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JOHANNESBURG: Cricket South Africa is set to deliver an unforgettable Pink Day when the Proteas Men host the West Indies in the final KFC T20 International (T20I) at a sold-out DP World Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg on Saturday, 31 January. The match will mark the first time the national side takes the field in a …
The retirement age was created many decades ago when people lived shorter lives and were not expected to need income for long periods after stopping work. Today many South African citizens stay healthy and productive well into their late sixties and beyond. Financial pressures like inflation and rising healthcare costs have made fixed retirement ages …
Nigeria’s open borders promise trade but deliver exploitation.
Without systematic documentation, traditional plants’ uses could be lost or excluded from mainstream medical discourse.
The Lobito Corridor has become strategically important in the global scramble for critical resources.
Statement by Leah Potgieter MP – DA Spokesperson for Sports, Arts and Culture: The Democratic Alliance (DA) warns that any potential strike action at the National Arts Council (NAC) must not result in disruptions to the payment of Presidential Employment Stimulus Programme (PESP 6) grants, which are critical to the survival of South Africa’s creative …
South Africa’s new vehicle market has carried its positive 2025 performance into the new year, with January sales confirming that the industry’s upward trajectory remains on track. The market recorded 50,073 sales for the month, up 7.5% on January 2025 according to naamsa | the Automotive Business Council. This represents a more moderate growth rate …
The women’s race at the 2026 aQuellé Midmar Mile is shaping up to be a cracker with a mix of seasoned campaigners, consistent podium performers and aspiring champions lining up at the start on 8 February. Last year’s winner, Catherine van Rensburg, will not be back to defend her title, opening the door for a …
Get ready for an unforgettable week of competitive sailing and family fun at the SA Sailing Youth National Championships 2026, hosted by Lake Deneys Yacht Club (LDYC) from 16–21 December 2026. Located on the Vaal Dam, the largest inland sailing water in South Africa, this event offers professionally managed championship racing and an exceptional holiday …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep condolences following the passing of writer, storyteller and cultural activist, Dr Diana Ferrus, who has passed away at the age of 72.
President Ramaphosa's thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and associates of the late poet who in 1998 penned the persuasive poem, A Poem for Sarah Baartman.
The poem is credited with being instrumental in the return to South Africa from France of the mortal remains of Ms Sarah Baartman, an Eastern Cape citizen who had been taken to Europe in the 19th century to be dehumanised and exploited as an exhibit.
Dr Ferrus was a writer who published works in Afrikaans and English and taught and empowered emerging writers to articulate protest and social commentary.
President Ramaphosa said: “A remarkable voice has gone silent. Diana Ferrus was a creative stalwart whose profound understanding of the human condition and the all-encompassing injustices of apartheid inspired her way with words.
“She was a patriot who painted our nation in prose that awakened us to the essence of our humanity.
“No-one could remain unaffected by her insight, her deep appreciation of our nation's cultural and natural endowments, or her demands for justice and the restoration of the dignity of a dispossessed and disempowered people.
“May Diana's soul rest in the peace to which she invited Sarah Baartman in her landmark poem.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
Tulela Safari Lodge lies within the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, a privately protected area that forms part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem. The reserve is unfenced, allowing wildlife to move freely between Klaserie, Kruger National Park, and neighbouring concessions. This openness shapes both the landscape and the experience of being here. For guests arriving at …
While the Minister of Agriculture, Mr John Steenhuisen, is defending government’s exclusive right to procure and administer foot-and-mouth disease vaccines in court, the economic crisis affecting rural communities keeps expanding. Most rural towns are primarily sustained by agriculture. Rural economies consist mainly of input suppliers, businesses that receive and process agricultural products, financial and personal […]
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Western Cape Mobility Minister Isaac Sileku recently conducted a strategic oversight visit to the Port of Saldanha, reaffirming the port’s central role in enabling freight mobility, industrial growth, and economic resilience across the province. As Africa’s largest natural deep-water port, Saldanha remains an indispensable logistics hub, supporting mineral exports, maritime services, and the broader Western …
On Thursday, 29 January 2026, the Western Cape Minister of Infrastructure Tertuis Simmers officially launched the Railton CBD housing project and handed over homes to beneficiaries of the Railton 950 housing development in Swellendam. At nearly R350 million these two housing projects are the largest investment in the Overberg district to date. The Railton 950 …
Premier Alan Winde chaired a meeting of the Western Cape Government’s Integrated Energy and Water Council on Friday, 30 January 2026. Opening the meeting, the Premier urged provincial Cabinet members, mayors, municipal managers, and other stakeholders who sit on the council to maintain momentum in making the Western Cape energy and water systems resilient. Topping …
While wealth and power can go a long way in fighting a criminal conviction, sometimes these factors fall short.
Ditsobotla Local Municipality has been under national administration since September
Strong sales momentum has driven an increase in parts stock, ensuring uninterrupted supply, faster turnaround times, and peace of mind for customers by keeping vehicles on the road and businesses operating without costly downtime. Just one year after entering the South African market, DFSK South Africa continues its upward climb, now supported by a growing …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his deep sadness at the passing in Cape Town of Mr Leon Levy, aged 96, who was the last surviving signatory of the Freedom Charter and Accused No 4 in the 1956 Treason Trial.
President Ramaphosa offers his deep sympathy to the family and friends of Mr Levy who took on numerous roles in the struggle alongside his equally committed identical twin brother, Norman, who passed away in July 2021.
Leon Levy, whose parents had emigrated from Lithuania, joined the Communist Party of South Africa when he was a teenager and became a trade unionist when he was 24 – two years before he was elected president of the South African Congress of Trade Unions that he had helped to establish.
He was among the organisers of the Congress of the People which adopted the Freedom Charter on 26 June 1955.
The six Charter signatories were African National Congress President Chief Albert Luthuli; Jimmy La Guma of the South African Coloured People's Congress; Monty Naicker of the Natal Indian Congress; Pieter Beyleveld of the Congress of Democrats and Leon Levy of the South African Congress of Trade Unions.
In December 1956, security police arrested the Levy brothers as part of a crackdown on liberation movement leaders and charged the activists with high treason, which carried the death penalty as a possible sentence.
While Norman Levy was discharged later, Leon Levy remained on trial until his acquittal in 1961.
The brothers remained politically active, with Norman Levy serving three years after being convicted under the Suppression of Communism Act.
Leon Levy was subjected to two periods of detention, after which he went into exile in England, where Norman joined him after being released from prison.
President Ramaphosa said: “The passing of Leon Levy is a sad moment for us as fellow human beings. It is particularly sad for us as citizens of a South Africa that attained freedom from apartheid through the hard and sacrificial activism of Leon Levy and those who were in the trenches with him, including his brother, Norman.
“As we mark 70 years since the Treason Trial of 1956, we are obliged to pay tribute to the cohort of leaders and other activists who fought the apartheid state based on their belief in the inherent equality and dignity of all people.
“Leon Levy attached his signature to the Freedom Charter that lives on in our Constitution whose 30th anniversary we observe as well in 2026.
“Leon Levy was part of a generation whose contributions to a better life and a better world for all South Africans and humanity globally must never be forgotten or dishonoured.
“May his soul rest in peace.”
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
Statement by Karabo Khakhau MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Higher Education: The Democratic Alliance has (written) to the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Mr. Buti Manamela, to demand an immediate investigation into the manner in which the Principal of the Capricorn TVET, Mr. Lekau Mamabolo, handles sexual harassment cases at the TVET College. …
Statement by Jan de Villiers MP – DA National Spokesperson: The Democratic Alliance congratulates South African singer Tyla on winning her second Grammy Award at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. She once again took home the trophy in the Best African Music Performance category for her hit single Push 2 Start, following her previous win …
Statement by Jane Cowley MPL – Shadow MEC for Health: Residents of Qonce may soon be left without reliable access to emergency and essential healthcare as Grey Hospital faces a looming service collapse, placing vulnerable patients, expectant mothers, and the elderly at immediate risk. For many families, Grey Hospital is the only nearby facility for …
Scottish Rugby has today confirmed that the forthcoming Scotland v England fixture in the 2026 Guinness Women’s Six Nations (Saturday 18 April) will attract the largest crowd ever recorded for a standalone women’s sporting event in Scotland. With more than 19,000 tickets sold, the match has surpassed Scotland Women’s previous record by over 11,000 spectators, …
Statement by Luyolo Mphithi MP – DA Spokesperson on Human Settlements: Across South Africa, criminals who profit from illegal land invasions and hijacked buildings, are coercing and exploiting vulnerable people to participate in their illegal actions. Once people, who are desperate for homes, are inside hijacked buildings or on invaded land, the criminals force them …