South Africa’s military budget crisis has placed the country’s defense capabilities under immense pressure. As Parliament debates the future of the South African National Defence […]
South Africa Military Budget Crisis: SANDF Faces Equipment Failures and Funding Shortfalls
South Africa’s military budget crisis has placed the country’s defense capabilities under immense pressure. As Parliament debates the future of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), concerns mount over aging equipment, underfunded operations, and a defense industry in decline. Dire Financial Straits Threaten National Security In the 2025/26 financial year, the Department of Defence received R57.183 billion. However, 64% of this—R36.703 billion—is allocated to salaries, leaving just R12 billion to cover equipment upgrades, infrastructure repairs, and mission deployments. The SANDF is facing a critical shortage of operational equipment, including grounded aircraft and deteriorating facilities. Analysts warn that unless structural changes are implemented, the SANDF’s ability to carry out its constitutional and regional duties may be severely compromised. “We are committed to building a modern, combat-ready defense force within…
KZN Police Commissioner Organized Crime Allegations Rock Government.
A political firestorm has erupted in South Africa after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi publicly accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of organized crime ties and interference in high-level investigations. These explosive claims have triggered national outrage and renewed demands for accountability within the state On Sunday, July 6, 2025, during a marathon press conference, Mkhwanazi claimed that Minister Mchunu and Deputy Lt-Gen Shadrack Sibiya orchestrated the disbandment of the political killings task team, a unit credited with major breakthroughs in tackling politically motivated violence. “The disbandment was not administrative — it was to shut us down,” Mkhwanazi asserted. He alleged that this move was designed to hide evidence implicating powerful individuals — including politicians, judges, and senior police officials — in a nationwide crime syndicate. A key piece…
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa to Attend G7 Summit, Bolstering Global Ties
June 12, 2025 Pretoria, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed South Africa’s participation in the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, from June 14-17, 2025, highlighting its role in advancing the nation’s global diplomacy and reinforcing its leadership as the upcoming G20 host. Speaking at Sefako Makgatho Primary School in Saulsville, Pretoria, Ramaphosa announced that Canada, the 2025 G7 chair, extended the invitation. “We are attending the G7,” he told reporters. “It’s a chance to engage meaningfully with world leaders and promote our vision for the G20.” Key Bilateral Meetings at G7 Summit Ramaphosa outlined plans for high-level talks with global leaders, including: Germany’s Chancellor Olaf Scholz Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau U.S. President Donald J. Trump These discussions aim to strengthen partnerships and set the stage for…
SIU Secures Preservation Order to Freeze Zandrivierspoort Farm in Lottery Corruption Probe
June 12, 2025 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze Portion 15…
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa to Attend G7 Summit, Bolstering Global Ties
June 12, 2025 Pretoria, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed South Africa’s participation in the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis,…
South Africa’s Deputy Minister Leads Rural Water Initiative in Eastern Cape
June 9, 2025 NJIYA, South Africa — On June 9, 2025, Deputy Minister Sello Sello Seitlholo led a community engagement engagement…
Land, Lies, and Diplomacy: Trump’s G20 Boycott and the Strain on US–South Africa Relations
Key Points It seems likely that Donald Trump, as US President, has decided not to attend the G20 summit in South…
China-USA Tariffs War: How Tariffs Work and Their Global Impact
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South Africa’s Corporate Tax Overhaul: Key Reforms and Implications for Multinationals
South Africa’s corporate tax system is undergoing some big changes, and if you’re a business owner or just interested in the…
South Africa Military Budget Crisis: SANDF Faces Equipment Failures and Funding Shortfalls
South Africa’s military budget crisis has placed the country’s defense capabilities under immense pressure. As Parliament debates the…
KZN Police Commissioner Organized Crime Allegations Rock Government.
A political firestorm has erupted in South Africa after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi publicly accused Police…
SIU Secures Preservation Order to Freeze Zandrivierspoort Farm in Lottery Corruption Probe
June 12, 2025 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to…
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa to Attend G7 Summit, Bolstering Global Ties
June 12, 2025 Pretoria, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed South Africa’s participation in the G7 Leaders’…
South Africa’s Deputy Minister Leads Rural Water Initiative in Eastern Cape
June 9, 2025 NJIYA, South Africa — On June 9, 2025, Deputy Minister Sello Sello Seitlholo led a…
Steenhuisen Commits to Transforming South Africa’s Livestock Sector for Growth
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has outlined a robust and multifaceted strategy to combat the ongoing…
Land, Lies, and Diplomacy: Trump’s G20 Boycott and the Strain on US–South Africa Relations
Key Points It seems likely that Donald Trump, as US President, has decided not to attend the G20…
China-USA Tariffs War: How Tariffs Work and Their Global Impact
The trade war between China and the United States has been a defining economic event, reshaping global trade…
South Africa’s Proposed VAT Increase: Economic and Social Impacts of the 2025 Hike.
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South Africa’s Corporate Tax Overhaul: Key Reforms and Implications for Multinationals
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Land, Lies, and Diplomacy: Trump’s G20 Boycott and the Strain on US–South Africa Relations
Key Points It seems likely that Donald Trump, as US President, has decided not to attend the G20…
AGOA: A Lifeline or a Leash? The Future of US-Africa Trade.
AGOA, or the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act, has been a game-changer for South Africa since its inception…
G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg: Key Takeaways and Global Implications.
The recent G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, highlighted escalating tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict and…
China-USA Tariffs War: How Tariffs Work and Their Global Impact
The trade war between China and the United States has been a defining economic event, reshaping global trade…
SIU Secures Preservation Order to Freeze Zandrivierspoort Farm in Lottery Corruption Probe
June 12, 2025 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to…
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa to Attend G7 Summit, Bolstering Global Ties
June 12, 2025 Pretoria, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed South Africa’s participation in the G7 Leaders’…
South Africa Military Budget Crisis: SANDF Faces Equipment Failures and Funding Shortfalls
South Africa’s military budget crisis has placed the country’s defense capabilities under immense pressure. As Parliament debates the…
Steenhuisen Commits to Transforming South Africa’s Livestock Sector for Growth
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has outlined a robust and multifaceted strategy to combat the ongoing…
South Africa’s Deputy Minister Leads Rural Water Initiative in Eastern Cape
June 9, 2025 NJIYA, South Africa — On June 9, 2025, Deputy Minister Sello Sello Seitlholo led a…
South Africa’s Proposed VAT Increase: Economic and Social Impacts of the 2025 Hike.
The South African government is considering raising the VAT rate to 17% in 2025, sparking widespread debate. While…
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa to Attend G7 Summit, Bolstering Global Ties
June 12, 2025 Pretoria, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed South Africa’s participation in the G7 Leaders’…
China-USA Tariffs War: How Tariffs Work and Their Global Impact
The trade war between China and the United States has been a defining economic event, reshaping global trade…
G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Johannesburg: Key Takeaways and Global Implications.
The recent G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, highlighted escalating tensions surrounding the Ukraine conflict and…
SIU Secures Preservation Order to Freeze Zandrivierspoort Farm in Lottery Corruption Probe
June 12, 2025 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to…
South Africa Military Budget Crisis: SANDF Faces Equipment Failures and Funding Shortfalls
South Africa’s military budget crisis has placed the country’s defense capabilities under immense pressure. As Parliament debates the future of the South African National…
KZN Police Commissioner Organized Crime Allegations Rock Government.
A political firestorm has erupted in South Africa after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi publicly accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of organized crime…
SIU Secures Preservation Order to Freeze Zandrivierspoort Farm in Lottery Corruption Probe
June 12, 2025 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze Portion 15 of the Farm…
KZN Police Commissioner Organized Crime Allegations Rock Government.
A political firestorm has erupted in South Africa after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi publicly accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of organized crime ties […]
SIU Secures Preservation Order to Freeze Zandrivierspoort Farm in Lottery Corruption Probe
June 12, 2025 The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order from the Special Tribunal to freeze Portion 15 of the Farm Zandrivierspoort, […]
South Africa’s President Ramaphosa to Attend G7 Summit, Bolstering Global Ties
June 12, 2025 Pretoria, South Africa — President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed South Africa’s participation in the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, from June 14-17, […]
South Africa’s Deputy Minister Leads Rural Water Initiative in Eastern Cape
June 9, 2025 NJIYA, South Africa — On June 9, 2025, Deputy Minister Sello Sello Seitlholo led a community engagement engagement in in Njijini Village, […]
Steenhuisen Commits to Transforming South Africa’s Livestock Sector for Growth
South Africa’s Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has outlined a robust and multifaceted strategy to combat the ongoing foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, which continues to […]
Land, Lies, and Diplomacy: Trump’s G20 Boycott and the Strain on US–South Africa Relations
Key Points Background The G20 is a forum for major global economies, and South Africa is hosting the summit in November 2025 as part of […]
China-USA Tariffs War: How Tariffs Work and Their Global Impact
The trade war between China and the United States has been a defining economic event, reshaping global trade and impacting industries, businesses, and consumers worldwide. […]
South Africa’s Corporate Tax Overhaul: Key Reforms and Implications for Multinationals
South Africa’s corporate tax system is undergoing some big changes, and if you’re a business owner or just interested in the economy, it’s worth paying […]
South Africa’s Proposed VAT Increase: Economic and Social Impacts of the 2025 Hike.
The South African government is considering raising the VAT rate to 17% in 2025, sparking widespread debate. While some see this as a way to […]