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
In August 2024, a women-led startup support programme was implemented through a collaboration between Lamatsamo Holdings (Pty) Ltd and the Carolina Employment Business & Training Centre (CEBT), a Section 18A organisation. The programme was fully self-funded by Lamatsamo Holdings, under the leadership of Bonisile Fortunate Shongwe. No corporate sponsorship and
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 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
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
Service: Business Intelligence & Risk ManagementSector: Mining & Environmental Services, Mpumalanga When a mining services company transitions from general trading to a holdings structure, the regulatory and competitive landscape changes too. Imini Enhle Holdings needed clear intelligence on compliance requirements, competitor positioning, and market opportunities while the CEO focused on
Team Siyanqoba recently participated in the South African Colliery Engineers Association (SACEA) Annual Golf Day at Graceland Casino, Secunda, in Mpumalanga. Siyanqoba Ngamandla Holdings is a Mpumalanga-based emerging conglomerate operating through five subsidiaries: Engineering, Mining & Logistics, Energy, Facilities Management, and Financial Services. The company’s diverse portfolio positions it across
In a statement today, the South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, confirmed the United States’ continued commitment to the G20 process, an important diplomatic development amid strained bilateral relations. Multilateral Stability in Uncertain Times The affirmation of US engagement in G20 mechanisms could demonstrate how multilateral
How specialized mining service providers are evolving beyond traditional boundaries The South African mining services landscape continues to reward companies that demonstrate intelligent operational flexibility. Recent developments in how Lamatsamo Holdings expands its capabilities from province to the other offers valuable insights into strategic positioning and growth sustainability. The Evolution
