Author name: Scott Balson

Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has declared that resolving South Africa’s energy crisis is critical to unlocking economic growth, expressing confidence that the country’s electricity challenges will be overcome by the end of the year. Speaking at the launch of the Green Hydrogen Summit, Ramokgopa emphasized the severe impact of power shortages on the economy, stating, “There […]

Business leaders and legal experts have raised concerns over the implementation of South Africa’s competition laws, warning that delays in regulatory approvals could deter foreign investment and hinder economic growth. The issue was debated last week at a forum hosted by the Gordon Institute of Business Science (GIBS), where stakeholders discussed the effectiveness of the

Telkom has announced impressive growth in its mobile segment for the 2025 financial year, with mobile service revenue rising 10.2% to R20.97 billion, up from R19.02 billion the previous year. The surge was driven by a 13.4% increase in subscribers, expanding Telkom’s customer base from 20.44 million to 23.28 million. Prepaid and Data Growth Lead Performance Prepaid subscriptions were a key driver, growing by 15.4%, while

One person has died, and three others were rescued by police divers in Coranlay, Mthatha, after being swept away by raging floodwaters. The victim, a woman, reportedly lost her grip on a tree after spotting a snake, leading to her tragic demise. Eastern Cape Premier Oscar Mabuyane provided an update on the ongoing crisis, confirming

Parts of the eastern Free State have been blanketed in snow as an intense cold front sweeps across the region. The Department of Cooperative Governance has activated a multi-stakeholder team to implement snow contingency plans, ensuring a coordinated response to the extreme weather conditions. Residents Brace Against the Cold A reported reported from Miqueleng Zone

President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Canada this weekend to attend the G7 Leaders’ Summit, where he is expected to update the group on South Africa’s readiness to host the G20 later this year. The invitation marks a continuation of a tradition where South African leaders, though not members of the G7, are often invited

Seven people have died in devastating floods caused by severe weather in the Eastern Cape, authorities confirmed on Wednesday. The victims were found in separate incidents, with six bodies recovered in Decoligny Village, Mthatha, and a seventh near the Bedlana River in Tsolo. The disaster unfolded amid heavy rains and freezing conditions, which have wreaked

The North West Department of Health has buried 30 unclaimed bodies of illegal miners retrieved from an underground shaft in Stilfontein last year. The remains were interred as paupers at two cemeteries in Klerksdorp, with 15 buried at Jouberton New Cemetery and the remaining 15 in Khuma. Bodies Retrieved, Few Identified Last year, a government-led

Despite predictions of snowfall, the Setsoto Local Municipality in Ficksburg experienced only a severe hailstorm on Monday, leaving residents shivering under freezing temperatures. While snow did not blanket the region as anticipated, the municipality remains on high alert, prepared to respond to any emergencies caused by the ongoing cold spell. Hailstorm Instead of Snow Residents

Residents of Kuyga in the Nelson Mandela Bay Metro are once again facing the devastating effects of heavy rainfall, with many homes left waterlogged and families struggling to cope. The community is now pleading with the municipality to provide better housing, as frequent flooding continues to disrupt their lives. A Recurring Nightmare Every time heavy