Thursday, 24 September 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will soon address the nation on government measures against gender-based violence and femicide, including investigations into killings around Ekurhuleni.

AfriForum will oppose Eskom’s proposed 8.8% tariff increase for 2027–28, arguing consumers are already buying less electricity while paying significantly more.

The Reserve Bank raised the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.25%, lifting prime to 10.75%; economist Stephen Manso warned borrowing and household costs would rise.

Fashion entrepreneurs Tamia Nonsile Mukwena and Onkopoze Mashika said African-inspired clothing is increasingly everyday wear, while local manufacturers face shortages of skilled seamstresses and production capacity.

Don Laka said his new Invitation 2 album contains 24 songs with new artists, continuing his cross-genre approach after 54 years in music.