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An investigation into extensive fraud and maladministration within Driving Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) has resulted in the cancellation of 190,503 licences found linked to deceased individuals. The intervention was one of several steps taken by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) after it identified critical vulnerabilities in the electronic national administration traffic information system (eNaTIS). These included …

The Democratic Alliance condemns, in the strongest possible terms, the cold-blooded assassination of Marius “Vlam” van der Merwe, known as Witness D at the Madlanga Commission. His murder, carried out moments after arriving home with his wife, is an attack on the very foundations of accountability and justice in South Africa. It is a direct …

Malcolm Libera  ·6 Dec 2025 Drakenstein Municipality has been recognised as the best municipality in the Western Cape after securing its 11th clean audit for the 2024/2025 financial year. The Auditor-General of South Africa once again affirmed that the municipality’s financial management, governance, and service delivery processes are operating at the highest standard. This latest …

Staff Writer  ·6 Dec 2025 The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has demonstrated the use of a new digital licence and renewal system at the Global Digital Public Infrastructure Summit. DCDT Minister Solly Malatsi showcased a digital driving licence renewal process on the MyMzansi app during his opening speech at the summit. The …

Malcolm Libera  ·5 Dec 2025 The South African rand strengthened on Thursday as the government began selling dollar-denominated eurobonds for the first time since 2024, when it raised $3.5 billion.  The rand was trading at 16.9750 against the dollar, up approximately 0.4% from Wednesday’s close and reaching its best level in three weeks.  Deutsche Bank …

Sanveer Ramdutt with his company’s new AccurioPress C4080. More than eight decades ago, Gainchund Ramdutt stepped into the printing trade in Durban. By 1969, armed with skill and ambition, he founded Art Printers – a family business that would eventually become part of South Africa’s history. During the anti-apartheid struggle, Art Printers wasn’t just a …

Professor Letlhokwa George Mpedi is the Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of Johannesburg. He recently published an opinion article that first appeared in the China Daily on 05 December 2025. South Africa’s presidency of the G20 has created momentum while China’s 15th Five-Year Plan offers a time frame for translating commitments into action Editor’s note: The …

While news reports dominate with former RAF boss Collins Letsoalo’s refusal to appear before SCOPA, another crisis is unfolding as the RAF’s compulsory mediation, introduced in Gauteng in May for civil cases, continues to unravel. Advocate Justin Erasmus, Chairperson of the Personal Injury Plaintiff Lawyers Association (PIPLA), says since PIPLA brought an application which will …

Malcolm Libera  ·5 Dec 2025 Responding to recent criticisms by the United States, Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola said that South Africa does not need its approval.  The US took over the rotating presidency of the Group of 20 last week, after boycotting the summit that President Cyril Ramaphosa hosted in Johannesburg. US Secretary of State …

National Treasury has rejected a request by the Gauteng Provincial Government for a waiver of the R3.3 billion interest payment on the province’s 30% contribution towards the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project (GFIP) e-toll debt. However, it approved a request for the province to borrow R4.1 billion for road maintenance …

South Africa is “definitely” getting an extension on its driver’s licence validity period from five to eight years. This was stated by Director-General Mathabatha Mokonyana, who informed the Parliament’s Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Minister in the Presidency that a decision had been made. “We have just concluded, although it took a little …

Malcolm Libera  ·5 Dec 2025 Major property developers Pareto and Divercity Urban Property Group have started a project to turn offices in Menlyn Office Park into residential apartments. The R850 million development shows how sharply demand has shifted in South Africa’s property market towards residential opportunities. Office space in many areas continues to sit empty, …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed the launch of Sasol’s new Integrated Processing Facility (IPF) in Inhassoro, Mozambique, as a landmark achievement in regional energy cooperation and a catalyst for long-term economic development.  The IPF was officially launched during the 4th Mozambique–South Africa Bi-National Commission, with President Ramaphosa describing the facility as the product of years …

South Africa’s communications regulator has published draft amendments to the Official List of Regulated Standards for Technical Equipment and Electronic Communications Facilities Regulations. The draft amendments propose updating some existing standards while introducing new ones, with a primary focus on satellite equipment. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) published the changes in a …

Three South African banks and one major payments facilitator have reported consumers increasingly using digital wallets and virtual cards over Black Friday 2025. Digital wallets allow users to link their card details and transact online or in-store. For in-person payments, the card is linked to a smart device like a phone or smartwatch. These must …

The Trump administration is poised to undo Biden-era fuel efficiency standards it blames for driving up the cost of new cars, according to people familiar with the matter. Executives from Detroit’s major automakers, including Stellantis Chief Executive Officer Antonio Filosa, are slated to attend a White House announcement of proposed fuel economy standards Wednesday, said …

Government of the Republic of South Africa launches Reconciliation Month 2025, deepening the national commitment to unity, healing, social cohesion and nation-building South Africa officially launches the Reconciliation Month 2025 campaign this month, with this year’s national commemoration taking place on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 at the Ncome Museum, Nquthu Local Municipality, within the uMzinyathi …

The 2025 Group of Twenty (G20) Summit, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in South Africa from 22 to 23 November, was the first G20 summit to take place on the African continent. Throughout the event, the South African Air Force (SAAF) maintained a highly visible presence. South Africa significantly beefed up its security posture …

South Africa has pushed back firmly against recent criticism from the United States, making it clear the country will not bow to Washington’s demands. The spat comes after the US took over the rotating presidency of the G20, following its boycott of the last summit hosted by President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg. US Secretary of …

Malcolm Libera  ·5 Dec 2025 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealed that more than 500 companies could soon be barred from doing business with the state. This forms part of a wider effort by the government to crack down on corruption, fraud, and non-performance in public procurement. In a recent parliamentary Q&A, Godongwana said that 509 …

NEWS: The Springboks will start their 2026 season with a mouth-watering clash against England at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, when the newly established Nations Championship kicks off. SA Rugby confirmed the three venues for the July Tests on Thursday. The Test against England is on Saturday, July 4, and will be followed by encounters against …

The Department of Home Affairs will run extended operating hours from 8 to 19 December 2025 and from 5 to 16 January 2026, with offices closing at 18:00 instead of 16:00. This is to enable South Africans to obtain the necessary documents, including smart ID cards and passports. “Services offered during the extended hours will …

Malcolm Libera  ·4 Dec 2025 The rand remained stable on Wednesday following the release of a purchasing managers’ index (PMI) that gauges business conditions. Global investors are closely monitoring key US economic data ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision next week. The rand traded at 17.075 against the dollar, marking a roughly 0.2% …

Thursday, December 4, 2025 Government has welcomed the latest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) results released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), which show that the economy grew by 0.5% in the third quarter of 2025.  “The growth marks the third consecutive quarter of growth following the 0.9% expansion in the second quarter. The continued improvement …