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The Sourcefin Brief week ending 26 October 2026
The mini budget puts more money into municipalities, adds R3.5 billion for smart meters and pushes councils to pay creditors. What it means for suppliers.
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The Sourcefin Brief week ending 19 October 2026
Ekurhuleni has the go-ahead to buy 2,400MW of new power. The work sits with the producers building the plants, so here is how SMMEs get on their call list.
The Sourcefin Brief week ending 12 October 2026
Three Free State industrial projects worth over R120 billion could need local SMME suppliers. What to prepare now, before supplier registration opens.
The Sourcefin Brief week ending 5 October 2026
Fuel prices rise on 7 October 2026. Recheck open quotes, supplier delivery charges and tender transport costs before you commit to anything new this week.
The Sourcefin Brief week ending 28 September 2026
PRASA is putting R11 billion into Durban rail signalling, with the first corridors unveiled in October. Here is what suppliers should do before the bids open.
The Sourcefin Brief week ending 21 September 2026
The Constitutional Court invalidated the Public Procurement Act, but existing tender rules stay in force for current bids. This Brief covers what to do next.
The Sourcefin Brief week ending 14 September 2026
The referral arrangement with FNB has gone live, and a new government tender rule takes effect in November. This week's Brief covers what to do next.
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