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This Mandela Day, Mall of the South, in partnership with SOJO Helping Hands Foundation and Epic Foundation, is proud to launch the #HelpThyNeighbour initiative — a heartfelt campaign aimed at collecting 6 700 blankets for vulnerable individuals and families across the South of Johannesburg. As winter continues to impact communities facing difficult living conditions, this …
New article guides households through smart bedroom investments without overspending. Cape Town, South Africa — Bed King has published a new article addressing one of the most common tensions South African families face when shopping for beds: wanting the best possible sleep quality while staying within a realistic household budget. The piece makes the case …
Amid a strategy to expand from a South Africa-focused refiner into a pan-African downstream leader, Rand Refinery has joined African Mining Week (AMW), an Influential African Mining Conference, scheduled for October 14-16, 2026 in Cape Town, as a silver sponsor.
Rand Refinery's participation reflects a broader strategic alignment between the company's expansion agenda and AMW's focus on supporting and enabling local beneficiation and promoting artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) responsible sourcing frameworks.
In terms of volumes, the latest market information indicates that Africa produces 1000tpa of mined gold (more than any other continent), with large-scale mining (LSM) and ASM being almost evenly balanced (500tpa production each). On its current trajectory, African ASM volumes are expected to eclipse those of LSM.
The focus on ASM as a transformational imperative is valid, and Rand Refinery is an active participant in the precious metals supply chain, working alongside other upstream and downstream actors to ensure that the communities and countries with gold resources benefit in a sustainable manner.
Under the theme Mining the Future: Unearthing Africa's Full Mineral Value Chain, AMW 2026 offers a critical interface between refiners, miners, regulators, and financial institutions, as African countries intensify efforts to capture more value from responsible mineral production.
A key pillar of Rand Refinery's 2026 strategy is its expansion into high-growth gold markets beyond South Africa. In January 2026, the company partnered with Ghana's Gold Coast Refinery (GCR) to support the Ghana Gold Board to locally refine artisanal and small-scale (ASM) gold and elevate responsible sourcing standards in West Africa. The partnership also positions Rand Refinery in a rapidly growing and historically fragmented supply segment: ASM operations, enabling the company to enhance traceability and strengthen compliance with global standards for ethical sourcing and anti-money laundering.
The partnership potentially allows the monetization of ASM supply streams in the formal gold ecosystem, complementing Rand Refinery's established role in refining output from responsible large-scale producers. AMW 2026 represents a timely platform for the company to provide an update on its projects and contribution to Africa's gold sector.
As demand for regional refining capacity expands, along with central bank buying programs, companies such as Rand Refinery will be crucial.
Central bank gold purchases are projected to average around 585 tons per quarter in 2026, underscoring sustained global demand. In Africa, gold now accounts for approximately 17% of total reserves – up from less than 10% in 2022–2023 – while physical holdings increased from 663 tons in 2022 to an estimated 738 tons in 2025.
This upward trajectory is driving demand for trusted refining and value addition services, positioning Rand Refinery as a key partner in the region. Against this backdrop, AMW provides a strategic platform for central banks and gold buyers to engage directly with one of the world's largest integrated single-site precious metals refining and smelting complexes and strengthen regional beneficiation and national reserve strategies.
At AMW, Rand Refinery executives will participate in panel discussions and networking sessions, engaging stakeholders on partnership opportunities that support a more integrated, transparent and value-driven African gold ecosystem.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
Freedom Under Law has proposed several solutions to help the overburdened apex court
19 May 2026 – Bafana Bafana have been drawn in Group D of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 following the tournament draw conducted in Cairo, Egypt, on Tuesday afternoon. The South African senior men’s national team was pitted against hosts co-hosts Kenya, Guinea and Eritrea. The tournament takes place from 19 June to
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the confirmation that the Office of the Public Protector (PP) has received a formal complaint from the party against the Govan Mbeki Local Municipality. The complaint stems from the municipality’s ongoing failure to respond to formal warnings and complaints lodged since August 2025. The complaints relate to illegal […]
The post Municipal negligence nearly claims lives in Govan Mbeki; Public Protector asked to intervene appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
Every single week, thousands of soccer fans across South Africa put their sports knowledge to the test, chasing millions of prize pool money. This weekly phenomenon closes the gap between casual sport entertainment and economic empowerment. This is where regular citizens get a chance to rewrite their financial destinies overnight through regular match days. Sportpesa …
The recent events at Middelburg High School, which nearly had to close due to financial difficulties, are a widespread problem in the Eastern Cape. This case is a clear example of the growing crisis facing rural schools across the province. The situation has caused significant distress and uncertainty within the community. The school was placed […]
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New article explores the overlooked variable in an otherwise optimised health routine. Cape Town, South Africa — Bed King has published a new article examining a growing frustration among health-conscious South Africans: despite investing in supplements, fitness trackers, recovery protocols and meditation, their sleep quality data remains stubbornly flat. The article investigates what many wellness …
African Mining Week (AMW) – taking place on October 14 to 16 in Cape Town - will highight the growing role of mining services companies as critical enablers of Africa's transition from resource - rich to project - ready. As the continent works to unlock an estimated $8.5 trillion in untapped mineral wealth, these firms are emerging as key drivers of capital mobilization, technical delivery and accelerated project timelines.
A structural shift is underway. Mining services companies are no longer confined to contractor roles - they are evolving into integrated project partners, shaping how mines are financed, engineered, built and operated. Their influence now sits at the intersection of capital markets, infrastructure development, energy systems and industrial policy, positioning them as central players in Africa's next phase of mining - led growth.
This evolution is already visible in project activity across the continent. In April 2026, Metso inaugurated a new regional hub in Cape Town, strengthening its bulk material handling and services capabilities across Africa. The facility enhances automation, logistics and lifecycle services across key commodity value chains - including coal, platinum group metals and manganese - directly supporting South Africa's strategy to scale mineral exports and industrial output.
Geopolitics is further amplifying this trend. Major global economies are increasingly leveraging their EPC and mining services companies as strategic tools to secure supply chains and expand influence. Institutions such as the Export-Import Bank of the United States are backing American participation in African mining, while China, Europe, Canada and Australia continue to embed their services companies into financing and development frameworks across the continent.
Australia's Lycopodium is advancing Namibia's Twin Hills project, while China's JCHX Mining Management is supporting copper production at Botswana's Khoemacau Mine. In Guinea, XCMG Machinery is contributing to development at the Simandou iron ore project – one of the largest untapped deposits globally.
Across key mining jurisdictions, this shift is accelerating project pipelines. Countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Ghana, Liberia and South Africa are increasingly relying on mining services firms to fast-track national geomapping exercises, exploration, scale production and advance beneficiation.
Against this backdrop, AMW will bring together global EPC firms, mining services providers, investors and African developers. The event is set to catalyze partnerships and deal-making, with a focus on strengthening execution capacity, unlocking financing and accelerating the delivery of mining projects that can anchor Africa's industrial growth and global supply chain integration.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
ActionSA notes with grave concern Eskom’s renewed threat to disconnect power to parts of Joburg over City Power’s escalating debt, to the sum of R5.2 billion.
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Staff Writer ·18 May 2026 The Constitutional Court of South Africa has axed Sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act, declaring them unconstitutional. The sections in question deal with the government’s “Certificate of Need”, which is a licensing system for healthcare providers in the country. At its core, the certificate acted as a …
Shirley Webber, Managing Principal and Coverage Head for Resources & Energy at Absa Bank, has joined the advisory board of African Mining Week (AMW) 2026 – The Most Influential Mining Conference in Africa.
Webber's appointment strengthens AMW's mission to mobilize the capital needed to unlock Africa's vast mineral wealth and cement the continent's role as a cornerstone of resilient global supply chains. As an advisory board member, she will guide strategic discussions and help shape the conference agenda on financing, investment partnerships, and sustainable mining development.
A seasoned corporate and investment banker with more than two decades of experience, Webber will contribute to AMW's efforts to bridge Africa's mining investment gap, as the continent seeks to unlock an estimated $8.5 trillion in untapped mineral resources. Achieving a sustainable, high-value mining sector will require annual investment to rise to more than $160 billion by 2050. AMW 2026 will convene global investors, policymakers, and industry leaders to explore financing solutions, strategic partnerships, and project development across Africa.
African nations are already seeking significant capital to realize their resource potential. The Democratic Republic of the Congo holds an estimated $24 trillion in untapped mineral resources, while South Africa aims to mobilize around R2 trillion in mining investment over the next five years to expand its critical minerals sector. Webber's expertise in finance and investment structuring will support AMW's mission to meet these financing requirements and strengthen the continent's mining value chain.
Since joining Absa in 2011, Webber has played a pivotal role in advancing the bank's support for resources and energy projects across Africa. Under her leadership, Absa has backed several major projects, across various geographies and commodities including rare earths,copper, platinum group metals and various other energy minerals and metals. Webber has also worked with leading global mining, energy and trading companies active on the African continent.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.
African Mining Week serves as a premier platform for exploring the full spectrum of mining opportunities across Africa. The event is held alongside the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2026 conference from October 12-16 in Cape Town. Sponsors, exhibitors and delegates can learn more by contacting sales@energycapitalpower.com.
Tickets for next year’s Test between South Africa and England at Newlands were sold out before the advertised time of sale on Monday, 18 May 2026. Cricket South Africa advertised the tickets sale start time as 9:30am. While tickets for other matches in the series and the rest of South Africa’s 2026-27 home fixtures remained available, …
South Africa's government has put payroll fraud in its crosshairs. In its latest Budget Review document, the National Treasury prioritises digital payroll systems for state entities, combatting what some outlets have reported as over R4 billion in annual losses through fraudulent payroll payments.
This problem is not limited to the public sector. The Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals estimates that South African businesses lose around R100 million annually through payroll fraud. Many of the cases involve manual and paper-based payroll systems that are easy to manipulate.
The adoption of digital payroll platforms can reduce and catch fraud before it becomes a serious issue. However, going digital is not enough, says Yolande Schoültz, founder of YSchoültz Attorneys and one of SA's foremost payroll fraud experts.
"There is no doubt that digital systems are better than paper-based payroll management. But a digital system only makes it much easier to track down and stop fraud. The organisation must still put the right measures in place, such as approval policies and oversight checks."
Payroll fraud red flags
Perpetrators of payroll fraud commit their crimes in several ways. A lone individual might skim money unnoticed by creating ghost employees or redirecting payments. They might collude with former employees, leaving the latter's details on the system and splitting their salary payments.
Whatever the method, the most common aspect of payroll fraud is an administrator operating under little or no oversight, says Schoültz.
"There should be a chain of custody, such as someone signing off on salary calculations and doing spot checks to ensure everything is legitimate. But it's amazing how often, even at large companies, the payroll administrator is working on their own and is the only one with proper access to the payroll system."
Payroll fraud has several red flags, including:
Individually, some of these warnings can be innocuous. They can be signs of an overworked administrator or lacking workplace strategies. But the presence of several is reason to be concerned, and some (such as changed banking details) are immediate cause for alarm.
Preventing payroll fraud with technology
Modern payroll platforms help organisations reduce fraud, but only when used correctly and alongside other safeguards.
"There is no magical app that just changes how you operate," says Sandra Crous, managing director of payroll provider Deel Local Payroll. "A nutrition app won't automatically get you to eat less, and a fitness app won't suddenly get you to exercise more. You still have to make changes and use the app to reinforce your new behaviours. A payroll platform gives a business the tools to oversee and manage payroll through different layers, but the business must use those tools in accordance with its policies."
Spot checks can quickly reveal issues that require more scrutiny. Payroll platforms support fraud detection and financial diligence in several ways:
An organisation must create oversight through clear policies, spot checks, and leadership oversight. The right payroll platform can even help people with limited payroll knowledge uncover strange behaviours.
"You won't spot payroll fraud if you keep looking for big changes and payments," says Schoültz. "Most payroll fraudsters siphon money over a long time and across multiple bank accounts, making it harder to detect. That's much easier with paper-based systems, spreadsheets, and older payroll software. But if you can access regular reports and integrate payroll data with other systems, it becomes much harder for people to commit fraud, and much easier for you to catch them if they do."
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Deel Local Payroll, powered by PaySpace.
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Since 2024, Deel Local Payroll has been part of Deel, operating as an independent subsidiary, serving its customers through the PaySpace platform.
As Ethiopia accelerates major financial sector reforms, including capital market development, treasury bill liberalisation and rapid private bank expansion, trade […]
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The court declared the sections invalid and ordered the health minister and director-general to pay the applicants’ costs. South Africa’s highest court has dealt a significant blow to the National Health Insurance (NHI) framework, declaring unconstitutional the provisions that allowed the state to dictate where healthcare professionals could practise. Certificate of need provisions ruled unconstitutional …
No matter the award we received, we are honoured and grateful. But when 17 of your wines have been included in the South African Wine Index (SAWi) Grand Wines Collection, one of the most credible, data-driven wine rankings in the country, it leaves you amazed. Of the 17 wines, 10 received Platinum status, and 7 …
Chatsworth Centre’s “Laugh, Love & Celebrate” campaign is bringing families together this Father’s Day season with exciting entertainment, giveaways and memorable experiences. Highlights include The Ultimate Comedy Weekend from 5–7 June 2026 featuring top local comedians, as well as a special Father’s Day Photo Zone from 19–21 June 2026. Families are invited to enjoy free …
South Africa is making measurable progress in advancing sustainable urbanisation, despite the dual challenge of expanding infrastructure to meet growing population demands, while maintaining ageing systems under financial strain. Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane made the remarks at the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) under the Ministerial Meeting on the New Urban …
In a meeting held on Monday, 11 May 2026, the National Dialogue Steering Committee formally adopted the National Dialogue Pilot Dialogue Implementation Framework as a working guide toward the rollout phase of the National Dialogue pilot process. This follows the adoption of the National Dialogue Roadmap during the March 2026 Strategic Planning Week, which laid …
GOOD Statement by Cynthia Clayton, GOOD Theewaterskloof Councillor & Deputy Mayor 19 May 2026 The GOOD Party, the Democratic Alliance, and the Social Revolutionary Workers Party are currently in a coalition in the Theewaterskloof Municipality. GOOD believes that we must govern together with honesty and integrity in order to serve all communities fairly and equally. […]
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Reform of our logistics sector is critical to our future economic success. We cannot be a competitive exporting nation without efficient ports and efficient access to them. Our farms, factories and mines need to be able to get their output to markets around the world at prices that are competitive with other producers. That is …