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Macpherson: Four collapses reveal systemic failures in South Africa’s construction sector
3+ week, 2+ day ago (446+ words) Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson says four recent building collapses that killed 17 and injured 24 expose weak enforcement, poor oversight and professional failings. The Council for the Built Environment carried out investigations into incidents in Verulam, Doornkop (Soweto), Sea Point and…...
Strive Masiyiwa directs Econet to create jobs for Zimbabwe returnees
3+ week, 3+ day ago (310+ words) numbers of returnees from South Africa into an economy with limited formal employment. The government...company said. Experts urge national post‑mining economy strategy to help former miners Pope Leo XIV consoles...
Where the rand sits among Africa’s 10 strongest currencies
1+ week, 3+ day ago (379+ words) A look at Africa’s top 10 currencies by nominal value versus the US dollar and where the South African rand ranks, with latest rand exchange-rate context. The South African rand ranks eighth among Africa’s top 10 currencies by nominal value against the…...
America’s Social Security shortfall a clear warning for South Africa
1+ week, 4+ day ago (414+ words) The 2026 US trustees report warns the Social Security trust fund could be depleted in 2032, cutting benefits. South Africa faces similar pressures from ageing, weak jobs and narrow tax base. The 2026 Social Security Trustees Report projects the US Social Security reserve…...
Study: South Africa low on remote job listings in Africa despite local growth
2+ week, 3+ day ago (512+ words) Remitly finds 17.6% of South African LinkedIn vacancies listed as remote; local platforms report growth in remote roles during 2025–2026. South Africa has a relatively small share of remote job vacancies on LinkedIn compared with other African countries, according to new global…...
Mid???month CEF data point to higher petrol and steep diesel rises for September
4+ week, 1+ day ago (334+ words) Mid‑month Central Energy Fund figures show petrol and steep diesel under‑recoveries for September, with provisional increases indicated for 93 and 95 petrol. Corrections: effective date changed to 2 Sept; removed unspecified announcement timing; figures checked against DMRE/CEF sources South African…...
How Botswana’s social grants stack up against South Africa’s SASSA payments
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (458+ words) A clear comparison of Botswana’s new child support and old-age pension with South Africa’s SASSA grants, showing payment amounts, ages and key differences. Botswana and South Africa both provide cash support to vulnerable citizens, but the size, structure and eligibility…...
Constitutional Court Sets Aside Shell’s Wild Coast Exploration Right, Raising Broader Questions for South Africa
3+ week, 1+ day ago (361+ words) The Constitutional Court set aside Shell’s Wild Coast exploration right, stressing meaningful public participation and reshaping how South Africa balances energy needs and coastal protection. The Constitutional Court has set aside Shell’s exploration right for the Wild Coast, The court…...
Tshwane and Stats SA clash over job numbers as mayor cites 22 000 gain and opposition claims 85 000 loss
4+ week, 1+ day ago (526+ words) City of Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya says 22 000 jobs were added in Q2, while opposition leader Cilliers Brink says Tshwane lost 85 000 jobs year‑on‑year, citing Stats SA figures. City of Tshwane mayor Nasiphi Moya has said the capital added 22 000 jobs in…...
IFP’s Mlungisi Mabaso urges government to expand home-buying support in Johannesburg
1+ week, 3+ day ago (489+ words) IFP mayoral candidate Mlungisi Mabaso urges higher subsidy thresholds and expanded first-home finance to help more people buy homes in Johannesburg. Mlungisi Mabaso, the Inkatha Freedom Party’s mayoral candidate for Johannesburg, has urged changes to government housing support so more…...