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Friday, 03 April 2026: Eskom is delivering a stable and resilient power system, driven by clear, measurable improvements across its generation fleet that are translating into sustained operational gains. The decisive execution of the Generation Recovery Plan has lifted the Energy Availability Factor (EAF) to 65.35% year‑to‑date and reduced diesel expenditure by 62.46% year‑on‑year. These …

By 6:30 am in Amsterdam, it seemed I may not make it onto the train back to London, stuck in a backlog of anxious travellers, at the whim of the ambivalent early morning contingent of border security staff. Thankfully, a scramble as the Eurostar rolled into Amsterdam Centraal station spat me out into a window …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·3 Apr 2026 The most recent earnings data from the Quarterly Employment Survey (QES) indicates that extra-budgetary institutions (EBIs) in South Africa offer the highest average salaries within the government sector. EBIs are government bodies that function outside the usual parliamentary framework but still provide services for the national government. Examples of these …

Malcolm Libera  ·3 Apr 2026 The rand experienced a decline of over 1% during early trading on Thursday, following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of more aggressive military actions against Iran. This news unsettled investors who had been anticipating a quick resolution to the ongoing conflict. The rand was positioned at 17.0250 against the dollar, …

PREVIEW: The two top teams in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League will fight it out for the ultimate glory at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday when the Bulls Daisies will host the Boland Dames in the 2026 Final. The Daisies are looking for a fourth consecutive title, while the Dames are eyeing the Premier …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 04 April 2026. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued its regional forecast for Saturday, 4 April 2026, with mostly warm and partly cloudy conditions across the country – but some coastal and eastern areas face showers, …

By Admire Thonje A growing brand of new Pentecostal churches in southern Africa is known to emphasise the prosperity gospel, deliverance, miracles and healing. Miracles, including people apparently rising from the dead, are one of the contentious issues swirling around these churches. Pastors have been the subject of sensational media headlines for spraying congregants with …

More than 550 Putco buses have been deployed to transport thousands of Zion Christian Church (ZCC) members travelling to Moria in Limpopo for the Easter pilgrimage. During a briefing by Limpopo transport and community safety officials, Putco spokesperson Lindokuhle Xulu said the company had rolled out 550 buses, and most had already arrived in Limpopo. …

South Africa’s Investec Champions Cup dream is alive. The Bulls and Stormers are 80 minutes away from giving South African rugby one of its biggest club moments in Europe. It is there for them. The equation is simple enough. The Stormers must beat Toulon at Stade Mayol. The Bulls must beat Glasgow in Glasgow. Do that, …

Malcolm Libera  ·3 Apr 2026 New Zealand has joined the chorus of travel warnings to its citizens travelling to South Africa. The warning comes even as South Africa continues to attract strong international tourism numbers, particularly during busy travel periods such as Easter and Christmas. According to the Department of Tourism’s latest statistics, the country …

Coach Hugo Broos has been advised by the ex-Mamelodi Sundowns player to consider two forwards who have been consistent in the Premier Soccer League.  “You look at strikers like Iqraam Rayners, your Tshegofatso Mabasa – when you look at them, they are always competing for that Golden Boot. “So I do believe we have strikers …

Despite having had its market share eroded in recent year, the brand is not leaving South Africa anytime soon per the Destinator’s market launch. By its own admission, Mitsubishi Motors South Africa hasn’t had the easiest times in recent years as the monthly National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa) sales figures often …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·3 Apr 2026 According to the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), reports that South Africans spend R1.5 trillion on gambling are misleading. In its March 2026 Quarterly Bulletin, the central bank addressed reports that South Africa spent R1.5 trillion on gambling in 2024, equivalent to over 20% of gross domestic product for that …

JOHANNESBURG – Some countries on South Africa’s border are not very helpful in keeping their nationals from illegally crossing into South Africa. This is according to Border Management Authority Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato.  He was speaking from Komatipoort, Mpumalanga, at the border of South Africa and Mozambique. He said despite continued conversations with his counterparts …

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Four players who recently attended the senior South Africa national rugby union team alignment camp have been included in Kevin Foote’s 45-man South Africa national under-20 rugby union team training squad for a two-week camp in Stellenbosch from April 6-19, as preparations ramp up for the 2026 Under-20 Rugby Championship. Riley Norton, who …

The Western Cape Government has committed R15 million to support upgrades at both World Sports Betting (WSB) Newlands Cricket Ground and Boland Park in Paarl, where some of the tournament’s matches will be hosted.  On Thursday, 2 April 2026, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Sport signed Memoranda of Agreement (MOAs) with the Western Province …

BYD has finally published its sales figures to the Automotive Business Council (Naamsa). The Chinese carmaker launched in South Africa in 2023, but for the past three years, it has kept its official sales numbers under wraps. This is notable given that BYD is a new-energy vehicle (NEV) brand specialising in electric vehicles (EVs) and …

Malcolm Libera  ·2 Apr 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed a new tax law that gives the South African Revenue Service (SARS) greater powers while also providing taxpayers with important avenues for relief. The Tax Administration Laws Amendment Act, 2026, which was assented to on 31 March and gazetted on 1 April, makes several changes …

Staff Writer  ·2 Apr 2026 The latest Cost of Living report by the Competition Commission shows water and electricity costs are running away from headline inflation, with South African households bearing the pain. According to the group, electricity inflation in the country has surged by approximately 85% over a five-year period to January 2026. This …