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SA violent crime down, but still unacceptably high, Cachalia says
Byadmin February 20, 2026

Most violent crime in South Africa continued to decrease in the third quarter of the current financial year covering the three months from 1 October to 31 December 2025, but was still too high, acting police minister Firoz Cachalia said on Friday. Presenting the latest quarterly crime statistics, Cachalia also highlighted the need to tackle…

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Government

Trump’s 30% tariffs on South Africa are illegal
Byadmin February 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump has faced a severe blow, with his tariff regime deemed illegal by America’s highest court.

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Aaron Motsoaledi | AfriForum | Constitutional Court | Cyril Ramaphosa | Democratic Alliance | National

Ramaphosa pauses NHI implementation pending Constitutional Court ruling
Byadmin February 20, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has paused the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act until the Constitutional Court rules on legal challenges to the law. In a letter dated 20 February, the Office of the State Attorney in Pretoria confirmed that Ramaphosa will not commence any sections of the Act before the apex court delivers…

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Africa decarbonisation | Electricity Reform | electricity traders | energy policy | energy security | The Green Guardian

From monopoly to market: Inside South Africa’s next phase of electricity reform
Byadmin February 20, 2026

After more than a century of monopoly control under Eskom, South Africa is shifting towards a competitive multi-market electricity system anchored by a wholesale market and supported by bilateral trading. The transition aims to unlock large-scale private investment, improve reliability and lower long-term costs, according to a new report by research and advisory firm Krutham,…

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Bannockburn Global | Bloomberg | Donald Trump | Greg Stohr | International | Markets

Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs, Wall Street reacts
Byadmin February 20, 2026

Stocks rose on news of the decision given investors previously fretted tariffs would hurt the outlook for economic growth and company earnings.

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COGTA | Government

Big pay hikes for mayors, speakers and other government officials in South Africa
Byadmin February 20, 2026

Local government officials are set for large increases, with mayors of major municipalities set to earn R1.65 million per year.

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Business Opinion | Krutham | SARB | Stuart Theobald

Reserve Bank’s big interest rate plan could backfire
Byadmin February 20, 2026

The SARB’s plan to eliminate the prime interest rate in South Africa could have the opposite effect of what it intends.

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Betway SA20 | Betway SA20 Season 4 | cricket | Cricket South Africa | Industry News | T20 Cricket

Betway SA20 Season 4 strengthens commercial partner impact
Byadmin February 20, 2026

Brands rewarded with successful activations as fans take centre stage.

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City of Johannesburg | Johannesburg Roads Agency (JRA) | Louis Nel | Motoring | Zweli Nyathi

We can’t fix all the potholes but we might arrest you if you do
Byadmin February 20, 2026

The Johannesburg Roads Association has warned the city’s residents against fixing potholes.

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Opinion | Thought Leader

A vision for social justice in South Africa
Byadmin February 20, 2026

At a recent function, I sat next to a woman who had been deeply involved in South Africa’s anti-apartheid struggle. She spoke with quiet pride about her role in those years, but also with unmistakable disillusionment about what has unfolded in our country over the past three decades. Although she felt personally fulfilled, she was…

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