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ITWebTop ICT tenders: Western Cape targets municipal monitoring
The Department of Local Government says a reporting mechanism will allow it to make timely, evidence-based decisions.
TechCentralPost Office wants R2.2-billion from government as it braces for another loss
A previously committed amount of R3.8-billion for modernisation and for creditors still owed money was never released.
BizcommunityWhen government fails to pay: The human and economic cost of unpaid contractors
Much has been written in recent months regarding the failure of municipalities to pay their contractors. For example, it is widely reported that the City of Ekurhuleni owes creditors approximately R7bn, including R91.346m owing to suppliers and R669.337m to contractors.
Farmer's WeeklyLand transfer is underway Unlocking agricultural potential A
South Africa’s land reform programme is entering a potentially significant new phase, with government beginning to transfer land acquired through its Proactive Land Acquisition Strategy to beneficiaries with title deeds.
TechCentralIspa asks if government still cares about the cost to communicate
South Africa's ISP body says neither the communications department nor Icasa seems able to lower the cost to communicate.
MoneywebSA’s fiscal recovery is gaining ground, but growth hasn’t caught up
The MTBPS will confirm one of reform’s biggest successes: government debt peaked last year and is now falling, after more than a decade of fiscal decline.
The CitizenGovernment’s loss in public procurement case may herald law-making paralysis
When laws get invalidated on the basis of the ANC-dominated parliament's failure to do the basics, the process has to start afresh ...
Business BagelThe Roundup — Monday, 19 October 2026
Today’s edition Crude Awakening Presented by Good morning, and welcome to your Monday Roundup. Government has found R10 billion to help South Africans deal with rising fuel prices, but there’s a much bigger problem that money won’t solve. We’ve also got Sanlam&
Business BagelSouth Africa has R10 billion to soften petrol prices, but most of its fuel is now made abroad
Government's R10 billion cushion works on the price at the pump, while the bigger bill comes from a country that now buys most of its petrol and diesel already refined.
MoneywebGovernment’s loss in public procurement case may herald law-making paralysis
When laws get invalidated on the basis of the ANC-dominated parliament’s failure to do the basics, the process has to start afresh …
Farmer's WeeklyAgricultural growth cannot depend on resilience alone
South African farmers have demonstrated remarkable resilience despite infrastructure failures and inadequate government services. However, agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo and journalist Lourensa Eckard warned that continued growth would depend on stronger cooperation, clearer…
MoneywebSassa pensioner builds her own house faster than the government
Government has left scores of houses for Eastern Cape storm victims incomplete.
Farmer's WeeklyAgriSA shifts focus from policy commitments to measurable results
AgriSA has adopted five policy mandates aimed at addressing the structural challenges facing South African agriculture. The proposals span land reform, natural resources, labour, rural safety, and trade, with stronger cooperation between government and industry identified as essential to achieving…
ITWebAbu Dhabi Launches TAMM Global to Bring Its AI-Native Government Platform to the World
Abu Dhabi has launched TAMM Global, a private technology company established to make the award-winning technology behind TAMM available to governments worldwide.
SME South AfricaHow High-Growth SMEs Can Attract Mezzanine Financing
Small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have a multitude of funding mechanisms available to them. From government grants and alternative funding vehicles to traditional loans from…
Farmer's WeeklyFMD may no longer be headline news, but 1 501 outbreaks remain unresolved
Although foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) has largely disappeared from national news headlines, 1 501 outbreaks remain officially open, according to the latest government report.
ITWebTelkom commits R20m to support local govt elections
The telco pledges R20 million to the IEC’s digital infrastructure for the 4 November local government elections.
MoneywebMauritius says calm restored following spasm of public disorder
The government extended the curfew for two nights after protests over water shortages and living costs escalated following a police shooting.
MyBroadbandEnd of an era for the Gautrain
The Gauteng Provincial Government has appointed a new Gautrain concessionaire to operate, maintain, and modernise the network for 15 years.
BizcommunitySassa sets new grant payment dates for upcoming elections
The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) has announced revised grant payment dates ahead of the Local Government Elections on 4 November 2026.
BizcommunityAgriSA sets 5 priorities to strengthen South African agriculture
AgriSA has outlined five policy priorities for South African agriculture, calling for stronger institutional accountability and collaboration between government, organised agriculture and business to turn policy into action.
Business BagelThe Roundup — Thursday, 15 October 2026
Today’s edition House Rules Presented by Good morning, and welcome to your Thursday Roundup. Sun International is trying to get ahead of South Africa’s growing gambling problem, while government has a problem of its own ahead of next week’s mini-budget. Meanwhile, dairy farmers
MyBroadbandVodacom and Telkom beat MTN in government Internet rollout
Vodacom and Telkom have made significant progress in connecting public service institutions since October 2025, while MTN is lagging behind.
BusinessTechR50 billion tax surprise for South Africa
PSG chief economist Johann Els is forecasting a R50 billion tax overrun for the first half of 2026, as South Africa's government prepares to deliver its MTBPS.
BizcommunityWalter Sisulu University achieves Saica PGDA endorsement milestone
A sense of pride, possibility and progress filled the Nelson Mandela Drive Campus in Mthatha as leaders from higher education, the accounting profession, industry and government gathered to celebrate the endorsement of iYunivesithi Walter Sisulu's Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting programme by the…
BusinessTechR8.9 billion to repair 50-year-old railway line in South Africa
The government has committed R8.9 billion to repair the freight corridor connecting Sishen and the Port of Saldanha.
MyBroadbandForeign intelligence services keeping tabs on South Africa
If a first-tier intelligence services like the NSA wanted to sit inside a South African government department or state-owned enterprise, nobody would find out.
News24 BusinessMike Dolan | Why govts might secretly wish for an AI market wobble
Even the slightest whiff of a problem in the AI space is bringing a bid back for government bonds, writes Mike Dolan.
News24 BusinessMoody’s expects GNU to survive local elections – and a new ANC president
US credit ratings giant Moody’s expects the government of national unity to survive the upcoming local elections, the ANC’s presidential contest next year, and the 2029 national elections.