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South Africa is a country located at the southern tip of the African continent, bordered by Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Eswatini, with Lesotho as an enclave within its territory. The capital cities are Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative) and Bloemfontein (judicial). With a population of about 60-million people, South Africa has the most industrialised and diversified economy on the continent, historically built on mining—particularly gold, platinum and diamonds—but also encompassing manufacturing, finance, agriculture and services. The country's currency is the rand. South Africa operates as a parliamentary republic with a president serving as both head of state and head of government. It is a member of the Southern African Development Community, the African Union, BRICS Plus and the Commonwealth. The economy is characterised by significant infrastructure, including extensive rail and port networks, but faces challenges including high unemployment, inequality and intermittent electricity supply constraints. Key exports include minerals, metals, vehicles and machinery. Since the end of apartheid in 1994, South Africa has pursued economic liberalisation and regional integration whilst grappling with the legacy of racial segregation and uneven development.

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EFF presses for release of Madlanga Commission reports

The EFF is demanding immediate public release of the Madlanga Commission's first and second interim reports, criticising the Presidency's secrecy after a second deadline extension pushed the final report to November 16. RISE Mzansi has welcomed the extension but warned that criminal networks have infiltrated the South African Police Service, urging faster action on lifestyle audits and re-vetting.

BMW recalls nearly 11 000 vehicles in South Africa

BMW South Africa has recalled 10 961 vehicles across its 3, 4, 5 and 7 Series, X3 and X4 ranges sold from 2016, owing to a starter solenoid switch fault that could cause starting failure or overheating. Repairs will be done free of charge at authorised dealerships.

India eyes South African uranium for nuclear expansion

India's NTPC has issued a tender to identify potential uranium assets in South Africa, Canada, Australia and Kazakhstan to support plans to build 30 GW of nuclear capacity over the next two decades, as the country seeks to reduce reliance on domestic reserves.

South Africa Updates


Sibanye-Stillwater EVP Mining Operations Dawie van Aswegen.
R964m to be spent at Sibanye-Stillwater's K4 platinum group metals shaft
13th July 2026 By: Martin Creamer

Remaining project capital of R964-million of the total of R4.4-billion in real 2026 terms is to be spent this year and next on Sibanye-Stillwater’s K4 platinum group metals (PGMs) project at... 


Babcock launches Lincoln Electric partnership for SSA
13th July 2026

At Babcock’s Jet Park in Boksburg, Johannesburg, Babcock launched its new role as the preferred partner of Lincoln Electric welding products across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Hendrik du Toit, MD for... 


M84 Geotech: Bringing Integrated Rockfall Protection to Africa's Open-Pit Mines
M84 Geotech: Bringing Integrated Rockfall Protection to Africa's Open-Pit Mines
13th July 2026

When a slope fails in an open-pit mine, the consequences extend far beyond a production shutdown. Lives are at risk, equipment is threatened, and the operational credibility of an entire site can... 


Reginald Demana
Sanral CEO steps down
13th July 2026 By: Irma Venter

The South African National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) has confirmed that its CEO, Reginald Demana, has resigned with effect August 31. Demana will move to a new, not yet known, position in the... 


Cattle on farm
DoA settles with organisations that fought for private sector FMD vaccine distribution
13th July 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Department of Agriculture (DoA) and industry organisations Sakeliga, Southern African Agri Initiative and Free State Agriculture have reached a settlement on the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD)... 


Measuring the Real Impact of Infrastructure
Measuring the Real Impact of Infrastructure
13th July 2026

The central question is no longer how much infrastructure we build, but whether it meaningfully improves lives.  Infrastructure is widely recognised as the backbone of economic development. But in... 


Image of Nelson Mandela
Ramaphosa calls on S Africans to use Mandela Day to fight poverty, inequality
13th July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africans to use the upcoming Nelson Mandela International Day to refocus national efforts on tackling deep-seated poverty and inequality. Writing in his... 


Werner Pumps Strengthens Namibian Footprint
Werner Pumps Strengthens Namibian Footprint
13th July 2026

  (Virtual Showroom) Werner Pumps is deepening its presence in Namibia as growing demand for reliable wastewater maintenance equipment produced in the southern African region continues to grow.  


De Beers CEO Al Cook
De Beers to pause Venetia production amid portfolio, organisational changes
13th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Diamond miner De Beers Group has, consistent with recent actions to improve business resilience, decided to pause production at its Venetia mine, in South Africa, for two years to reduce costs... 


Petrol pumps
South Africa proposes compulsory fuel stocks to preempt crises
13th July 2026 By: Reuters

South Africa is proposing a revamp of its strategic fuel storage capability requiring mandatory reserves from both the State and private sector to mitigate supply crises, a policy document showed.... 


cidb CEO Bongani Dladla
cidb launches construction management qualification to boost project rollout
13th July 2026 By: Schalk Burger

Regulator the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has, in collaboration with the University of Johannesburg (UJ), developed the Certificate in Construction Management (CCM) as its... 


Busi Mavuso
Local government's day of reckoning has arrived – Mavuso
13th July 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

National Treasury’s decision to withhold the July equitable share transfer from 69 municipalities follows more than a decade of ignored Auditor-General warnings on municipal deterioration and... 


Image of Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga
EFF demands immediate public release of Madlanga Commission’s first, second interim reports
10th July 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The EFF is demanding the immediate, public release of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's first and second interim reports, criticising the Presidency's secrecy and its handling of the... 


Image of components for Booyco Engineering’s third generation military HVAC system
Local company producing third generation military HVAC system
10th July 2026

South African heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) specialist Booyco Engineering says that full production of its third generation HVAC system for an 8 X 8 amphibious infantry vehicle... 


NRF Board Member Prof Glenda Gray Elected to Prestigious Academy of Sciences
NRF Board Member Prof Glenda Gray Elected to Prestigious Academy of Sciences
10th July 2026

The National Research Foundation (NRF) congratulates Board Member Professor Glenda Gray, who this week travelled to London to be formally admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Society, the United... 


An image of the BMW X3
BMW issues recall for nearly 11 000 vehicles
10th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

BMW South Africa has issued a product recall involving the BMW 3 Series, 4 Series, 5 Series, 7 Series, X3 and X4 vehicles sold in South Africa from 2016 onwards, the National Consumer Commission... 


Uranium
India power giant seeks uranium assets overseas in nuclear push
10th July 2026 By: Bloomberg

India’s largest power producer is seeking to invest in overseas uranium mines to secure supplies needed to fuel 30 GW of nuclear power capacity it plans to build over the next two decades.... 


An image of cidb CEO Bongani Dladla
cidb expands ERWIC award to recognise women advancing construction through academia
10th July 2026 By: Tasneem Bulbulia

Industry organisation the Construction Industry Development Board (cidb) has expanded its 2026 Empowerment and Recognition of Women in Construction (ERWIC) Awards with the introduction of an... 


Schneider Electric launches anticipated Easy9 Pro to SA market
Schneider Electric launches anticipated Easy9 Pro to SA market
10th July 2026

Schneider Electric, a global energy technology leader, has announced the South African launch of Easy9 Pro, a cost-effective new generation of final distribution products designed to support small... 


ADB MD Craig Stewart
New study links financial services employees' workplace tech experience to organisational performance
10th July 2026 By: Natasha Odendaal

Altron Digital Business (ADB) has published a first-of-its-kind benchmark study to determine how employees experience technology across financial services industry (FSI) institutions in South... 


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