South Africa175 new vehicles to boost Western Cape crime-fighting drive
The South African Police Service plans to deploy approximately 175 new vehicles across the Western Cape’s six policing districts as part of…
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BusinessSADC steps up preparations for El Niño risks in Southern Africa
The Southern African Development Community has opened a regional disaster-preparedness workshop in Johannesburg as governments and humanitarian organisations prepare for the possible…
BusinessSouth African inflation rises to 4.5% in September
South Africa’s annual consumer inflation rate increased to 4.5% in September 2026, up from 4.4% in August, according to Statistics South Africa.…
BusinessAll systems go for Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is set to deliver South Africa’s Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement in the National Assembly today, providing an updated…
BusinessDaily Market Wrap: rand, markets and business news for 20 October 2026
The latest South African market readings, business developments and an accessible investment lesson from SA Business Lens.
PoliticsKnoflokskraal court order clears next step—not an eviction ruling
Dean Macpherson has welcomed a Western Cape High Court order allowing government to notify affected parties of its application over the occupied…
BusinessSouth Africa and Uganda seek stronger trade and investment ties
South Africa and Uganda are seeking stronger trade and investment ties, with Pretoria talks focused on removing business barriers and improving connectivity.
PoliticsIEC partners with Google, Meta, Microsoft and TikTok to fight election disinformation
Google, Meta, Microsoft and TikTok are working with the IEC and Moxii Africa to counter election disinformation. Here is how the partnership…
BusinessEkurhuleni cleared to procure 2,400MW from private producers
Ekurhuleni has received approval to procure 2,400MW from private power producers, with solar, gas, waste-to-energy and new technologies in the proposed mix.
MotoringBorder system recovers 83 vehicles worth R46.6 million
The Border Management Authority says its vehicle targeting system recovered 83 vehicles worth R46.6 million in six months at six South African…