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President Ramaphosa calls on BRICS to reshape global economic patterns
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (139+ words) New Delhi, India- President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on BRICS governments and business communities to use the grouping as a platform to deepen investment and trade, reshape existing economic patterns and transform the economies of countries across the Global South....
SA innovation takes centre stage at Chinese Innovation Forum
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (242+ words) South Africa’s scientific and technological capabilities will this week come under the international spotlight when it participates as Country of Honour at the 19th Pujiang Innovation Forum in Shanghai, China. This colossal task, from 11 - 14 September, will rest on the shoulders of…...
SA stands at an extraordinary convergence of four historic milestones
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (926+ words) This year, South Africa stands at an extraordinary convergence of four historic milestones, which paved the way for the country’s freedom and laid the foundation for a democratic dawn. This according to Deputy Minister in The Presidency Kenny Morolong, who…...
GDP records 0.2% contraction in second quarter | SAnews
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (262+ words) South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has contracted by some 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026, following the 0.4% growth recorded in the first quarter of 2026. This is according to the figures released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday. “The…...
New eThekwini traders' precinct to boost informal economy | SAnews
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (315+ words) A multimillion rand traders’ precinct in Hammarsdale is expected to boost eThekwini Municipality’s informal economy by providing safer and more conducive trading conditions for local informal businesses. Launched during Public Service Month, the precinct honours the legacy of late councillor…...
Eskom carries South Africa through load shedding free winter
1+ week, 9+ hour ago (355+ words) Eskom has successfully powered South Africa through the entire 2026 winter season without the implementation of load shedding, keeping the grid completely stable, even when heavy overcast skies slashed rooftop solar generation. This has fulfilled the power utility’s projection of a…...
Collective action urged as nation marks SAPS Commemoration Day
1+ week, 1+ day ago (890+ words) Beyond the names of the 12 police officers remembered at the Union Buildings on Sunday, stand families whose lives were changed forever. From a mother of three to a father whose death left behind seven-month-old twins, the stories of this year’s…...
Productivity gains must benefit workers and spur employment
1+ week, 4+ day ago (403+ words) Productivity growth must be the cornerstone of South Africa’s push to create decent jobs, boost industrial competitiveness and bridge deep-seated economic divides. This, according to Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala, who delivered the keynote address at the…...
Three provinces officially kick off Tourism Month | SAnews
1+ week, 5+ day ago (259+ words) The Northern Cape, Free State and Eastern Cape have joined forces for the first ever Tri-Province Tourism Month media launch held on Monday at the Chargo River Lodge in Colesberg. The theme for the 2026 Tourism Month is: “Growing South Africa’s…...
Aucamp assures farmers of support as El Niño raises drought concerns | SAnews
1+ week, 5+ day ago (679+ words) Agriculture Minister Willie Aucamp has assured farmers and farming organisations that government will work alongside the sector to mitigate the impact of drought as an El Niño weather pattern is expected to continue through the 2026/27 summer season. Aucamp’s assurance follows…...