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The latest fuel price recovery data for mid-February shows that petrol and diesel prices are set to increase in March, with diesel users being hit particularly hard. New data from Central Energy Fund shows that the under-recovery for diesel prices has deepened while petrol prices have also dipped into the negatives. Petrol is now lined …
Staff Writer ·17 Feb 2026 South Africa’s unemployment rate has dropped by 0.5 percentage points in the final quarter of 2025, to 31.4% from 31.9% in the previous quarter. However, the country has added 2.6 million people to the number of unemployed over the past ten years, with shocking levels of youth unemployment persisting. According …
Project to widen R510 in Limpopo has been at a standstill since 2024
Luke Fraser ·17 Feb 2026 The Pantry is expanding rapidly, with the Marble Hospitality Group opening more of the ultra-luxury stores across the country. The third Pantry store opened in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg, adding to the existing permanent stores in Rosebank, Johannesburg, and Hazelwood, Pretoria, which opened in October last year. The new store …
South Africa had 55 registered remittance service providers as of 2024, with the Sarb currently considering expanding legislative definitions. Migrants from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been sending billions back to their countries of origin. The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) confirmed over R100 billion had been transferred out of South Africa using …
Today’s partial solar eclipse will be visible from SA. Here’s what you need to know! South Africa (17 February 2026) – A partial solar eclipse will be visible from large parts of the country today. That’s when the moon moves between the earth and the sun, partially covering it and creating an interesting spectacle to …
The federal government is spending more on contracts for Indigenous business, while finally tackling ‘Black cladding’ fraud. But those reforms don’t go far enough.
US President Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to South Africa, conservative activist and writer Leo Brent Bozell III, has arrived in the country, where he will seek to improve fraught ties between the two states. An embassy official told Reuters on Monday that Bozell had arrived. He is expected to present his credentials to President …
Summer water restrictions in Robertson and surrounding towns are not due to a lack of water
Your garage takes up a big chunk of the front of your house. In many homes, it is the first thing people see when they pull into the driveway. That means the condition and style of your garage door has a direct impact on how your property looks from the street. But looks are only …
Putting together an event sounds simple until you actually try to do it. There are a hundred moving parts, from booking the right venue to making sure the sound system does not cut out halfway through a presentation. Whether it is a corporate conference, a product launch, a wedding, or a music festival, the amount …
There is a reason people sleep better in hotels. It is not just the mattress or the quiet room. A lot of it comes down to the linen. The sheets feel crisp. The pillows are firm but soft. The towels are thick and absorbent. That kind of comfort does not happen by accident. It comes …
Clinical rotations represent a pivotal stage in medical education, where theoretical learning is tested in real clinical settings. For African medical students aspiring to build international careers, particularly in healthcare systems such as the UK or the US, the choice of clinical training environment can play a decisive role in shaping professional readiness. As global …
17 February 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana have completed their preparations ahead of the opening match of the regional COSAFA Women’s Championship against Malawi in Polokwane on Wednesday, 18 February 2026. The two nations go head-to-head in Group A at the Old Peter Mokaba Stadium, with a 15h00 start. Both South Africa and Malawi are
The post The bigger picture is WAFCON as Sasol Banyana begin their COSAFA campaign appeared first on South African Football Association.
Bring the thrill of incredible savings this month with the Samsung Blue Tag Sale1. Running from 19 January to 23 February 2026, this limited-time promotion offers the perfect opportunity to spoil loved ones, or treat yourself, with award-winning Samsung innovations and unforgettable tech experiences. Samsung’s Best in Entertainment Transform your movie nights into a cinematic …
By Reinier van Loggerenberg, CEO, Craft Homes As South Africa heads into another national Budget cycle, much of the public conversation will focus on ambition: growth targets, reform pledges and infrastructure commitments. These all matter, but in residential property, confidence is built slowly. From where we sit as a residential developer, 2026 is shaping up …
The home in eDumbe, in northern KwaZulu-Natal, is one of several projects under investigation by the SIU
Reinforcing its role as a strategic partner to the mining sector at a time of rapid transformation across Africa and emerging markets, Zutari will once again take part in African Mining Indaba 2026 from 9 to 12 February at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Recognised as the continent’s premier platform for shaping mining’s future, …
By Nhlanhla Zondo, Sales Director, Power Process Systems (PPS) Across much of the African continent, power and control infrastructure does not fail because it is poorly designed. It fails because it is too often designed for ideal conditions that simply do not exist. Engineers and operators are required to work within an environment shaped by …
The stage is set for a traditional red-ball contest as the DP World Lions host the Dafabet Warriors in the 4 Day Series final, starting on Wednesday at the DP World Wanderers Stadium.
The post LIONS AND WARRIORS SET FOR RED-BALL SHOWDOWN IN 4 DAY SERIES FINAL AT THE WANDERERS first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
Leading drilling and exploration specialist Rosond has confirmed that its Chief Executive Officer, Glen McGavigan, will be a panellist at Investing in African Mining Indaba 2026, taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 9 to 12 February. McGavigan will participate in the Technology & Innovation Hub panel discussion titled ‘Drilling into the …
Below are the most downloaded images off of MyPR for the month of January 2026. Featured press releases may upload images to accompany their press release, with publishers allowed to use the images when re-publishing. This doesn’t count publishers that ‘hotlink’ to the images via the republish feature OR publishers that use MyPR RSS to …
In sub-Saharan Africa, over 300,000 people are envenomed each year, leading to over 7,000 deaths and almost twice as many amputations.
Statement by Henro Kruger MP – DA Spokesperson for Small Business Development: The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes President Cyril Ramaphosa’s remarks during his State of the Nation Address (SONA), acknowledging that small businesses face “a multitude of regulations, by-laws, licensing requirements and bureaucratic hurdles”, and his undertaking that the final Business Licensing Bill must make …