Ramaphosa warns rogue justice system threatens economic growth

President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses a conference. President Cyril Ramaphosa says a rogue criminal justice system can be detrimental to South Africa’s economic growth and job creation. He says the value of commissions, such as the previous Zondo Commission and the Madlanga Commission currently under way, probing allegations of corruption and mismanagement in the criminal justice…

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Building plans passed, buildings completed decline almost 6%

Building plans passed in the three months ending in January 2026, decreased by 10.5% compared with the previous three months. This is according to Stats SA selected building statistics of the private sector as reported by local government institutions. The decrease was largely due to a lack of activity in non-residential buildings, additions and alterations….

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Administrator to replace Ingonyama Trust Board: Minister Nyhontso

Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso speaks at a government function. The Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Mzwanele Nyhontso, says an administrator will replace the Ingonyama Trust Board. He announced the dissolution of the Board on Wednesday, saying it followed consultation with the AmaZulu King Misuzulu KaZwelithini as the sole trustee…

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Eskom to implement electricity tariff hike of 8.7%

FILE | Eskom transformer. Eskom will implement an average electricity tariff hike of 8.7% for the 2026/27 financial year following approval by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa). The adjustment will take effect from April 1 for customers who purchase electricity directly from Eskom. The increase in tariffs is expected to place additional…

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Muthavhi elected as Samwu president

South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) National Conference in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu) Deputy General Secretary Nkhetheni Muthavhi has been elected as the union’s new president. Delegates attending the union’s 13th National Congress in Mbombela, Mpumalanga, elected new national office bearers on Wednesday. Muthavhi’s previous position was filled by Sam Lukheleni…

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IOM, Sweden partner to empower Southern African women in transport

Ambassador of Sweden to South Africa Anna Karin Eneström and IOM’s Chief of Mission in South Africa Yitna Getachew sign agreement in Pretoria on March 19, 2026. The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Swedish government have signed an agreement to boost safe, decent jobs and healthy environment for women in Southern Africa’s transport…

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US, Israeli war on Iran pushes up international oil prices

Oil. The price of Brent Crude Oil remains volatile as a result of the war in the Middle East, surging to around $109 dollars a barrel. Iran’s Revolutions Guards have threatened to target oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar. This after Israel’s attacked on the world’s largest natural gas…

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