Friday, 4 September 2026

Advocate Dali Mpofu told the Western Cape High Court that President Cyril Ramaphosa must answer Parliament’s questions about the Phala Phala cash, rather than use litigation to delay accountability.

NERSA confirmed Eskom’s proposed 8.8% electricity increase for 2027 was already approved in a multi-year determination; public comments on tariff structures close on 2 October.

Severe thunderstorms were forecast across Gauteng, the Free State, North West and Northern Cape, with heavy rain, possible localised flooding, damaging winds and dangerous coastal conditions.

The Springboks face the All Blacks in Soweto on Saturday, while New Zealand seek to extend a 10-match winning run against South Africa at altitude.

Sibanye-Stillwater plans to restart the Burnstone gold mine in Mpumalanga early next year, while hydrogen trucks in China could create new platinum demand for South African mines.