Daanyaal Matthews

President Cyril Ramaphosa maintained that the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) would be deployed despite criticism from opposition parties during his response at the SONA debate. Speaking at the recently erected Nieuwmeester Dome, the president said the army would be used to “capacitate” the South African Police Service (SAPS) in efforts to combat crime. While Ramaphosa initially announced that only Gauteng and Western Cape would be affected by the […]

The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) serves as a tool for evaluating the labour market by tracking economic activity among individuals aged 15 to 64. Last year, Statistics South Africa announced updates to the survey questionnaire to align it with standards set by the International Labour Organization. These updates include definitional changes, such as redefining the informal sector to focus solely on business registration rather than the size of the […]

Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the government will allocate funding toward geological mapping and exploration to harness the country’s critical mineral reserves. This announcement aligns with remarks made by the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe. Earlier in the week, at the African Mining Indaba 2026 conference in Cape Town, Minister Mantashe stated that one of the government’s objectives is “accelerating responsible exploration.” Mineral exploration has long been […]

Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks at the State of the Nation Address continue to be discussed across the republic, with economists expressing mixed reactions. The president proclaimed numerous economic initiatives and expanded on the government’s priorities, stating that the nation would “pivot” toward manufacturing future-proof goods. The Institute of Economic Justice (IEJ) has welcomed the president’s acknowledgement of the economic realities facing South Africans but expressed disappointment at the lack of thorough […]