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If you have ever stood in a supermarket aisle looking at a product with a small symbol on the packaging and wondered what it means, you are not alone. That symbol is often a Kosher mark, and it carries a lot more meaning than most people realise. For some shoppers, it is a religious requirement. …
SAFTU general secretary Zwelinzima Vavi leads protest over retrenchments and low wages
By Ian Wood, CEO of Alefbet Collections and Recoveries Empathetic collections is often misunderstood as being “soft” on debt. It is not. At its best, it is a disciplined, commercially focused debt recovery strategy that combines respectful human engagement with strong compliance, clear processes and realistic repayment solutions that customers can sustain. In the current …
29 April 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana have advanced to the second round of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games qualifiers after receiving a bye in the first round on Wednesday. At a draw conducted in Cairo in Egypt on Wednesday, the South Africans were pitted against the winners between South Sudan and Madagascar who
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As Nelson Mandela Month approaches, Bata South Africa is calling on businesses to help tackle a silent barrier to education in rural KZN and Gauteng: the lack of proper school shoes. For more than 2.8 million learners in rural communities, the journey to school is long, unsafe, and often done barefoot. Shoes are shared between …
Wednesday, 29 April 2026: Three emerging young scientists are set to represent South Africa at the prestigious Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), showcasing innovative research that addresses critical global challenges in environmental sustainability, space science and biomedical advancement. The Regeneron ISEF is the world’s largest pre-college science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) competition....
At Auto China 2026 this weekend, President of Jetour International, Mr Ke Chuandeng, made the exciting announcement that from 2027, Jetour will be producing some of their models locally in South Africa. The announcement marks another significant step for South Africa’s automotive industry, and its growing role in global vehicle production. Auto China 2026, also …
Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence and Military Veterans: Today, during Parliament’s oversight visit to Naval Base Durban, we visited the Project Hotel site and received a briefing on the long-delayed Hydrographic Survey Vessel programme intended to replace the decommissioned SAS Protea hydrographic vessel. What we found confirms serious concerns that …
Statement by Dr Delmaine Christians MP – DA Spokesperson on Higher Education and Training: The Democratic Alliance (DA) is deeply concerned by the effective collapse of the Board of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), a critical lifeline for hundreds of thousands of South African students. This failure strikes at the heart of access …
Statement by Adrian Roos MP – DA Spokesperson on Home Affairs: The Democratic Alliance (DA) is proud of the progress made by the Department of Home Affairs, under DA Minister Leon Schreiber, in strengthening border security, modernising ports of entry, and deporting illegal immigrants. Recently over 600,000 individuals have been deported from South Africa, for …
World Sailing is proud to announce that the 2027 World Sailing Nations Cup will be held in Cherbourg, France, at the Cherbourg Yacht Club. The event will make its return after a break of seven years, to a city with a deep passion and history of hosting Match Racing events having been the venue for the 2021 …
Statement by Michael Bagraim MP – DA Spokesperson on Employment and Labour: A DA Parliamentary Question has revealed that the former UIF Commissioner, Teboho Maruping, was dismissed at the end of February. While on suspension, from September 2024, he earned almost R2.5 million. The fact that this information was not made public by the Minister …
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has invited Sizophila Solontsi and Nomawethu Mabenge to join a group of 36 players at a training camp in Stellenbosch next month, in preparation of the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup in Kenya. The squad will assemble from 10 May, with a final squad of 28 players to depart …
Statement by Toby Chance MP – DA Spokesperson on Trade, Industry and Competition: The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the independent investigation launched by Arena Holdings into the deeply troubling Lottery fund fraud scandal relating to Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara, revealed by the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) today. Whilst a step in the right direction, …
South Africa captain, Laura Wolvaardt has advanced two slots to third place and career-best rating points of 786 in the ICC Women’s T20I Batting Rankings following the conclusion of her team’s successful home series against India. Wolvaardt smashed an unbeaten, 56-ball 92 to finish the five-match series with a total of 330 runs – the …
Statement by Dr Chris Hunsinger MP – DA Spokesperson on Transport: The DA is deeply concerned by the state of governance at South African Airways, exposed by the Auditor-General report to Parliament. SAA received R38 billion from the fiscus between 2018 and 2024 – we cannot throw more good money after bad. We have written …
JAECOO J5 HEV achieved 3.7L/100km fuel consumption and 1,068.6km range in real-world testing. South Africa placed 3rd out of 9 countries in the global long-distance hybrid test. Results highlight the J5 HEV’s ability to outperform its claimed efficiency in everyday driving conditions. OMODA & JAECOO South Africa claimed third place in the global JAECOO HEV …
Statement by Nazley Sharif MP – DA Spokesperson on Social Development: The DA has written to Parliament’s Public Service Committee Chairperson requesting that the committee investigates how Minister Sisisi Tolashe may have been employing public servants in her home to undertake nanny services, while her family was taking a portion of their taxpayer-funded salary. This …
By Maja Smith, Managing Director, Moove South Africa Fuel price increases remain one of the most visible pressures on South African consumers. But for ride-hailing drivers, the impact goes far beyond the pump — it directly shapes daily earnings, working patterns, and long-term financial progress. Drivers operating on e-hailing platforms are among the most adaptable …
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s decision to retain fuel levy relief for May, providing much-needed short-term support to South Africans facing sustained financial pressure. While this decision adds strain to the national fiscus, it offers critical relief to households, businesses, and the broader economy as fuel costs continue to …
When a home healthcare aide doesn’t show up, the consequences are immediate and can be dire.
By Guy Stehlik, Founder and CEO of BON Hotels President Cyril Ramaphosa recently called tourism the jewel in South Africa’s crown. He is right. It is a jewel. However, somebody needs to ask the obvious question. Who has been doing the polishing? Africa’s Travel Indaba turns forty this year and Minister of Tourism Patricia de …
The bank spent millions on a voluntary exit programme, a move that reflects a broader global shift in banking in […]
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Scottburgh’s world-class surf break hosts the Schools Tag Team Surf Contest and Surf Pro this long weekend. Two surfing events are key programme additions to this year’s Ocean Festival 2026, showcasing the region’s rising stars and established talent at Scottburgh Main Beach this long weekend (1 to 3 May). Upcoming surfers will get their time …