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SARB study rules out launch of digital currency

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The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) position paper on a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) in South Africa has concluded that it there is no compelling immediate need for its implementation.

DWS to release report into Jagersfontein dam collapse

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Water and Sanitation Deputy Ministers David Mahlobo and Sello Seitlhlolo will on Friday, 28 November 2025, release the findings of the independent investigation into the collapse of the Jagersfontein mine dam in the Free State.

Government mobilises stakeholders in national response to adolescent pregnancy

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The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities will convene the Adolescent Pregnancy Indaba, a national multi-stakeholder dialogue aimed to strengthen South Africa’s response to the alarming rising rate in adolescent pregnancies and associated social, health, developmental and economic challenges.

BlueTel Communications pursues global partnerships at Rail Live 2025

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South African Information and Communications Technology (ICT) company, BlueTel Communications, has arrived at Rail Live 2025 in Madrid with a clear and strategic mission, to secure international partnerships that can modernise and strengthen Africa’s digital and rail communication systems.

Minister Tau briefs Parly on SA’s trade relations

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Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau says South Africa continues to benefit from a wide network of preferential and non-preferential trade agreements covering 90 countries, representing 28% of global gross domestic product (GDP).

Employment and Labour calls for compliance with COIDA  

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The Department of Employment and Labour’s Compensation Fund has called on employers in the building, electrical and construction sectors to improve their compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA).

President notes US counterpart’s attempt to ban SA from G20

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted US President Donald Trump’s intention to bar South Africa from attending the G20 Leaders’ Summit in the United States next year, calling his remarks “regrettable” and rooted in misinformation.

Human Settlements team dispatched to assist distressed KZN families

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Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane has dispatched a team from the national department responsible for emergency housing to work with KwaZulu-Natal officials to assist households affected by recent heavy rains at Umshwati Local Municipality.