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News24 BusinessBusisiwe Mavuso | We need reforms to build a resilient economy – and it starts with your vote
The ultimate check on government delivery is the ballot box, and this week’s local government elections provide that opportunity. Busisiwe Mavuso hopes that citizens will vote in large numbers to demand service delivery.
MoneywebCosatu’s Matthew Parks on Agoa, job losses and SA’s trade options
Labour federation says potential exclusion from the trade pact with the US should be an opportunity for SA’s government to seek other trade partners – and criticises its slow pace in this regard.
MoneywebProf Booysen: Coalitions are here to stay, but voters are going in blind
Political scientist Professor Susan Booysen explains why fragmentation and the ANC’s decline will push coalition numbers higher post the 4 November local government elections.
MoneywebWhat municipal failure really costs SMEs
Business advisor Luncedo Mtwentwe examines how service delivery failures squeeze profits and what SMEs need from local government ahead of the elections.
Business BagelSouth Africa votes on Wednesday, and investors are watching the coalition, not the councils
This week’s local elections will test the ANC-DA partnership that holds the national government together, and foreign bond investors have already shown how fast they can leave.
ITWebGCIS warns of information breach
The government communications agency’s e-recruitment system has been hit by a cyber security incident, potentially affecting personal data.
MoneywebA tourist attraction in ruins: How Gqeberha is squandering its heritage
SA's anti-migrant violence: Pityana condemns a nation looking away. Could the local government elections change where South Africans choose to buy homes? And SA’s construction sector faces a costly digital wake-up call.
MoneywebPublic pressure prompts govt climbdown over cross-border crypto proposals
Rather than celebrating, it’s time for the industry to become proactive and collaborate with government in drafting cross-border rules that will work for the broader economy, says Carel van Wyk of MoneyBadger.
News24 BusinessSA ‘will be ready’, says Tau as AGOA review looms
Trade Minister Parks Tau says government is confident it has made “generous” trade offers to the US as it seeks renewal of its AGOA benefits in the coming days.
Bizcommunity#LGE2026: Stable coalitions could unlock Gauteng’s economic potential, analysts say
South Africa’s municipal elections will test whether political parties can turn shifting voter support into stable coalition governments capable of improving service delivery and strengthening business confidence.
BizcommunityMatric exams to pause during election week
The National Senior Certificate (NSC) examination timetable has been adjusted to accommodate the upcoming Local Government Elections, with examinations taking a break from 3 - 5 November before resuming on Friday, 6 November.
MoneywebThe US midterms: Three outcomes that could reshape markets
A Democratic victory in both the House and Senate could trigger the sharpest initial market reaction, but there’s also the possibility of a Republican sweep – or a divided government.
BizcommunityWestern Cape invests R1.165bn in flood-hit Franschhoek Pass
The Western Cape Government is investing R1.165bn in the MR191 road-improvement project to repair flood-damaged sections of Franschhoek Pass, improve road safety and strengthen regional connectivity.
ITWebFibre-ready housing trial kicks-off in KZN
KZN government, Openserve and Huawei unite for a fibre pre-provisioning proof of concept project at Empangeni housing development.
Business BagelThe Roundup — Tuesday, 27 October 2026
Today’s edition Home Office Presented by Good morning, it’s Tuesday the 27th of October. South Africans have trillions of rands invested overseas, and government has a new plan to bring some of the business around that money back home. Also in today’s show, Treasury
MoneywebGovernment fuel intervention spares motorists more pain
Thanks to reduced levies, diesel set to lower by more than R1/l. Petrol is still touch and go.
BizcommunitySouth Africa’s workforce at a crossroads: 500+ leaders confront AI, skills and the future of jobs
As artificial intelligence reshapes entry-level employment and South Africa continues to grapple with youth unemployment and skills shortages, business, government and education leaders face an increasingly urgent challenge: preparing people for a changing world of work. These issues took centre…
BizcommunityOpenserve, Huawei pilot fibre-ready housing in KwaZulu-Natal
Openserve and Huawei have partnered with the KwaZulu-Natal government to install fibre infrastructure in 405 homes under construction in Empangeni, as part of a pilot project aimed at making future broadband connections faster and more affordable.
News24 BusinessLisette IJssel de Schepper | Treasury steadied the ship. Why didn’t it drop a bigger anchor to keep it there?
South Africa’s Treasury has strengthened confidence in public finances by achieving a likely peak in the government debt ratio and maintaining fiscal targets despite weak growth and spending pressures. This progress created an opportunity for a stronger, more durable fiscal anchor than the…
MoneywebSassa to spend R290bn on social grants this year
Grants make up 11% of government spending, the same as 20 years ago.
Business BagelJet fuel roughly doubled this year, and SAA needed a R1 billion state guarantee to keep flying
Government guaranteed up to R1 billion of SAA's loans in August as jet fuel prices soared, and Treasury says a new equity partner is how it stops this happening again.
BizcommunityGovernment and business launch new push to unlock growth and jobs
President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched Phase 3 of the Government Business Partnership, aiming to push economic growth above 3% and create 1 million additional jobs by 2030.
The CitizenSAA salaries delayed again as airline’s cash crisis deepens
SAA confirms staggered salary payments for second month amid cash flow pressures despite R1 billion government guarantee
MoneywebTrump, crypto firm sued for profiting off foreign government
In violation of the US Constitution.
TechCentralOpenserve, Huawei test fibre-ready state housing in KZN
Openserve and Huawei are installing fibre ducts in 405 government houses under construction in Empangeni.
MoneywebTrump, crypto firm sued for profiting off foreign government
The lawsuit alleges UAE-linked crypto deals breached constitutional rules on foreign payments to presidents.
MoneywebBack to the drawing board for cross-border crypto rules
Sanity prevails in governments rethink ...
News24 BusinessMillions of hacking attempts as companies, governments rush to patch PHP flaws
Global firms and governments rushed on Thursday to patch critical flaws in the PHP programming language that underpins much of the internet, as a cloud firm reported millions of hacking attempts after vulnerabilities were disclosed.
News24 BusinessGhana rethinks mining rights as Gold Fields clashes with president’s brother
Ghana is weighing if local companies are best suited to take over some of the big mines in Africa’s largest gold producer as it decides whether to renew leases for a major Gold Fields operation, a top government official said.