Business
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Moorreesburg say’s NO to data centre
Moorreesburg residents petition against plans for water-intensive data centre and solar farm, citing environmental concerns and lack of information about the project.
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South Africa braces for US decision on crucial trade access
South Africa awaits US decision on AGOA trade access as tensions rise over unfounded claims and refugee resettlement programmes.
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Free State high-profile Nulane corruption case set for High Court pretrial
The high-profile Nulane corruption case set to continue early January next year for a pretrial conference in the Free State High Court.
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Fuel prices set to drop slightly next week despite global oil surge
Fuel prices expected to decrease from 4 November with petrol down 23 cents and diesel R1.70 per litre despite unfavourable markets.
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Fuel price hikes cost South Africans R108 billion in eight months, analysis show
Rising petrol and diesel prices cost South African households and businesses an estimated R108.54 billion extra between March and October 2026, according to an economist.
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Public Works crack down on corrupt construction contractors
Minister Dean Macpherson removes 13 construction firms from the national register for fraud, bringing total blacklist actions to 75 since June 2024
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Cape Town to host One Young World Summit with more than 2 000 young leaders
The One Young World Summit in Cape Town will host global leaders and 2,000 youth, focusing on Africa’s potential and youth issues.
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Police crackdown leads to R4m illicit cigarette seizure
Police operation nets two suspects in Bloemfontein, seizing illegal cigarettes worth R4 million during a festive season crackdown.
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Diesel prices surge as refinery damage worsens fuel crisis
Diesel prices hit records as refinery damage from Middle East and Ukraine wars creates bottleneck worse than crude oil shortage.
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SU Council approves appointment of Prof Nicola Smit as Maties’ COO
Stellenbosch University appointed Prof Nicola Smit as COO to enhance operational excellence and sustainability, beginning November 1.
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