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Despite a continental push to halt the commercial slaughter of donkeys for their skins, the practice continues legally in South Africa under a regulated quota system, raising fresh concerns among animal welfare organisations. In February 2024, the African Union adopted a 15-year postponement on the donkey skin trade. Instead, the legal slaughter of up to …
Staff Writer ·1 May 2026 Jamestown residents, a close-knit community with a rich heritage on the outskirts of Stellenbosch, are unhappy with how they are treated by the municipality. Jamestown, also known as Webersvallei, is a tranquil settlement on the southern side of Stellenbosch in the Cape Winelands. It is nestled beside the renowned Blaauwklippen …
I recently came across a tweet by Ntsiki Mazwai, in response to growing anger about illegal immigration, angrily accusing the Ruperts and Oppenheimers of plundering trillions of rands from “us” (I assume she means black people) and lamenting that those who are angered by illegal immigration are “busy with Africans from poor countries but too …
Car buyers in South Africa are spoiled for choice when it comes to either the new or pre-owned market, with value-for-money offerings in both segments competing for buyers’ attention. Despite the success of the used car industry, it may soon be under pressure from the new car sales that historically feed into the pre-owned sector. …
PREVIEW: Junior Springbok head coach Kevin Foote has revealed his matchday squad for their Round Two Under-20 Rugby Championship encounter against Australia on Sunday. Foote has made a couple of rotational changes to his team for the encounter at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha. The Junior Boks’ starting pack show only one change …
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has announced plans for the functioning of the national water crisis committee, whose establishment was revealed by President Cyril Ramaphosa during his State of the Nation Address this year. In her introductory remarks during the meeting of the Watercom and the National Water Action Plan on Thursday, Majodina said …
The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa’s second most populous city, they are central to the transport landscape. Around two-thirds of the city’s public transport users rely on paratransit services (which respond flexibly to demand), …
JOHANNSBURG – uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) is rolling up its sleeves as they eye the local government elections with confidence. The 2026 Local Government Elections in South Africa are officially scheduled for 4 November. President Cyril Ramaphosa made the announcement. This will be the first time the party led by former president Jacob Zuma will …
By Stephanie Allais South Africa’s 50 public technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges are, in the main, struggling institutions. In many, throughput rates – how many students qualify in the expected time – are low. Some lecturers are under-qualified and under-resourced. Relationships with employers, which are crucial for the type of training that these colleges offer, …
Staff Writer ·1 May 2026 Outgoing SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter says South Africans have an obligation to pay their taxes, but also have the right to demand that their hard-earned money is well spent by the state. Thursday, 30 April, marked Kieswetter’s final day as commissioner, with the new commissioner-designate, Johnstone Makhubu, set to take …
South Africa’s bold move to curb illegal immigration and the movement of illicit goods through technology, one-stop border posts, and the upgrade of key land ports of entry has been hailed as a step in the right direction towards curbing the scourge. This was after the Border Management Authority (BMA), an entity of the Department …
If you are considering South Africa’s cheapest electric car as your next purchase, you will need to earn at least R36,500 per month to afford the Geely E2 on a finance plan, according to a calculation by TopAuto. The E2 is a compact, all-electric hatchback that enters the local market at R339,900, making it R2,000 cheaper …
Ethiopia’s largest private lender, Awash Bank, has begun trading its shares on the Ethiopian Securities Exchange (ESX), marking a significant step in the […]
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The Tshwane University of Technology has bestowed an honorary doctorate upon football legend Theophilus “Doctor” Khumalo, recognising his talent and lifelong contribution to both South African and international football. Khumalo was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Science: Kinesiology and Coaching Science (Honoris Causa) on Thursday during the faculty of science’s graduation ceremony at the …
On this Workers’ Day, the African Christian Democratic Party (ACDP) recognises the important gains made in protecting workers’ rights in South Africa. Constitutional safeguards, progressive labour laws, and the role of organised labour have strengthened dignity in the workplace and advanced fair labour practices. However, the ACDP believes that these gains must be balanced with …
A roof in trouble rarely starts leaking overnight. The first warning signs usually show up months or even years before the ceiling inside starts staining or a shingle finally breaks free. Spotting these early signs saves thousands in repair costs, because a small fix stays small when it gets handled early. A roof left unchecked …
Staff Writer ·1 May 2026 The South African rand strengthened on Thursday as markets assessed a batch of monthly domestic data for clues to the health of the country’s economy. The rand pulled back to around R16.70 on Thursday after weakening to over R16.80 following the US Fed’s rate announcement earlier in the week. The …
Oklahoma roofs take more punishment than roofs in most other states. Hail, high winds, tornado season, and the occasional ice storm all leave their mark, and most homeowners in the state will file at least one roof-related insurance claim over the course of a property’s life. The claim process has a few predictable pitfalls, and …
Mid-year school changes are never light decisions. Bullying, academic pace mismatches, family relocation, chronic illness, or simply a school that is not working can all trigger a switch. Moving to an online option during the year introduces specific logistical steps, and families who handle these well tend to see much smoother transitions than those who …
The stakes on a mobile app build are higher than most clients expect. A bad development partner can burn six months of effort, leave a half-working product, and damage the brand it was meant to support. A good one ships on time, communicates clearly, and delivers an app that customers actually use. The only way …
Buying a standard software package is almost always cheaper upfront than building something custom. That simple fact leads many businesses to reach for off-the-shelf solutions first and only consider custom builds after the stock options have failed. Sometimes that approach is right; other times it costs far more in the long run than building the …
Billions of pounds in R&D tax relief go unclaimed in the UK every single year. That’s not a guess. HMRC has said it repeatedly. The money is sitting there, waiting for businesses that qualify, and a huge number of them never bother to apply. Some don’t know the programme exists. Others assume it’s only for …
Running a business in Australia is expensive. Between wages, rent, materials, and compliance costs, margins can be tight. So when there’s a government programme that gives money back to companies investing in innovation, it’s worth paying attention. The Australian Government offers a generous tax offset for businesses that carry out qualifying research and development. Thousands …
Parents moving a child into online school often underestimate how much the home setup affects learning. A spare laptop on the kitchen table might work for a week, but by the end of a term, the gaps in the setup start showing up as missed lessons, frustrated teachers, and falling marks. Getting the basics right …