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Trump’s raid on Venezuela leaves the world questioning America’s next move. South Africa remains distant but cautious. After President Donald Trump’s audacious strike to arrest Venezuela leader Nicolas Maduro, US enemies and friends are wondering who might be next in his sights as he moves to impose American will by force around the world. Local …
New homes for families living above sewer pipes have been destroyed
Staff Writer ·5 Jan 2026 The latest Braai Index for the end of 2025 indicates that the cost of hosting a braai in South Africa is becoming more affordable, setting a positive trajectory for 2026. However, meat prices are still rising significantly, offset by lower prices on the vegetable side of the equation. Industry analysis …
2025 was a tumultuous year for markets. From ‘US exceptionalism’, to tariff madness, war between Iran and Israel and the surge in precious metals, there was plenty going on to keep investors busy. IG’s experts have compiled a list of outlooks for 2026, looking at the key drivers for major markets, as well as a …
Image: Oldvineproject.co.za. Happy New Year. In 2036, ten years from now, I will turn 65. By then, I hope to be stepping aside rather than stepping down, less bound by day-to-day obligations, with greater freedom and flexibility, yet still engaged where it counts: thinking, writing, questioning and contributing when it adds value. That prospective distance …
JOHANNESBURG – Several parts of South Africa are set for severe weather. Gauteng, Free State, North West, Limpopo and Mpumalanga face a Level 5 warning as heavy rains and thunderstorms threaten flooding, road closures and low-lying settlements. Emergency services are on high alert and are urging residents to stay indoors and take precautions. Johannesburg EMS’s …
South Africa coach Hugo Broos rejected suggestions his team had regressed after they exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 against Cameroon on Sunday, and turned his focus towards the approaching World Cup. A 2-1 defeat against the Indomitable Lions in Rabat ended Bafana Bafana’s campaign in the first knockout round, two …
At least three new Chinese bakkies are already confirmed for South Africa in 2026. Last year saw the introduction of no less than 15 pickups from various manufacturers, including legacy brands like Isuzu, Nissan, Toyota, and VW. However, the lion’s share of new models that entered South Africa’s bakkie market in 2025 came from Chinese …
Universal Basic Income Coalition says government’s proposals to link the grant to employment-related conditions could exclude eligible beneficiaries
Luke Fraser ·5 Jan 2026 Standard Bank, South Africa’s largest bank by assets under management, believes that the country will see more interest rate cuts in 2026. Standard Bank noted that South Africa has entered a new chapter in monetary policy, with Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana setting a 3% inflation target. While the South African …
In recent years, a familiar pattern has emerged in South Africa’s public life. A crime occurs in a public space, it is recorded on a cellphone, and the footage circulates widely on social media. Public outrage follows, and authorities respond with unusual speed. Arrests are made, statements are issued, and accountability appears to be delivered. …
South Africa currently faces an urgent and grave violent crime problem. To tackle the crisis, law enforcement agencies are increasingly turning to evidence-based policing (EBP) approaches. These draw on research and evidence to determine which strategies work best to reduce crime. Much like in medicine, using researched and tested approaches creates greater certainty that new …
Current state efforts to tackle violent crimes in South Africa have demonstrably fallen short because they focus on restricting the “tools” of violence rather than deterring the human intent that drives it. This is the argument presented by the Safe Citizen advocacy group following the government’s recent revival of the… Sustainable Practices: Efforts to promote …
Luke Fraser ·5 Jan 2026 The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has hit back at the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) after it called for public schools to choose which examination body they use for matric. The VF Plus’s call comes after an investigation by the DBE uncovered a leak with the 2025 Matric papers. …
Stellantis has reaffirmed its ongoing recall of 26 different vehicles in South Africa, urging owners to stop driving their cars until a safety issue has been addressed. In December, the company issued a warning to consumers driving select models across its various brands, comprising Citroën, DS, Jeep, and Opel. These cars, which cover a range …
Mr President, We wish to congratulate the Federal Republic of Somalia for assuming the rotating Presidency of the United Nations Security Council for the month of January and wish you and your delegation all the best in the execution of your responsibilities. We also wish to thank you for convening this debate and affording all …
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research’s (CSIR) Information and Cybersecurity Centre has warned of an uptick in phishing scams targeting families with children returning to school in South Africa. Speaking to SABC News, Dr Jabu Mtsweni, head of the CSIR’s Information and Cybersecurity Centre, explained that criminals are trying to take advantage of the …
South Africa faces a defining foreign policy test in responding to the 3 January US military operation that extracted Nicolás Maduro from Caracas. The action presents Pretoria with an uncomfortable choice: Defend international law against a superpower whose investment it desperately needs, or remain silent on a violation that undermines the multilateral order it claims …
The Department of Home Affairs will keep its offices equipped to process smart IDs and passports open for an additional two hours from 5 to 16 January 2025 to facilitate more applications and collections. The department’s offices will remain open until 18:00 during the period, and South Africans can book slots through the online Branch …
Wine in South Africa serves as an economic avenue and a cultural adventure. Reportedly contributing over R56 billion ($3.3 billion) to the country’s GDP with 98% of wine cellars located in the Western Cape province, it is both refined and revered. Franschhoek, in particular, is a viticultural paradise–famous for its Merlots, Pinot Noirs, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnays and elevated by the area’s opulence, Cape Dutch architecture, and fine dining establishments. Cuisine: South African cuisine includes a mix of indigenous, …
The Ashwin Willemse Orient Community Development Troupe was full of energy, dancing down the fan walk in Green Point during the Cape Minstrel celebrations on Monday. Hundreds of people were entertained in the annual Tweede Nuwe Jaar Festival in Green Point, Cape Town, on Monday, as Cape Minstrel troupes marched down Main Road. According to …
Johannesburg, January, 05,2026 South African organisations are accelerating their adoption of artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT, but experts warn that many companies misunderstand what these systems actually do — and the risks that misunderstanding creates. According to College Africa Group, one of South Africa’s leading corporate training providers, generative AI tools do not “know” …
The GOOD Party welcomes the Labour Court judgment ordering the retrospective reinstatement of GOOD Councillor Wesley Neumann as Principal of Heathfield High School.
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Totoba Labs, founded by Sindile Totoba and backed with USD 2.7M, and FasterCapital announce a strategic partnership through the Equitypilot program today to accelerate Totoba’s go-to-market expansion across small-business and advertising markets via funding, mentorship, and global channel support. Market opportunity & problem statement Small businesses spend billions annually on marketing yet face fractured tools, …