News in South Africa 8th March: 1. Recession looms: South Africa is on the edge of recession after printing a much more larger than expected contraction in gross domestic product (GDP) on Tuesday (7 March). According to the figures published by Stats SA, the country’s economy declined by 1.3% in the fourth quarter of 2022 […]
News in South Africa 7th March: 1. New minister of electricity: President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced changes to his executive – including two new ministries. During a twice-delayed address to the nation on Monday (6 March), the president revealed that Kgosientsho Ramokgopa would be appointed as the country’s new minister of electricity. He also revealed […]
News in South Africa 6th March: 1. Cabinet reshuffle: President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to announce changes to his executive on Monday evening. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya revealed this while giving an update on ”relevant topical issues of public and media interest” at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Sunday. “The president will announce the […]
News in South Africa 3rd March: 1. R2.7b solar plant coming to the Eastern Cape: The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has announced plans to construct a R2.7 billion solar power plant in the area to help deal with load shedding. The Parsons Power Park project aims to bring 150MW to the area’s grid with the […]
