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Nigeria’s digital ecosystem is facing an increasingly coordinated cyber threat, which has prompted the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) to […]
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ActionSA has written to the Public Protector, urging her to reopen the Phala Phala investigation and to focus on the potential culpability of those serving in the Presidency in abusing state resources to unlawfully cover up the robbery on the President’s farm.
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ActionSA expresses deep concern and outrage over the tragic death of newborn baby Moriri Lethokuhle, which allegedly resulted from negligence by medical staff at Themba Hospital in Mpumalanga.
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These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. Better news about petrol prices this May New mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund shows that petrol prices won’t rise as much as previously anticipated this May. Petrol is now expected to increase R2.62 per litre, which, while considerable, is a lot less …
The Tanzanian government has taken a decisive step to tighten control over its mining sector by revoking 40 mineral exploration […]
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Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·17 Apr 2026 The rand appreciated in early trading on Thursday, supported by a weaker US dollar and growing investor optimism that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East may be coming to an end. The rand was trading at 16.3350 against the dollar, which is about 0.3% higher than its previous closing …
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has secured a UNESCO Chair and formalised a strategic partnership with government, positioning the institution at the centre of South Africa’s and Africa’s digital inclusion agenda. The UNESCO Chair in Cultural Inclusivity and Equity in Digital Media in Africa, awarded for the 2026 to 2030 cycle, was secured following a …
As part of the relaunch of the Chinese bakkie builder JMC in South Africa, the brand has unveiled the all-new Vigus double-cab bakkie, replacing the one unveiled late in 2025. The new Vigus was first unveiled at the start of the month, with more details arriving since its initial launch. Priced from R399,900, the new …
Luke Fraser ·17 Apr 2026 Naspers, via its majority-owned subsidiary Prosus, has sold a stake in Delivery Hero to Uber Technologies. Naspers is one of South Africa’s most valuable companies, with stakes in Takealot, Media24, Property24, Mr D and AutoTrader. It also operates within a vertical company structure alongside the Dutch company Prosus, which holds …
Motorists in South Africa can purchase a Toyota Hilux capable of stopping bullets from a handgun or an assault rifle. This option comes courtesy of SVI Engineering, a company based in Gauteng that specialises in developing armoured solutions for South Africa’s most popular vehicles. SVI has announced a new B6 Stopgun V3.0 package for the …
Read the full article on ITWeb. Google South Africa country director Kabelo Makwane details the internet giant’s strategy for inclusive connectivity access and AI, the rise of YouTube content engagement in SA, appetite for the Africa-based cloud region and how Google aims to help local users create commercially-viable innovations. Published on 17 April 2026 Fynbos: …
Illicit cigarettes have quietly come to dominate South Africa’s tobacco market — not on the margins but at its core. New research from the University of Cape Town (UCT) has revealed that roughly 60% of all cigarettes sold in the country in 2021 were probably illicit, marking a dramatic shift in both the structure of …
Analysts say the legal battle could reshape both Malema’s image and the EFF’s political future Julius Malema left the regional court in KuGompo, formerly East London, yesterday in angry mode, hitting out at magistrate Twanet Olivier after she sentenced him to five years’ jail, accusing her of bias, and that her remarks went beyond legal …
SASSA says no grant has been incorrectly stopped, but beneficiaries are battling
The parties constituting the Multiparty Coalition Government in the City of Tshwane congratulate the coalition government on a year of focused leadership, institutional stabilisation, and measurable progress in rebuilding the capital city.
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Autumn 2026 marks more than just the end of an academic journey for 21-year-old Shothodzo Mukwena; it celebrates the rise of a young innovator determined to shape South Africa’s technological future. Graduating with the current autumn cohort, Mukwena represents what curiosity, discipline and self-belief can achieve. Shothodzo Mukwena Raised in Johannesburg with his roots in …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper trade ties, strengthened democratic partnerships and a more equitable multilateral system at the Spain–South Africa Business Forum during his working visit to the Kingdom of Spain. Addressing delegates at the Business Forum on Friday, President Ramaphosa said the visit underscores the shared commitment between the two nations to …
Staff Writer ·17 Apr 2026 Data from the Central Energy fund for the end of the second full week of April shows a positive trend for fuel price recoveries, but nowhere near enough to save motorists from another massive hike. According to the CEF’s latest snapshot, under-recoveries for petrol and diesel have trended lower over …
Cold, wet and windy conditions are expected across various parts of the country, including the southern and eastern coastline of South Africa this weekend. Moreover, marine conditions are expected to markedly deteriorate, with wave heights along the coastline forecast to reach 4-5m from Sunday into Monday. The South African Weather Service (Saws) issued an alert …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·17 Apr 2026 A parliamentary select committee has raised significant concerns about the ineffective intervention in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, noting a severe lack of support from national departments. The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration is concerned that only the National Treasury and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional …
Friday, 17 April 2026: Eskom has noted recent public commentary by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) regarding the 2026 wage negotiations, including claims that Eskom budgeted for a 9% increase for bargaining‑unit employees and that management received more than 100% salary increases. Eskom confirms that the 2026 wage negotiation process has …
Ruling: Acting Press Ombud Author: Greg Ardé Headline: SA’s next big SOE crisis threatens to blow a R400bn hole in the fiscus Publication Date: 10 March 2026 Date lodged: 12 March 2026 Link to story: https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2026-03-10-sas-next-big-soe-crisis-threatens-to-blow-a-r400bn-hole-in-the-fiscus/ Particulars This finding is based on correspondence by Collins Letsoalo, former CEO of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), and …
ON April 8, 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa stood at the Sefako Makgatho Presidential Guesthouse in Pretoria and formally welcomed new US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III. The ceremony was warm. Bozell said he had fallen in love with South Africa after just two months and promised to take the two nations to places they have …
I’m not a prophet, and I won’t claim to be one. However, today, my position that Cyril Ramaphosa will de-legitimise undertakings to dismantle apartheid and champion transformation is unfolding.
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