Major Citrus Export Deal With India Sees Breakthrough
After a negotiation period that lasted close to ten years, the South African citrus industry has confirmed a major breakthrough in the Indian citrus market. India agreed on additional citrus treatment options for the South African fruit exported, opening up a market to approximately 1.5 billion people.
Statistics Show National Inflation Ease
For the first time in five months, the South African government has welcomed the easing of consumer inflation, with the release of Statistics South Africa reporting a 0,7% decline. This shows a decrease in inflation from 5,0% in June, to 4,3% in July. This drop is an indicator of relief to households through reduced cost of living.
Lower Electricity Plans Outlined for South Africans
Reflected in the country’s Revised Electricity Pricing Policy, the South African government is aiming to reduce the high cost of electricity to protect vulnerable households and important economic sectors.
New Electronic Travel Authorisation System Launches
This week, the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system in South Africa was launched, which is implemented to expedite processing times for travellers, provide better security, as well as to expand economic growth.
Port Diversion Plan in Motion to Combat Fruit Export Loss
In previous years, the Port of Cape Town experienced operational failures due to extremely high wind speeds, which led to significant losses for fruit producers. As the current summer export season draws closer, a new recovery plan to combat these losses has been announced by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy.
New Housing Units Handed Over in Soweto
This week, 197 housing units were handed over to beneficiaries at the Jabulani Parcel K Mega Project, Soweto. The project is expected to produce 704 units, with Human Settlements Minister Thembi Simelane personally overseeing the handover of homes.
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New Home Affairs Services Locator Launched
On Monday this week, a new online service was launched by the Department of Home Affairs, which allows the public to search for their nearest participating bank branches. This makes it easier for citizens to apply for a Smart ID Card.
Eskom Reports Over A Year Without Load Shedding
This week, Eskom reported that the country had reached 441 consecutive days of uninterrupted power supply. Through its Generation Recovery Plan which seeks to improve nationwide generation performance, diesel use reduction, and to lower the need for unplanned outages, Eskom has stated that load shedding for the past 441 days has been avoided.
Makkah and Madinah Rank Within Top 10 Visited Cities in The World in 2025
For the year 2025, 19.5 million pilgrims visited the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with 18.03 million accounting for Umrah pilgrims, and 1.5 million, for Hajj pilgrims.
Budget Boost For North West Farming
For its 2026/27 budget, the North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development allocated R1.2 billion to rural development, farmer support, and agricultural production.
New 10-Year Drivers Licence Card Renewal Welcomed
Welcomed by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Deputy Minister Mkhuleko Hlengwa, drivers license card renewals for light motor vehicles and motorcycles have been extended from five years to 10 years. The new law is still expected to come into effect.
Largest Crude Oil Tanker Docks At Durban Port In Over A Decade
This week, Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) successfully docked the largest crude oil tanker ‘Troy’, measuring 228 metres, in over 10 years.
Eskom Powering Mafikeng Provincial Hospital With Renewable Energy
At Mafikeng Provincial Hospital, North West, Eskom has installed a renewable energy microgrid solution. This successful installation will provide the hospital with reliable electricity supply, powering crucial sectors, including the Intensive Care Unit (ICU), the Emergency Department, and operating theatres.
New Home Affairs Plans To Expand Services
Following the gradual expansion of Home Affairs services to banks across the country, as per the department’s digital transformation programme, Smart ID cards and passports delivery services are in progress.
Rare 1,000-Year-Old Qur’an Exhibited in Makkah
One of only two copies of the ancient Ibn al-Bawwab Qur’an to exist in the world is currently on display at the Iqra exhibition in Makkah.
New ‘Green’ Eskom Initiative Rises
Serving as Eskom’s renewable energy division, the power giant was recently granted approval to launch Eskom Green.