The VW Polo Vivo was the best-selling hatchback in South Africa in June 2025.
Last month saw a solid turnout from the nation’s smallest vehicle type, racking up thousands of sales across multiple brands.
The Vivo came in first place with 1,962 units, placing well ahead of its main rival – the Suzuki Swift.
The Swift fell down to third place with 1,466 units, allowing the Hyundai Grand i10 to move to the second spot with its 1,484 purchases.
Outside of the top three, the Toyota Starlet saw a lot of interest with 852…
National Arts Festival: Held annually in Grahamstown, this festival celebrates the
arts through performances, exhibitions, and workshops.

Kazami of Truth
Fun South African Fact: The oldest remains of modern humans were found in South Africa and are well over 160,000 years old.
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Fun South African Fact: Despite the country’s status as a democratic republic, the Province of KwaZulu-Natal has a monarchy, specially provided for by the Constitution. Goodwill Zwelithini kaBhekuzulu is the King of the Zulu Nation, has 27 kids and 6 wives and lives, literally, like a King!