Articles

utils.ArticleTopic.None 27 Apr 2025

Ramakgopa plans a R400bn deal for 20 GW of renewables and 5,044 km of gridlines, promising zero loadshedding by 2030, and a wholesale electricity market.

Robert Duigan

utils.ArticleTopic.None 17 Apr 2025

The national Water Department has denied a black farmer the right to share his licensed water with a neighbouring white farmer. Afriforum has vowed to fight this.

Newsroom

utils.ArticleTopic.None 15 Apr 2025

In ten days, AFRINIC, the continent's internet registry votes in its new board. But one man has been trying to commoditise its resources, and is pushing for a takeover.

Robert Duigan

utils.ArticleTopic.None 14 Apr 2025

Many are confused about Trump's trade policies, but the full plan has been public for months. It is extremely risky and long-termist - Trump may not even live to see the benefits.

Robert Duigan

utils.ArticleTopic.None 05 Apr 2025

Critics argue new levies are dishonestly calculated, while the South African Property Owners Association question their legality. Meanwhile semigrants are returning to Johannesburg

Robert Duigan

utils.ArticleTopic.None 03 Apr 2025

The DA's futile war against the VAT increase, while caving to other ANC plans, has shown poor priorities. After the big GNU gamble, they now have nothing to show for it.

Robert Duigan

utils.ArticleTopic.None 03 Apr 2025

While many commentators tie this new measure to diplomatic tensions, it forms part of a broader protectionist stance. But Western Cape agriculture may be hardest hit.

Newsroom

utils.ArticleTopic.None 01 Apr 2025

Witsand is attracting attention as the small town adopts the cryptocurrency for retail and daily business. But the rest of the Cape is leading this trend too

Newsroom