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Nersa registered 147 new power generation facilities in the Dec quarter
30th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) registered 147 new electricity generation facilities in the quarter ended December 31 – the third quarter of the 2025/26 financial year –... 


Outgoing Sanedi CEO Dr Titus Mathe will become TIA CEO
Mathe to leave SANEDI after appointment as TIA CE
30th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Dr Titus Mathe will step down as South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) CEO on March 31 after being appointed as the new Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) CEO, SANEDI... 


SAPVIA CEO Dr Rethabile Melamu
SAPVIA calls for constructive dialogue on solar system registrations
28th January 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

The South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (SAPVIA) has emphasised that, although the registration process for small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems needs to be streamlined, it is... 


NT55 Investments founder Francois Nortjé
K148 road construction halted as court interdict sparks appeal over enviro approvals
28th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Construction of the proposed K148 road, in Gauteng, has been halted after NT55 Investments founder Francois Nortjé secured a High Court interdict, with the Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport... 


Deputy Pension Funds Adjudicator Naheem Essop
Pension Funds Adjudicator orders FSCA to investigate union’s conduct
28th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Statutory body the Pension Funds Adjudicator has referred the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union (CEPPWAWU) to regulator the Financial Services Conduct Authority... 


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Nersa activates electricity tribunal powers, issues default orders against five municipalities
23rd January 2026 By: Darren Parker

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has convened its first tribunal sitting, formally activating its statutory powers to enforce compliance in the electricity sector and issuing... 


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Illicit economy is eroding legitimate economy, Mavuso warns
19th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

The illicit economy is killing jobs, Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busisiwe Mavuso has said, citing the recent announcement by British American Tobacco (BAT) that it will shut its... 


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Prime rate framework defended amid Competition Commission scrutiny
16th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

The Banking Association South Africa (BASA) has defended South Africa’s long-standing prime interest rate framework, saying the fixed spread between the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) repurchase... 


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Historic waste sites must apply for licences 16 years after Waste Act, law firm advises
15th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

Operators of historic waste disposal facilities in South Africa have been called upon to apply for waste management licences (WMLs) for the first time since the National Environmental Management:... 


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M&A increasingly shaped by more complex, innovative factors – HSF Kramer
14th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Last year started with a strong degree of optimism for a rebound in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) driven from the US, with the anticipation of a pro-business, anti-regulation approach by President... 


Outa welcomes court’s decision to set aside driving licence card tender
12th January 2026 By: Darren Parker

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) has welcomed a court ruling setting aside the awarding of a driving licence card machine tender to Idemia following findings of material irregularities in... 


Creecy welcomes court order setting aside driver's licence card machine tender
7th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa have welcomed the High Court's declaratory order that sets aside the Driving Licence Card Machines tender. The Gauteng North... 


Eskom reports no new breaches in online vending system
7th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

State-owned power utility Eskom says there are no new issues regarding the Online Vending System (OVS) breach, which had first been disclosed during its financial results briefing in December 2024.... 


BLSA welcomes Mothibi's appointment as National Director of Public Prosecutions
7th January 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) welcomes the appointment of Advocate Jan Lekgoa Mothibi as the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA’s) National Director of Public... 


Commission approves Afrimat’s proposed acquisition of Ochre Shimmer Trade and Invest 78
Commission approves Afrimat’s proposed acquisition of Ochre Shimmer Trade and Invest 78
11th December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following its ordinary meeting on December 9, the Competition Commission has approved JSE-listed construction materials and industrial minerals company Afrimat’s proposed acquisition of Ochre... 


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Merafong becomes third municipality to sign electricity distribution agreement with Eskom
10th December 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Merafong City local municipality, in Gauteng, has become the third municipality in South Africa to sign a distribution agency agreement (DAA) with State-owned utility Eskom, marking a major... 


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South Africa raises R11.8bn in first Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond
9th December 2025 By: Darren Parker

The National Treasury has successfully raised nearly R11.8-billion through South Africa’s inaugural Infrastructure and Development Finance Bond, marking a major step in financing priority public... 


Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana
There is no diplomatic problem with the US, Godongwana proclaims
8th December 2025 By: Darren Parker

“There's no diplomatic problem with the US, as far as I know,” Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has said during a pre-World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting breakfast, in Johannesburg, on... 


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Infrastructure focus could spark long-awaited construction revival but obstacles persist
5th December 2025 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

South Africa’s construction and infrastructure sector enters 2026 with a rare window of opportunity. The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana... 


Adams & Adams launches platform to advise African clients on AI risks
3rd December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Law firm Adams & Adams has launched its SMARTAI IP Portal – an advisory service digital platform designed to help businesses understand, assess and address the risks posed by AI systems. AI... 


Commission refers complaint against shipping companies to tribunal for prosecution
2nd December 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Competition Commission has referred a complaint against eight cargo shipping companies to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. The commission says the eight cargo shipping companies are... 


A2X retains 40 issuers after FSCA process concludes
27th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African alternative stock exchange A2X Markets has retained 40 of the 43 companies listed through its 2023 opt-out admission process following the conclusion of its 90-day enforceable... 


Kusile power station
Eskom cuts R1.6-billion claim down to R580-million in final Kusile settlement
26th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

State-owned utility Eskom has confirmed the successful resolution of a long-standing commercial dispute that began in 2022, with the Stefanutti Stocks Basil Read (SSBR) joint venture (JV) relating... 


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Itac rejects rebate on copper sulphate after confirming local supply capacity
18th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has declined to create a rebate provision for copper sulphate used in the manufacture of animal feed, concluding that the... 


SABS acting CEO Blake Mosley-Lefatola
SABS acting CEO questions whistleblowers' motives as he offers update on turnaround
18th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) acting CEO Blake Mosley-Lefatola has questioned the motives of whistleblowers that continue to raise serious allegations about developments at the... 


President Cyril Ramaphosa
Ramaphosa touts progress as G20 faces boycotts, scepticism
17th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

As South Africa hosts the G20 leadership summit this week, President Cyril Ramaphosa has positioned the moment as evidence of national progress. Yet the broader economic picture remains mixed, with... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala
Zikalala flags failure of contractor-development pipeline
14th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minister Sihle Zikalala has raised concern about ongoing systemic problems in South Africa’s contractor-development programmes, warning that fewer than 36% of... 


Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage
Outa, Fines SA welcome AARTO implementation delay
11th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) and digital traffic fines platform Fines SA have welcomed the announcement by the Department of Transport to defer the implementation of the Administrative... 


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Competition Commission refers case against the JSE to the Tribunal
10th November 2025 By: Sabrina Jardim

The JSE has advised its shareholders that the Competition Commission has referred the JSE to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution. In a November 10 statement, the JSE says the commission did... 


Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa
Ramokgopa chides coal industry for its silence in energy debate
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has scolded South Africa’s coal industry for remaining largely silent during national debates over the country’s energy future, saying its... 


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Consultancy calls for creation of ‘Just Transition Worker Fund’ to address climate-linked inequality
7th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Research and consulting firm PBS Development Consulting has recommended the establishment of a dedicated ‘Just Transition Worker Fund’ to ensure South Africa’s climate transition addresses... 


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AMSA calls for urgent review of new scrap metal policy
5th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

Steelmaker ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) has called for the immediate suspension and review of recently amended regulations governing the price preference system (PPS) for scrap metal, warning... 


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Fresh allegations of mismanagement at SABS surface
5th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) is once again facing renewed allegations of mismanagement, leadership instability and governance failures, as contained in whistleblower letters... 


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RAF reports record R5.5bn in October claim payouts after 100 days in turnaround
4th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has paid out a record R5.5-billion in October, its highest monthly payout for the 2025/26 financial year, as the newly appointed board marks its first 100 days in... 


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PCC welcomes release of South Africa’s updated energy, climate plans
4th November 2025 By: Darren Parker

The Presidential Climate Commission (PCC) has welcomed government’s recent approval and release of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 and the revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)... 


NEF commits R51m to drive transformation in the legal sector
29th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The National Empowerment Fund (NEF), an agency of the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition, has announced a combined funding commitment of R51-million to advance transformation in South... 


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Widespread relief expressed as South Africa removed from FATF grey list
27th October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Various organisations, government entities and economic commentators have welcomed global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog the Financial Action Task Force's (FATF’s) decision to... 


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Newco now controls 90.6% of Barloworld
23rd October 2025 By: Darren Parker

Industrial equipment company Barloworld is nearing the end of its transition to private ownership, with consortium-backed Newco now holding a controlling 67.3% stake and, together with related... 


imported steel sheets
Itac finds Chinese steel dumping but no provisional duties yet
21st October 2025 By: Darren Parker

The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac) has made a preliminary finding that certain steel products imported from China are being dumped and are causing material... 


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