Copper is named as a critical mineral worldwide. (James Hall) By Mathipa Phishego InsideOutNews – South Africa is confronting a global copper squeeze that threatens to raise costs for national grid expansion, renewable roll-outs, and a fast-growing data centre industry. Just as global government policy formally elevates copper to “critical” status worldwide and local authorities push their own critical minerals…
Icebolethu Group Founder and CEO, Nomfundo Mcoyi-Zondo. (Supplied) By: Mathipa Phishego In the wake of public criticism linked to a disputed insurance payout. Icebolethu Group has reiterated its commitment to prioritising bereaved families, saying compassion and service excellence remain the cornerstone of its operations. Founder and Chief Executive Officer Nomfundo Mcoyi-Zondo said that, despite operational…
South Africa Pulls Out of U.S.-Led G20 Over Policy Tensions image: Knews by Kelebogile Matlou South Africa’s government confirmed that it would not attend next year’s G20 meetings after the United States formally removed the country from the 2026 programme. Pretoria has announced plans to take a “commercial break” during the group’s presidency by the…
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube A new R496 million outcomes-based fund aims to improve early learning and give thousands of young children a stronger start image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou South Africa launched the world’s largest outcomes-based fund for early learning, the R496 million Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Outcomes Fund, which intends to…
Unions stand firm as Eskom’s 3.5% offer falls short. image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou After three days of negotiations at the National Bargaining Forum, unions representing Eskom employees have rejected the power utility’s 3.5% salary rise proposal. The discussions, which involve the National Union of Mineworkers (NUM), the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa…
President Cyril Ramaphosa opens the G20 Summit in South Africa. (G20 South Africa) Mathipa Phishego (Inside Out News) The G20 Summit officially opened to run from November 22 to 23 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Marking the first time Africa has hosted the gathering of the world’s most influential economies. The landmark moment is being hailed…
Malusi Gigaba, the former Public Enterprises Minister, is expected to step down from the African National Congress (ANC) after being charged with corruption in connection with the disputed R54 billion Transnet locomotive procurement project. Gigaba appeared briefly in Palm Ridge Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, when he was confirmed as the fifth accused in the high-profile…
Action SA leader Herman Mashaba says prison should not be a place of comfort but a center for accountability. image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou Action SA leader Herman Mashaba has announced a controversial proposal to construct productive prisons, particularly for undocumented immigrants, which he presents as a question of self-sufficiency, but detractors argue is unlawful…
World Bank loan to boost service delivery in South Africa’s biggest cities. image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou South Africa has acquired a $925 million (approximately R16 billion) loan from the World Bank, which was authorized on November 7, 2025, to assist eight major metropolitan municipalities in upgrading vital services such as water, power, and waste…
KwaDukuza Municipality investigates after R30 million is stolen from its bank account. image: Internet by Kelebogile Matlou The municipality of KwaZulu-Natal confirmed that millions of rand were fraudulently removed from its ABSA bank account on Friday, January 31, 2025. The money, thought to be worth over R30 million, was moved in multiple tranches to unknown…
