IN CONVERSATION WITH PAUL MAKUBE, SENIOR AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIST, ON FOOD INFLATION EASYING FURTHER

The Tshwane mayoral candidate will attend the NAMPO Harvest Day 2026 on Wednesday, 13 May 2026, to engage with key stakeholders in South Africa’s agricultural sector. The visit aims to strengthen dialogue with farmers, agri-business leaders, agricultural organisations, and exhibitors on the future of the country’s agricultural economy. 11:35 The…

The Inkatha Freedom Party is set to officially announce its mayoral candidate for the City of Johannesburg ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections. The announcement will take place on Saturday, 16 May 2026, in Soweto. The party’s president, Velenkosini Hlabisa, is expected to unveil a candidate described as a…

South Africa is facing a deepening socio-economic crisis marked by rising unemployment, poverty, and economic hardship affecting millions of citizens. While political attention has often been drawn to high-profile issues such as the Phala Phala matter, impeachment discussions, and the Madlanga Commission, many South Africans continue to grapple with more…

South Africa continues to face major challenges around youth unemployment, economic exclusion, unequal development, and limited access to infrastructure and financial services — particularly in rural and township communities. Against this backdrop, young entrepreneurs and community-driven businesses are increasingly positioning themselves as part of the solution by creating local economic…

The Department of Science, Technology and Innovation is preparing to table its 2026/27 Budget Vote under the theme: “Placing Science, Technology and Innovation at the Centre of Government, Education, Industry and Society.” Led by Minister Blade Nzimande and Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina, the department says it intends to position science,…