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It was a disappointing weekend for the DHL Stormers, Vodacom Bulls, and Hollywoodbets Sharks, as all three teams were squeezed out of the Investec Champions Cup and EPCR Challenge Cup competitions, in the key Round of 16. In the Investec Champions Cup, the DHL Stormers were left heartbroken after their 28-27 defeat against Toulon in …
Jerome Simonis, NSRI Knysna station commander, said: At 18h24, Friday, 3 April, NSRI Knysna duty crew were activated following eyewitness reports of a male on a sea-kayak appearing to be in distress at the outer bar, Knysna Heads. Our NSRI duty crew responded to our NSRI Knysna station 12 rescue base where the NSRI craft …
A South African service discovery and ratings marketplace, has officially launched a nationwide partnership initiative inviting NGOs, NPOs, and marketing agencies to utilize its digital infrastructure. The program aims to provide small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) and independent service providers with enhanced online visibility and market access at no cost to the partnering organizations. By removing traditional …
Statement by Nazley Sharif MP – DA Spokesperson on Social Development: The Democratic Alliance (DA) will lodge a complaint with the Public Protector against the Minister of Social Development, Nokuzola Tolashe, for suspected breaches of the Executive Members’ Ethics Act 82 of 1998 and the Executive Ethics Code. This follows serious allegations that the Minister …
France winger, Louis Bielle-Biarrey has been named the 2026 Guinness Men’s Six Nations Player of the Championship, earning the honour of being judged the best player from the latest edition of the iconic tournament, and joining a rare list of players to have won the accoldade in consecutive years. The last time a player achieved …
The National Consumer Commission (NCC) is notifying consumers about product recalls of certain Jaguar Land Rover Defender and I-PACE vehicles, as notified by Jaguar Land Rover Limited (Jaguar). The recalls are due to potential defects that may affect vehicle safety systems and battery performance. LAND ROVER DEFENDER VEHICLES Jaguar informed the NCC that they are …
Celebrating its 11th anniversary this Mother’s Day, Sunday, 10 May 2026, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K has firmly established itself as a standout on South Africa’s running calendar, offering participants a world-class mass-participation experience in the heart of the Mother City. Famed for its scenic coastal and city-centre route, the Absa RUN …
The defending champion of the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon powered by BYD, Bennett Seloyi is determined not to relinquish his title this year, while Stephen Mokoka – who boasts an impressive CV that includes five gold medals, four of them victories, and is one of the most decorated runners to ever compete in the …
The Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has been named the best airport in Africa for an eleventh consecutive year. During the annual Skytrax World Airport Awards, the South African airport also received awards for the best staff among airports in Africa, as well as recognition as the cleanest airport on the continent. The World Airport …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched an ambitious $200 billion investment drive running through 2030, presenting a country he says has fixed its worst economic bottlenecks and is ready for large-scale private capital. Announced at the South African Investment Conference in Johannesburg, the initiative aims to boost industrialization, modernize infrastructure, and tackle soaring unemployment, which affects …
South Africa’s citrus industry is cautiously optimistic heading into its 2026 export season, forecasting shipments of 210 to 215 million cartons. This marks a potential 5% increase on last year’s record 203.4 million cartons. The country, the world’s second-largest citrus exporter after Spain, begins its season in April, sending oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and mandarins primarily …
Leading by example, five board members of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD will swap the boardroom for the start line when they take on the iconic Ultra Marathon on Saturday 11 April 2026. Making the feat even more impressive is the fact that this will not be their first time tackling the …
The Draft 2026/27 Budget effectively formalises a "City-as-a-Service" model, where the privilege of being a resident is increasingly defined by mandatory, high-cost subscriptions rather than actual service usage.
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Prison officials confiscated contraband, including drugs, cellphones, cash, routers, digital accessories and sharp objects during a surprise raid at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in Cape Town on Saturday evening. The search operation was led by national commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale. He said these items were often smuggled into correctional facilities through visitors, during inmates’ court appearances …
OPINION: We have finally arrived at our first official rankings for 2026—the long wait is over! The opening rankings are always the most difficult, especially since most teams have only played between three and six matches so far. How do we compile these rankings? A bit of a “thumb suck”… yes—but we do take several …
The World’s Most Beautiful Marathon is set to reach new heights in 2026, as the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD welcomes HEINEKEN Beverages, with HEINEKEN 0.0 and HEINEKEN SILVER as lead products, as an Official Partner Sponsor in a landmark three-year partnership. This exciting collaboration promises an enhanced experience for participants and spectators …
Andre Duvenhage, NSRI Port Nolloth station commander, said: At 15h45, Thursday, 2 April, NSRI Port Nolloth duty crew were placed on alert following reports of a fishing vessel at anchor North of Alexander Bay with rope fouled around the vessels motor propellors. The Namibian fishing vessel were at anchor across the border in Namibian waters …
Cathrine Prentis, NSRI East London station commander, said: At approximately 14h45, Sunday, 5 April, BCMM (Buffalo City Metroplitan Municipality) lifeguards, while on duty at Gonubie Beach, were alerted by a man running towards the lifeguards, raising the alarm, reporting a drowning accident almost a kilometer upstream on the Gonubie River. BCMM lifeguards responded while alerting …
With our Friesland Pinotage, we wanted to introduce a wine that honours that heritage while showing the fresher, more food-friendly expression of Pinotage we love to drink today. Rooted in Stellenbosch and made from low-yielding vineyards grown in weathered granite soils, this Pinotage is crafted with an eye on balance and drinkability. It brings out …
The dwellings were occupied in the early 1800s by families fleeing the Lifaqane wars
South Africa’s inability to go deep into the Champions Cup once again is getting embarrassing after an unfortunate weekend of Round of 16 action saw the Bulls and Stormers crash out. To be fair to both of those teams, they got stuck in, and the Stormers, in particular, were robbed of victory by “dreadful refereeing …
Still mentally exhausted by the official April fuel price adjustments? Too bad. The machine that is the Central Energy Fund (CEF) chugs along soundly, with or without you. Perhaps “without you” is accurate, if the latest predictions are anything to go by. Despite a tough month ahead, May is shaping up to be even worse. …
Rising fuel prices and supply uncertainty in South Africa are driving more motorists to consider more fuel-efficient vehicles, with many preferring hybrids over fully electric options. This is according to Yazi, a WhatsApp-native market research platform, whose March 2026 SA Fuel & Energy Sentiment Study surveyed 1,006 South African adults aged between 18 and 54. …
JOHANNESBURG – Iran has granted South Africa passage through the Strait of Hormuz, despite rising tensions in the Middle East. Experts warn, however, that while there may be some relief for South Africa, it won’t be smooth sailing. Chris Hattingh from the Centre for Risk Analysis has cautioned that rising global oil prices, a weaker …