

The tide of new Chinese car brands entering South Africa doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon, given that at least six new marques are set to open their doors before the end of 2026.
Last year saw the arrival of six new manufacturers from the People’s Republic, including Changan, Deepal, Dongfeng, Geely, Leapmotor, and MG.
These companies, which cover a wide spectrum of vehicles from hybrid bakkies to affordable hatchbacks and premium SUVs, added…
Land Rights: Land rights issues continue to be a significant topic in South Africa,
with ongoing discussions about restitution and land reform.

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Fun South African Fact: Despite the country’s status as a democratic republic, the Province of KwaZulu-Natal has a monarchy, specially provided for by the Constitution. Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu is the King of the Zulu Nation, has 27 kids and 6 wives and lives, literally, like a King!
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Fun South African Fact: Some of the earliest evidence of human evolution has been unearthed at fossil sites northwest of Johannesburg in the Sterkfontein Caves! Archaeologists have discovered human remains here, some of which are more than 2 million years old! These discoveries have earned the area the title of “the Cradle of Humankind” which is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.