International Monetary Fund logo The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects South Africa’s economy to have shown growth of 1.3% last year and to achieve growth of 1.4% this year. Growth is expected to be supported by household spending and greater investments driven by structural reforms. The IMF has commended the South African government for maintaining…
The Senzo Meyiwa murder trial continues at the High Court in Pretoria. LIVESTREAM:
Sign showing procurement The South African National Deaf Association (Sanda) says the delay in bringing the Public Procurement Act into force continues to lock disability-owned businesses out of meaningful economic participation in government procurement. Last year, President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) speech promised to fast-track the regulations to ensure…
The TRC Inquiry, which is tasked with probing alleged efforts to stop the investigation or prosecution of TRC cases, is hearing oral arguments in an application for the recusal of its Chairperson, Retired Justice Sisi Khampepe. The applications are made by former Presidents Thabo Mbeki and Jacob Zuma. LIVESTREAM:
Private Investigator, Paul O’Sullivan answers questions from MPs. Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema has argued that private investigator, Paul O’Sullivan, did not have the necessary qualifications to occupy the position of the head of security at the Airports Company of Security in 2001. O’Sullivan is appearing before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee in Cape…
Man drinking water from a bottle. Soaring temperatures in Durban have driven up water usage, causing concern over dwindling reservoirs and supply issues. The eThekwini Municipality says the high demand is placing significant strain on the water distribution network. This has resulted in water supply interruptions in some areas as several reservoirs struggle to meet…
A visit to Pebble Beach last year helped set up Rory McIlroy for one of the biggest moments of his golf career. McIlroy earned a two-shot victory at the 2025 AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, kickstarting a stellar run that saw him win the Players Championship before completing the career Grand Slam by capturing the Green…
Handcuffs depicting an arrest. Two Randfontein farmers in the West Rand have been arrested for alleged electricity theft and illegal connections. Eskom’s spokesperson in Gauteng, Amanda Qithi, says the arrests follow operations conducted to curb electricity theft and protect the integrity of the power network in the area. Qithi reveals that a third farm was…
IPID investigator Nomsa Masuku testifying at the Madlanga Commission, February 11, 2026. Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) investigator Nomsa Masuku has told the Madlanga Commission that it was wrong for the Police to register Emmanuel Mbense’s murder as an inquest. Mbense was tortured and killed in Brakpan in April 2022, allegedly by members of the…
Water in buckets during a water crisis. With only a few hours left before the State of the Nation Address (SONA), some residents in Johannesburg have called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to address the ongoing water crisis that has left several communities with dry taps. Residents in the city’s southern suburbs have taken to the…
