The Hidden Cost of Contractor Non-Compliance
When a contractor fails to meet compliance requirements, the consequences often extend far beyond the contract itself. Procurement delays, regulatory scrutiny, reputational damage, project disruptions, and legal disputes can all emerge from issues that were not identified during the contracting process. In some cases, organisations discover that documentation does not
South Africa–Israel Diplomatic Tension: What the Coal Mining Sector Needs to Know
Despite pursuing a genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, South Africa’s economic engagement with Israel has continued in specific sectors. In 2025, South Africa became Israel’s largest seaborne coal supplier, following Colombia’s August 2024 export ban. According to Kpler commodity analytics, Reuters reporting (December 2025), UN
Why SANDF Deployment Won’t Stop South Africa’s Mass Shootings
Following the Bekkersdal mass shooting that killed nine people on Sunday morning, the Rand West City Local Municipality has called for military deployment. This response reveals more about systemic security failures than it solves. Police report that in the early hours of December 21, approximately twelve gunmen opened fire at
Acting Police Minister Addresses Illegal Mining in North West, South Africa
Acting Minister of Police Professor Firoz Cachalia will meet with Bapo ba Mogale Traditional Council leadership on Monday, 22 December 2025, to address illegal mining operations in Bapong village, North West province. Professor Cachalia was appointed as the Acting Minister of Police on August 1, 2025, after President Cyril Ramaphosa
G20 Summit Security: Analyzing South Africa’s Readiness
Photo credit: NovaNews As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit this weekend – the first on African soil – the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) has expressed strong confidence in security preparations. Deputy National Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili told the country yesterday that





