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It feels like everyone in Cape Town is having the same conversation these days: just how unaffordable this city is becoming for ordinary residents. Do you have old rates and utilities statements from the past decade which you could submit alongside your current ones for a cost comparison? If you’re a tenant who has been …
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa. The agreement recognises the complementary statutory mandates of the CHE, as the …
Staff Writer ·27 Jan 2026 South Africa is enjoying a strong economic rally, with forecasters seeing the country’s growth prospects to be on an upward trajectory and the rand reaching its strongest levels in four years against the dollar. However, economic realities and very real risk factors cannot be ignored—and the loss of access to …
Staff Writer ·27 Jan 2026 Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the United States could easily impose financial sanctions on South Africa if it really wanted to damage the country, but individuals are more likely to be targeted. Speaking on the Praag Podcast about the latest political and economic tensions between the US and South …
France have learned from their painful defeat in November to 14-man South Africa, forwards coach William Servat said on Tuesday, ahead of next week’s Six Nations opener. France went into halftime leading 14-13 against the world champions, whose lock Lood de Jager had been sent off for a dangerous tackle. But the 14 men ran …
Mobile network operators say they are scrutinising new regulations from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) regarding voice, SMS, and data bundles. ICASA published the regulatory amendment on Friday, which included updated rules for bundle depletion, as well as rolling over and transferring minutes, messages, and megabytes. Called the End-User and Subscriber Service …
Responses from MPs reveal encouraging support from across various parties for the Freedom Bills drafted by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), a legislative package aimed at genuinely transforming South Africa into a prospering, non-racial society. The four bills in the package – the No More Race Laws Bill, the Value For Money Bill, the …
There is much anxiety in South Africa about the possibility of losing access to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). Much of it is understandable. Trade preferences feel tangible; their removal feels punitive. And in a period of already heightened economic insecurity, the idea that South Africa might be “pushed out” of a major …
TopAuto recently got the chance to briefly test drive the new Geely Riddara RD6 – a bakkie with the stats to keep up with the fastest models on the market. Geely is a new Chinese car brand that launched in South Africa in late 2025, and currently offers two SUVs – the electric E5 and …
The 2026 Afcon’s on-field disturbances should not take away from its accomplishments.
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) says any threats from Eskom or municipalities of fines or disconnections for failing to register their rooftop solar systems are impractical, irrational, and unfair. Eskom has previously said that it can cut off non-registered customers as their solar systems could pose a threat to the safety of the grid …
The Portfolio Committee on Transport has expressed concern over the stagnation of the Integrated Public Transport Network System programme in Pietermaritzburg's Msunduzi Local Municipality.
The committee Chairperson, Mr Donald Selamolela, said the successful implementation of the programme had the potential to be a catalyst for economic growth and job creation. “The programme, otherwise known as the BRT [bus rapid transport] system, need not to have failed, as it seems in Pietermaritzburg, especially after so much money had already been spent. This programme ought not only to have benefited commuters but should have provided employment opportunities for our people,” he said.
Mr Selamolela continued: “We need not be lamenting what could have been. We are disappointed and we are concerned with what we found in Pietermaritzburg [Msunduzi Local Municipality]. The programme is going to become a white elephant if nothing is done.”
Meanwhile on Tuesday, the National Department of Transport informed the committee that the project is being wound down and will be discontinued. Mr Selamolela said the plan should be around innovative uses of the infrastructure that has been already laid out.
The committee began its visit with a meeting and a walkabout of the troubled programme's transport system. Mr Selamolela said it is further concerning that the national Department of Transport's understanding and expectations of the project differs to that of the municipality's. “This speak to the silo mentality and the lack of alignment of thought around project implementation. It is not enough to cite the taxi industry as the reason for non-implementation of projects when the municipality has failed,” he said.
He added: “Now we are sitting with a situation where the national department says stop, and the municipality says it has continuation plans. That does not work; the municipality should use the available funding, developing comprehensive work plans to repurpose the already laid-out infrastructure.”
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The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education and Training concluded a successful oversight visit to the University of Venda yesterday, where it expressed satisfaction with the institution's level of preparedness for the 2026 academic year.
The visit marked the start of the committee's week-long oversight programme, aimed at assessing higher education public institutions' state of readiness ahead of the 2026 academic year. The committee found no major areas of concern or operational challenges during its engagement with the university.
The Chairperson of the committee, Mr Tebogo Letsie, commended the university's leadership for demonstrating strong governance, effective planning and visible progress in infrastructure development. “We are satisfied with what we have observed at the University of Venda. The institution has shown clear commitment and capable leadership, particularly in ensuring that previously stalled infrastructure projects are revived and completed without loss of public funds,” said Mr Letsie.
The committee was particularly impressed by progress at the Health Sciences precinct, where construction challenges have been addressed and the building is now fully operational. The facility includes state-of-the-art nursing and clinical simulation laboratories, as well as modern hospital simulation rooms that enhance teaching and learning.
“The quality of facilities we saw, especially in the Health Sciences building, reflects serious investment in academic excellence. The leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, executive management, Council Chairperson and the entire Council is commendable,” Mr Letsie added.
The university reported to the committee that approximately 70 per cent of students have already been registered, and it is confident that enrolment targets will be fully met by the end of this week. “Based on the information presented and what we observed on the ground, the University of Venda is ready for the 2026 academic year,” emphasised Mr Letsie.
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Tuesday, 27 January 2026: Eskom welcomes the firm sentence handed down by the Ermelo District Court against Mr Simeon Majaonke Shongwe, a former Howden contractor employee, convicted of tampering with essential infrastructure and theft that caused damages of more than R22 million and disrupted operations at Camden Power Station, a designated National Key Point, in...
The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies will tomorrow, 28 January 2026, visit the Universal Services and Access Agency of South Africa (USAASA) and the Universal Services and Access Fund (USAF) as part its three-day oversight visit to Gauteng.
During its visit, the committee will focus on governance and institutional stability, financial management and audit outcomes, USAF's operations and programme delivery, operational realities, as well as slippery project timelines, often leading into unspent allocation for universal connectivity.
Details of the meeting:
Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Venue: USAASA head office (Building 1, Thornhill Office Park, 94 Bekker Road, Vorna Valley, Midrand)
Time: 08:30
The three-day oversight visit is focusing on the Media Development and Diversity Agency, USAASA and USAF, as well as Broadband Infraco as part of the committee's ongoing efforts to ensure accountability, effective governance and the efficient use of public resources within the sector.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to progress in the workplace and deliver meaningful impact and intelligence across business processes – the era of AI and human collaboration is here. “AI is reshaping how organisations operate. Advances in AI supercomputing and agentic AI are moving work beyond manual coordination into intelligent, multi agent ecosystems that can …
Safari travel involves many moving parts that need to work together smoothly. Flights, transfers, accommodation, activities, and timing all play a role in how the experience feels from start to finish. When these details are planned properly, travellers can relax and focus on the environment around them. When planning is weak, even the most scenic …
Archie Hughes admits it’s “surreal” to be competing with his childhood hero, but he’s also determined to win that contest. As a youngster, he looked up to Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies and modeled his game on him. Now he is vying with the 77-cap veteran for the No 9 jersey at the Scarlets and has …
Fama Primary School in Flagstaff is falling apart
Former New Zealand Rugby Chief Executive Mark Robinson is to join World Rugby as its new Chief of Rugby. Robinson will join the international federation in May, marking a major step towards delivering the organisation’s new five-year strategy, which places growing rugby’s global appeal firmly at the centre of the sport’s future success. One of …
The normal challenges at the HSBC SVNS Singapore are well documented – and accepted – by the Springbok Sevens side as they arrived in the Asian city on Tuesday, but according to Blitzbok assistant coach Renfred Dazel, success will be determined by their ability to handle the unexpected hurdles in the Singapore National Stadium. The …
arbarian F.C. is delighted to announce the return of both its men’s and women’s teams to Allianz Stadium, Twickenham for a Double Header against Wales on Saturday, 27 June 2026. The Barbarians and Wales share a long and proud history stretching back to their first meeting in 1915, with many Welsh greats having pulled on …
Statement by Chris Hattingh MP – DA Spokesperson on Defence & Military Veterans: The Democratic Alliance (DA) is deeply concerned by the decision to promote and appoint Brigadier General Solly Lechoenyo to command South Africa’s Special Forces while he is facing serious criminal charges. At the time this promotion took effect, Brig Gen Lechoenyo was …
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) believes recent threats by Eskom and certain municipalities to fine or disconnect electricity supply for failing to register their small-scale embedded generation (SSEG) systems (Solar PV) are impractical, irrational and unfair. We have also notice significant amendments to earlier supposed requirements and deadlines by the authorities, which is generating …