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30 March 2026

Kannaland Municipality Has to Answer Questions About New Property Valuation Roll

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) is concerned about the fact that the Kannaland Local Municipality (Calitzdorp, Ladismith, Vanwyksdorp, Zoar) keeps withholding critical information regarding its general property valuation roll for the period 2026 to 2031. This lack of transparency denies residents their right to lodge informed objections to possibly excessive rate increases. Even though […]

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30 March 2026

Ekurhuleni’s Finances in Free Fall

Location: News

The Ekurhuleni Metro once again received a qualified audit opinion from the Auditor-General (AG) for the 2024/25 financial year, indicating that certain financial information cannot be verified or lacks credibility. This is the outcome even though the Metro declared a dispute with the AG and needlessly dragged out the process. It serves as a serious […]

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30 March 2026

Stability, On The Move: Africa’s Digital Nomads Redefining What Work Looks Like | SA News

Location: News

A growing number of young African professionals are packing their laptops and passports and joining the global movement of digital nomads. They’re working from beach cafés in Bali, shared apartments in Lisbon, and creative hubs in Cape Town–part of a new kind of talent migration driven less by desperation and more by choice, flexibility and …

30 March 2026

Movers and Shakers: Gerhard Moolman

Location: Business

With strong competition, particularly from other Chinese automotive brands in South Africa, taking the helm of a Chinese auto brand locally could seem daunting. While he acknowledges the challenging and competitive nature of the industry, Gerhard Moolman, the new CEO of LDV South Africa (Leyland Daf Vans), remains confident in the opportunities for growth. This …

30 March 2026

Meet New Springbok Performance Analyst – Joe Lewis

Location: Sport

SA Rugby has appointed former England, Scarlets, and Ospreys technical analyst Joe Lewis to the Springbok management team in the role of performance analyst. He will join the team before the international season, which kicks off against the Barbarians and features two new exciting competitions in the Nations Championship and Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Tour. The …

30 March 2026

Afrika Happy

Location: Sport

The grit and determination shown by the Springbok Women in Brazil over the weekend, where they secured fifth place in the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament in Sao Paulo, left coach Cecil Afrika a happy man as the team prepares to arrive back in South Africa on Tuesday, eager to move on to the next job. …

30 March 2026

Simola Hillclimb – No Fuel Supply Problems

Location: Sport

The 2026 Simola Hillclimb will be bp Southern Africa’s second edition as the Official Fuel Partner, following the commencement of a four-year sponsorship that began last year. This unique event blends elite motorsport with a lifestyle experience unlike anything else in South Africa. It brings together classic icons, modern performance machines and top-tier drivers on …

30 March 2026

Cutting the Cost of Flying

Location: Business

As airlines roll out fresh fuel surcharges and airfares climbing ahead of the Easter rush, Standard Bank is stepping in to cushion the blow. Discounts of up to 40% are offering timely relief to travellers navigating one of the busiest and most expensive holiday periods. In addition, customers who book domestic flights on Standard Bank …

30 March 2026

ANC Coalition Fails in Writing off R145 Million Willy-Nilly

Location: News

The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) played a part in preventing the Ekurhuleni Metro Council from writing off R145 million spent on incomplete projects between 2010 and 2015. The Freedom Front Plus joined hands with other opposition parties in voting against the write-off. The matter was consequently remitted to the Municipal Public Accounts Committee (MPAC) […]

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30 March 2026

World Stray Animal Day: South Africa’s Stray Animal Crisis needs Humane Solutions

Location: News

FOUR PAWS calls for legislation that protects both communities and animals. Cape Town, 30 March 2026 — In the lead up to World Stray Animal Day (04 April), global animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS is sounding the alarm on South Africa’s growing stray animal crisis, an issue impacting animal welfare, public health and community safety. …

30 March 2026

SAND Finds Money for Golf Days and VIP Road Repairs

Location: News

Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The DA is outraged by revelations surrounding the South African Army’s latest golf day extravaganza, which lays bare a disturbing pattern of misplaced priorities inside the Department of Defence and Military Veterans and continues to show just how out of touch its …

30 March 2026

The salary you need to afford South Africa’s newest 7-seater SUV | SA News

Location: News

Anyone in South Africa considering the recently launched Mitsubishi Destinator as a new family car will need to earn at least R52,000 per month to afford it on a finance plan, according to TopAuto’s calculations. The Destinator is expected to arrive in South Africa any day now and will add to the Japanese brand’s increasing local line-up, …

30 March 2026

Verushka Singh steps down as Mrs South Africa to prioritise her son’s well-being | SA News

Location: News

Taschica Pillay|Published 22 hours ago Copy to Clipboard After a personal and difficult decision, Verushka Singh has stepped down from her title as Mrs South Africa, placing her family responsibilities above the demands of the crown. Singh, 40, originally from Reservoir Hills and now based in Johannesburg, announced this week that she would relinquish the …

30 March 2026

Melville Families Get Much-Needed Relief From Colourful Arts Festival

Location: News

The third edition of The Happening festival hopes to boost community morale and local businesses

30 March 2026

Fuel price shock exposes South Africa’s slow shift to EVs | SA News

Location: News

The imminent steep jump in fuel prices this week exposes how South Africa has been slow to drive demand and sales for electric vehicles (EVs). This leaves millions of consumers vulnerable to soaring transport costs in the coming months as the war in the Middle East pushes oil prices sky-high. On Wednesday, the price of …

30 March 2026

OITI Computer Training and Digital Solutions joins FasterCapital Equitypilot to scale tech solutions

Location: MyPR

ADDIS ABABA: OITI Computer Training and Digital Solutions and FasterCapital announced a strategic partnership today through FasterCapital’s Equitypilot program to accelerate OITI’s commercialization of AI, IoT and data-driven education solutions across Ethiopia and the Horn of Africa. The collaboration combines OITI’s local innovation capabilities with Equitypilot’s mentoring, funding and go-to-market resources. Market opportunity & problem …

30 March 2026

Will South Africa Investment Conference 2026 actually bring money? | The Citizen | SA News

Location: News

‘So the cynic would say that these investment conferences are nice for good vibes but if you really want to increase investment, start with some service delivery.’ All eyes are set on the South Africa Investment Conference taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, …

30 March 2026

@Sandton Hotel Marks Four Years of Redefining Luxury Hospitality in South Africa

Location: MyPR

The @ Collection’s flagship Sandton property celebrates its fourth anniversary, reflecting on how it changed the face of hotel living in Johannesburg JOHANNESBURG – Four years ago, @Sandton Hotel opened its doors as something South Africa had not seen before: a 562-room luxury hotel embedded within the country’s first multi-use, high-rise lifestyle development. This March, …

30 March 2026

We Support the Release of Tshwane’s Draft Fully Funded Budget for the 2026/27 Financial Year

Location: News

In October 2024, our multi-party coalition government promised the residents of Tshwane that financial sustainability was a priority.

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30 March 2026

Close Your Eyes and Imagine Administering R164 Trillion in Payments

Location: Business

Standard Bank processed one of the largest payment volumes on the African continent, moving more than R164 trillion in payments in 2025, across its 20 million clients and correspondent‑banking relationships. This scale means that every single minute, over R300 million flows through the bank’s infrastructure. This highlights Standard Bank’s central role in the financial circulatory …

30 March 2026

Fertiliser sharp price increases a major concern for farmers | SA News

Location: News

South Africa’s immediate fertiliser supply is said to be sufficient, but higher diesel prices, as well shipping delays in the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict in the Middle East, will greatly impact farmers across South Africa, according to key industry players. Fertiliser is one of the highest-cost production inputs, making up roughly 35% …

30 March 2026

Property Investment in Uncertain Times: How to Maximise Returns in a Shifting Economy

Location: MyPR

South Africa’s economic environment has rarely felt straightforward, but right now it feels particularly layered. Global trade tensions, domestic fiscal pressures and stubborn unemployment figures have left many buyers and investors hesitant – wondering whether to act or wait. In my experience, hesitation is often where opportunity quietly disappears. The reality is that property has …

30 March 2026

Eagles Soar in SA Cup

Location: Sport

Suzuki Griquas and the Airlink Pumas were on the winning side in the weekend’s fourth-round SA Cup fixtures, while there were also solid wins for the Dotsure SWD Eagles, Toyota Cheetahs and a first of the season for the Leopards. Griquas strengthened their charge toward a home semi-final and a prized berth in the Carling …

30 March 2026

GF Jooste Hospital: Rebuild Promised by 2016, but Not a Single Brick Laid

Location: News

When the Western Cape Government promised in 2012 to upgrade the hospital serving one of Cape Town’s most underserved and violent crime-ridden areas, then Health MEC Theuns Botha said: “The GF Jooste Hospital will be rebuilt on its present site between 2013 and 2016.”

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