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EFF slams Ramaphosa's SONA address as 'a political campaign launch"
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (704+ words) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses lawmakers during his 10th State of the Nation Address at Cape Town City Hall. Image: Henk Kruger / Independent Newspapers While Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema said that the intervention of the SANDF to…...
SONA: Ramaphosa bets on R1 trillion infrastructure blitz to cement economic recovery
3+ hour, 21+ min ago (638+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa said South Africa's R1 trillion bond placement was the largest in the country's history. President Cyril Ramaphosa is focusing the Government of National Unity's (GNU) growth strategy on a historic R1 trillion public infrastructure commitment over the next few…...
South Africa's poverty line rises to R2 846: Understanding the cost of living
11+ hour, 40+ min ago (547+ words) South Africans now need at least R2 846 per person per month to cover basic food and non-food needs. South Africans now need at least R2 846 per person per month to cover basic food and non-food needs, according to the latest national poverty…...
Manufacturing production in South Africa declines by 1.4% in December
14+ hour, 6+ min ago (409+ words) Manufacturing production decreased by 1.4% in December 2025 compared with December 2024 as released by Stats SA on Thursday. Experts have given mixed reactions to the findings. Stats SA added that the petroleum, chemical products, rubber and plastic products division was the largest…...
Tropical Cyclone Gezani poses no threat to South Africa, confirms SAWS
16+ hour, 21+ min ago (398+ words) A general view of damaged structures in the city of Toamasina, on the east coast of Madagascar, struck by Tropical Cyclone Gezani Image: TSIKY SIKONINA / AFP The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has confirmed that tropical cyclone Gezani poses no…...
Youth ‘disappearing’ from economy as doors close, warns Afrika Tikkun
16+ hour, 42+ min ago (499+ words) The gap between education and employment continues to widen for South Africa's youth. Nearly five million young South Africans could fall out of the country's economic system this February as universities reopen, job opportunities tighten and many school-leavers find themselves…...
Severe thunderstorm warning: eThekwini on high alert
16+ hour, 52+ min ago (521+ words) The eThekwini Municipality has activated emergency response systems in light of a Level 4 severe thunderstorm warning. The eThekwini Municipality has activated emergency response systems following a Level 4 severe thunderstorm warning issued by the South African Weather Service (SAWS), with authorities…...
SONA takes a back seat as Ramaphosa deploys ministers to confront Joburg water emergency
17+ hour, 44+ min ago (808+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa will deliver the State of the Nation Address on Thursday in Cape Town. President Cyril Ramaphosa has reportedly instructed Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa to urgently address…...
Sona 2026: navigating Cape Town's unpredictable weather amid preparations
18+ hour, 5+ min ago (536+ words) The Mother City is notorious for its unpredictable weather, even on big occasions like Sona. Cape Town is doing what it does best ahead of Thursday's State of the Nation address (Sona): looking gorgeous, acting dramatic and reminding everyone that…...
Cape Town to host the International Piano Competition: a new era for classical music
18+ hour, 55+ min ago (315+ words) Nina Schumann, Artistic Director, Cape Piano and Adriaan Fuchs CEO and Artistic Director of the Cape Philharmonic Orchestra who are partnering with Cape Piano in this venture. Back: Esthea Kruger, Head of Piano SACM, a member of Cape Piano Advisory…...