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Travis Tower, far left, together with the joint South African specialist team; Travis rescuing people on the ground. Mr Trower is also a Director at Rescue South Africa and was deployed to the flood-ravaged provinces of Maputo and Gaza in late January. The mission was launched in response to a “Red Alert” declared by …
Wedding bells are ringing at Woodlands Mall this February, as the Ek’s Verloof Wedding exhibition, hosted by Bruidsgids and Wedding Guide, takes over the mall for two full days of inspiration, ideas and indulgence. You’ve said yes and there is a ring on your finger but now there are a hundred unanswered questions in your …
South Africa’s consumers have been warned of safety concerns that have led to the recall of Renault Kwid models sold nationwide since last month. Motus Vehicles Distributor, the company responsible for shipping the vehicles, informed the National Consumer Commission of the recall of nearly 1,400 units sold nationwide since 20 January 2026. According to the …
During the latest meeting of the Tshwane Metro Council, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) rejected the report by the Department of Roads and Transport requesting the write-off of capital assets worth R101 million. Such a decision would mean that taxpayers’ money is officially declared lost – an admission of failure that further undermines the […]
The post Ghost assets: Tshwane wants to write off billions in taxpayers’ money as lost appeared first on Freedom Front Plus.
After fifteen years working with South African leadership teams, business coach and founder of Grow, Graham Mitchell has observed a consistent truth. The companies that achieve sustained growth are not necessarily the most innovative, but the most disciplined. His new book, Compounding Advantage, captures those insights in a practical guide for leaders focused on long-term …
Africa24 Group (https://Africa24TV.com/) invites viewers to relive, in full replay on Africa24 and Africa24 English, the official historic ceremony marking the Republic of South Africa's accession to the Establishment Agreement of Afreximbank (African Export-Import Bank), the continent's leading multilateral financial institution.
The complete ceremony replay is available here (https://apo-opa.co/4kiFsR7)
With this landmark signature, Africa's largest economy becomes the 54th member state of the Bank, cementing a major strategic partnership and ushering in a new era of pan-African financial and trade cooperation. This accession reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Africa's economic sovereignty and accelerating continental integration.
Dr. George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, described the accession as a “decisive step toward uniting around the continent's economic interests.”
South African President H.E. Cyril Ramaphosa stated: “South Africa's accession to Afreximbank confirms our commitment to advancing African industrial development and deepening trade, investment, and development across the continent.”
Afreximbank Announces USD 8 Billion Country Programme
To operationalize this partnership immediately, Afreximbank will deploy an USD 8 billion Country Programme in South Africa aimed at:
Aligned with South Africa's National Development Plan 2030, the programme targets strategic sectors including healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, energy, and mining.
Watch the Ceremony Replay
Africa24 and Africa24 English invite audiences to watch the full official ceremony and key addresses in replay across all platforms:
Through this special broadcast, Africa24 Group reaffirms its commitment to covering Africa's major milestones in economic integration and transformation.
Africa24 Group – Together, transforming Africa.
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Founded in 2009, Africa24 Group is the continent's leading television and digital media network, operating four full HD channels distributed across major global platforms. A trusted reference among decision-makers and executives, Africa24 in French and Africa24 English are pioneers and leaders in African news broadcasting.
Africa24 has expanded its leadership into sports with Africa24 Sport, the continent's first dedicated sports news channel, and into creative industries with Africa24 Infinity, a channel dedicated to showcasing Africa's creative talent in music, arts, culture, fashion, and design.
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Africa24 Group also operates myAfrica24 (available on Google Play and the App Store), the first global HD streaming platform dedicated to Africa, accessible on television, tablet, smartphone, and computers. More than 120 million households worldwide have access to Africa24 channels through major operators including Canal+, Bouygues, Orange, Bell, and others, with over 8 million digital and social media subscribers.
We strongly oppose the City’s proposed public transport fare increases, particularly at a time when fuel prices in South Africa are declining, and cost pressures on operators are easing.
The post FARE INCREASES PUNISH THE POOR WHILE FUEL PRICES FALL appeared first on For Good.
Parliament, Wednesday, 4 February 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition welcomes the signing of the Instrument of Accession of South Africa to become a full sovereign member (Class A shareholder) of the African Export-Import Bank’s (AFREXIMBANK). South Africa’s full membership in AFREXIMBANK marks an important moment for the country’s economic future and …
South African ICT distributor Mustek has warned local consumers that the global memory shortage could result in steep increases in a wide range of tech products persisting into 2027. The prices of DDR and NAND flash memory have surged due to demand for memory and solid-state storage in servers for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. Mustek, …
The chaos surrounding George Municipality’s billing system is no longer a technical issue. It is political and governance failures.
The post R105 MILLION ICT DEAL SPARKS BILLING CHAOS IN GEORGE appeared first on For Good.
As President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the 2026 State of the Nation Address (SONA) on 12 February, South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in global and regional affairs. From strained relations with Washington and the international debate around the ICJ case against Israel, to the conclusion of its landmark G20 presidency, the country’s foreign policy …
Revised policy will be sent to Cabinet in March 2027
Cape Town, South Africa: February 4, 2026 -Rising global cancer incidence is straining healthcare systems, which already face workforce shortages. In Africa, the number of trained physicians in cancer care, spanning diagnosis, treatment coordination, and long-term management, has not met the increasing demand. Africa faces a growing burden of cancer, with the World Health Organization …
Blockbuster weight-loss and diabetes medicines sales surge despite cost barriers Generic semaglutide is expected to become widely available this year, leading to better supply and lower prices. (Photo: Shutterstock) News & Features 4th February 2026 | Catherine Tomlinson Sales of weight loss medicines like Ozempic and Mounjaro have sky-rocketed in South Africa in recent years, …
“Expelling a diplomat for calling out the African National Congress party’s ties to Hamas and other antisemitic radicals prioritises grievance politics over the good of South Africa and its citizens,” Tommy Pigott, the State Department’s deputy spokesperson, said on X. South Africa’s embassy in Washington had no immediate comment. On Friday, South Africa declared the …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·4 Feb 2026 South Africa’s financial regulator is developing a strategy to facilitate the distribution of billions of rand in unclaimed benefits related to retirement, severance, and death. In 2025, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) Commissioner, Unathi Kamlana, stated that around R88 billion was owed to South Africans but had not been claimed. “Most of …
Earning the average monthly salary in South Africa can open many doors, including the opportunity to finance a new car. Motorists earning R29,490 per month have a variety of new cars to choose from, depending on personal affordability and budget. According to the experts, it’s best not to spend more than 20% of your gross …
Digital Law Company founder and CEO Emma Sadleir says a ban on social media use by young South Africans would be a good idea, but she doesn’t believe it would be effective. Following Australia and France’s moves to ban social media use for children under 16 and 15, respectively, MyBroadband asked Sadleir if she believed …
Overcrowded school in Limpopo has waited years for new classrooms
Malcolm Libera ·4 Feb 2026 The government’s plan to channel R100 billion into black-owned businesses through a Transformation Fund has come under fire, with critics warning that it risks becoming another poorly governed, corruption-prone initiative with limited real economic impact. On 19 March 2025, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau published the Draft …
Wednesday, 04 February 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) successfully concluded the Second Plenum of the Third National People’s Assembly, held over the past weekend from the 30th of January to the 1st of February 2026, bringing together 668 delegates from across all structures of the movement. The Plenum which resolved that the […]
Close to a hundred researchers, students and partners gathered at the University of Cape Town (UCT) Graduate School of Business (GSB) at the V&A Waterfront from 28 to 30 January for the BIOGRIP 2026 Conference. The conference provided a window into how shared scientific infrastructure is shaping South Africa’s response to some of its most pressing …
The US rebuked South Africa for expelling a top Israeli diplomat, the latest flare-up in tensions between the two nations. South Africa’s recent decision to expel Ariel Seidman “is another example of its poor foreign-policy choices,” Tommy Pigott, the State Department’s deputy spokesperson, said in an X post on Wednesday. “Expelling a diplomat for calling …
South Africa has formally joined the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), with the pan-African lender unveiling an $8bn support package aligned with the country’s industrial development goals. The accession marks the completion of a three-decade ambition to bring Africa’s most industrialised economy into the Cairo-based institution, giving Afreximbank its first full continental coverage. The move comes …