Gauteng water crisis in the forefront as political parties challenge Lesufi’s Sopa promises
/ 24 February 2026

Gauteng water crisis in the forefront as political parties challenge Lesufi’s Sopa promises

Gauteng’s prolonged water crisis and Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s recent comments — for which he later apologised — about using hotel facilities during outages returned to the forefront as political parties responded to his State of the Province address. The speech did not provide sufficient detail on how the province would end the chronic water shortages, […]

South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility
/ 21 February 2026

South Africa at a crossroads – minerals and mobility

Can South Africa leverage its mineral wealth and manufacturing expertise to secure a meaningful position in Africa’s mobility revolution? The answer requires an honest assessment of our strengths, our limitations and the strategic role the country can realistically play. South Africa’s manufacturing strengths: A world-class foundation South Africa boasts the most advanced automotive industry in […]