For many people, the ‘circular economy’ only exists as a concept. The term carries different meanings depending on who is using it, and it is rarely seen in practice. Stepping into the Circular Economy is a new six-part documentary series that sets...
Sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific are forecast to increase to record levels during October-November-December 2026, reflecting the strengthening of the El Niño event which will drive weather patterns and impact...
Employment in South Africa’s construction industry increased by 39,000 in the second quarter of 2026 (Stats SA, Quarterly Labour Force Survey, Q2 2026), making construction one of the industries to record employment growth during the period....
Agnes Maropeng has lived in a corrugated iron shack for over 35 years in the informal settlement of Skierlek in Delareyville in the North West province. Maropeng said her family and dozens of her neighbours in the beleaguered Tswaing Local...
Government will prioritise gas-to-power and battery energy storage systems (BESS) to strengthen reliable electricity supply. This is according to Electricity and Energy Minister, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who announced the new Section 34...
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...
