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Johannesburg, South Africa— IT News Africa is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with the Fintech Association of South Africa (FINASA) for the upcoming Digital Finance Africa 2025 summit, taking place on Thursday, 3rd July 2025 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, Johannesburg. Now in its fifth year, Digital Finance Africa has become one of …

Staff Writer  ·26 Jun 2025 The United States has demands related to farm attacks, land expropriation, BEE, and “Kill the Boer” as preconditions to mend relations with South Africa. This information was shared by a South African delegation of Afrikaner leaders who met with senior White House officials. The delegation included FF+ leader Corné Mulder, …

For a soundbite of the Committee Chairperson, Mr. Mmusi Maimane, click on this link: https://iono.fm/e/1570326 For a soundbite of the House Chairperson for Committees of the National Assembly, Mr. Cedric Frolick, click on this link: https://iono.fm/e/1570329  Parliament, Thursday, 26 June 2025 – The National Assembly, during its sitting at the Cape Town International Convention Centre today, …

A. Issues in the environment 1. National Dialogue1.1  70 Years of the Freedom Charter1.1.1 On this day, 70 years ago viz. 26th of June 1955,  more than 3000 delegates from various racial and social backgrounds, gathered in Kliptown, Johannesburg to envision the South Africa they want, that is democratic, non-racial and based on the principles of equality, social justice, …

Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says municipalities with a combined debt of over R100 billion with Eskom have made little progress in reducing the amounts they owe. According to the minister, the ongoing problem will result in the total collapse of the South African electricity complex. Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, 24 …

Luke Fraser  ·26 Jun 2025 Consumer confidence remains downbeat in South Africa, but households earning more than R20,000 per month are far more optimistic than at the start of the year. This is largely thanks to an improvement in households finances due to two-pot withdrawals in the new financial year, as well as lower inflation …

SPOTLIGHT: The competition for the Springboks’ No. 15 jersey has been a blessing in disguise for Aphelele Fassi. ADVERTISEMENT The 27-year-old made his Bok debut on the wing against Georgia in 2021 and only went on to play twice for South Africa before missing out on selection for the 2023 World Cup. However, the Sharks’ …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa fired a deputy minister from the second-largest party in the ruling coalition on Thursday, a move that could test the stability of his administration. Ramaphosa dismissed Deputy Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Andrew Whitfield of the Democratic Alliance, without providing reasons for his removal. “The president has thanked the former …

Under the theme “Bringing youth to the forefront of economic transformation” we address youth challenges in South Africa and the continent, including high levels of youth unemployment, skills shortage and competencies, business mentorship and financing. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:46:32 GMT AI Summary Disclaimer: The following content is generated automatically by a GPT AI and …

Malcolm Libera  ·26 Jun 2025 Criminal mafia groups are increasingly targeting schools across South Africa, threatening staff and demanding protection fees of as much as 10% of teacher salaries. South Africa is experiencing a surge in organised crime syndicates taking advantage of failings in government and policing capabilities. Mafia-style groups are a growing concern for …

The powerful rallying cry, Mayibuye iAfrika, meaning ‘Let Africa Return’, remains one of the most iconic slogans in the history of South Africa’s liberation struggle. It is in parlance once more after the former Secretary General of the uMkhonto WeSizwe Party (MK Party), Floyd Shivambu, alluded to his potential new political party, named after the powerful catchphrase. …

Africa is uniquely positioned to become a major player in green hydrogen with its abundant renewable resources manifested in high solar irradiance, strong winds and hydropower potential. President Cyril Ramaphosa stated this in his keynote address at the inaugural Africa Green Hydrogen Summit earlier this month, nothing that the vast land mass of the continent …

South African expertise made the Rooivalk combat support helicopter reality for the SAAF. This one was part of Exercise Vuk’uhlome 2024. South Africa’s security and influence hinge on a capable National Defence Force, yet the SANDF’s collapse, as detailed in Part 1, leaves the nation vulnerable. A robust defence force is essential to protect sovereignty, …

Malcolm Libera  ·26 Jun 2025 The rand remained steady on Wednesday as investors assessed the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which provided some relief to the jittery markets. The rand was trading at 17.78 against the dollar, just shy of Tuesday’s closing price. The dollar was also little changed against a basket of currencies …

Global financial institutions are the bedrock of economic stability and development – but can they truly meet the demands of our rapidly evolving world? The South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) invite you to a timely symposium dedicated to addressing this critical question head-on. The …

South Africa’s Department of Transport (DoT) wants to extend the validity period of the driving licence card from five to eight years, following former minister Fikile Mbalula’s proposal in October 2022. The DoT tabled its annual performance plan for 2025/26 in April 2025, and one of its key outcomes for the 2025/26 financial year is …

South Africans will have to wait a long time before the government implements new regulations allowing equity equivalents so that players like Starlink can launch in the country. Dominic Cull, the owner of Ellipsis regulatory solutions, told MyBroadband the government would need 12 to 18 months to finalise the relevant amendments. However, he cautioned that …

“We treat South Africa as a very important market for our global expansion,” said Tony Liu, the CEO of Chery South Africa, calling Africa’s most developed auto market a “gateway to the African continent.” Nearly half of the 14 Chinese automotive brands currently active in South Africa launched only last year. More, including DongFeng, Leapmotor, …

Many South Africans are either ill-informed or lying to themselves when they proclaim they stay away from Chinese products. In recent weeks, MyBroadband has frequently noticed comments criticising Chinese cars and smartphones, with several readers commenting they would “never buy Chinese products.” The reality is that most South Africans have already bought or actively consume …

In a conversation the other night the topic of Cape independence came up. I’d always thought I was relatively agnostic on it, but as I formulated my answer I realised why I was opposed to it. When I told my interlocutor I was opposed to it and he asked why, a ready-made answer sprang forth …

Luke Fraser  ·25 Jun 2025 South Africa has seen another 141 businesses liquidated in May 2025, taking the total to 623 closures in the first five months of 2025. Stats SA’s latest data showed that 538 businesses have shut their doors voluntarily this year so far, while another 85 did so on a compulsory basis. …

New York City’s probable next mayor will be the first in history to have attended St George’s Grammar School in Cape Town, an Anglican school in Mowbray. He is being hailed as the potential saviour of left-wing politics in the US — and he spent some of his formative years in Cape Town’s southern suburbs. …

The six months of silence since Communications Minister Solly Malatsi withdrew the SABC Bill is unacceptable. The Speaker must urgently gazette that withdrawal, in line with the rules of the National Assembly. Silence is killing the SABC. For years, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) has weathered waves of political noise, controversy, and intense public …

Staff Writer  ·25 Jun 2025 The average take-home pay slowed for the third consecutive month in May 2025, according to the latest BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index (BTPI), with the group warning of major petrol price pain coming in the next two months. The index, which tracks approximately 3.8 million salary earners in South Africa, showed …