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Autumn 2026 marks more than just the end of an academic journey for 21-year-old Shothodzo Mukwena; it celebrates the rise of a young innovator determined to shape South Africa’s technological future. Graduating with the current autumn cohort, Mukwena represents what curiosity, discipline and self-belief can achieve. Shothodzo Mukwena Raised in Johannesburg with his roots in …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper trade ties, strengthened democratic partnerships and a more equitable multilateral system at the Spain–South Africa Business Forum during his working visit to the Kingdom of Spain.  Addressing delegates at the Business Forum on Friday, President Ramaphosa said the visit underscores the shared commitment between the two nations to …

Staff Writer  ·17 Apr 2026 Data from the Central Energy fund for the end of the second full week of April shows a positive trend for fuel price recoveries, but nowhere near enough to save motorists from another massive hike. According to the CEF’s latest snapshot, under-recoveries for petrol and diesel have trended lower over …

Cold, wet and windy conditions are expected across various parts of the country, including the southern and eastern coastline of South Africa this weekend. Moreover, marine conditions are expected to markedly deteriorate, with wave heights along the coastline forecast to reach 4-5m from Sunday into Monday. The South African Weather Service (Saws) issued an alert …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·17 Apr 2026 A parliamentary select committee has raised significant concerns about the ineffective intervention in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, noting a severe lack of support from national departments. The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration is concerned that only the National Treasury and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional …

Friday, 17 April 2026: Eskom has noted recent public commentary by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) regarding the 2026 wage negotiations, including claims that Eskom budgeted for a 9% increase for bargaining‑unit employees and that management received more than 100% salary increases. Eskom confirms that the 2026 wage negotiation process has …

Ruling: Acting Press Ombud Author: Greg Ardé Headline: SA’s next big SOE crisis threatens to blow a R400bn hole in the fiscus Publication Date: 10 March 2026 Date lodged: 12 March 2026 Link to story: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-10-sas-next-big-soe-crisis-threatens-to-blow-a-r400bn-hole-in-the-fiscus/  Particulars This finding is based on correspondence by Collins Letsoalo, former CEO of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), and …

ON April 8, 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa stood at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria and formally welcomed new US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III. The ceremony was warm. Bozell said he had fallen in love with South Africa after just two months and promised to take the two nations to places they have …

The South African press ombud has delivered a decisive ruling in favour of Daily Maverick, dismissing a complaint against the publication by Wildlife Ranching South Africa (WRSA) and its leadership. The complaint centred on an analysis piece by veteran journalist Don Pinnock, which explored a perceived campaign to unseat the minister of forestry, fisheries and …

South Africa’s university governance model was built for a noble and urgent purpose. In the years after 1994, the task was to democratise institutions that had been shaped by apartheid hierarchy, exclusion and authoritarian culture. The legal architecture that emerged from that moment sought to widen participation, protect academic freedom, balance autonomy with accountability and …

  The appointment to the network, led by Sandia National Laboratories in the United States, marks a significant milestone for the University’s expanding international presence in photovoltaic (PV) science and renewable energy innovation. It also reinforces the institution’s commitment to sustainability-focused research that responds to both local and global energy challenges. This is also in …

To print this article, all you need is to be registered or login on Mondaq.com. Article Insights ENS are most popular: within Accounting and Audit and Cannabis & Hemp topic(s) in Africa South Africa’s freight and passenger infrastructure is in dire need of an overhaul. With public debt having skyrocketed and state-owned companies’ finances too …

South Africa’s R890 billion investment pipeline is at risk of failing to translate into real economic activity unless municipalities urgently fix persistent governance and service delivery failures, President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned. Speaking at the National Local Economic Development Summit on Tuesday, Ramaphosa said the country had made progress through structural reforms in energy and …

It is not a state secret, but rising star Haashim Pead has formally joined the Roc Nation Sports International team. He joined the global agency that represents Springboks such as Siya Kolisi, Cheslin Kolbe, Aphelele Fassi, and Jordan Hendrikse. Bok legend and double World Cup winner Kolbe has not only welcomed Pead to the RNSI …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·16 Apr 2026 The rand weakened on Wednesday as the safe-haven US dollar fell to six-week lows, with market attention focused on the possibility of renewed talks between the United States and Iran to end the war.  The risk-sensitive rand traded at 16.3650 against the dollar, down 0.2% from its previous close. The …

High level naval staff talks are underway in Simon’s Town with the SA Navy (SAN) hosting its West African sister service in the form of a delegation headed by Rear Admiral Abubakar Abdullah Mustapha, Nigerian Navy Flag Officer Commanding (FOC) Western Naval Command. Ahead of the talks, reported as being a practical expression of unity, …

The City of Johannesburg has proposed name changes for four streets in the city centre. The new names come as part of an initiative to redevelop the metro’s Archbishop Desmond Tutu Precinct. The draft version of the Desmond Tutu Precinct Plan is currently open for comment, with submissions due by Friday, 17 April 2026. However, …

Over the past decade the annual growth in real GDP has averaged a miserable 0.69%, and the growth in household disposable incomes has grown by an immiserating 0.46% a year on average. By sharp contrast, the increase in the wealth of South Africans has been impressive. Net South African wealth held offshore was substantially negative …

South African motorists may be in line for some relief next month, with the government considering further measures to protect consumers from rising fuel prices. This is according to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) Deputy Director General Tseliso Maqubela, who said there is still a chance that further relief measures will be …

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Staff Writer  ·16 Apr 2026 South African homeowners in the process of selling their primary property may find their profits from the sale are taxed more than they expected. Among a host of threshold changes announced by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana in the 2026 budget, the minister increased the Capital Gains Tax exclusion for primary …

Since entering the South African market in September 2024, Jetour has made a strong impact with the launch of the 5-seater Dashing and 7-seater X70 Plus, followed by the highly anticipated T-series last year, all powered by combustion engines. Sales of the T-Series now exceed 4587 within only six months, and the brand is now …

Malcolm Libera  ·16 Apr 2026 The government is discussing ways to provide relief to South Africans as the country is grappling with one of its most severe fuel price shocks in history. Deputy Director General Tseliso Maqubela from the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources said that there is still a chance that an announcement …

Luke Fraser  ·16 Apr 2026 PSG Financial Services has warned that South Africa needs to focus on long-term growth rather than just short-term crises. In its financial results for the year ended 28 February 2026, PSG Financial Services said that it is concerned about rising political volatility worldwide and a lack of domestic progress. In …