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Zille pledges 200 000 new jobs in Johannesburg

DA Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille. (@Our_DA/X)

Democratic Alliance Johannesburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille has launched her “Get Joburg Working” mayoral campaign, pledging to create 200 000 new jobs in Johannesburg.

Zille unveiled five campaign pledges during the launch, with water supply and job creation forming the centrepiece of her platform. Her third pledge focuses on attracting at least 200 000 new jobs to the city.

She said recent lab ...

Keep the 2026 Momentum Rolling, Book a Slot at the 2027 Hell of the South

Entries to the 2027 Momentum Medical Scheme Attakwas Extreme, presented by Biogen, which is set to take place on the 16th of January, opened on the 2nd of March. Photo by Oakpics. Mountain bikers can now sign up for what could well be the toughest day of cycling in 2027. Entries to the 21st edition are open, and benefit from an early-bird discount to the full Extreme distance, as well as the Half and Mini events, until the 31st of July this year. Dryland Rewards members can also earn points b ...

Kenya to Deploy AI in Community Health System to Support Frontline Workers

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Kenya’s Ministry of Health plans to integrate artificial intelligence into the co ...

Badgers bounce back against unbeaten Knights

YASEEN VALLI The Knights, who arrived in Oudtshoorn as the undefeated log leaders, won the toss and opted to bat first. Many of their dangerous batsmen got promising starts, but tight bowling by the home side prevented them from converting big scores. The Knights end at 250/7 in their allotted 50 overs with Jacques Snyman (46), who was part of an opening stand of 82, and Ruan Haasbroek (41) their top run scorers. Sintu Majiza (3/53) was the stand-out bowler for the Badgers.

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Government, IDC oppose Tongaat Hulett liquidation

While Tongaat Hulett Pty Limited’s (THL) business rescue practitioners (BRPs) seek liquidation, which they regard as a solution to the financially-ailing South African sugar producer, parties opposed to the move have filed court papers to block it.

Among those opposing liquidation is the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), which has warned that the move would lead to the winding-up, business interruption and possible cessation of operations.

In an affidavit deposed by ...

AI Infrastructure Emerges as the Strategic Backbone of the Digital Economy

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a central driver of today’s digital economy. Be ...

South African rand hovers around strongest in three years as geopolitical tensions ease
The South African rand was hovering around its strongest against the dollar for three years, as geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand eased after US President Donald Trump backed down from new tariff threats and ruled out the use of force to obtain Greenland.

At 1344 GMT on Thursday the rand traded at 16.21 against the dollar, about 0.3% stronger than Wednesday's close and at about its highest level since Aug ...
New online tool offers instant assessment of a project’s ‘just transition’ credentials
A new online portal has been launched to enable project originators and/or financiers to determine quickly whether the project being assessed aligns with the principles of South Africa’s just transition and could, thus, qualify for just-transition financing.

Developed by Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), the Just Transition Finance Tool is free to use and has been designed ...
Court order confirming R54bn Nersa-Eskom settlement delayed following AfriForum intervention
The court order confirming the controversial R54-billion settlement between Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has been delayed after the High Court granted AfriForum’s request to intervene as a respondent in the matter.

On August 27, Nersa announced that a settlement had been reached after agreeing that it had made calculation errors when adjudicating Esko ...
Africa must collaborate to protect ‘our precious planet’, Oppenheimer event urges
JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – To protect "our precious planet", Africa must unite in its collaborative effort, align its efforts and share its strength with international players and partners, the fourteenth Oppenheimer Research Conference (ORC) heard in Midrand on Wednesday, October 15.

Former mining luminary Nicky Oppenheimer emphasised the “very important role” of Africa, ahead o ...
Badgers youth teams for CSA national tournaments 2025 - The Gremlin
Badgers youth teams for CSA national tournaments 2025 October 15, 2025 southcapenetGarden Route News Boys’ U13

Garden Route Badgers team for the Boys U13 Regional Tournament that will be held in Benoni over the period 28 November – 2 December 2025:

Leagan Fortuin (Blanco Primary) – Captain; Rynard Nel (Outeniqua Primary); Chumani Ngondo (Thembalethu Primary); Sias Poggenpoel (Park Primary); Jordan van Rooyen (Knysna Primary); Buhle Nts ...
Fixing local politics starts inside South Africa’s political parties – The Mail & Guardian
On 14 September, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for greater accountability in local government. He emphasised the need for a stricter vetting process for ANC councillors and stronger performance management. 

His remarks were met with mixed reactions. Some welcomed the call from the president while others dismissed it as “election-talk” with the president having no intention of making this actionable. 

Such scepticism reflects a wider crisis of mistrust i ...
Ramokgopa says inquorate Necsa board to be replaced by new board within three weeks
Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says a new board will be appointed at the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa) before the middle of October, replacing the current board which has been inquorate for weeks following a slew of resignations.

Speaking during a meeting convened by the Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy specifically to discuss the gov ...
Bigger hikes to follow Nersa’s R54bn behind-closed-doors settlement with Eskom
Eskom’s electricity tariffs are poised to rise by 8.76% on April 1 next year instead of the 5.36% approved previously, and by 8.83% instead of 6.19% in 2027/28 after the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) reached a settlement agreement with the State-owned entity in relation to errors made by the regulator in its sixth multiyear price determination (MYPD6) revenue decision.


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