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Andre Duvenhage, NSRI Port Nolloth station commander, said: At 15h45, Thursday, 2 April, NSRI Port Nolloth duty crew were placed on alert following reports of a fishing vessel at anchor North of Alexander Bay with rope fouled around the vessels motor propellors. The Namibian fishing vessel were at anchor across the border in Namibian waters …
Cathrine Prentis, NSRI East London station commander, said: At approximately 14h45, Sunday, 5 April, BCMM (Buffalo City Metroplitan Municipality) lifeguards, while on duty at Gonubie Beach, were alerted by a man running towards the lifeguards, raising the alarm, reporting a drowning accident almost a kilometer upstream on the Gonubie River. BCMM lifeguards responded while alerting …
With our Friesland Pinotage, we wanted to introduce a wine that honours that heritage while showing the fresher, more food-friendly expression of Pinotage we love to drink today. Rooted in Stellenbosch and made from low-yielding vineyards grown in weathered granite soils, this Pinotage is crafted with an eye on balance and drinkability. It brings out …
The dwellings were occupied in the early 1800s by families fleeing the Lifaqane wars
South Africa’s inability to go deep into the Champions Cup once again is getting embarrassing after an unfortunate weekend of Round of 16 action saw the Bulls and Stormers crash out. To be fair to both of those teams, they got stuck in, and the Stormers, in particular, were robbed of victory by “dreadful refereeing …
Still mentally exhausted by the official April fuel price adjustments? Too bad. The machine that is the Central Energy Fund (CEF) chugs along soundly, with or without you. Perhaps “without you” is accurate, if the latest predictions are anything to go by. Despite a tough month ahead, May is shaping up to be even worse. …
Rising fuel prices and supply uncertainty in South Africa are driving more motorists to consider more fuel-efficient vehicles, with many preferring hybrids over fully electric options. This is according to Yazi, a WhatsApp-native market research platform, whose March 2026 SA Fuel & Energy Sentiment Study surveyed 1,006 South African adults aged between 18 and 54. …
JOHANNESBURG – Iran has granted South Africa passage through the Strait of Hormuz, despite rising tensions in the Middle East. Experts warn, however, that while there may be some relief for South Africa, it won’t be smooth sailing. Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis has cautioned that rising global oil prices, a weaker …
All is set for the champions to be determined on Sunday, with some thrilling matches having been played across all four age groups on Saturday, as a total of 16 individuals progressed beyond the semifinals at the American Express Junior National Championships in Bloemfontein. In the Boys 18 category, top seed Dehan van Deventer (who …
The tide is turning as governments and international standard-setting institutions move to regulate the platform economy. South Africa’s minister of employment and labour has published a sweeping set of proposed amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Employment Equity Act and the National Minimum Wage Act. The aim is to: modernise key labour …
The surviving twin of the recently separated conjoined babies has been transferred to a Gauteng hospital for specialised treatment after the death of his sibling. “After a multidisciplinary clinical team meeting because of the tragic loss of Twin A of the conjoined twins born in Mankweng Hospital, the clinical team, in consultation with the premier …
The tide of Chinese car brands flowing into South Africa doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon, as another five names are set to appear in the near future. This year has already welcomed in Lepas, a new brand under the Chery umbrella that debuted in March with its first car, the L4. The …
The Old Age Grant is still a very important source of money for older people in South Africa. In April 2026, eligible pensioners will get about R2180 a month to help pay for their basic needs, like food, health care, and household items. This grant is a basic financial aid program that helps older people …
Suspense-packed yet intellectually sharp, Cape Fever is far more than a chamber drama.
Friday, 03 April 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) joins millions across South Africa, the African continent, and the world in commemorating the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is a historic and spiritual moment that carries profound lessons of sacrifice, resistance, and ultimate victory over injustice. Easter is both a religious observance, and […]
Table Mountain: This iconic flat-topped mountain is home to unique flora and fauna, including the Table Mountain National Park, which is a biodiversity hotspot. Read More at the Source
At the start of the year, the global economy appeared to be settling into a benign rhythm. Oil prices were expected to average around $60 a barrel, inflation was easing and central banks were preparing to cut interest rates. That world has changed abruptly. The disruption to energy markets following the war in the Middle East is a …
Devakalyani Moodley and Althea Soobyah|Published 1 day ago Copy to Clipboard As betting increasingly shifts to digital platforms, South Africa is approaching a pivotal moment in determining how to tax the rapidly expanding online gambling industry, where bets are placed instantly and often anonymously. The 2026 Budget, together with the National Treasury’s earlier discussion paper, …
Members of Parliament are concerned that few people are being punished as a result of fraud and corruption within the water and sanitation sector, in which R1.1 billion worth of contracts and procurements have been set aside or deemed invalid since 2008. This follows a presentation to MPs on the Portfolio Committee for Water and …
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South Africa’s 5G population coverage surged from 46.6% to 58% in a single year, the biggest network coverage jump recorded in communications regulator Icasa’s latest State of the ICT Sector report — but rural areas remain drastically underserved, with some provinces offering next-generation connectivity to as few as 7% of their rural populations. The national …
Malcolm Libera ·5 Apr 2026 A recent High Court judgment serves as a notable warning for anyone buying or selling property in South Africa. The case centred on a property purchased in October 2013. Less than a year later, in August 2014, a wooden deck on the property collapsed, prompting legal action from the buyers. …
Staff Writer ·4 Apr 2026 The latest Braai Index for March 2026 shows that year-on-year inflation for the braai basket is continuing to rise, despite month-on-month prices easing. However, the true battle lies ahead, with a massive R7 per litre hike to diesel prices in April threatening to send food inflation rocketing. The March index …
Luke Fraser ·4 Apr 2026 Amid rising energy costs in South Africa, employers have been urged to reintroduce work-from-home policies to reduce staff travel costs. Before the COVID-19 lockdown, most workplaces in South Africa adhered to traditional norms regarding work hours. Employees were expected to come to work every day. However, the work-from-home mandate during …