As the South Africa Investment Conference 2026 moves from pledges to implementation, renewable energy company Mulilo has announced a nearly R15 billion investment expected to translate into significant employment opportunities for South Africans.
Global ride-hailing platform Uber has pledged R5 billion over the next few years towards South Africa’s mobility, delivery and digital economy, a move that underscores how investment commitments made at SAIC are expected to directly support employment and income opportunities for ordinary citizens.
Public Service Commission (PSC) Commissioner Anele Gxoyiya says a study on hybrid work arrangements in the Public Service has found that 55% of departments lack hybrid policies, while 24% have implemented post-COVID policies.
For South African motorists, the price paid at the pump is far more than just the cost of the fuel itself, but the end result of a multitude of global and domestic forces ranging from the fluctuating price of crude oil and the strength of the Rand to the intricate costs of shipping, storage, and a series of government levies and taxes.
Limpopo Transport and Community Safety MEC, Violet Mathye, is calling for patience on the road as the province anticipates heavy traffic due to the annual pilgrimage of the two biggest ZCC churches this Easter Weekend.
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has highlighted a nationwide push to improve water and sanitation infrastructure.
In a decisive intervention to shield South Africans from soaring global energy costs and protect consumers from further burden, the National Treasury and the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources (DMPR) have announced a temporary R3 reduction to the general fuel levy.
Government has intensified efforts to contain the spread of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) through a nationwide vaccination campaign aimed at protecting livestock and supporting the country’s agricultural sector.
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has called for accountability and collective action, urging all stakeholders to reject complacency and prioritise the protection of water resources.
Ahead of the Easter holiday break, the South African Police Service (SAPS) continues to intensify its fight against crime through the nationwide Shanela operations across multiple provinces which led to the arrest of 16 599 suspects.
As thousands prepare to travel and celebrate the Easter holidays, Limpopo Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe, has assured residents and visitors that the South African Police Service (SAPS) is prepared to deliver a safe and secure Easter holiday.
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed South Africa’s position as a leading investment destination.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has credited a deepening partnership between government and the private sector as a key driver of South Africa’s economic recovery and reform momentum.
South Africa has entered a new phase of growth, with the country securing the highest-ever investment commitments at the 2026 South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC).
The sixth South Africa Investment Conference has seen private sector leaders commit to major capital investments across key sectors of the economy.
