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Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·16 May 2026 Giflo Property Developers and Som Group have formed a 50/50 partnership to develop the CapeGate Office Precinct, a new R585 million P-Grade commercial hub set to launch in Brackenfell in 2027. The project emerges from Hyprop’s decision to grant two developers exclusive rights to construct the first premium office block …

Dear UJ community, The University of Johannesburg (UJ), as one of the leading African universities across multiple global rankings, continues to strengthen its partnerships with international universities. Partnerships are the heartbeat of the University’s 2035 Strategic Plan, an ambitious roadmap that navigates the future of education while deepening its societal impact. Through joint research and other …

Fellow South Africans. Distinguished members of the media. Comrades. The African National Congress comes before you at a moment of significance in our young democracy, and we begin by thanking each of you in the media for being present at this briefing. Your work as the medium – eyes and ears of our people is part of the …

Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has congratulated the country’s agricultural sector, following South Africa’s milestone achievement of becoming the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume. According to the department, the country exported 2.9 million tons of citrus in 2025, surpassing long-standing leader Spain. “This great achievement is one that should be celebrated by all South Africans. …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·15 May 2026 South Africa’s tourism sector has played a major role in improving the country’s GDP, with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) reporting real GDP growth of 0.4% for the fourth quarter of 2025. However, despite this growth, GDP has grown by less than 1% quarter-over-quarter since the COVID ‘bounce-back,’ and …

Final-year Public Affairs students at the Tshwane University of Technology received practical career guidance and workplace preparation during a skills and work-readiness seminar hosted by the Department of Public Management, with strong collaboration from public service stakeholders and employment experts. The Department of Public Management hosted the seminar in collaboration with the Department of Employment …

Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Taking Parliament to the People ‘Ensuring a people -centred local government towards building better communities’ Spirit Word Church, Stilfontein, North West Chairperson of the NCOP, Ms Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, Premier of North West province, Mr Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Premiers, Mayors, …

Malcolm Libera  ·15 May 2026 The rand weakened against a stronger dollar on Thursday as global markets awaited the outcome of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. At the beginning of a two-day summit, Xi informed Trump that progress was being made in trade talks. However, he …

Protesters outside the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s offices in Cape Town in August 2025. Archive photo: Matthew Hirsch Trade minister Parks Tau has told Parliament that there are no plans to review the country’s coal exports to Israel. South Africa exported 1.8-million tons of coal to Israel in 2025. Tau claims that imposing …

Johannesburg, South Africa – 13 May 2026 – Brand South Africa will participate in the Africa CEO Forum 2026 as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to position South Africa as a leading destination for investment, trade and innovation on the African continent. What Role Will South Africa Play at the Africa CEO Forum? Taking …

Key Points President under fire as court revives ‘Farmgate’ scandal With party support, he should survive an impeachment vote Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing, challenges misconduct report Members of the African National Congress (ANC) at the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ANC to discuss a court ruling that revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over …

South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, with most of its facilities becoming uneconomical to operate. The margins on refining fuel in South Africa are incredibly slim, discouraging companies from investing in upgrades. Instead most companies opt to simply invest the minimum needed to keep their facilities operational. As …

  Opinion by Dr Muki Moeng, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching Over and above the knowledge students gain at university, they need to develop as conscious human beings who understand who they are, where they come from, what is reality, what is untruth, what is freedom, and what is important in life. Responding to this, …

The University of Venda’s Centre of Excellence in Mass Spectrometry for Southern Africa (CEMSSA) made a significant impact at the recent inaugural Metabolomics South Africa (MSA) Conference, held at Misty Hills Hotel in Muldersdrift, Johannesburg, positioning UNIVEN as a growing force in metabolomics and mass spectrometry research. Prof Edwin Madala, together with some of the …

House Chairperson, the ACDP underscores the role of the Department of Agriculture as central to food security, rural development, and economic growth. Yet, while the department outlines commitments to farmer support, biosecurity, and market access, the current allocation of some R7.84 billion reflects a concerning decline and falls short of addressing the structural constraints facing the sector. The ACDP welcomes the increase …

Brad Binder is scrambling to save his MotoGP career for the 2027 season after losing his KTM factory seat to Fabio Di Giannantonio. It was announced this week that VR46 rider Di Giannantonio will join KTM next season alongside Alex Marquez, the latter replacing young Spanish superstar Pedro Acosta, who is moving from KTM to …

15 May 2026 This morning Exxaro Resources officially opened its New Mine 1 operation at its Matla Coal Mine in Mpumalanga, marking another milestone in the organisation’s growth strategy to sustain production, enhance operational efficiency, and support South Africa’s energy security pipeline. In 2016, the decision was taken to stop production at the old Mine …

The latest revelations before the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans confirm exactly what veterans have warned government about for years: the crisis within the Department of Military Veterans (DMV) is no longer about “implementation challenges”, it is about political failure, administrative collapse, and the deliberate narrowing of benefits that are already guaranteed in …

14 May 2026 – Wits University The Director of Wits University’s MIND Institute to head a panel of independent experts in AI research, law and governance. Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi appointed Professor Benjamin Rosman and an advisory panel of experts to assist in formulating South Africa’s national policy on artificial intelligence (AI). …

It is my privilege as Chancellor of the National Orders to announce the names of those South Africans and foreign nationals who will be awarded National Orders at an investiture ceremony to be held on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. National Orders are the highest awards that our country, through the President, bestows on our citizens …

A country notorious for potholes now also has the smoothest ride: South Africa’s Garden Route is the world’s best road trip, according to Auto Trader UK. The 300km stretch from Mossel Bay to Storms River has California’s Pacific Coast Highway, the US’s cross-country Route 66, Italy’s Amalfi Coast and Australia’s Great Ocean Road in its …

While reflecting on the gains and challenges of South Africa’s democratic journey, Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, has welcomed the rise in earnings among black South Africans, saying this has significantly changed the racial composition of the country’s middle- and upper-income earners over the past three decades of democracy. According to the General Household …

The National Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry has brought two court cases against design houses it alleges to be using non-compliant sweatshops to manufacture clothes in KwaZulu-Natal. Photo: Joseph Bracken February 6 this year was a disruptive day for South Africa’s clothing sector. In Pietermaritzburg, Chantal Naidoo, in her capacity as Secretary General …

Motorsport South Africa is pleased to announce the appointment of new heads to several of its motorcycle working groups, marking an important step in the continued growth and representation of women within the sport. Nicole Purificati has been appointed as head of the MSA Circuit Motorcycle Working Group, taking over from Ian Harwood. Miranda Du …