The CitizenIllegal mining bleeds billions from economy, says Mantashe
The minister says strategies have been implemented to fight illegal mining
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The CitizenThe CitizenSharp decrease in SA automotive exports in December due to uncertainty around US tariffs
South Africa still recorded a preliminary trade surplus of R201.6 billion in 2025, slightly higher than in 2024.
The CitizenNersa approves interim tariff discount for Glencore-Merafe and Samancor smelters
How it will be funded is still unclear.
The CitizenMunicipalities ‘must be heard’ before Nersa sorts its R76bn mistake
Salga and Ameu insist on a public hearing before Eskom tariff corrections.
The CitizenNersa members perplexed by Eskom application for smelter tariffs
‘Who will fund the shortfall?’
The CitizenOuta calls on solar users not to register with Eskom or municipalities
Outa says threats from Eskom and municipalities are creating unnecessary confusion and anxiety for households and companies
The CitizenGold shares storm to all-time highs on surging metal price
As the gold price cracks $5 000/oz for the first time, Bank of America sees it going to $6 000/oz in the next few months.
The CitizenGold shoots the lights out, crossing $5 000 for a first-time record high
The gold price has almost doubled within a year to an unimaginable record high to reach over $5 000 from $2 600 a year ago.
The CitizenCan South Africa survive without Amsa?
It’s a question downstream users are asking after ArcelorMittal SA’s latest application for a 51% anti-dumping duty on certain products.
The CitizenChinese imports fuel job losses and industry rift in SA’s automotive sector
A war of words has erupted in the automotive industry over cheap imports, local production and thousands of lost jobs.
The CitizenNersa to redo electricity tariffs for Joburg, three other municipalities
‘Household tariffs may increase further.’
The CitizenGetting Venezuela’s oil isn’t the risk — getting companies to invest is
The oil companies joining President Donald Trump at a press conference on Friday did not look particularly excited by the prospect of gaining access to more oil. Here’s why.
The CitizenEskom has 13 675MW – nearly three Medupis – in cold reserve
Supply and demand dynamics mean the utility has far too much capacity at present …
The CitizenNersa consults on R76bn additional revenue for Eskom from your pocket
After court set aside R54bn settlement.
The CitizenWhy are rare earth elements so important – and does SA have any?
Rare earth elements are now a major geopolitical issue.
The CitizenPressure mounts on Eskom pricing as more retrenchments loom
Transalloys issues section 189 notice.
The CitizenUS tariffs become a headwind for SA yacht builders
Most of the nearly R5bn worth of boat exports are destined for America.
The CitizenIs a Hermès Birkin handbag a better investment than crypto and gold?
A brand-new handbag can set you back more than R200 000.
The CitizenVAT, fuel levy and electricity tariffs: The 2025 increases that threatened your wallet
South African consumers are under constant financial pressure.
The CitizenNo go for Eskom-Nersa R54bn secret settlement
Amount ‘little more than a thumbsuck’, court finds.
The CitizenForbes list: Meet South Africa’s most powerful women
The top five most powerful women in the world all hold positions in politics and policymaking institutions.
The CitizenNersa entered R54bn settlement to avoid court scrutiny
‘Don’t punish Eskom for it,’ court hears.
The CitizenEskom signs deal aimed at saving SA’s shrinking smelter sector
Recovery depends on ferrochrome prices and energy cost relief.
The CitizenEskom finalises MoU with ferrochrome producers to save thousands of jobs
South Africa's ferrochrome sector and smelting industry have been shrinking as power prices have ballooned by 900%.
The CitizenLet’s hope Santa’s got fuel for his reindeer as SA plans staycation due to fuel prices
South Africans have become quite used to not having to contend with high fuel price increases, but now, pain at the pump is back.
The CitizenGlencore-Merafe retrenchments are another casualty of Eskom
The Wonderkop and Boshoek smelters will be placed on care and maintenance from 1 January unless a solution is found before then.
The CitizenPower of attorney not enough to help someone with cognitive decline
It is a major misconception that a general power of attorney continues to apply after the person becomes mentally incapacitated.
The CitizenCourt orders Nersa to show municipal electricity costs
Another court challenge, another blow for the regulator.
The CitizenOperation Vulindlela bearing fruit – progress report
Operation Vulindlela aims to modernise and transform network industries, including electricity, water, transport and digital communications.
The CitizenGovernment opens new mall in KZN and unveils Prasa’s renewable energy project
Prasa and Department of Transport launched Isipingo Mall, the agency's renewable energy project, and the 300th train.