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French star Damien Joly will be joining the thousands of swimmers taking on the 2026 aQuellé Midmar Mile set for Midmar Dam in KwaZulu‑Natal from 5-8 February. The three-time Olympian and Olympic finalist has confirmed his participation, adding international prestige to a race already renowned for its mix of elite competition and mass participation. “The …
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has convened leaders across industries to discuss the importance of smart home interoperability in one of its first Tech Forum panels at CES 2026 at The Wynn in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the session, titled: “When Everything Clicks: How Open Ecosystems Deliver Impactful AI,” experts discussed how cross-industry partnerships are transforming …
Pretoria: Range Rover has unveiled mirror-finish, a new hand‑crafted process that delivers a glass‑like lustre and an unprecedented depth of shine on all Bespoke gloss paint commissions. Developed to reflect the clarity and refinement of patent leather and polished stone, the mirror finish raises the standard for personalised exterior finishes across Range Rover and Range …
In Group B, the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup’s most successful team, India, are drawn alongside 2020 champions Bangladesh, former finalists New Zealand and the USA. With five titles to their name, India have been a powerhouse at this level, reaching the last five finals, most recently losing out to Australia in the final …
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is set to open up the national payments system (NPS) to entities without banking licences in 2026, increasing financial inclusion and competition in the sector. The NPS is a network that acts as the backbone of the country’s financial system, clearing and settling payments between banks. Only licensed banks …
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) welcomes the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) drug unit’s seizure of drugs worth more than R200 000 in Kempton Park during the past week. Removing such a large quantity of drugs from circulation directly contributes to protecting families and saving lives. According to available information, EMPD officers conducted the […]
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South Africa is hosting a major international naval exercise this week, bringing together vessels from China, Russia and Iran. The exercise, formerly known as Exercise MOSI III, has been renamed Will for Peace, with China taking the lead. According to the South African National Defence Force, the drills aim to improve maritime safety, joint operational …
The sharp increase in cases of foot-and-mouth disease in Gauteng, and surrounding provinces, has reach a critical point and the executive authority has to take immediate and decisive action to curb it. There has been a particularly marked rise in West Gauteng around Tarlton. Government is responsible for controlling foot-and-mouth disease, but it is clear […]
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The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is pleased that its awareness campaign has contributed to motivating the City of Cape Town, SANRAL and the police to address the severe wave of violent crime, attacks and robberies on the roads around Cape Town International Airport – particularly the N1, N2 and R300. The party particularly welcomes […]
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Luke Fraser ·8 Jan 2026 The most recent data from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) indicate that undisputed tax debts have reached a record high of nearly R500 billion, with Value-Added Tax (VAT) being the primary concern. The most recent SARS Debt Collection Data from December 2025 shows a total of R63 billion in cash …
The Pretoria High Court has handed down a declaratory order setting aside the controversial tender that appointed Idemia as the preferred bidder for South Africa’s new driver’s licence card printer. The original tender was issued by the Department of Transport (DoT) to procure a new printer to replace the country’s sole, unreliable machine. However, the …
An Uber driver has made claims that certain staff members at vehicle testing centres in South Africa re soliciting bribes for favourable reports that can be submitted to the e-hailing company. The driver, who has been operating on Uber’s platform for nearly two years, recently contacted our sister publication MyBroadband to speak about the deteriorating …
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has advised that increased thunderstorms and heavy winds during the summer could lead to further tornado activity over the next few months. Two tornadoes recently formed in Mpumalanga on New Year’s Day, one to the north-east of Middelburg and the other in an area near Carolina. No fatalities were …
A pilot project in the Overberg aims to produce useful agricultural products using cleared invasive plants
Luke Fraser ·8 Jan 2026 Many provinces across South Africa are experiencing consistent heavy rain and hail, which is leaving a trail of destruction for homeowners and motorists. Forecasters have warned of more to come. Large parts of South Africa are likely to experience severe weather throughout the remainder of the summer season, which may …
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South Africa’s municipal electricity debt crisis is often reduced to a familiar story: failing councils, weak billing systems, political interference, and a culture of non-payment. There is truth in that, but it is incomplete. Municipal electricity debt has become a macroeconomic and industrial issue because electricity distribution is not a niche municipal service — it …
SIMON’S TOWN – Chinese and Iranian warships were docked off South Africa’s main navy base on Thursday ahead of exercises that officials said were also meant to involve Russia. The January 9-16 “Will for Peace” drill hosted by South Africa risks further straining its ties with the United States, which is in dispute with many …
South Africa has a thriving wildlife economy – enterprises like trophy and meat hunting, ecotourism, live wildlife sales, and game meat production. Over the past few decades, private (predominantly white) farmers have converted millions of hectares (ha) once reserved for livestock into game ranches. These enterprises generate profits and jobs while maintaining natural vegetation and …
US and South African officials reached an agreement during a closed-door meeting in late December to allow the US to continue its controversial effort to take white South Africans to the US as refugees, an internal meeting summary reviewed by Reuters showed. The meeting came after President Donald Trump‘s signature refugee programme was disrupted weeks …
Staff Writer ·8 Jan 2026 Economists are starting to shift their expectations to an interest rate cut this month, after previously pencilling in a hold through to March 2026. Markets are widely expecting South Africa’s interest rate cutting cycle to continue this year, with most forecasts projecting at least another 50 basis points of cuts …
South Africa’s energy regulator says it adjusted its R54-billion accounting error related to Eskom’s electricity prices to R76 billion “because of what it actually costs Eskom” to supply power. The High Court recently rejected the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa) secret R54-billion settlement with Eskom and instructed it to launch a short public …
A high angle closeup shot of a South African rand bill on a wooden surface JOHANNESBURG, Jan 8 (Reuters) – The rand may clock another year of gains supported by easing interest rates, with firmer public finances also boosting South Africa’s domestic economy, Goldman Sachs said in a research note. Wildlife Reserves: South Africa has numerous wildlife …
Luke Fraser ·8 Jan 2026 Inflation is expected to decline to 3.0% in 2026, aligning with the new inflation target that the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has been working towards. The SARB, led by Governor Lesetja Kganyago, pushed for a lowering of the inflation target by the National Treasury. While the SARB aims to …