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LUMENOCITY is a large scale public light art festival that transforms Company’s Garden into an immersive night time cultural experience. Over several evenings, South African light artists and digital creatives present site specific installations and large format projection mapping that respond directly to the history, architecture, and natural landscape of the Gardens. A key component …
The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Minister of Defence, Angie Motshekga, to immediately cancel the Army Golf Day, as well as all related social events and parades scheduled for 9 and 10 April at Thaba Tshwane. These non-essential activities should not be prioritised above the urgent needs of South African soldiers who are being …
02 April 2026 Exxaro Resources and Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd yesterday signed a new long-term Coal Supply Agreement (CSA) between Exxaro’s Matla Mine and Eskom, securing the continued supply of coal from Exxaro’s Matla Mine to the Matla Power Station and reinforcing a strategic partnership that has supported South Africa’s electricity generation for more than...
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·1 Apr 2026 On Tuesday, the rand showed some strength but was still set to end the month over 6% weaker against the dollar due to a selloff triggered by the war in Iran. The rand traded at 17.0050 against the dollar, approximately 1.2% stronger than its previous close. This risk-sensitive currency received …
The Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival returns this April, celebrating the Mother City’s secret season in true style. Featuring top South African producers, Pick n Pay Wine & Food Festival showcases award-winning wines from 70 stands, including bold reds and crisp whites with options for every palate. Food lovers are also in for …
An Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Africa round table on the Cape of Good Hope sea route drew together around 50 academics, bureaucrats, researchers and think tank representatives. Participants largely agreed there is a need for enhanced maritime security amid Middle East tensions affecting shipping traffic. The round table, held at the Future Africa campus …
Chery has officially confirmed that it will invest in a local manufacturing plant. At the 6th annual South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC 2026), held in Sandton this week, the Chinese carmaker stated that strong local reception was a key factor in its decision to invest in a production facility. “This investment is a vote of …
The Suidoosterfees is an annual Cape Town-based community arts festival dedicated to fostering an inclusive, non-racial South African society through the arts. The festival promotes job creation, community development and social cohesion, while supporting emerging artists through several development initiatives. With a diverse programme spanning drama, music, dance and public discussions, the Suidoosterfees provides an …
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has notified consumers about product recalls of certain Ford Ranger XLT, Wildtrak, Ford Puma and Hino 700 vehicles, as notified by Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (PTY) Ltd (Ford) and Toyota SA Motors (PTY) (Ltd). FORD RANGER XLT AND WILDTRAK VEHICLES Ford has informed the NCC that they are …
1 April 2026 – Ruth Castel-Branco and Brenda Mwale South Africa is proposing to extend labour and social protections to platform workers. 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 …
Staff Writer ·1 Apr 2026 Iconic global drink giant, Coca-Cola, has pledged R17.6 billion in planned investment in South Africa over the next three and a half years. Luis Felipe Avellar, president of The Coca-Cola Company’s Africa operating unit, made the pledge at the 2026 South African Investment Conference. The conference, which has been held every year …
State fails to provide an interpreter for Juma Igiraneza
What Rotax Max Challenge National ReportWhere Killarney Kart Track, Cape TownWhen Saturday 28 March 2026Community South Africa National Visser opens Rotax National season in perfect style Charl Michael Visser commenced his Rotax karting grand slam season in perfect style with a dominant National debut DD2 gearbox class display at the season opening South African championships …
Ultra South Africa returns to the Mother City for its 11th edition. Ultranauts assemble! Africa’s largest Electronic Music Festival is bringing the heat your way, and with a public holiday on the Monday, you already know it’s going down! Let the countdown to this legendary event begin and get ready to be fully immersed in …
Staff Writer ·1 Apr 2026 Just as South Africans sucked up a record petrol and diesel price hike on Wednesday (1 April), fuel recovery data for the start of the new month shows an even bigger blow is to come. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows early under-recoveries of R7.88 per …
The Mzansi outfit squandered a series of clear-cut chances, allowing Los Canaleros to capitalise and secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory in Tuesday evening’s friendly, just a couple of days after the two sides had played out a 1-1 draw in Durban, ultimately handing the visitors a 3-2 aggregate win over the two matches and marking …
The quality and depth of players coming through the South African schools system will always give their franchises an advantage over their Scottish rivals. Edinburgh’s South African tour ended on a frustrating note this past weekend, as they lost 14-33 to the Stormers in Cape Town. The team from the Scottish capital was more resilient …
It is the end of an era for Fiat, and the Italian brand’s cars are no longer available in South Africa. Parent company Stellantis has quietly discontinued the Fiat 500, the marque’s sole remaining vehicle locally, after its sales slowed to a trickle. The 500 was launched in 2008 as a fashionable, retro car competing …
Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed Chinese automotive giant Chery International is planning a multi-billion-rand investment to recommission the old Nissan plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, with production of Chery vehicles in SA expected to begin by next year. Chery bosses confirmed the investment during the sixth annual South Africa Investment Conference (Saic 2026) in Sandton on Tuesday, …
Harry Gwala District Municipality says project to replace 1,451 pit toilets in Horseshoe is complete, but GroundUp found many toilets were not working
A heritage assessment was rejected but the Western Cape Government will appeal
The sad truth is that African countries cannot avoid being harmed by the current Gulf war. But they can make efforts to emerge from the crisis in a better place.
Steel components that have been near strong magnets, welded, or subjected to mechanical stress often become magnetised without anyone intending it. This leftover magnetism, known as residual magnetism, seems harmless at first glance. But in mining, manufacturing, and materials handling, it creates problems that range from annoying to expensive. Residual magnetism causes fine metal particles …
Metal contamination in production lines is a problem that most consumers never think about, but manufacturers deal with every day. A single bolt, wire fragment, or piece of tramp metal on a conveyor belt can damage processing equipment, contaminate a product batch, or create a safety hazard that shuts down an entire operation. Industries that …