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Story audio is generated using AI “Wanna come? I can list you for next Thursday’s show.” That was Maria McCloy’s message to me in my Facebook inbox after she shared a Johannesburg Philharmonic Orchestra announcement about the return of live concerts after Covid-19. Tchaikovsky, Dvorak, Mozart, Beethoven at the Linder Auditorium. Music returning to the …
Malcolm Libera ·16 May 2026 South Africans are rushing to buy property in Mauritius, Africa’s most peaceful country, as concerns over economic instability and long-term financial security continue to drive demand for offshore investments. The trend was highlighted by the launch of Alba, a boutique apartment development in Trou aux Biches on Mauritius’ north-west coast. …
As a pediatrician working in a tertiary hospital in an urban South African setting, I have often heard my junior colleagues comment on the fact that a child’s mother is not present at their bedside. This statement, usually uttered by carefree doctors who have yet to have a family of their own, is laden with …
The Institute for Healing of Memories (IHOM) and Johannesburg Child Welfare held a successful fundraising dinner at the Royal Johannesburg in Linksfield North on Thursday night. The evening’s primary goal was to raise funds through the auction of artworks, all dedicated to addressing the trauma and suffering experienced by many in the country. Founded in …
Malcolm Libera ·16 May 2026 South Africa’s rand weakened in early trading on Friday due to a stronger dollar and rising oil prices, which negatively impacted risk sentiment. Global markets were also closely monitoring the final day of the summit between US President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping. The rand was trading at 16.6426 …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·16 May 2026 Giflo Property Developers and Som Group have formed a 50/50 partnership to develop the CapeGate Office Precinct, a new R585 million P-Grade commercial hub set to launch in Brackenfell in 2027. The project emerges from Hyprop’s decision to grant two developers exclusive rights to construct the first premium office block …
Julius Malema’s skills at building a party and running a tight ship have been bolstered by his charisma and speech-making capability.
Kenya has sharply increased retail fuel prices for the second consecutive month as the ongoing Iran conflict continues disrupting global […]
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16 May 2026 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) is providing an update on the four (4) members of the National Executive Committee (NEC) that were suspended on 28 March 2026. The NEC members were suspended following a resolution taken by the Emergency Committee on 13 March 2026 and the decision was with immediate
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Dear UJ community, The University of Johannesburg (UJ), as one of the leading African universities across multiple global rankings, continues to strengthen its partnerships with international universities. Partnerships are the heartbeat of the University’s 2035 Strategic Plan, an ambitious roadmap that navigates the future of education while deepening its societal impact. Through joint research and other …
Fellow South Africans. Distinguished members of the media. Comrades. The African National Congress comes before you at a moment of significance in our young democracy, and we begin by thanking each of you in the media for being present at this briefing. Your work as the medium – eyes and ears of our people is part of the …
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has congratulated the country’s agricultural sector, following South Africa’s milestone achievement of becoming the world’s largest citrus exporter by volume. According to the department, the country exported 2.9 million tons of citrus in 2025, surpassing long-standing leader Spain. “This great achievement is one that should be celebrated by all South Africans. …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·15 May 2026 South Africa’s tourism sector has played a major role in improving the country’s GDP, with the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) reporting real GDP growth of 0.4% for the fourth quarter of 2025. However, despite this growth, GDP has grown by less than 1% quarter-over-quarter since the COVID ‘bounce-back,’ and …
Final-year Public Affairs students at the Tshwane University of Technology received practical career guidance and workplace preparation during a skills and work-readiness seminar hosted by the Department of Public Management, with strong collaboration from public service stakeholders and employment experts. The Department of Public Management hosted the seminar in collaboration with the Department of Employment …
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Taking Parliament to the People ‘Ensuring a people -centred local government towards building better communities’ Spirit Word Church, Stilfontein, North West Chairperson of the NCOP, Ms Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane, Premier of North West province, Mr Lazarus Kagiso Mokgosi, Ministers and Deputy Ministers, Premiers, Mayors, …
Africa’s top public health agency has confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of […]
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Malcolm Libera ·15 May 2026 The rand weakened against a stronger dollar on Thursday as global markets awaited the outcome of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. At the beginning of a two-day summit, Xi informed Trump that progress was being made in trade talks. However, he …
Protesters outside the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition’s offices in Cape Town in August 2025. Archive photo: Matthew Hirsch Trade minister Parks Tau has told Parliament that there are no plans to review the country’s coal exports to Israel. South Africa exported 1.8-million tons of coal to Israel in 2025. Tau claims that imposing …
Saturday, 16 May 2026: At 00:01 today, Eskom delivered for South Africa one full year without a single second of loadshedding, a milestone last achieved eight years ago in September 2018. This milestone marks a decisive turning point and a structural shift from a recovering grid to a stable, high-performing power system. While the legacy...
Johannesburg, South Africa – 13 May 2026 – Brand South Africa will participate in the Africa CEO Forum 2026 as part of the country’s ongoing efforts to position South Africa as a leading destination for investment, trade and innovation on the African continent. What Role Will South Africa Play at the Africa CEO Forum? Taking …
Key Points President under fire as court revives ‘Farmgate’ scandal With party support, he should survive an impeachment vote Ramaphosa denies wrongdoing, challenges misconduct report Members of the African National Congress (ANC) at the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the ANC to discuss a court ruling that revived impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa over …
South Africa’s fuel refinery capacity has collapsed since the start of the decade, with most of its facilities becoming uneconomical to operate. The margins on refining fuel in South Africa are incredibly slim, discouraging companies from investing in upgrades. Instead most companies opt to simply invest the minimum needed to keep their facilities operational. As …
Opinion by Dr Muki Moeng, Deputy Vice-Chancellor: Learning and Teaching Over and above the knowledge students gain at university, they need to develop as conscious human beings who understand who they are, where they come from, what is reality, what is untruth, what is freedom, and what is important in life. Responding to this, …
The University of Venda’s Centre of Excellence in Mass Spectrometry for Southern Africa (CEMSSA) made a significant impact at the recent inaugural Metabolomics South Africa (MSA) Conference, held at Misty Hills Hotel in Muldersdrift, Johannesburg, positioning UNIVEN as a growing force in metabolomics and mass spectrometry research. Prof Edwin Madala, together with some of the …