On June 14, 2023, municipal byelections were conducted in the provinces of Eastern Cape and KwaZuluNatal in South Africa. The elections provided an opportunity to witness the dynamics of local politics in action, with the African National Congress (ANC) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) emerging as the main contenders in the electoral battle.
On Monday, 08 May 2023, a cashintransit heist occurred in the Waterberg District of Limpopo, South Africa. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the two suspects involved in the robbery. The incident took place at the R33Marble Hall Settlers T junction around 18:30.
The African National Congress (ANC) managed to retain its seat won in the 2021 Municipal Elections, but the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) and the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) each won a seat that was previously held by the ANC in the provinces of Free State, KwaZuluNatal, and Western Cape.
The recent claims made by former Eskom CEO, Andre de Ruyter, alleging the involvement of highlevel politicians in corruption at the power utility have caused a stir in South Africa. However, de Ruyter declined to disclose any names during a hearing with Parliament’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), citing legal advice and safety concerns.
The fifth annual Investment Conference in South Africa, recently held in Johannesburg, has been a resounding success. The gathering, aimed at promoting investment in the country, attracted investors from both South Africa and other parts of the world. Some leading industries that received investment commitments included mining and mineral beneficiation, the energy sector, industrial sector, advanced materials, chemicals, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, food and beverage, infrastructure development, logistics, and social housing. With these sectors receiving significant investment commitments, the conference achieved its target of R1.2 trillion investments.
