The Business Weekly

15/12/2025

According to reports, the attack was carried out by father and son using legally acquired fi****ms. The attack left 15 people dead and dozens injured. It is reported that the father was shot dead by the police at the scene, while the son is critically wounded and fighting for his life in hospital.

The attack left 15 people dead and dozens injured.

15/12/2025

Mbewu said the safe removal of existing asbestos roofing sheets and the installation of corrugated iron was done in full compliance with the Asbestos Abatement Regulations (AARs, 2020) and all relevant statutory health and safety requirements observed.

The department has targeted 80 units in the province to the tune of 20 million Rand.

12/12/2025

In refuting false claims, the Office of the Premier said contrary to misleading narratives, the 2024/25 audit results show clear and measurable progress for the Free State Government. For instance, the number of departments and entities achieving clean audits has increased from two to three, including the Provincial Treasury and the Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs – both under the leadership of MEC Ketso Makume – as well as the Free State Legislature.

Clean audits and service delivery are inseparable.

12/12/2025

Premium design doesn’t begin with print finishes. It begins with intent. A clear story. A disciplined visual system. A layout that knows when to speak and when to shut up.

Nothing kills premium faster than clutter.

12/12/2025

MEC Makume explains that Dr Nokwequ has been a dedicated and committed public servant who has guided the department in delivering on its mandate, including the attainment of the Clean Audit report for 2024/25 financial year.

Dr Nokwequ has been a dedicated and committed public servant who has guided the department.

11/12/2025

According to the IMF, South Africa being faced with greater protectionism, tariffs, and heightened policy uncertainty, its economy has shown resilience, owing to its abundant mineral wealth, independent institutions, credible inflation-targeting framework, flexible exchange-rate regime, and deep domestic capital markets.

"Growth is projected to reach 1.3 and 1.4 percent in 2025-26."

09/12/2025

"Currently, the Maluti-A-Phofung municipality owes MAP Water R500 336 224,00 and Eskom over R9.7 billion. By November 2025, the municipality was only able to spend 8% of its R199.5 million Municipal Infrastructure Grant allocation due to the lack of capacity."

It is important to re-examine municipal boundaries in order to make municipalities smaller and more manageable.

09/12/2025

According to Stats SA, mining output increased by 2,3%, driven predominantly by platinum group metals, with support from manganese ore, coal, chromium ore and copper. There was a decline in iron ore, diamonds, nickel and gold, but this was not enough to cause a significant dent in overall growth.

Mining output increased by 2,3%, driven predominantly by platinum group metals.

09/12/2025

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) together with the provincial Department of Education handed over a token of appreciation to an educator, Ms Dikeledi Mokhothu, who was awarded a national winner at the recent Baswa le Meetse 2025, under the auspices of Water and Sanitation Education Programme.

The educator received a tablet, as a token of appreciation for their hard work.

08/12/2025

South Africa’s CEOs also take notably longer to rise to the top than their peers elsewhere. On average, it takes 11 years from the time they join an organisation to being appointed CEO.

Where South Africa falls furthest behind is global experience.

08/12/2025

According to the department, the new cases have now brought the FMD cases in the Free State to a total of 127. The outbreak has spread across the province affecting 13 identified districts and eight local municipalities.

This disease can cause illness in humans.

12/11/2025

SA economy showing green shoots

According to the Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana, the economy of South Africa is performing well amid global uncertainty and trade tensions. Real GDP is forecasted at 1.2 percent in 2025, more than double to that of 2024.

Real GDP is forecasted to average at 1.8 percent in 2026 and 2028.