday, a match…
South African motorists are facing the most expensive petrol prices ever recorded after the latest fuel adjustments pushed inland 95 unleaded petrol above the R28 per litre mark for the first time. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources confirmed that inland 95 unleaded petrol increased by R1.43 per litre from Wednesday, 3 June 2026,…
South Africa’s efforts to combat fraud, corruption and financial crime are facing renewed scrutiny after new research revealed a significant decline in commercial crime convictions over the past two decades, despite a steady increase in reported cases. The findings raise concerns about the effectiveness of the country’s specialised crime-fighting structures, which were originally created to…
A team of Chinese medical experts departed from Beijing on Tuesday for the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to support Ebola control efforts. The Chinese government decided to send the high-level medical expert team after the World Health Organization determined on May 17 that the Ebola outbreak in the DRC constituted a “public health…
One of South Africa’s most recognisable chocolate brands is set for a new chapter after Tiger Brands confirmed it has reached an agreement to sell Beacon, ending decades of ownership of the historic confectionery business. The announcement was made in the company’s financial results for the six months ended 31 March 2026 and forms part…
South African motorists could soon face additional costs when renewing their vehicle licence discs as government explores new ways to fund the Road Accident Fund (RAF) in an era of growing electric vehicle adoption. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy recently indicated that her department is evaluating the possibility of introducing an extra charge linked to annual…
