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Mbane and Dhlamini set for career milestones in Banyana colours – South African Football Association
13 April 2026 – Sasol Banyana Banyana defenders Bambanani Mbane and Karabo Dhlamini are set for major career milestones when they face Algeria in the upcoming two international friendly matches in Durban. Mbane will be making her 100th appearance for country while Dhlamini will clock up half a century of caps. South Africa will take
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Smirnoff Ice Turns up the Heat at Bantu Time, Lighting up Florida Road
Durban: Durban showed up and showed out as Smirnoff ICE brought the flavour, the energy, and the culture to Bantu Time this past weekend. Hosted at Dropkick Murphy’s on the iconic Florida Road strip, the event delivered an electric night that celebrated music, youth culture, and the unmistakable spirit of the city. From the moment …
South Africa Belongs to Its Legal Citizens
ActionSA welcomes the Joint Constitutional Review Committee’s (CRC) decision to prioritise legal consideration of proposals to amend the Constitution’s preamble to affirm that South Africa belongs to its legal citizens.
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South African Dams and Livelihoods Under Threat
Statement by Dr Igor Scheurkogel MP – NCOP Spokesperson on Water and Sanitation: The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on communities to oppose the Department of Water and Sanitation’s draconian dam regulations as they threaten the economic lifelines for communities living beside dams across South Africa. The proposed regulations prohibit access to dams except through formalised …
Talented U20 Women’s Squad
Eighteen of the best young women rugby players in the country assembled in Stellenbosch on Monday for a 10-day Under-20 alignment camp that will not only expose the players to highly skilled coaching in the national set-up, but also put steps into place for the Junior Springbok Women’s international matches against the USA U20s in …
Illegal Border Crossings Down 24%
Statement by Adrian Roos MP – DA Spokesperson on Home Affairs: The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the reduction in attempted illegal border crossings over the Easter season as Minister Schreiber’s no-nonsense program of action continues to deliver more secure borders. The Border Management Authority (BMA) reported a 24% decline in illegal crossings over Easter along …
Brits Excited for Maiden
David Brits is keen to see if the hype around the Cathay Pacific/HSBC SVNS Hong Kong as being the best in the world, is true as in his opinion, nothing beats the South African leg of the world series, but he is going into the week with an open mind, the Blitzbok forward said with …
MetroFibre Brings Affordable Fibre Connectivity to Beaufort West
MetroFibre Brings Affordable Fibre Connectivity to Beaufort West Fibre network operator expands its community footprint with 7th Experience Store MetroFibre has opened its seventh Fibre Experience Store in Beaufort West, marking another step forward in its mission to bridge the digital divide and make high-speed, affordable internet available to more South Africans in underserved communities. …
South African Companies Are Leading the Investment Charge
Dear Fellow South African, The success of the sixth South Africa Investment Conference two weeks ago, where we secured a record R890 billion in investment pledges, reflects renewed confidence in our economy. It was also a milestone in what has been a difficult journey to rebuild our economy in the wake of years of slow …
Practical Ways to Manage Rising Fuel Costs
Fuel price increases are hitting South Africans where it hurts most, in their monthly budgets. And while the reasons behind these increases are often global and out of our hands, there are still practical ways to manage the impact without completely overhauling your lifestyle. Understand where your money is going Fuel is not just about …
Ray-Ban x Sunglass Hut Special Capsule
Sunglass Hut and Ray-Ban unveil a new special global capsule collection, bringing together one of the world’s most iconic eyewear brands with the leading destination for premium sun style. The Ray-Ban for Sunglass Hut capsule reimagines signature silhouettes through a bold, minimalist aesthetic. Created only for Sunglass Hut, the collection distills Ray-Ban’s heritage into its …
Africa Data Centres Partners With Oni-Tel to Enhance Data Centre Connectivity in South Africa
Africa Data Centres (www.AfricaDataCentres.com), a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has partnered with fibre optic cable infrastructure provider Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to strengthen connectivity across its Gauteng facilities. Under the agreement, Oni-Tel will deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity to Africa Data Centres' Midrand and Samrand campuses through its Infinity fibre interconnection platform.
Purpose-built for data centre interconnectivity on a resilient network with direct access to Gauteng's key data centre hubs, this provides customers with fast, high-capacity bandwidth and secure, carrier-grade performance, supporting the levels of uptime required in today's data-driven environments.
“As enterprises accelerate cloud adoption, AI deployment, and data-intensive workloads, they need dependable, scalable connectivity within trusted local data centres. By partnering with Oni-Tel, we're giving our customers access to enhanced fibre infrastructure that supports their growth and innovation, while maintaining secure, enterprise-grade environments for businesses navigating South Africa's digital economy,” said Adil El Youssefi, CEO of Africa Data Centres.
For Africa Data Centres, which operates the continent's largest interconnected, vendor- and cloud-neutral data centre platform, the collaboration strengthens its service portfolio by enhancing performance and expanding connectivity options within its facilities. Customers gain greater interconnection choice, high-availability architecture, seamless bandwidth, and the ability to scale efficiently as their infrastructure requirements grow.
“Our partnership with Africa Data Centres enables us to deliver our premium fibre interconnection solution into some of the most strategically important data centre hubs in Gauteng. Through Infinity, customers benefit from ultra-low latency connectivity, scalable capacity, and secure, carrier-grade infrastructure designed to keep their businesses ahead in an extremely competitive digital landscape,” said Ellisha Gobind, Chief Commercial Officer at Oni-Tel.
Africa Data Centres' facilities across the continent serve as key interconnection hubs, supporting enterprises, cloud service providers, financial institutions, mobile network operators, fixed network operators, and other users. Oni-Tel's dark fibre solution further expands the range of carrier-neutral options available to Gauteng customers, enabling improved network speed and performance.
As demand for secure, high-performance digital infrastructure continues to rise, Africa Data Centres remains focused on building a robust, interconnected ecosystem that supports enterprise innovation and long-term growth across South Africa and the wider region.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Africa Data Centres.
About Africa Data Centres:
Africa Data Centres owns and operates one of Africa's largest networks of interconnected, carrier and cloud-neutral data centre facilities. Bringing international experts to the pan-African market, Africa Data Centres is a trusted partner for rapid and secure data centre services and interconnections across Africa. Strategically located in South, East and West Africa, our world-class data centre facilities provide a home for all business-critical data for Africa's small, medium and large enterprises and global hyper-scale customers. www.AfricaDataCentres.com
About Oni-Tel Fibre Networks:
Onitel Fibre Networks is a leading telecommunications infrastructure provider, delivering high-speed fibre connectivity solutions to businesses and communities across South Africa. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, Onitel Fibre Networks designs, builds, and manages fibre networks that empower growth, productivity, and digital transformation. Our fibre networks are engineered for low latency, ensuring seamless data transfer and real-time communication, enabling businesses to thrive in a rapidly changing digital landscape. www.OniTel.co.za
Government Services Continuing Despite Mthatha Fire, Says Mabuyane
Province claims that property deeds, which were stored in the building, were digitised before the fire
Cape Town’s Newest Intimate Literary Series Puts Emerging Authors in the Spotlight and Readers in the Room
CAPE TOWN: A new intimate literary event series is coming to Cape Town this April, and it has a clear mission: to get the city’s most avid readers into the same room as the writers they should already know. Chapter One pairs featured an emerging South African author with an audience of 30 carefully gathered …
Cape Town Housing Delivery Has Plummeted
Over the past 20 years, the City of Cape Town’s housing delivery has steadily declined from an average of about 9,000 units to approximately 5,000 per year, while the housing backlog has surged to roughly 600,000 units.
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Select Committee to Undertake Oversight to Municipalities in the Free State, North West and Gauteng
The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration (including Traditional Affairs, Human Settlements, and Water and Sanitation) will undertake oversight visits to municipalities in the Free State, North West and Gauteng provinces from 14 to 17 April 2026.
These visits form part of Parliament's constitutional mandate to oversee interventions in municipalities and ensure that they are functioning effectively to deliver essential services to communities.
Chairperson of the committee, Mr Mxolisi Kaunda, emphasised the importance of functional municipalities in fulfilling their constitutional obligations. “Municipalities play a critical role in delivering services to the people of South Africa. When they fail, communities are deprived of their basic rights to reliable and quality services. Our oversight seeks to ensure that no effort is spared in restoring proper governance and service delivery,” he said.
In the Free State, the committee will visit Masilonyana and Nketoana Local Municipalities, where interventions have been implemented in terms of Section 139(1)(b) of the Constitution. These interventions follow serious concerns, including financial mismanagement, governance failures, mounting debt and adverse audit outcomes. The committee will engage with stakeholders to assess the effectiveness and legality of these interventions and to gather input from affected communities.
In the North West, the committee will assess the situation in Ditsobotla Local Municipality, which was placed under national administration in September 2025 due to persistent instability, service delivery failures, and financial challenges.
In Gauteng, the committee will visit Emfuleni Local Municipality, which continues to face significant challenges, including poor service delivery, environmental concerns related to the Vaal River system and financial distress linked to outstanding debt owed to Rand Water.
The oversight visits aim to evaluate the state of governance, financial management, service delivery and public participation in these municipalities. The committee will also assess the support provided in terms of Section 154 of the Constitution.
Mr Kaunda highlighted the importance of community involvement in the oversight process. “Public participation is central to the work of Parliament. Engaging directly with communities and stakeholders ensures that our decisions are informed, credible, and reflective of the lived realities of the people,” he said. The committee will interact with political parties, labour unions, civil society, representatives of local businesses, youth and women structures and municipal leadership.
The committee is committed to identifying practical solutions to address the challenges facing municipalities and to contribute towards restoring their functionality and improving service delivery for all residents.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Republic of South Africa: The Parliament.
ANC’s Remarks Just a Transparent Attempt to Divert Attention Away From the Actual Corruption Crisis in Tshwane
The recent remarks by the ANC’s Greater Tshwane Region regarding corruption occurring in the Tshwane Metropolitan Police Department (TMPD) under the previous administration, of which the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) was part, are nothing more than a transparent attempt to divert attention away from the actual corruption crisis in the Tshwane Metro. While the […]
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Proteas Women Squad Confirmed for India T20i Series in Durban, Jhb and Benoni
The South African Women’s National Selection Panel has today announced the Proteas Women squad that will take on India in a five-match T20 International (T20I) series on home soil from 17–27 April.
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Most fuel-efficient double-cab bakkie in South Africa | SA News
The most fuel-efficient bakkie you can buy in South Africa right now is the Ford Ranger, but only if you choose the right engine. Fuel consumption is a topic that is on everyone’s minds at the moment following the enormous price hikes that took effect this April. Petrol went up by R3.06 per litre, while …
Stones Safaris Launches Immersive Greater Kruger Safaris
HOEDSPRUIT, SOUTH AFRICA: Stones Safaris has launched a collection of experience-led safari activities designed to offer a more immersive and structured way to explore the Greater Kruger region. Travellers can explore the full range of Hoedspruit safari experiences or learn more via the official Stones Safaris website. The offering includes a combination of on-foot safaris, …
More warnings of heavy rain in parts of South Africa | The Citizen | SA News
Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 13 April 2026. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned of severe thunderstorms on Monday in three provinces. Weather warnings for 13 April 2026 It issued yellow level 4 warnings for storms over the eastern parts of …
Mogale City to Abolish Block Tariffs
The decision by the ANC/EFF government in the Mogale City Local Municipality (Krugersdorp, Magaliesburg, Muldersdrift) to revert to a more affordable electricity tariff structure is a major victory for the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus). Over the past months, Freedom Front Plus councillors strongly objected on several occasions during council meetings to the block tariff […]
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Drought warning: El Niño on steroids is on the horizon | SA News
The prospects of a return of the El Niño weather pattern, which typically brings drought to southern Africa, are rising and there are indications that it could be particularly intense – a state of affairs that will herald hunger and misery for tens of millions of people in this region. South Africa’s hi-tech and capital-intensive …