South Africa’s radical leftist Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) will nationalise all mines by 2023 if elected this year, the party said in its election manifesto launched on Saturday. The party is using an anti-corruption, jobs creation and state control of the economy platform to challenge the governing African National Congress (ANC) in the election expected […]

The 25th Annual Investing in African Mining Indaba, which brings together more than 750 investors and dealmakers, kicks off in Cape Town this morning. The Indaba is the world’s largest gathering of mining’s most influential stakeholders and decision-makers vested in African mining. This year’s theme for the four-day indaba is ‘Championing Africa’s Sustainable Economic Development’. […]

Young South Africans spend on average R938 (US$85) a month looking for work. This astronomical cost includes transport at R558 ($41) and an additional R380 ($28) for internet access, printing, application fees, agent’s fees and even money for bribes. The picture is even more alarming when you consider the unemployment statistics. Over the last decade […]

A nearby community is convinced it is, but test results are inconclusive. Are residents of a Cape Town neighbourhood being poisoned by one of the city’s main waste treatment plants? A Carte Blanche exposé in January said yes. Residents of Sandvlei were shown suffering with sores and tummy infections. Scientists too have warned that the plant is […]

South Africa’s struggling state power firm Eskom moved a step closer to narrowing a funding gap for the financial year which ends in March by agreeing to a 15 billion rand ($1.1 billion) loan with a local and international bank on Friday. Eskom is vital to the health of Africa’s most industrialised economy as it […]

South African coal miner Exxaro aims to double its coal exports through the Richard’s Bay export terminal by 2023, from 8 million tonnes a year at present, Nombasa Tsengwa, executive head of Exxaro’s coal operations, said on Thursday. (Reporting by Wendell Roelf; Writing by Alexander Winning; Editing by Susan Fenton)

The Department of Correctional Services has warned members of the public of a jobs scam doing the rounds on social media and other channels where members of the public are invited to apply for employment and learnership opportunities. “We therefore wish to warn South Africans against falling prey to this scam and would like to […]

Coming up on Carte Blanche this week – Sun 3 Feb if you’re in South Africa, and available to stream from Tues 5 Feb if you’re a South African living abroad. (Take advantage of the 14-day Free Trial). Bosasa Explosive testimony at the Zondo Commission on State Capture has lifted the lid on gross corruption and bribery, lining […]

JOHANNESBURG – The entire board of South Africa’s state-owned state pension fund, the Public Investment Corporation (PIC), resigned on Friday, citing instability at the firm following corruption allegations against at least four directors. “These events have been unbearable to us as individuals,” the board said in a letter to the Finance Minister Tito Mboweni. “It’s […]

National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Shamila Batohi has taken a firm stance against corruption, saying it is now time for justice to win the fight against the scourge. “Justice must win,” said the NDPP boss who was appointed to the top post in December 2018 following a gruelling interview process that was a culmination […]

It’s all systems go for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), to be delivered at 7pm on 07 February 2019. President Ramaphosa will be delivering his second SONA after taking over the reins in February 2018. The SONA will be the last of the fifth administration, due to the elections later this […]

The National Press Club has named President Cyril Ramaphosa as the 2018 Newsmaker of the Year. This annual award, hosted by the National Press Club since 1980, awards a newsmaker in a calendar year based on the amount of media coverage received as well as the impact thereof. Nominations and motivations are received from members […]

South Africans across the country will today participate in World Read Aloud Day which is dedicated to highlighting the importance and power of reading aloud and sharing stories with children. The day will see South Africa attempting to break the Read-Aloud record by reaching 1.5 million children today. Spearheaded by Nal’ibali – this year’s story […]

JOHANNESBURG – The SABC (South African Broadcasting Corporation) has scrapped a plan to lay off nearly 1,000 staff, and says it will find other ways to save money after the government said it was reducing financial support. Last year, a parliamentary inquiry found widespread corruption and mismanagement at the SABC and recommended its board be […]

Public health research suggests that concerns about alcohol advertising and accessibility warrant strong regulatory action. Alcohol is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. It’s also a key risk factor for preventable illness and death in Africa. For example, alcohol consumption during pregnancy is associated with many adverse effects on children. These include […]

A free-to-use web tool, which helps smaller businesses with labour relations processes and matters, has gone live. The tool is a joint initiative of the Commission for Conciliation Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Business Unity South Africa (BUSA). It allows entrepreneurs to source information on how to recruit staff; how to manage employees and build […]

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) said on Thursday that it would strike over a proposal to split up struggling state power firm Eskom, arguing the restructuring would lead to massive job losses. Eskom also revealed Thursday that three of its power plants have only 10 days of coal stockpiles left. Experts […]

South African retailer Edcon needs R3 billion ($226 million) in funding over the next three years to “fix” the business, its chief executive Grant Pattison said on Thursday. Edcon has been grappling with an over-leveraged capital structure for several years, after troubles in its credit business in 2014 coincided with an economic slowdown and weak […]

JOHANNESBURG – A settlement offered by South African mobile telecoms provider Vodacom to a former employee drew tens of protesters on Thursday calling for a better deal. Vodacom was ordered in 2016 by the country’s top court to pay Nkosana Makate for his role in creating the company’s call-back messaging service. The Constitutional Court did […]

South African fruit and vegetable exporting companies will show off their wares at the upcoming Fruit Logistica Trade Fair in Germany. The trade fair will get underway on Tuesday 5th February in the country’s capital, Berlin. “The Fruit Logistica Berlin, which is regarded as the world’s leading international trade fair for the fresh fruit and […]

UPDATE: For South Africans abroad there will be a special overseas voter registration weekend from the 1 – 4 February at all SA foreign missions. Don’t miss this opportunity to register to vote! The 2019 National Election is going to be one of the most important that South Africa faces since 1994. All South Africans living abroad can […]

The CEO of one of South Africa’s top four banks – Absa – announced this week that she is retiring after 10 years in this role. Employment equity at the bank improved under Maria Ramos’s guidance. Both the number of black women and men in senior management positions increased during her period as CEO. Given […]

The transformation of the arts in South Africa has been on the cultural agenda since the dawn of democracy in 1994. Prior to that the apartheid government was deeply vested in advancing and funding the performance of Western European art forms. More inclusive performance arena and funding models have emerged in the past 30 years. […]

The nationwide shutdown in Zimbabwe last month hit hospitals hard. Nyasha (not his real name) tells how his dying mother was treated… Following a call by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions, much of Zimbabwe closed down from 14 to 18 January. Demonstrators took to the streets in protest against a sudden steep hike in […]

As of Tuesday 29 January, South Africans living abroad can watch the latest episode of Carte Blanche (details below) – stream it on Showmax International (14-day Free Trial). Zimbabwe Shuts Down  A mere seven months after promising to put Zimbabwe on a new path to growth and prosperity, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has dealt citizens a shocking blow […]