Index reveals uptick in business confidence in SA

Person holding South African money. The Rand Merchant Bank (RMB)/Bureau for Economic Research (BER) Business Confidence Index (BCI) has risen by five points to forty-four in the fourth quarter of 2025. The improvement in business sentiment follows two consecutive declines. This means that 44% of respondents including manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers, are satisfied with prevailing…

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Ramaphosa to address Men’s Indaba rallying fight against GBVF

President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. President Cyril Ramaphosa will address the “Not In My Name Provincial Men’s Indaba” in Bloemfontein, Free State today. The event aims to mobilise men and boys to fight against Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. Free State Premier Maqueen Letsoha-Mathae, says  “Our province carries the scars of gender based…

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LIVE: Thales, Zuma arms deal case

French arms company Thales and former president Jacob Zuma are today to apply for leave to appeal the Pietermaritzburg High Court’s dismissal of their application to be acquitted on all charges in the arms deal corruption case. LIVE STREAM: 

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Mkhwanazi questioned on registration of Matlala’s vehicles

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Acting Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi. The registration of vehicles belonging to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala under the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) has come under the spotlight at the Madlanga Commission. Evidence leader Adv Mahlape Sello has questioned suspended deputy police chief Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi on how the vehicles were registered when the…

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Defending champions Sundowns stumble at Siwelele

General view of boot and a soccer ball. Mamelodi Sundowns were held to a 1-1 draw by Siwelele in their Betway Premiership encounter at Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium on Wednesday. The hosts struck first through Vincent Pule in the 27th minute. The winger capitalised on a rare mistake from Sundowns goalkeeper Ronwen Williams, with Tebogo…

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Mkhwanazi to continue facing tough questions at Madlanga Commission

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi testifying at Madlanga Commission Suspended Ekurhuleni Deputy Police Chief Julius Mkhwanazi will continue with his testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry in Pretoria this morning. His testimony will be followed by that of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. Mchunu who began his testimony on Tuesday is expected…

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Zuma, Thales corruption case back in court

Former President Jacob Zuma enters the High Court in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, January 31, 2022. French arms company Thales and former president Jacob Zuma are today to apply for leave to appeal the Pietermaritzburg High Court’s dismissal of their application to be acquitted on all charges in the arms deal corruption case. The application was…

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