The SA Reserve Bank Governor is steering one of the most important policy shifts of recent years: the newly set 3% inflation target. How do global commitments intersect with local priorities, and what does the new inflation target mean for households, investors, and the broader economic trajectory?

Celebrated conductor, broadcaster, and cultural visionary Kutlwano Masote launched his debut memoir, Imperfect Harmony, at Love Books in Melville, Johannesburg. This long-awaited work brings together Masote’s rich personal journey, South Africa’s evolving artistic landscape, and the unforgettable moments that shaped both a career and a nation.

What are the biggest challenges municipalities face as the National Members Assembly begins? How will discussions this week shape the next chapter of local governance?

The Limpopo MEC for Finance, K.E. Mahoai, delivered the 2025 Budget Adjustment Speech outlining how the province is recalibrating its finances mid-year to strengthen service delivery, address spending pressures, and redirect funds toward high-impact programmes. The MEC emphasised implementation, fiscal discipline, infrastructure acceleration, and aligning allocations with the Limpopo Development Plan (2025–2030).

Does the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) have the power to issue binding directives following an investigation into human rights violations?

Accused attempted murderer Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is seeking to delay his scheduled appearance before Parliament’s ad hoc committee probing police corruption, while senior SAPS officials continue to detail the scale of irregular expenditure linked to his company’s controversial R466-million tender.

Patients at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital (CMJH) are going hungry due to the closure of the provincial Masakhane Cook Freeze Factory, which has failed food safety inspections. During a visit to the hospital on Tuesday, 18 November, Jack Bloom confirmed serious concerns about inadequate meals being served to patients, with some receiving only bread and margarine for lunch.

The ANC and SACP held a bilateral meeting on Monday in an effort to navigate growing political tensions within the long-standing alliance. SACP chair, Blade Nzimande, was reportedly unhappy with the SACP decision to contest elections independently of the ANC, and wanted the decision “revisited”.

Members of the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime division have denied any involvement in alleged interference during the December arrest of Katiso “KT” Molefe. Their testimony came during the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where senior officials from the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (DPCI) clarified their role in the operation.

The COP30 climate summit in Belém, Brazil, concluded with a fragile compromise that left many nations and activists frustrated.

The South African Medical Research Council (SAMRC), in partnership with the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), has launched two promising peer-led interventions designed to address sexual violence and mental health challenges facing students in post-school education and training institutions.

The North West Transport Investment (NTI), a state-owned bus operator responsible for a key commuter route between Gauteng and the North West, is collapsing under the weight of corruption, fraud and mismanagement. With an estimated R23 million in ticket revenue stolen every month, the company has become a financial black hole for taxpayers — despite receiving R50 million in monthly subsidies from the Gauteng government

The North West Transport Investment (NTI), a state-owned bus operator responsible for a key commuter route between Gauteng and the North West, is collapsing under the weight of corruption, fraud and mismanagement. With an estimated R23 million in ticket revenue stolen every month, the company has become a financial black hole for taxpayers — despite receiving R50 million in monthly subsidies from the Gauteng government.

President Cyril Ramaphosa’s strong remarks at the G20 on strengthening food security have drawn welcome attention to child hunger, malnutrition, and stunting — problems long raised by civil society and organisations like Grow Great.

The Portfolio Committee on Public Works and Infrastructure has strongly criticised the Department of Social Development (DSD) for providing misleading information regarding the assistance it claimed to have offered to survivors and families affected by the George building collapse. Testimony from survivors during today’s public engagement revealed a stark contrast between the department’s claims and the lived experiences of those in need.

Patients at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Hospital (CMJH) are going hungry due to the closure of the provincial Masakhane Cook Freeze Factory, which has failed food safety inspections. During a visit to the hospital on Tuesday, 18 November, Jack Bloom confirmed serious concerns about inadequate meals being served to patients, with some receiving only bread and margarine for lunch.

South Africa’s magistrates are sounding the alarm over escalating threats to their safety, warning that worsening security conditions in and around the country’s courts are undermining the justice system itself. A new national survey reveals that nearly one in three magistrates has been threatened or harmed while performing their duties, prompting urgent calls for safety reforms and greater institutional support.

Rescue teams in KwaZulu-Natal are facing intense pressure as they continue search-and-recovery efforts following severe flooding in New Hanover. After heavy downpours swept through the area in the early hours of Monday morning, rescuers have been working nonstop to locate missing people and assess the full extent of the destruction.

Efforts to sustain and expand the fragile Gaza ceasefire are facing mounting strain as renewed deadly incidents, disagreements over an international security force, and stalled political negotiations challenge progress on the ground. Palestinian authorities say hundreds have been killed by Israeli fire since the truce began on October 10, even as diplomats push forward with elements of a U.N.-backed peace plan.

Institutional disinformation has emerged as one of the greatest threats of the post-Covid era, warned renowned scientist Professor Salim Abdool Karim during the Archdiocese of Durban’s annual Justice and Peace lecture.