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Before the photos. Before the applause. Before the proud walk across the stage there are stories most people never see. Stories of loss, of sacrifice and of choosing to keep going when stopping would have been easier. For Siyanda Kepadisa and Tusekile Zungu, graduation wasn’t just a milestone. It was a fight against poverty and …
Springbok Women head coach Swys de Bruin has invited 10 uncapped players to the team’s first alignment camp of 2026, with 34 players set to congregate in Stellenbosch from 12 to 24 April. The Springbok Women will play in the Rugby Africa Women’s Cup at the end of May before hosting the USA in two …
It might be his first official appearance on the world stage in the 2026 season, but for Springbok Sevens speedster Quewin Nortje, their Stellenbosch training fields are battle grounds of their own and he will be ready come the Cathay Pacific/HSBC SVNS Hong Kong next weekend. The Blitzboks face Uruguay, Spain and Argentina in Pool …
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) welcomes the publication of the Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026 for public comment. The Bill is an important acknowledgement that South Africa’s current whistleblower protection framework has failed too many of the people who risked everything to expose corruption, state capture and abuse of power. There are important improvements in …
KNYSNA: The Simola Hillclimb is set to welcome a new sponsor for the 16th edition, which takes place from 30 April to 3 May 2026. MANN+HUMMEL, one of the world’s leading filtration companies, will be joining the line-up as a Supporting Partner of the event with its MANN-FILTER brand. “At MANN+HUMMEL, innovation and performance are …
Protesters called for an end to an “illegal, unprovoked” war
The increasing trade restrictions recently imposed by Namibia, Botswana and Mozambique on South African agricultural exports not only jeopardise South Africa’s agricultural sector, but also undermine regional trade and economic stability in Southern Africa. This directly contradicts the fundamental principle of the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) and the objectives of the African Continental Free […]
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Malcolm Libera ·9 Apr 2026 Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has reiterated his department’s clampdown on non-compliant contractors, with 52 already blacklisted, and more are likely to follow. Speaking in an interview with HOT1027FM, Macpherson said the government’s blacklisting of 52 companies is part of a much broader effort to clean up public …
The Mangaung Metro has lost more than R1,6 billion worth of water over the past five financial years. The Free State MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), Saki Mokoena, released these figures in response to a question by the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Free State Legislature. The losses are mainly […]
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Unlike the electric Ora 03, the 05 will have a combustion engine option, though, it remains to be seen whether it will be hybridised or not. Revealed in February, Great Wall Motors (GWM) has confirmed that the relaunching of the Ora brand in South Africa will be spearheaded by the new Ora 05. No more …
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting the often-overlooked impact nicotine use can have on sleep quality and overall well-being. Nicotine is a stimulant found in cigarettes, cigars, hubbly-bubbly, and most e-cigarettes and vaping devices. It is highly addictive and works directly on the brain’s reward system. Once in the bloodstream, …
GWM has expanded its electrified line-up in South Africa with the launch of the new HAVAL H6 PHEV, a plug-in hybrid SUV that combines electric efficiency, long-distance usability, and intelligent all-wheel-drive performance in a premium family package. The arrival of the HAVAL H6 PHEV marks an important step in GWM’s local electrification strategy. Positioned within …
A fake joint venture used a fake B-BBEE certificate and an expired compliance document to win a KwaZulu-Natal transport department contract
Friday, 10 April 2026: The Eskom Smelter Task Team has concluded a 62c/kWh electricity tariff for Samancor Chrome and Glencore–Merafe Chrome ferrochrome smelters. The tariff intervention improves Eskom’s liquidity without requiring higher tariffs, additional Eskom borrowing, or further government support. It also provides Eskom with predictable sales volumes for up to the next five years...
Home Affairs proposes tighter asylum rules and a merit-based citizenship systemThe earlier draft of the White Paper introduced the ‘first safe country’ rule, a points-based citizenship system and annual application windows to reduce backlogs and tighten controls. White paper on immigration reforms sparks concern over gaps in protectionAdvocacy groups warn the reforms may not fully …
South Africa’s proposed changes to its history curriculum are reigniting debate over how the country’s past should be taught in schools. The Department of Basic Education is considering a shift away from a Eurocentric narrative towards a more Afrocentric approach, with greater focus on African empires, oral histories and liberation movements. The changes would also …
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has walked back his recent descriptions of a robust public participation process informing the province’s Safety Plan, confessing in a written reply to parliamentary questions that the consultations he’d referred to “were not publicly advertised”.
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Officials from various departments of the Tshwane Metro’s contempt for residents’ petitions regarding service delivery problems is a slap in the face of residents who faithfully meet their financial obligations, but have to endure deteriorating infrastructure and poor service delivery on a daily basis. Residents have no choice but to submit petition after petition for […]
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If you have ever asked why a continent rich in natural resources, youthful populations and entrepreneurial energy still struggles with […]
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9 April 2026 — SARS’s Illicit Economy Strategy targets corruption and fraud in government departments as high-priority focus areas. Through an ex parte application in the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, under section 163 of the Tax Administration Act, SARS has secured a preservation order against two of its former officials, who …
After a year of fighting for the full investigation report from the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) into the conduct of members of the Presidential Protection Unit (PPU) in the wake of the Phala Phala scandal, ActionSA has succeeded in securing the report.
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Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·9 Apr 2026 On Wednesday, the rand, government bonds, and stocks experienced a significant surge, recovering some of the losses incurred since the onset of the Iran war. This boost came after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Trump’s decision was made shortly before a deadline he had imposed for …
9 April 2026 – David Campbell Francis and Siphelele Ngidi Traders in the informal economy need a supportive ecosystem so they can move beyond survival and contribute to local growth and development. The informal economy is responsible for a large share of economic output across the continent. Yet economic policy is almost always designed for …
Leadership is not an innate trait; it evolves through experience, mentorship, and supportive environments that encourage curiosity, growth, and collaboration. Investing in leadership development also promotes diversity of thought and innovation, both essential to sustaining excellence in the wine industry. When cellars invest in their people, they send a powerful message that their employees matter. Nurturing …