Author name: Scott Balson

As South Africa pushes forward with major infrastructure projects to stimulate economic growth, trade guarantees are emerging as a critical tool to ensure the success of these developments, according to newly established underwriting management agency Credeq Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa has repeatedly emphasized his vision of turning South Africa into a “construction site,” with large-scale […]

South Africa’s manufacturing sector is bracing for further strain as the expiration of a 90-day pause on US trade tariffs threatens to escalate costs and disrupt exports. The Manufacturing Circle, representing medium to large manufacturers, warns that the looming tariff hikes add to an already difficult operating environment. Uncertainty and Rising Costs The temporary 10%

South Africa’s deepening social crises—including unemployment, inequality, crime, and gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF)—are costing the nation billions annually, severely impacting GDP and economic growth. As the country grapples with these challenges, activists are looking to the upcoming G20 Summit’s Civil 20 (C20) platform to amplify civil society’s voice and push for lasting solutions. The C20 South Africa

Government says it has noted with serious concern the reported incidents where certain groups and communities have blocked foreign nationals from accessing healthcare services at public facilities. Government has, in a statement on Saturday, called on all communities to uphold the rule of law, respect human dignity, and continue to work together to build a

More than 100 social grant beneficiaries, many of them elderly, queued outside the KwaMashu offices of the SA Social Security Agency (SASSA) on Thursday, to find out why they did not receive their grants in June and July. Most of them came from areas like Ntuzuma, Inanda and Lindelani and had been queuing from as

South Africa’s struggling energy and transport sectors are set for a major boost after the African Development Bank (AfDB) approved a $475 million (R7.5 billion) loan aimed at overhauling critical infrastructure. The funding comes as the country battles persistent load shedding, port inefficiencies, and a deteriorating rail network—all of which have stifled economic growth. A

Inclement weather has disrupted life for thousands of residents in the Vygieskraal informal settlement in Cape Town after heavy rains caused the Vygieskraal Canal to burst its banks. The resulting flooding has affected several roads in Athlone and Belgravia, adding to the challenges faced by vulnerable communities. The South African Weather Service has attributed the

A dramatic interception of two trucks allegedly carrying stolen copper worth R18 million has taken a shocking turn, with claims that rogue police officers chased away the tracking company that uncovered the cargo. According to reports received by the SABC, a truck tracking company intercepted the vehicles on the Van Buuren Highway in Bedford View,

More than 250 houses were built in Schoonplaatz as part of a land claims settlement, but many were occupied before the rightful owners could move in. Jabulile Mokoena, a 71-year-old beneficiary, discovered in 2020 that someone else was living in the house allocated to her. Eviction proceedings have been delayed for years, and a protection

A devastating explosion tore through the Slovo Park informal settlement in Springs yesterday, injuring at least two people, wounding several others, and leaving scores homeless. Authorities, including the Ekurhuleni Emergency Services and the bomb squad, are still investigating the cause of the blast. Scene of Destruction Eyewitnesses and reporters at the scene described widespread damage,