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Table of Contents Overview: CCBSA HR Learnership 2026 Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has opened applications for its Human Resources Learnership Programme for 2026, aimed at unemployed South African youth — particularly candidates living with disabilities — who want to build a career in HR or office administration. This 12-month structured learnership combines accredited classroom …

Note to Editors: The following speech was delivered today by the Leader of the Democratic Alliance, John Steenhuisen, at the Eastern Cape Provincial Congress in Gqeberha. Friends, colleagues, fellow Democrats, It is wonderful to be back with you here in Gqeberha. In a province that sits at the very heart of South Africa’s story. The …

Many countries now separate childbirth-related medical recovery from general parental leave and provide equal entitlements to parents regardless of gender or family structure. South Africa is now entering a similar transition, following a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court of South Africa on 17 December 2024, which fundamentally changes how parental leave must be applied. …

From Berlin to London, Salomon Kalou has lived derby life — yet it’s South Africa’s league, its stadiums and its homegrown pride that have genuinely caught his attention. As Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates built towards another high-stakes Soweto Derby, admiration arrived from beyond South Africa’s borders — and it is coming from one of …

 ·28 Feb 2026 South Africa’s richest city is in talks with the National Treasury to address mounting financial troubles ahead of local government elections expected to be the most closely contested in Johannesburg’s history. The fact that officials “can’t provide any basic services at the moment, whether it’s water or anything else, must be a …

Convening a meeting to discuss the way forward for South Africa’s Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) legislation, Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, acknowledged that BEE in its current… Freedom Day: Observed on April 27, Freedom Day commemorates the first post- apartheid elections held in 1994. Read More at the Source

Unbeaten South Africa look to “maintain discipline and intensity” in their last Super Eights match of the T20 World Cup against Zimbabwe, batting coach Ashwell Prince said Saturday. The 2024 runners-up have already secured a semifinal place ahead of their match in New Delhi on Sunday. The Aiden Markram-led side will take to the pitch …

A missile strike has hit a service facility linked to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, drawing American military infrastructure in the Gulf directly into the confrontation between Israel, Iran and the United States. Bahrain’s state news agency confirmed on Saturday that the Fifth Fleet service centre was targeted in the strike which followed …

The most in-demand car in South Africa right now is not a bakkie or an SUV, or any of the Chinese or Indian offerings; it is the evergreen, locally-built VW Polo. This is according to data gathered by Cars.co.za based on the most-searched models in its database. The beloved hatchback commanded 6.1% of overall searches …

Luke Fraser  ·28 Feb 2026 The Minister of Employment and Labour Nomakhosazana Meth has published new Bills for public comment, which could bring significant changes to work hours and parental leave. The new Bills are the Labour Laws Amendment Bill, 2025, the Labour Relations Amendment Bill,  together with the Labour Relations Amendment Bill, 2025 and …

Luke Fraser  ·28 Feb 2026 Construction is underway for the Greengate Lifestyle Centre, which will form part of the new Mooikloof Smart City in Pretoria. The 12,000 sqm shopping centre is set to open in April 2027 and is one of the most important developments for the Mooikloof Smart City. Developers, The Moolman Group, said …

Staff Writer  ·28 Feb 2026 Airlines and authorities have confirmed that flights are being disrupted and cancelled following US and Israeli military action in Iran. Due to ongoing military activity in the Middle East, the airspace over the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan is closed. Consequently, Emirates and Qatar Airways flights will …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·28 Feb 2026 While the national rollout of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system is in question, experts warn that speeding fines won’t just disappear. On the contrary, unpaid traffic fines will become increasingly difficult to ignore for South African drivers, largely due to advances in enforcement technology outside AARTO. …

FIFA 2026 World Cup preparations, We will play Panama in a 2 match series the 1st Leg 27 March 2026 in Durban and 2nd Leg on the 31st March in Cape Town. We encourage families and fans to come in their numbers to support the team. Prices: R80,00 for Adults R50,00 for Kids U12 What …

The history of land in South Africa bears testimony to years of power imbalance, conflict and dispossession. At the start of the colonial endeavour, the institutional church was intricately connected to the imperial force that established these unequal dynamics.  Dr Ntandoyenkosi Mlambo, a senior lecturer in Church History at Unisa, has a keen interest in …

CORE BUSINESS SUPPORT DIVISION PUBLIC EDUCATION SPECIALIST We offer a market and industry-competitive total-cost-to-company package. The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is a premier institution in the country given its status as the legislative authority of South Africa. It is the only institution with the power to make laws for the country. Parliament …

Executive Undertakings and Petitions Committee – Parliament of South Africa XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX;visibility:hidden”> … Land Rights: Land rights issues continue to be a significant topic in South Africa, with ongoing discussions about restitution and land reform. Read More at the Source

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