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Across 25 countries and more than 4,500 participants, one message stood out clearly: South Africans lead the world when it comes to generosity, driven by empathy and a deep sense of shared humanity. Global (20 December 2025) – South Africans are often told who we are by headlines that focus on hardship. But this week, …
Blue skies, clean seas: most SA beaches are ready for the summer rush, but some are not easy to gauge Cayden Kingsley chases Oreo out of the surf of Kings Beach while they enjoy a run along one of Gqeberha’s Blue Flag beaches. (Photo: Deon Ferreria) By Kiara Wales, Reid Donson, Hannah Abrahams, Tamsin Metelerkamp, …
Astro-tourism is a niche form of tourism where visitors explore the night sky through stargazing events, guided tours, educational presentations and digital astronomy experiences. Unlike mass tourism, astro-tourism focuses on learning rather than just sightseeing. Astro-tourism could also offer a lifeline to places that don’t have major natural resource attractions that draw tourists. One place …
Ross Badenhorst, NSRI Plettenberg Bay deputy station commander, said: At 10h47, Thursday, 18 December, NSRI Plettenberg Bay duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a male fallen from a cliff at Natures Valley – Bull Se Baai, Garden Route National Park. NSRI crew responded directly to the scene by road, the SA Police Services …
Andre Fraser, NSRI Mossel Bay operations controller, said: At 19h29, Friday, 19 December, NSRI Mossel Bay duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a drowning in progress at Diaz Beach, Mossel Bay. NSRI rescue swimmers, our NSRI rescue vehicle, WC Government Health EMS rescue squad and ambulance and Mossel Bay Fire and Rescue Services …
Our thoughts and care are with the lady recovering in hospital from serious injuries and with the couples families. A family, Good Samaritans, on a private boat, that rescued the lady from the water, the crew on a second boat that brought the man to shore, NSRI Stilbaai, a local doctor, and the greater community …
Chris Pike, NSRI Port Alfred coxswain, said: At 09h45, Friday, 19 December, NSRI Port Alfred duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a boat capsized in the Kowie River Mouth with 4 people onboard reported to be in the water. Our NSRI duty crew responded to our NSRI Port Alfred station 11 rescue base …
In the end, Gauteng simply had too much firepower for the Tuskers in the final of the annual Khaya Majola Cricket Week (for u19 teams) here.
The post Central Gauteng Lions Dominates Khaya Majola Cricket Week with Convincing Victory first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
OR Tambo has partially shut its lower roadway, where arrivals are picked up, forcing passengers and taxi drivers to be diverted through its parking area to exit the airport. By departing passengers, Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport is the busiest Airport in Africa by far, and the second-busiest in… Droughts: South Africa is prone to …
Pilates. Tone. Yoga. A new era of boutique fitness arrives on South African shores. Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Growth Johannesburg, South Africa – FS8 (Pilates, Tone &Yoga), the latest boutique movement fitness concept launched under the FIT / F45 Brands umbrella, today announces the appointment of FS8 Training South Africa Pty Ltd as its Master …
Former President Thabo Mbeki has called on public servants to follow in the footsteps of the late anti-apartheid activist Titus Mafolo. Mbeki made the remarks during Mafolo’s funeral service in Johannesburg on Friday. The 69-year-old passed away last week following a short illness. READ: Thabo Mbeki pays tribute to ‘well-grounded revolutionary’ Titus Mafolo A prominent …
Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read | 17 December 2025 📸 Justice serves: Banks now liable for defective vehicles they finance, giving consumers the power to claim what’s rightfully theirs. Urgent shifts in accountability are expected across South Africa’s automotive and finance sectors following a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling that now holds …
Against the better judgment of my friends and colleagues, I drive a 2011 Peugeot 308 hatchback. When I got my first full-time job, I bought this vehicle – largely because of its affordable R80,000 price tag. Now, over 7 years into my career, I could definitely afford an upgrade to something newer and more reliable. …
This was the year that was — South Africa’s chequered 2025, a year that ends not with resolution, but with reckoning. As the political elite retreat into festive excess — sumptuous meals, premium liquor and Cuban cigars — the country limps toward year-end burdened by unresolved crises and looming choices. Soon after the celebrations fade, …
South Africa’s five biggest solar farms comprise more than 1,000 megawatts of capacity, with most of these located in the Northern Cape. According to the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association, the country currently has over 11,000 megawatts of operational solar photovoltaic capacity across over 2,000… Rainfall: Most of the country receives less than 600 mm …
15 December 2025 – Coach Hugo Broos will lead the South African senior men’s national soccer team for the 50th time when Bafana Bafana face Angola at the Grand Stade de Marrakech in their opening match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on Monday, 22 December 2025. Kickoff is at 19h00 (South African
The post Bafana’s longest-serving coach Broos reaches half century appeared first on South African Football Association.
Luke Fraser ·20 Dec 2025 Discovery Insure has highlighted the scourge of hijacking in the final months of the year and has warned South Africans to check that their trackers are working. The company stated that vehicle tracking devices are crucial for recovering stolen vehicles, but they can also impact insurance coverage. Many insurance policies …
South Africa will chase a fast start to their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) group B campaign when they face Angola at the Marrakesh Stadium on the evening of Monday 22 December. Kick-off is at 7pm CAT. CURRENT FORM South Africa, the 1996 Afcon champions, will be making their 12th appearance at the continental …
The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has confirmed that all motorists will begin with a clean record once the new Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) system goes live. One of the most controversial aspects of South Africa’s new driving laws is that it will introduce a demerit point system where individuals will receive …
Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter has warned that unless South Africa changes its race-based policies and addresses its close ties with authoritarian regimes, it will continue deterring foreign investment. “If you look at what we need to get the economy growing and create jobs, it’s investment, and that money has to primarily come from …
The range of plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) models expanded significantly in South Africa in 2025, thanks to several Chinese car manufacturers. In 2024, the most affordable PHEV in the country was the BMW iX1 crossover, which was priced at more than R1.1 million. By the end of 2025, there were 12 distinct models priced under …
Frikkie Jonker is the broadcasting cybersecurity anti-piracy director at MultiChoice-owned Irdeto, and he has played a key role in cracking down on streaming pirates in South Africa. This includes arresting key individuals in the Waka TV pirate streaming operation and tracking DStv streams that are being used to broadcast to non-DStv users. Jonker holds several …
Luke Fraser ·20 Dec 2025 Frozen For You is quickly becoming a household name in South African kitchens, with many drawn to the high-quality, easy-to-prepare frozen meals. Frozen For You is a family-owned business with decades of experience in the food industry, built on the success of Word of Mouth. Founded by Karen Short in …
Luke Fraser ·20 Dec 2025 Clicks continues to see a strong performance, with the stock set to benefit from increased international inflows into domestic equities. Clicks recently opened its 1,000th store in Bassonia, with the group also having over 780 pharmacies across South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Eswatini, and Lesotho. Over 50% of South Africans live …