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Birds, especially the urban variety, are feeling the effects of a warming planet. Higher temperatures and a lack of clean water correlate with lower bird diversity, but a new design solution is giving them relief from an unlikely source: air conditioners. With summer and winter temperatures highs breaking records all over the world, people in …
ActionSA strongly condemns the Gauteng MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Jacob Mamabolo for allowing the Emfuleni Local Municipality to treat the Gauteng Provincial Legislature with utter contempt.
The post ActionSA Slams CoGTA MEC for Shielding Emfuleni’s R16 Million Fleet Procurement appeared first on ActionSA.
On 13 April 2026, Germany and South Africa held the 12th Meeting of the German-South African Bi-National Commission (BNC), the key instrument for the development of the German-South African bilateral relationship. The 12th meeting marks the 30th anniversary of the BNC, which was founded in 1996 by South African President Nelson Mandela and German Chancellor …
But Groote Schuur’s Transgender Healthcare Clinic is seeing five to ten new patients a month and new patients may wait 20 to 30 years for surgery
Guests form an opinion about a property within minutes of walking into their room. The bed is usually the first thing they look at, and the quality of what’s on it tells them a lot about how much the property cares. Worn pillowcases, rough towels, or a mattress that creaks and sags without protection, these …
As South Africa marks Freedom Month, a time to reflect on the values enshrined in our constitutional democracy, a group of Afrikaners has added its voice to the ongoing global conversation about identity, justice, and nationhood. Their message is clear: South Africa’s story is not one of division, but of resilience, unity in diversity, and …
South Africa remains ‘upbeat’ on US G20 participation despite high-level snubs SA must cautiously manage G20 handover to US, says under fire ambassador Ebrahim Rasool US to skip G20 Summit, raising fears of global isolation The refusal to accredit Godongwana is being viewed by analysts as a sign of deepening geopolitical tensions between Pretoria and …
The government has dismissed claims by Pretoria-born billionaire Elon Musk that his satellite internet firm Starlink is being blocked from operating in South Africa because he is not black. Taking to his social media platform, X, Musk accused South Africa of upholding “viciously racist” laws. “South Africa won’t allow Starlink to be licensed, even though …
A conservationist has been killed by an elephant at a private nature reserve in Limpopo. Hoedspruit police have opened an inquest into the death of 65-year-old Gary Freeman, one of the co-owners of the Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, which borders the Kruger National Park. He was fatally attacked by an elephant after stepping out of …
Luke Fraser ·13 Apr 2026 The VAT registration threshold limit has increased in South Africa, but SME funder Lula has warned small businesses that deregistering from VAT could lead to an unexpected tax event. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana recently announced the VAT registration threshold would be increased from R1 million to R2.3 million. The change …
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition is planning to build a new international airport in South Africa. The airport is part of a larger plan to develop a new smart city along the Vaal River in Gauteng. The department stated that it is holding public consultations on the planned designation of the Vaal Special …
Staff Writer ·13 Apr 2026 The R3 per litre fuel levy relief granted to South African motorists in April is going to come back to bite, one way or another. No more relief of the same kind is currently expected—but even if it were, it would just delay the inevitable. This is the warning from …
What Extreme Festival Round 2 PreviewWhere Red Star Raceway, DelmasWhen Saturday 18 April 2026Community South Africa National National Extreme Festival set to thrill Gauteng race fans The 2026 National Championship circuit motor racing Extreme Festival returns to the Red Star Raceway near Delmas, suitably close to Gauteng following a two year hiatus on Saturday 18 …
As ocean uses expand, it will be necessary to reduce disputes because they disrupt the environmental sustainability and equity central to a blue economy.
ActionSA has formally escalated the ongoing Matsulu Stadium scandal to the Speaker of the City of Mbombela, Mr Morris Mazibane, following the Mayor’s office’s failure to respond to serious concerns raised by the community.
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Pretoria: In busy industrial environments, every detail matters — especially when it comes to keeping operations running smoothly and costs under control. One of the simplest upgrades that can make a big difference is installing the right insulated doors. Whether you’re managing a cold room, warehouse, or transport fleet, insulated doors help maintain stable conditions, improve …
After decades of struggle, residents still lack sanitation and water infrastructure
Sandton podiatry practice addresses two overlooked foot health concerns affecting active adults and growing children. SANDTON — M Maddocks Inc has published two new resources tackling foot health issues that regularly bring patients through the door but rarely get the attention they deserve: foot warts picked up in gym and fitness environments, and walking patterns …
Nigeria’s Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, is set to push for increased global financial […]
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Insight by Philip Cronje, Business Unit Manager at Aon South Africa South Africa’s infrastructure pipeline – spanning transport, energy, water and urban development – is essential to economic growth and social resilience. But as projects increase in scale and urgency, they are also becoming harder to deliver. Cost pressure, skills shortages, constrained supply chains and …
In a country where reliable water and sanitation infrastructure remains both a pressing need and a long-term national priority, the role of the Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) has never been more critical. As South Africa prepares for renewed infrastructure investment and increasing urbanisation, ensuring the quality and longevity of plastic piping systems …
Opinion by Prof Noel Tagoe, PhD, FCMA, CGMA, CEO & Founder Noel Tagoe & Company, Dean & Professor at Nile University of Nigeria – Delivered at the ENGAGE Africa 2025 Conference, hosted by AICPA and CIMA in Johannesburg Imagine this: It’s 7:30 a.m. in Nairobi, and your phone buzzes with an alert from the treasury …
East London, South Africa: Imbizo Events is set to host the 3rd Annual Construction & Infrastructure Summit & Expo at Hotel Osner in East London. The gathering will bring together industry leaders, professionals, and policymakers to advance South Africa’s infrastructure development. The summit will explore the theme: “Constructing South Africa’s Growth: Innovation, Infrastructure, and Inclusive …
KZN South Coast Welcomes 4th Ocean Festival this May with Bigger 2026 Line-Up The much-anticipated Ocean Festival is set to return to Scottburgh on the KZN South Coast from 1 to 3 May 2026, with organisers taking advantage of a long weekend to expand on its programme of oceanside events to celebrate World Ocean Day. …