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Statement by Cllr Alex Christians – DA Johannesburg Speaker Designate: The Democratic Alliance (DA) in Johannesburg is appalled that the ANC-led coalition partners voted in favour of the creation of a Deputy Mayor position, while the City and its residents suffer under broken service delivery. This office, as per the DA’s own costing in 2016, …
The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) and its affiliate, the Food and Allied Workers Union (FAWU), on Thursday 29 January briefed the media on the deepening national crisis of factory closures, retrenchments and deindustrialisation following our engagement with BritishAmerican Tobacco South Africa (BATSA) regarding the proposed closure of its Heidelberg manufacturing plant. This closure …
The Reserve Bank points out that inflation is lower thanks to the strength of the rand
WASHINGTON – A South African man has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents (ICE) for multiple counts. In a post shared on its official X account, ICE described Jacob Lodevickus Jasne Van Rensburg as a “criminal illegal alien from South Africa.” His picture was posted alongside those of other offenders arrested by …
South Africa U19 Men concluded their ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup journey against Sri Lanka at Queens Sports Club, Bulawayo, on Thursday after a challenging campaign.
The post SA U19 MEN SET SIGHTS ON NEXT CHAPTER AFTER U19 WORLD CUP EXIT first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
On the 13th of July 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. This followed serious allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about the existence and operation of a sophisticated criminal syndicate that has allegedly infiltrated the criminal justice …
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has formally commenced a process to rebuild and stabilise the governance of basketball in South Africa. This follows the de-recognition of Basketball South Africa due to prolonged governance and administrative failures that undermined the development of the sport. The intervention is being undertaken in partnership with the …
South Africa is nearing the start of a R100 billion ($6.3 billion) state-linked fund to promote Black-economic empowerment that companies will bankroll. Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau proposed changes to so-called codes of good practice on BEE that will support the creation of a Transformation Fund to pool money that the state plans …
Malcolm Libera ·29 Jan 2026 South Africa’s motor industry is warning that government plans to potentially double import duties on vehicles from China and India could have far-reaching and unintended consequences. This is the message from BMW SA CEO Peter van Binsbergen and other stakeholders in the motor industry, who noted that it could hurt …
President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Friday, 30 January 2026 receive the FIFA World Cup™️ Original Trophy during the FIFA World Cup™️ Trophy Tour at the Union Buildings, Pretoria. The FIFA World Cup™️ Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola is bringing the most coveted prize in football to South Africa. South Africa’s football story is rooted in defining …
The water flows all year round in the historic canals under the city’s streets
Staff Writer ·29 Jan 2026 The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) says it issued a record 4 million Smart ID cards in South Africa in 2025, with an accelerated rollout of digital services set to end the fraud-prone green ID book. According to the DHA, it issued 4,002,964 Smart ID Cards in the 2025 calendar …
The Chinese carmaker Lepas is set to launch in South Africa in the first quarter of 2026, with a second brand, iCaur, to follow soon after. Lepas and iCaur are two new brands under the Chery Holding Group, marking the next major expansion for one of South Africa’s fastest growing automakers. Chery relaunched in our …
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) is outraged by the brutal murder of three female teachers at Ntabankulu Primary School in the Eastern Cape, an act allegedly committed by a former Deputy Principal who had been dismissed following allegations of sexual assault against a learner. This tragedy shows the consequences of […]
Entrepreneurship, according to economist Israel Kirzner, is a “tendency for profit opportunities to be discovered and grasped by routine-resisting entrepreneurial market participants”. Kirzner, an alumnus of the University of Cape Town and emeritus professor at New York University, is celebrated for his work defining entrepreneurship. The successful market actor, he says, is always “spontaneously on …
A human rights organisation in Lesotho has petitioned South Africa’s Parliament to remove passport requirements between the two countries. Photo: Sechaba Mokhethi A human rights organisation in Lesotho has petitioned South Africa’s Parliament to remove passport requirements between the two countries, saying it is “an apartheid-era control mechanism [that] continues to regulate the daily lives …
Nine people were killed in a shooting at a tavern last Saturday
Wednesday, 28 January 2026 The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) notes the brutal murder of seven people in less than 24 hours in Cape Town, a city falsely marketed as the “best-run” municipality under Democratic Alliance (DA) leadership. On Monday, reports emerged that seven people were found dead in different areas across Cape Town, with […]
Sandton has become one of the most desirable addresses in South Africa. What started as farmland a few decades ago is now a major financial and business hub. The area attracts professionals, families, and investors looking for quality property in a well-located neighbourhood. Buying in Sandton means joining a community with excellent amenities, strong infrastructure, …
When Nigeria’s telecommunications market was emerging in the early 2000s, owning a mobile phone was a luxury reserved for the […]
Running a business means making steady choices that support growth without wasting time or money. Marketing plays a big role in this. Many businesses look for outside help when they reach a point where internal effort is not enough. This is where a digital marketing agency becomes useful. The goal is simple. Bring structure, clarity, …
South Africa’s media and entertainment sector is one of the country’s most exciting growth stories. PwC’s outlook shows that it is outperforming global benchmarks, driven by streaming, on-demand video, a resurgent film sector, and a live industry that has already surpassed its pre-pandemic revenue levels. Over the next few years, billions of rand in additional …
Protest outside DTIC headquarters
As the new year begins the promise of fresh beginnings and opportunities beckons, particularly for the dynamic and resilient cohort of unemployed youth eager to embark on transformative career journeys. South Africa’s latest unemployment numbers paint a gloomy picture for the country’s youth and navigating the job market may present its challenges. But by developing …