Moody’s keeps South Africa’s Ba2 credit rating stable

Rating agency Moody’s head office building. Moody’s Ratings has kept South Africa’s credit rating unchanged at Ba2 with a stable outlook. It has been noted that South Africa’s ratings, including its Ba2 long-term issuer rating, reflect the country’s low growth potential. This is due to ageing infrastructure, a weak labour market and socioeconomic inequalities that…

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Three accused in Phala Phala theft case back in court

Three people accused of breaking into President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm and stealing over 500 000 US dollars will appear before the Modimolle Magistrate’s Court in Limpopo. Immanuela David and siblings Floriana and Ndilinasho Joseph allegedly stole the money, which had reportedly been concealed in a sofa in February 2020. Livestream:   

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Mpumalanga govt strengthens measures to ensure safety of tourists

File image | MEC for Economic Development and Tourism Ms. Jesta Sidell. The Mpumalanga government says it has strengthened safety measures to ensure the safety of tourists. It has officially launched the Festive Season Tourism Campaign. The aim is to promote the sector, which contributes considerably to the province’s economy. The Economic Development and Tourism MEC…

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Khanyile’s July unrest trial postponed to 26 January 2026

uMkhonto Wesizwe Party activist , Bonginkosi Khanyile. Durban Regional Court has postponed the trial of alleged July unrest 2021 instigator Bonginkosi Khanyile to the 26th of January 2026.  Khanyile is facing charges of incitement to commit public violence and contravening the Disaster Management Act.   The matter had to be postponed after Khanyile’s legal representative could…

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