Yes, we can! – Graça Machel

Speaking at the sixteenth annual Nelson Mandela Lecture in Johannesburg on Tuesday, Graça Machel called on South Africans to give all youth a chance and evoked former US President Barack Obama’s... 

ANC support at comfortable 60% – poll

A poll undertaken by global market research and consulting firm Ipsos revealed that the African National Congress (ANC) could enjoy a comfortable margin in next year’s national election as it has a... 

Govt expects another fuel price increase

The South African government has noted the recent surge in fuel prices and expects another increase next month. South Africa’s currency exchange to the US dollar has fallen by more than one percent... 

Treasury hits back after EFF attack on Momoniat

National Treasury on Thursday came to the defence of its deputy director-general Ismail Momoniat following what it called “vitriolic utterances” by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF). Earlier this... 

Ramaphosa addresses uncertainty around Zuma’s removal

Deputy President and African National Congress (ANC) president Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday released a statement in response to the country’s apparent anxiety around the removal of Jacob Zuma as... 

Portfolio committee accepts terms for inquiry into Transnet’s R50bn locomotive deal

Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry has accepted the terms of reference for its inquiry into State-owned enterprise Transnet’s R50-billion locomotive contract. Democratic... 

Lower ARV price to benefit S Africa, increase recipient numbers

A new antiretroviral (ARV) pricing agreement reached by the South African government, international organisations and agencies will ensure that more people will have access to treatment, while... 

Ramaphosa leads SA delegation to London to bid for 2023 Rugby World Cup

As part of South Africa’s bid to host the Rugby World Cup 2023 tournament, Deputy President Cyril Ramaphosa and a high-level delegation will make their way to London on Sunday to make a... 

I will vote with my conscience – Gordhan

Former Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Tuesday that he will be voting with his conscience during a vote of no confidence against President Jacob Zuma on August 8. Speaking to media at the... 

ANC conference must analyse decline in electoral support – Zuma

The African National Congress’ (ANC’s) fifth National Policy Conference must diagnose the cause of decline in electoral support following the party’s losses in the 2016 Municipal Elections. This... 

Zuma awaits higher education report on fees

The deadline for the Presidential Commission report on the feasibility of free higher education and training coincided with the opening of African National Congress’ (ANC’s) fifth National Policy... 

Bishop calls for Eskom board to resign, inquiry

Parliament must consider an inquiry into the Eskom board’s fitness to hold office if the board does not resign, says Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) Justice and Peace... 

Ebrahim Fakir unpacks Sona

President Jacob Zuma’s State of the Nation Address was delayed by more than an hour following massive disruptions including the Economic Freedom Fighters being thrown out of Parliament and other... 

South Africa slightly improves score in corruption perceptions index, rank drops

While South Africa slightly improved its score in the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2016 from 44 to 45, its rank in relation to all 176 countries reviewed fell three points to 64. Global... 

Treasury supports minimum wage report

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan said on Wednesday that National Treasury supported the recently released National Minimum Wage report, which “represented a balanced, thoughtful and constructive... 

Sarb deputy governor reappointed

South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) Deputy Governor Francois Groepe has been reappointed in the position by President Jacob Zuma for five years from January 1, 2017. Groepe is the chairperson of the... 

Wits ranks 222 globally, 2nd in Africa

The University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) has been ranked the second best academic institution in Africa and 222nd globally according to the 2016/17 Best Global Universities (BGU) ranking by... 

Cosatu President S'dumo Dlamini on the union's political position

Congress of South African Trade Unions President S’dumo Dlamini joins Polity's Sane Dhlamini to discuss the federation’s position in South Africa’s political scene. 

Corporates urged to support youth development through football programme

The South African Football Association’s (Safa’s) Development Agency (SDA) is urging corporate companies to partner and invest in its football-based Safe-Hub programme, which aims to encourage... 

Corporates urged to support youth development through football programme

The South African Football Association’s (Safa’s) Development Agency (SDA) is urging corporate companies to partner and invest in its football-based Safe-Hub programme, which aims to encourage... 

Rwanda’s Cimerwa targets mid-2018 for full output at cement plant

Rwanda’s sole cement producer Cimerwa, which is 51%-owned by JSE-listed PPC, expects production at its new 600 000 t/y modern dry process plant, at its head office in Bugarama, to ramp up to full... 

S Africans encouraged to participate in nominating a new Public Protector

Nonprofit organisation (NPO) Corruption Watch on Monday launched the Bua Mzansi public awareness campaign in Johannesburg in an effort to engage South Africans to actively participate in this... 

S Africans encouraged to participate in nominating a new Public Protector

Nonprofit organisation (NPO) Corruption Watch on Monday launched the Bua Mzansi public awareness campaign in Johannesburg in an effort to engage South Africans to actively participate in this... 

Rhino poaching levels stabilised, as fight against poaching continues – Molewa

For the first time in a decade, rhino poaching levels have stabilised, despite escalating poaching pressure and increased poaching activity in protected areas.  This was according to Minister of... 

Afro Energy receives Bulk Sampling Permission

As the need to explore alternative sources of energy becomes more apparent, Afro Energy is exploring onshore gas, which the company believes can serve as an alternative power source in South Africa. 

R300m Nelson Mandela Square renovations complete

The newly renovated Nelson Mandela Square was revealed to stakeholders and the media on Tuesday night following the investment of more than R300-million. The renovations included the installation... 

Imported LNG set to kickstart gas-to-power vision

Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer about imported liquefied natural gas initiating greater gas use in South Africa. 

Resources Watch

AMSA adds R4.5bn rights issue to survival plan; AngloGold increasingly ‘upbeat’ on new improving mining technology; And, locally developed rail transport system to be deployed in 2016 

SA debt servicing rose to R128bn/y – Motlanthe

Former president Kgalema Motlanthe questioned whether South Africa should accumulate more debt at the cost of the indigent and future generations, with debt servicing having risen to R128-billion a... 

G20 countries failing to fight corruption – $2tn laundered yearly

As much as $2-trillion is laundered every year, mostly through the hiding of company ownership behind “opaque structures”, with G20 countries not doing enough to prevent corruption. This was... 

Midrand becomes Unilever’s African ice-cream capital as factory opens

Unilever has opened its first ice-cream factory in Africa at the Lords View Industrial Park, in Midrand, making it one of 40 Unilever ice-cream factories across the world.  

Resources Watch

This week: AMCU will approach ConCourt if current bid for right to strike at mines where it has a majority fails Questions are raised about government’s approach to acid mine drainage And, South... 

Call to action for review of crippling Davis tax proposals

Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer about the recommendations of the Davis Committee on Tax. 

South Africa's Insurgent Citizens

Twenty years after South Africa’s first democratic election, the nation’s politics are more fractious than ever before. The lofty dreams of the early days of the post-apartheid era have dissolved... 

Convergence needed for SA mining to successfully navigate current ‘make-or-break’ phase

Creamer Media's Leandi Kolver speaks to Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer about the state of the South African mining industry as discussed at the Joburg Indaba. 

SuzelleDIY The Book

SuzelleDIY The Book gives DIY a humorous twist. Julia Anastasopoulos, aka Suzelle, shows us how to deal with household chores, maintain your car, live green, make braai day a day to remember and... 

Amid progress on next Lesotho Highlands phase, SA urged not to neglect water-loss fight

Despite Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) being under way, South Africa has to ensure that it reduces its water use and water losses before Phase 2 is commissioned in 2024.... 

Amid progress on next Lesotho Highlands phase, SA urged not to neglect water-loss fight

Despite Phase 2 of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (LHWP) being under way, South Africa has to ensure that it reduces its water use and water losses before Phase 2 is commissioned in 2024.  

2015 Joburg Indaba gets underway

Creamer Media's Sashnee Moodley speaks to Mining Weekly Editor Martin Creamer about the highlights at the 2015 Joburg Indaba. 

Johan Bosch

This week we feature Johan Bosch Bosch, GM of Legrand South Africa, a company that specialises in the design, manufacture and implementation of electrical installations and information networks