The Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has confirmed that a bulk carrier collided with a quay at the Port of Durban on the night of August 31. TNPA confirmed the incident the following Wednesday. Authorities moved the damaged vessel to an alternative berth as investigations get underway. Emergency response and operational teams deployed immediately after […]
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President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa’s key industries face an existential crisis due to high electricity prices, which is eroding the country’s industrial base. He addressed the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa’s Presidential Business Breakfast this week, where he praised manufacturers for showing resilience. The metals and engineering sector has demonstrated extraordinary
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Large-scale wildfires swept northern Algeria this week, killing 12 people, according to official sources. Authorities suspect arson. President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has instructed the Ministry of Justice to prepare legal amendments allowing the death penalty for people convicted of deliberately starting forest fires. He set a deadline of September 15 for the amendments. What the Amendments
The Hawks cocaine theft South Africa case has taken a dramatic turn as former Hawks head Seswantsho Lebeya testified before the Madlanga Commission. Retired National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI/Hawks), Lieutenant‑General Seswantsho Godfrey Lebeya, has testified before the Madlanga Commission, contradicting former KwaZulu‑Natal Hawks boss Lesetja Senona over the handling of
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South Africa’s pace spearhead Kagiso Rabada has been ruled out of the upcoming ODI series against Australia after suffering a hamstring injury. His absence is a major setback for the Proteas, with doubts also surrounding his availability for the following Test series. Rabada Ruled Out of ODIs Cricket South Africa (CSA) confirmed that Rabada sustained
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Introduction South Africa’s municipalities are preparing for local government elections in November 2026, with eThekwini emerging as a key battleground. Prediction markets currently place Mayor Cyril Xaba as the frontrunner, but political analysts warn the African National Congress (ANC) not to rely too heavily on speculative forecasts. What Are Prediction Markets? Prediction markets are online
Introduction Iran and Oman’s maritime agreement has created a temporary civilian corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, offering limited relief to global trade. While the deal excludes military vessels, it includes joint mine‑clearing operations. Tehran insists this does not signal a full reopening of the waterway, keeping tensions high. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has
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Introduction EThekwini Municipality has committed more than R200 million to infrastructure projects in Ntuzuma Ward 42, north of Durban Metro. Central to this investment is the construction of the new Ntuzuma Mall and a R32 million upgrade of the KwaNozaza ICT Hub, both designed to reshape the township’s economic landscape. Retail and Economic Growth The
What the BELA Act Proposes Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has published three sets of draft regulations and one related notice as part of the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act. According to the Department of Basic Education, the proposals cover: Government argues these rules will improve accountability and consistency. However, critics fear they could give
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Introduction India will host the BRICS Summit 2026 India Africa cooperation in New Delhi on 12–13 September. The event comes as relations with China improve after years of tension. The summit will highlight Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping working to stabilize ties, while Africa positions itself as a stronger partner in BRICS.
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