Rand Water informs customers and stakeholders of an electrical cable fault at its Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant. The incident has resulted in reduced pumping capacity at the Palmiet Booster Pumping Station. Consequently, areas supplied by these...
South Africa has been on a decades-long journey of reforming its public service. But serious problems persist. In September 2026 the urgency for change was again underscored during the Madlanga Commission of inquiry into corruption in the police...
Renting a home comes with rights and responsibilities for both tenants and landlords. When disputes arise, the Rental Housing Tribunal provides a mechanism for resolving them without either party having to pay a fee. The Rental Housing Tribunal is...
Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has called for a fundamental shift in how government measures the success of skills development programmes. Manamela made the remarks during his recent appearance before Parliament’s Portfolio...
On 17th September 2026, the Constitutional Court declared the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024 (the Act) unconstitutional and invalid. Fasken partner Hlengiwe Zondo-Kabini unpacks South Africa’s complex procurement laws, the problems the Act...
When is petrol going up? On Wednesday, the 7 October 2026, South African motorists will face a major record price hikes at the petrol pump. Due to the current American-Iran war’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices have been steadily...
The new Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) has already generated an important debate. Some analysts have portrayed it as a rival to the three established global rating agencies – Fitch, Moody’s and S&P Global. Others have questioned whether...
Pikitup, the City of Johannesburg’s waste management entity, sincerely apologises to residents who have been affected by delays in waste collection over the past few days. Reduced operational capacity resulted in some scheduled collections being...
APE Pumps has appointed Willem van der Westhuizen as pump specialist, bringing 44 years of experience in the selection, design, manufacture, testing, commissioning and troubleshooting of critical pumps and pumping systems to the South African...
Walk into a five-star hotel lobby, a bustling restaurant, or a modern corporate reception, and every detail is carefully curated to make you feel welcome. But there is one unwelcome guest that can instantly shatter that illusion: A single flying...
