The CitizenSamwu rejects Eskom’s takeover of electricity distribution in municipalities
Union demands a review of all existing agreements and calls on government to stop enforcing them, among other measures
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The CitizenThe CitizenIs Joburg too big to fail?
The more pertinent question is what conditions national government will impose before asking taxpayers elsewhere in the country to finance its rescue.
The CitizenEskom dominance to be monitored, possibly regulated
Government plans to follow the utility's generation business closely as the country moves towards a more competitive wholesale electricity market.
The CitizenIf we don’t fix Joburg, there’s little hope for the country
The city can be fixed - but only with a stable local government willing to look outside the political parties for help.
The CitizenCemAir asks tribunal to prohibit Harith acquisition of Safair
CemAir concerned about ownership relationships between government entities and Harith.
The CitizenActionSA hits out at GNU over unemployment
'It is clear that this government doesn't have a plan to improve the living conditions of citizens.'
The CitizenIs government doing enough to help fight GBV?
GBVF costs the country at least R42.4 billion per year.
The CitizenHuawei and partners chart a smarter, AI-native future for South Africa’s public sector
At the Digital AI+ Government Summit in Johannesburg, government, healthcare, and industry leaders explored how trusted, locally anchored AI can power the next phase of South Africa's public service delivery.
The CitizenUnemployed? IEC is hiring more than 600 people for local elections
Local Government Elections will be held on 4 November 2026.
The CitizenDefinite links between construction mafia and political parties – Macpherson
Says institutionalising the prevention side of the fight is an important step as the disruptors do not operate in one sphere of government, and infrastructure delivery does not sit in one department.
The CitizenGovernment to step up labour law enforcement
Construction, hospitality in the spotlight.
The CitizenHere’s why government has only spent R179m from the R500m Spaza Shop Support Fund
Verification processes revealed some spaza shops did not exist.
The CitizenThe RAF might need a major government bailout
It has been estimated the RAF has about R500 billion in unqualified contingencies.
The CitizenInvestors signal optimism on Operation Vulindlela structural reforms
Government upbeat that stronger policy credibility has boosted investor confidence in South Africa.
The CitizenSouth Africa pays R2.5 trillion in debt costs as borrowing hits R3.8 trillion
The South African government is spending more and more money on interest, without reducing the debt.
The CitizenVAT zero-rated basket unchanged in almost a decade
Government's promises to relieve poverty remain empty
The CitizenGovernment ‘closely watching’ the oil price and jet fuel situation – Creecy
SA faces massive hike in petrol, diesel and jet fuel prices
The CitizenBudget 2026: R850bn public sector wage bill is government’s biggest expense
Government has introduced an early retirement programme to cut down the costs.
The CitizenMinister Tau moves to save Tongaat Hulett from liquidation
Government believes Tongaat Hulett remains capable of being stabilised and restructured.
The CitizenGovernment’s plan to turn SA into a construction site
The state owns 88 000 buildings and 5m hectares of land yet pays R6bn a year in leases.
The CitizenMilk prices to go up? Foot-and-mouth threatens farmers’ livelihood while government has a 10 year plan
Northern Cape is the only province in the country that has not reported a case.
The CitizenHow SA businesses at the World Economic Forum are promoting national interests
Business and government elites have been in Davos this week sharing ideas and prompting South Africa as an investment destination.
The CitizenGreen light for government printer to produce driving licence cards
But must reissue tender for new machine within 30 days.
The CitizenMedical Association wants government to prioritise healthcare over political pay increases
It is time for government to get its priorities straight and stop giving political appointments and government pay increases higher than inflation.
The CitizenMeet the woman who is the highest paid CEO in government
The highest-paid SOE CEO is the woman responsible for securing and managing investment to fund major infrastructure and development.
The CitizenInterim smelter plan to cost government R5.2bn
‘We will find the money’ says electricity minister.
The CitizenSA’s Policy Uncertainty Index still negative, but improving
If the government can keep the economy on track, what is now considered tailwinds in the Policy Uncertainty Index could overcome any headwinds.
The CitizenSA faces prospect of not being invited to G20 in Miami – Manuel
He also expresses frustration at the US government’s boycott of this week’s summit in Johannesburg, saying the multilateral system is ‘broken’.
The CitizenDay of reckoning coming for non-performing construction contractors
They will be blacklisted from doing work on government projects.
The CitizenCall for SRD grant and Nsfas recipients to be banned from gambling – Here’s how
'That money is destined for other things and should achieve those end goals in terms of what the government wants to do.'