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The City of Johannesburg's equitable share is also being withheld
National Treasury withholds July funds to 69 municipalities ‘to instil fiscal discipline’
7th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

National Treasury is temporarily withholding the July equitable share transfers to 70 municipalities across all nine provinces in an effort to “instil fiscal discipline and ensure that public money... 


Powerlines
An independent transmission system operator a must, BLSA’s Mavuso argues
6th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Section 34A of the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act requires that the independent transmission system operator (ITSO), as the licensed transmitter, control the network it operates, says... 


Home Affairs reports progress in digital transformation of identity, travel documents
3rd July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) says it is making progress ahead of schedule in its digital transformation agenda to reform all systems and processes by decentralising access to services... 


UIF urges continued engagement, after Busa withdraws from UIF structures at Nedlac
3rd July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) says public governance responsibilities are best achieved through continued engagement, constructive dialogue and institutional processes through which... 


IMPORTS TARGETED
Rebate provisions will also allow duty-free imports of steel products not manufactured locally, including certain rails, wire rods, pipes and heavy structural steel
Crisis prompts tariff hikes, calls for State-led revival plan
3rd July 2026

South Africa’s steel industry is facing an “emergency situation” driven by global overcapacity, surging low-cost imports and collapsing domestic production, which has led to government and... 


International recognition supports African exports
3rd July 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

International recognition of South Africa’s accredited testing, inspection, certification and verification results is helping local companies to export goods and services under the African... 


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Regulatory mismatch creates export hurdles
3rd July 2026

South African companies face a growing challenge because compliance with South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) certification and South African National Standards (SANS) does not always align... 


Domestic, foreign travellers must now declare cash of more than R100 000 – FIC
1st July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Domestic and foreign travellers must now declare cash in their possession above the threshold of R100 000 when crossing the country’s land and seaports, says national financial intelligence unit... 


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South Africa's top court says bank rand-rigging case can proceed
1st July 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa's Constitutional Court ruled on Tuesday that competition authorities can pursue forex-rigging claims against six banks including JPMorgan Chase, BNP Paribas and HSBC, clearing the way... 


Police, refugees
Broken system inflaming xenophobic tensions – Amnesty International
29th June 2026 By: Sashnee Moodley

Ahead of the planned nationwide June 30 protests against illegal immigration, Amnesty International South Africa has accused government of inflaming tensions between South Africans and other... 


More than 500 Business Against Crime members provide resources to support SAPS for June 30
26th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

More than 500 member companies of the public-private crime-fighting E2-Plus programme have committed significant resources to support the South African Police Service (SAPS) during the planned... 


Infrastructure, procurement policy and industrialisation in the spotlight
Infrastructure, procurement policy and industrialisation in the spotlight
26th June 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the increased attention being given to the link between infrastructure delivery, procurement policy and industrialisation in South Africa, as well... 


Amendment Bill must balance rights of occupiers with safeguarding public housing assets – Nasho
25th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The proposed Amendment Bill for the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land (PIE) Act must strike an appropriate balance between protecting the rights of occupiers and... 


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CISA launches anti-money-laundering practice guide
23rd June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Non-profit professional body the Compliance Institute Southern Africa (CISA) has released is Anti-Money Laundering Practice Guide as a way of intensifying efforts to strengthen financial crime... 


David Masondo
PIC chair to refer Acapulco matter to SIU following legal review of forensic investigation
22nd June 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

Upon receiving legal advice regarding the implications of the PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) forensic investigation findings, Deputy Finance Minister and Public Investment Corporation (PIC)... 


Stacks of boxes with good
Supply chain visibility key to integration
19th June 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

The integration of African supply chains will require greater traceability, visibility and transparency across industries as markets become more liberalised under regional trade initiatives,... 


Fuel tanks and gas pipes
Namibia targets industrial growth through investment reform
19th June 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Namibia is positioning its oil, gas and mining sectors as catalysts for industrialisation, beneficiation and infrastructure development under its National Development Plan Six (NDP6), with... 


Africa urged to strengthen frameworks through BRICS, AU
19th June 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Africa must strengthen its agency in global energy governance and green industrialisation as shifting geopolitical dynamics and accelerating energy transitions reshape global trade and investment... 


The new debit cards from GoTyme
Digital banking seen as enabler of African trade integration
19th June 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Digital banking platforms and low-cost payment systems are expected to play an increasingly important role in enabling intra-African trade, supporting small businesses and improving financial... 


Committees must prepare for more demanding executive remuneration conversations – PwC
9th June 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Amendments to the Companies Act took effect on May 22 and have fundamentally changed the governance of executive remuneration in South Africa, says assurance, advisory and tax services firm PwC... 


Transition raises costs, skills pressures
29th May 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

 Businesses transitioning to environmentally friendly refrigerants and heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) systems are facing growing operational, financial and... 


dtic chief director of space affairs Nomfuneko Majaja
Africa’s future in space dependent on legal, regulatory frameworks – dtic
27th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Africa’s future participation in the space economy will also depend on its legal and regulatory frameworks, highlighted Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) chief director of space... 


FlySafair says it acted in good faith after NCC refers it to the consumer tribunal
21st May 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has referred airline FlySafair to the National Consumer Tribunal for alleged contraventions of the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) linked to the alleged... 


Thabo Kekana
Dept of Energy targets affordability, load-reduction as loadshedding moves to the rearview mirror
19th May 2026 By: Irma Venter

As South Africa this month celebrates 365 days without loadshedding, the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) is turning its attention to the challenges of load-reduction, supply security and... 


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Structural constraints leave OEMs’ supply chain exposed
15th May 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

Despite experiencing frequent supply chain disruptions over the last six years, suppliers remain reactive rather than proactive, owing to structural constraints within the value chain, leaving... 


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BLSA CEO calls for economic impact assessment of draft procurement regulations
11th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

The draft procurement regulations published in April propose extensive set-asides for 100%-black-owned businesses; however, National Treasury has not produced an economic impact analysis showing... 


Energy transition, policy in the spotlight
Energy transition, policy in the spotlight
8th May 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Amid rising fuel prices and dropping temperatures in South Africa, Engineering News editor Terence Creamer joins me to discuss what issues these developments raise for the energy transition and... 


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Geopolitical shifts bringing role of Africa’s arbitration expertise to the fore
6th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

The traditional global rules-based order is actively being reshaped, with arbitration being pulled into the front lines, and over time, geopolitics, not just the rule of law, determining how... 


Former Mozambique President Joaquim Chissano
Africa’s peace-building faces reality check as leaders call for active prudence
6th May 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

As day one of the Johannesburg Arbitration Week 2026 opened at the Sandton Convention Centre, hosted by dispute resolution authority the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA), veteran... 


Competition Commission refers Multichoice, Altech to Tribunal
4th May 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

The Competition Commission, in a statement on Monday, said it has referred a complaint against MultiChoice South Africa and Altech UEC South Africa to the Competition Tribunal for prosecution,... 


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BLSA CEO calls for scrapping of BBBEE amendments to support manufacturers
4th May 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) CEO Busi Mavuso has warned of possible consequences for manufacturers, from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s... 


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Technology, safety programme would improve operations
1st May 2026 By: Trent Roebeck

Road freight operators with truck fleets should proactively seek to combat ongoing safety concerns in the country by integrating modern technologies into their fleets while implementing a safety... 


BLSA CEO Busi Mavuso
BLSA Reform Tracker shows progress, but some institutional reforms are lagging
28th April 2026 By: Schalk Burger

The Reform Tracker of business organisation Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) shows that central government reforms are generally progressing, albeit some more slowly, and are broadly moving... 


Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi
South Africa withdraws AI policy due to fake AI-generated sources
28th April 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa has withdrawn its first draft national AI policy after revelations that it contained fictitious sources in its reference list which appeared to have been AI-generated. "The most... 


The JSE offices in Sandton
South Africa plans exchange control revamp to attract billions in investment
28th April 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa has proposed a sweeping overhaul of its decades-old rules governing money flows, including tightening its control on crypto assets, seeking to bolster its position as a financial hub... 


An illegal mine
Illegal mining more than just a law enforcement issue, research fellow says
24th April 2026 By: Lumkile Nkomfe

A presentation by University of South Africa (Unisa) Centre of Excellence: Adaptation and Resilience postdoctoral research fellow Dr Kennedy Manduna has challenged dominant narratives around... 


Govt sets ambitious goal in draft rail masterplan
Govt sets ambitious goal in draft rail masterplan
24th April 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the current state of South Africa's passenger and freight rail systems, as well as the ambitious goal set out in the Draft National Rail Master... 


An image of a factory worker measuring a metal product
Sector’s sustainability depends on modernisation
24th April 2026 By: Nadine Ramdass

While technically resilient, the South African metal fabrication sector is structurally constrained, with its future contingent on its embracing modernisation, sustainability and skills... 


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