A Billion Tiny Insects Are Getting the Better of the Hartbeespoort Hyacinth
350,000 hoppers were released last year. Scientists say the impact is visible
Good news about petrol, a local airport named the best in Africa, and a new bakkie brand taking South Africa by storm | SA News
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. Good news about petrol Traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz has been picking up over the past week, with the seven-day rolling average for transits last Friday reaching its highest level since the war started. More vessels are crossing, including those …
Petrol price pain for South Africa in May | SA News
Staff Writer ·10 Apr 2026 Central Energy Fund (CEF) data for the end of the first full week of the month shows that motorists are still on the hook for a massive jump in pump prices in May, with an even bigger blow in store. According to the group’s snapshot data for 9 April 2026, …
How Reforms Under Patrice Talon Have Reshaped the Electoral Competition in Benin
While voter turnout may not decide who wins the election, it will reflect how credible the electoral process is perceived.
Warning over “excessive” petrol and diesel charges in South Africa | SA News
The trade union Solidarity has called out fuel companies in South Africa over “excessive overhead charges” on petrol and diesel sales. The union claimed that certain fuel companies are adding up to R1 per litre for petrol and R3 per litre for diesel, impacting transporters and petrol stations across the country. Fuel companies were hit …
Moretele Schools Are Left in Darkness and Danger
ActionSA in the North West Province is gravely concerned that conditions at Dikeledi Makapan Primary School, built in 1978 and located in the Moretele Local Municipality, have deteriorated further since our initial oversight visit on 18 February 2026.
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M-KOPA South Africa Impact Report reveals women are driving the country’s digital inclusion charge | SA News
M-KOPA South Africa has published its inaugural South Africa Impact Report. The findings show that women are playing a leading role in the country’s digital inclusion, both as first-time smartphone users and as income earners within the company’s growing agent network. M-KOPA South Africa is the local subsidiary of the M-KOPA group, which has served …
Chery gives first glimpse South Africa-bound KP31 bakkie’s interior | The Citizen | SA News
Chery has resumed teasing the soon-to-arrive KP31 bakkie by previewing the interior of the concept shown in Australia in February. Bakkie onslaught Still to be officially named, the production KP31 will enter assembly near the end of the year, powered by a plug-in hybrid turbodiesel powertrain. Anticipated to go on sale in South Africa next …
Lenacapavir rollout: US-South Africa collaboration strengthens fight against HIV | SA News
The United States Mission to South Africa has hailed the arrival of the anti-HIV injection, Lenacapavir, as a testament to the power of international collaboration. The Mission welcomed nearly 38,000 doses of the drug commonly referred to as “Len”praising American innovation for its role in advancing global public health. The National Department of Health has …
Action Plan to Save SA’s Most Endangered Bird
With only 340 adults left, the Botha’s Lark faces extinction
135 companies shutting down in South Africa just the tip of the iceberg | SA News
Luke Fraser ·10 Apr 2026 South Africa’s corporate sector is facing extreme financial pressures, even as the latest data from Stats SA shows a year-on-year decline in the total number of liquidations. Stats SA data showed that the country recorded 135 closures in February 2026, up from 96 in January. However, this still was 3.6% …
Tree Felling in Tongaat Improved With Dedicated Daily Response Team
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal – Durban Tree Felling, a professional provider of tree felling services in Durban and surrounding areas, has announced the establishment of a dedicated operational team stationed daily in Tongaat. The initiative is designed to reduce response times and improve service efficiency for residential, agricultural and commercial clients in the northern region. Tongaat and …
The South African defence industry and its costly contradiction – DefenceWeb | SA News
South Africa’s defence industry is a story marred by contradiction. On one hand, private manufacturers like Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) are capable of securing billions in export orders and reinvesting heavily in local production. While on the other hand, state-owned Denel remains a governance black hole, and the national arms-control bureaucracy in the form of …
Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run Celebrates 13 Years in Style
Now in its 13th edition, the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run powered by BYD delivered two action-packed distances – 24km and 16km – on Friday, 10 April 2026, taking runners on an unforgettable journey through some of Table Mountain’s most breathtaking and dramatic terrain. The 24km route was designed for experienced trail runners, …
Rio Perfumes Updates Online Store with New Stock
Rio Perfumes Announces Addition of New Stock to Online Store Johannesburg, South Africa – April 8, 2026 Rio Perfumes has updated its online store with new stock, expanding its product range available to customers across South Africa. The latest additions include a variety of fragrances and collections that reflect the brand’s ongoing effort to maintain …
Scottburgh Surf Lifesaving Club Celebrates Success at 2026 DHL Lifesaving South Africa Championships
Scottburgh Surf Lifesaving Club enjoyed an exceptional showing at the 2026 DHL Lifesaving South Africa Championships, held at Kings Beach in Gqeberha, from Thursday, 26 March to Wednesday, 1 April , where the club proudly secured 7th place overall against 22 of the country’s top lifesaving clubs. This national event, which is considered one of …
Generation Performance Strengthens
Friday, 10 April 2026: Eskom continues to deliver a reliable and resilient electricity supply, supported by strengthening generation performance and a sustained reduction in reliance on emergency generation. Progress under the Generation Recovery Plan has resulted in a 9.22% year-on-year increase in Energy Availability Factor (EAF) and over 10 months of uninterrupted power supply, reflecting...
After Six Years, Man Is Jailed for Life in DNA Bungled Murder Case
Thozamile Flathela was convicted of murdering his partner Simbongile Mancotywa in Cofimvaba in 2020
Long-Overdue Publication of Routine FMD Vaccination Scheme Welcomed
ActionSA welcomes the publication today by Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen of the Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot-and-Mouth Disease (RVS-FMD), issued under section 10 of the Animal Diseases Act, 1984. This intervention is long overdue.
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As Winter Nears, Pool Owners Across South Africa Prepare for Seasonal Change
Johannesburg, South Africa – April 2026 As Winter Nears, Designer Pool Covers Highlights the Annual Shift in Pool Usage Across South Africa With cooler temperatures approaching, residential and commercial pool owners across South Africa are preparing for the seasonal slowdown in swimming activity. Designer Pool Covers, a national supplier of custom pool cover solutions, notes …
6 Things That Will Drive Future Profitability for African Banks – McKinsey
A new report by McKinsey & Company has identified six critical forces that will shape the future profitability of banks […]
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Events Guys Partners with BW Productions on Rewards Program
Events Guys Supports BW Productions in Launching Customary Rewards Program Johannesburg, South Africa – April 8, 2026 — Events Guys, a leading events management and logistics coordination company, has partnered with BW Productions to facilitate the rollout of BW Productions’ new customary rewards program. The collaboration reflects both companies’ shared commitment to enhancing client engagement and …
Medical Devices Recalled
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) alerts health facilities and medical practitioners of product safety recalls of the AXIOS™ Stent and Electrocautery Enhanced Delivery System, as well as the POLARx™ and POLARx™ FIT Cryoablation Catheters, POLARSHEATH™ Steerable Sheaths, and SMARTFREEZE™ Consoles, as notified by Boston Scientific. AXIOS™ STENT AND ELECTROCAUTERY ENHANCED DELIVERY SYSTEM Boston Scientific is …
Power Banks Recalled
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) informs consumers of the recall of ESR HaloLock Wireless Power Banks, as notified by Waymeet Limited. The affected products were imported from China and sold through online stores like Takealot between 2023 and 2024. This recall applies to the ESR HaloLock Kickstand Wireless Power Banks, Model 2G505B, which were sold …