FILE| Models of oil barrels and a pump jack are displayed in front of a rising stock graph. Markets have reacted positively to reports that the US and Iran may resume talks to end the war despite a blockade on Iranian ports. Local equities were trading slightly higher on Tuesday with the JSE All Share…
Traders work on the trading floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, US, January 25, 2023. Oil prices surged on Monday as the US moved to impose a blockade on Iranian shipping after the collapse of weekend peace talks, while the dollar rose and stocks and bonds fell. The US…
Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile addressing the media on the state of education in the province Newly appointed Gauteng Education MEC Lebogang Maile says his department will not deploy security guards at schools due to budget constraints. Speaking at Bryanston High School, north of Johannesburg, he says the available funds will instead be prioritised for…
Historic mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest in Mpumalanga Business people and residents in the historic mining town of Pilgrim’s Rest, Mpumalanga, have expressed concern about the decline in tourism. The locals also blame governance failures for the bad condition of the town. Some business establishments remain closed due to delays in the awarding of lease…
The entrance of the Dora Nginza Hospital. The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union has advised its members at Dora Nginza Hospital in Gqeberha to return to work following a strike last week. Healthcare workers had downed tools, citing being overworked due to an influx of patients from other non-operational facilities. The Department of…
China says with South Africa being its biggest importer, the signing of new requirements will greatly benefit both countries in cold storage, energy and shipment costs of citrus South Africa’s citrus industry is bracing for a massive commercial surge following the signing of landmark trade agreement with China. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says new phytosanitary…
SAA CEO Professor John Lamola. The Board of South African Airways has announced the resignation its CEO, Professor John Lamola. In a statement released on Friday, both the Board and Transport Minister Barbara Creecy confirmed they have accepted his departure, which takes effect at the end of April. Lamola took the helm of the national…
FILE | An electrical power pylon of high-tension electricity power lines. The eThekwini Ratepayers Protest Movement (ERPM) in Durban has threatened to take to the streets if the proposed 2026-2027 tariff hikes are implemented. Mayor Cyril Xaba outlined steep tariff increases in his draft budget. They include 10.5% sent for electricity and 16% for water….
Delegates gathered at the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026. Gauteng has managed to meet its target of R200 billion in new investment pledges at its second Gauteng Investment Conference 2026 held in Johannesburg. This brings the total investment pledges to over R500 billion, a step closer to the province’s investment target of R800 billion over a…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile addresses the Gauteng Investment Conference. Deputy President Paul Mashatile says Gauteng remains the premier destination for investors seeking both high returns and economic resilience. Speaking at the Gauteng Investment Conference 2026 in Johannesburg today, Mashatile emphasised that the province is ready to turn multi-billion rand pledges into tangible projects. The Gauteng…
