Border? What border? This is what South Africa’s frontier with Zimbabwe looks like
Trucks, elephants, donkeys and humans cross the Limpopo River freely
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Activists concerned that Cape Town’s “affordable” housing will not be affordable
Applicants in the Tafelberg case say private-sector “affordable” housing is no substitute for social housing
WHO Must Declare Climate Change a Public Health Emergency
Climate change is an immediate threat to the world’s most vulnerable communities and people.
Kenya Has a $40 Billion Infrastructure Plan. Ruto Wants Russian Investors on Board.
Kenyan President William Ruto has pitched a decade-long $40.02 billion infrastructure investment programme to Russian businesses, seeking capital and technology […]
Fruit farmers take Premier to court
Five Western Cape fruit producers, the Competition Commission and union AFADWU are taking action over the planned closure of the Tulbagh cannery
SA U15 go down to Portugal in World Cup clash, face UAE in quarterfinals – South African Football Association
28 October 2026 – The South African U15 Boys National team went down 1-2 to Portugal in their Round of 16 – Tier B clash in the FIFA U15 Boys World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, on Wednesday. Head Coach Selekedi’s charges will now face the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the quarterfinal battle
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Anscombe Relishing His New Role
It was 12 years ago this week that Gareth Anscombe first arrived in Wales amid a blaze of publicity. He had come over from New Zealand to join Cardiff having been targeted by Warren Gatland after sharing in the Chiefs’ 2013 Super Rugby title triumph, starting at full-back in the final. The Auckland-born Anscombe had …
Health workers take insourcing demand to the CCMA
“We will picket until we all get employed permanently,” says NUPSAW organiser
Prolific Parry Joins Exclusive Club
Sam Parry has joined a very select group by scoring his 50th try for the Ospreys. The Welsh international hooker brought up his half century when he touched down during last Saturday’s 31-14 bonus point victory over Dragons RFC at St Helen’s. That saw him join wing legend Shane Williams (57), full-back Dan Evans (52), …
27% of SAPS Flying Squad Fleet Off the Road
Statement by Ian Cameron MP – DA Deputy Spokesperson on Police: 140 of the 517 vehicles allocated to the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Flying Squad are not in use, raising serious concerns about the police’s ability to respond quickly to violent crime and emergencies. A parliamentary question by the DA revealed that only 377 …
Mangaung: ANC Council Leaves Unfinished Business for New Council
During a special council meeting, the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) voted against the Mangaung Metro’s proposed recess between 28 October and 3 November. The party is not opposed to having a recess during the election period. The issue is that the ANC has once again failed to meet important municipal deadlines and now wants […]
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Man Fights for His Life After Gruesome Farm Attack and Torture
A man is fighting for his life in a hospital in Potchefstroom after an exceptionally brutal farm attack between Potchefstroom and Ventersdorp, and the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) offers its deepest condolences and prayers to the victim, Mr Donovan Marx, and his next of kin. The details of how Mr Marx was tortured are […]
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Frequent Fires and Environmental Risks in Lewisham
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) today lodged a formal complaint with the Gauteng MEC for Environmental Affairs, Evan Botha, and is demanding an immediate investigation into frequent fires at a compost manufacturing site in Station Street, Lewisham, Mogale City. The suffocating smoke and unbearable stench emanating from the premises are causing severe discomfort for […]
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DStv Is Cutting Prices to Win Back Kenyan Viewers Who No Longer Need It
MultiChoice is cutting DStv subscription prices in Kenya by as much as 48.3% in a bid to win back viewers […]
We Will Not Be Intimidated by Removal of Election Material
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) will not be intimidated by seemingly deliberate and coordinated efforts to remove as many of the party’s campaign and candidate posters as possible across Ekurhuleni just before the elections. The party is experiencing similar problems countrywide. The posters of Freedom Front Plus candidates that were put up in informal […]
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Free Climate Training for African SMEs
Johannesburg: Standard Bank today announced that its Sustainability Academy has trained over 10,000 entrepreneurs and business owners across 15 African markets in its first year of operation, and has secured co-funding from DEG Impulse, supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), to expand the programme through 2028. The partnership, valued at …
Six Uncapped Players Earn First Bok Call-up
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus on Wednesday named six uncapped players in a 37-man squad for the second leg of the Nations Championship in November, with Yaqeen Ahmed, Sebastian de Klerk, Luan Giliomee, Markus Muller, Riley Norton, and Emmanuel Tshituka all earning their first national call-ups for the Boks’ last four Tests of the season. All …
Brandvlei prisoners face recurring water shortages
But the Department of Correctional Services says supply was interrupted for only two days after May floods
Cumato Brings Its Paarl Sun-Dried Tomato and Pickle Preserves to Kitchens and Gift Tables Nationwide
Cumato brings its Paarl sun-dried tomato and pickle preserves to kitchens and gift tables nationwide Small-batch preserves from local farm produce, from classic and garlic sun-dried tomato to dill cucumber and braai pickles, couriered across South Africa. PAARL, South Africa – Cumato, a small-batch preserve maker in Paarl, has listed its full range of artisan …
More Voices Join Call to Scrap Fuel Levies
The Automobile Association (AA) of South Africa has welcomed Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s call to phase out fuel levies. It has also asked government to go further and publicly review the formula that sets the basic fuel price. In a recent interview on 702, Godongwana said the general fuel levy brings in R80 billion, and …
Casa das Natas Perfects the Portuguese Classic with New Recipes and Exicting Flavours
SOUTH AFRICA: Portugal’s beloved pastel de nata continues to win hearts around the world. In TasteAtlas’s 2026 ranking of the world’s 100 best desserts, the iconic Portuguese custard tart secured second place, reaffirming its enduring appeal. Now, Casa das Natas is giving South Africans even more reason to celebrate it. Established in March 2022, the …
High Court to decide on asylum seeker detentions
Home Affairs argues asylum seekers who entered country illegally can be detained
Global Sexual Health: Why Communal Knowledge About Pleasure and Wellbeing Matters
Global sexual health should move beyond simply exporting interventions from the west to Africa.