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Malcolm Libera ·29 Mar 2026 Stakeholders in the legal profession are warning that the law profession is increasingly under threat in South Africa. This is the warning from Law Society of South Africa president Nkosana Mvundlela, following the fatal shooting of a legal practitioner outside the CCMA in Johannesburg. He described the killing as actually …
Motorists in South Africa are preparing for sharp petrol and diesel price increases next month by stockpiling fuel – something the local government has warned not to do. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has also created widespread fear over potential fuel shortages, which is being driven by messages calling for South Africans to …
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They were without five injured players and faced Argentina and China with only eight players available, with all of Nadine Roos, Simamkele Namba, Liske Lategan, Shannon-Leigh Windvogel and Patience Mokone ruled out due to injury. The South Africans suffered a 19-5 defeat to Argentina, but bounced back in the second half against China to claim …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·29 Mar 2026 As of March 2026, South Africa’s maize exports are around 1.7 million tonnes, below the 2.4 million tonnes forecast for the 2025-2026 period. Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo told Moneyweb Radio that South Africa is likely to miss the maize export target due to extremely weak demand, which is weaker …
Energy Council supports gradual transition to independent transmission operator. SA Wholesale Electricity Market launch pushed to Q3 2026 to ensure readiness. Full transmission unbundling now expected by April 2029. South Africa’s energy reform programme is advancing at a measured pace, with industry leaders backing a phased approach to the unbundling of Eskom and the establishment …
Malcolm Libera ·29 Mar 2026 Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States are warning citizens to exercise a high degree of caution when travelling to South Africa ahead of the busy Easter holiday travel period. These countries all maintained elevated travel advisories for South Africa in March 2026. They flagged serious concerns around violent …
Hyundai has achieved a significant milestone with the sale of its 800,000th vehicle. The South Korean automaker announced this month that it sold 800,000th car since the brand launched in our market 25 years ago – the equivalent of 32,000 units per year. “Reaching 800,000 vehicles sold is a reflection of how much South Africans …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·29 Mar 2026 The City of Cape Town has allocated R93 million to a gas-to-power plant at the Coastal Park Landfill near Muizenberg, which converts waste gas into electricity. The plant, which is powered by methane gas emissions from the decomposing refuse at the site, is part of a project that has generated …
The South African government has been actively involved on various levels, locally and internationally, to fight the ongoing poaching scourge. Since 2008 a holistic, integrated and multidimensional response, involving all relevant government departments, including conservation authorities, enforcement and intelligence agencies, customs, the prosecuting authorities and other national, regional and international organisations and stakeholders, to address …
Africa does not lack household savings, but only a small share of these are placed in formal institutions.
The Isuzu Bulls Daises finished top of the log in the Pick n Pay Women’s Super League yet again as the 2026 version of the tournament finished in style on Saturday, while the Sanlam Boland Dames finished in second place. The two dies will meet at Loftus Versfeld next Saturday for the 2026 final – …
Glasgow Warriors remain top of the pile in the Vodacom URC after a weekend that saw a series of crucial clashes between play-off rivals in the Race to the Eight. The league leaders recorded a 31-10 bonus point victory against Benetton Rugby at Scotstoun as Franco Smith put one over on the team he used …
It was a case of mission accomplished for South Africa’s Vodacom United Rugby Championship franchises as they completed their second successive clean sweep of home wins in another memorable and significant round of action in the cross-hemisphere showpiece. The Hollywoodbets Sharks set the tone for the round with a 21-15 victory against Cardiff in Durban …
Statement by Tsholofelo Bodlani MP – DA Spokesperson on Communications & Digital Technologies: The Democratic Alliance welcomes the positive progress made in yesterday’s Portfolio Committee meeting, where a clear pathway has emerged for the Post Office to exit Business Rescue in the near future. This development is a critical step in avoiding liquidation and creates …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·28 Mar 2026 In its recent report on buying behaviour and market segment trends, Eighty20 revealed that chicken is South Africa’s most popular fast food type, dominating the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector ahead of pizza. Data science and consumer analytics agency Eighty20 revealed that twice as many people reported eating at chicken-led …
Richard Collier-Keywood today announced that he will not stand for a second term as Chair of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), concluding his tenure on 16 July 2026 at the end of his three-year term. Richard Collier-Keywood said: “It has been a tremendous privilege to serve as the first independent WRU chair. My term as …
Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The Democratic Alliance welcomes the confirmation given in a joint meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on Defence, the Portfolio Committee on Police and the Select Committee on Security and Justice today, that the SANDF deployment in support of SAPS will commence …
Statement by Ald Cilliers Brink – DA Tshwane Mayoral Candidate: The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the removal of ActionSA MMC Morodi, from the Tshwane executive following her alleged involvement in tender corruption. One burning question remains: what about the tainted, and equally involved Finance MMC and deputy mayor, Eugene ‘Bonzo’ Modise? It is very telling …
Johannesburg – On 25 March, at the Future Energy Storage Exhibition in South Africa, CNBM South Africa Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China National Building Materials Group, and Geely Auto South Africa Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, officially signed a Strategic Cooperation Framework Agreement for South Africa’s New Energy Transition. By …
Statement by Nico Pienaar MP – DA Member of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP): The Democratic Alliance (DA) has written to the Chairperson of the Select Committee on Public Petitions and Executive Undertakings to express concerns on the Minister of Electricity Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa for stalling his undertaking of the revised Energy Pricing Policy …
The Disciplinary process related to Ross Moriarty Red Card in the Vodacom United Rugby Championship Round 13 game against Benetton on Saturday March 21 has resulted in a three game suspension. After an act of foul play by Ospreys player No. 8 (Ross Moriarty), referee Ian Kenny showed the Player a Red Card in the …
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) notes Eskom’s decision to extend the deadline for residential solar system registration. This extension follows widespread public resistance to the registration requirement. OUTA believes this response has played an important role in slowing down a policy that lacks clear legal and practical justification. South Africans who have invested in …