As South Africa prepares for next week’s Budget Speech, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signalled a shift in the national narrative – from one of recovery to one of guarded optimism. Delivering his remarks during the debate of the State of the Nation...
The City of Cape Town (CoCT) has published new property valuations, and states that the average increase for residential properties is 17%. The Cape Town Collective Ratepayers’ Association (CTCRA), however, whose members represent approximately 10%...
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) continues to reaffirm its commitment to partnering with municipalities to ensure that previously unserved communities have access to potable water. Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina, together...
Heading into Budget 2026, we expect a broadly investor-friendly tone – but this year there is a clear swing factor: gold. The sharp rally (spot above $4,900/oz) has likely boosted mining tax receipts, corporate income tax, royalties and SARB...
With local government elections taking place in South Africa this year, public discussion around service delivery has intensified. Residents and communities are increasingly frustrated by water shortages, failing roads and broken infrastructure....
South Africa generates between 110 to 125 million tonnes of waste annually, of which 2.5 million tonnes is plastic waste, with a mere 10% recycled or recovered, while the country’s plastic waste consumption annually is almost double the global...
Transnet SOC Ltd (“Transnet”) has issued a Request for Qualification (RFQ) to commence the selection process for a partner in the Private Sector Participation (PSP) project at the Richards Bay Dry Bulk Terminal (RBDBT). The issuance of the RFQ...
he landscape of African infrastructure is set for a transformative shift as the DEVAC Infrastructure Summit 2026 prepares to host over 250 global and local leaders. Scheduled for 27th – 28th May 2026 at the NH Sandton Hotel, this high-impact event...
South Africa’s transport and logistics sector is a cornerstone of the economy, contributing an estimated 9–10% to GDP, moving billions of tonnes of freight annually and employing more than one million people. It underpins key industries such as...
The City of Cape Town will propose a 10,2% lowering of the rate-in-rand for residential properties following the General Valuation 2025. Cape Town’s rate-in-rand – the formula used to calculate property rates – is already the lowest in South...
