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The key economic milestones reflected in the 2026 Budget indicate that government’s implementation of structural reforms to support economic recovery has strengthened the country’s global standing. This is due to government’s efforts to promote faster economic growth, anchored on four pillars: maintaining macroeconomic stability, implementing structural reforms, investing in growth-enhancing infrastructure, and building State capacity. …
Volvo has launched a new entry-level model for the XC40 SUV in South Africa. The new model – the B3 Essential – has a starting price of R750,000, making it a staggering R92,300 less expensive than the previous base option, the B4 Dark Plus. “Volvo Car South Africa” has expanded its XC40 range with the …
Staff Writer ·26 Feb 2026 One of the understated changes in the 2026 Budget was the National Treasury’s decision to double the amount a South African resident can send offshore without involving SARS. The single discretionary allowance has been doubled from R1 million to R2 million. This applies to private individuals via Authorised Dealers for …
107-year-old Native Military Corps veteran couldn’t attend Armed Forces Day in Thohoyandou
Unconfirmed, but interested return, could see Daihatsu becoming a standalone brand once again, or supply products later to be rebadged as Toyotas. The plug pulled on its local operations 11 years ago, Daihatsu has cited as making a possible return to South Africa in the near future. Distributed at the time by the Imperial Group, …
South Africa’s democratic story has never lacked drama but few chapters are as unsettling or as under-told as the Boeremag saga. In The High Treason Club: The Boeremag On Trial, journalist-turned-author Karin Mitchell excavates this dark, disquieting moment with the precision and passion of a reporter and the narrative instinct of a storyteller determined to …
‘Prophetpreneurship’ is a strategic blend of prophecy, charisma and business.
What South African Endurance Series 4 HourWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 21 February 2026Community South Africa National A new lap record as Charl Michael and Adcock win 4 Hour Cape Town race driver Charl Michael Visser added a new overall Zwartkops Raceway lap record to his Kyalami mark as he brought Nova Proto NP02 he …
Cape Town’s neighbourhoods are built on more than landmarks and history, they’re shaped by the people who keep culture alive. From the corner-shop mentors to local creatives redefining style, these everyday voices form the soul of the Mother City. And yet, their stories rarely receive the platform or visibility they deserve. It’s this gap, the …
For decades, JiVE has been a familiar presence in the Western Cape, shared at family tables, picked up from neighbourhood shops, and woven into everyday moments across generations. This summer, the iconic cold drink entered a new chapter, unveiling refreshed packaging while reassuring consumers that the unmistakable JiVE taste they know and love remains unchanged. …
Life has a way of throwing financial curveballs at the worst possible times. A broken geyser, an unexpected medical bill, or a family emergency can leave anyone scrambling for funds. For vehicle owners, there is a practical option that many people overlook. A loan against my car allows the borrower to tap into the value …
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality officials will visit Westville informal settlement next Tuesday to give feedback on its plan for the area
Financial emergencies have a habit of showing up at the worst possible time. A broken geyser, a medical bill, or an unexpected school fee can leave anyone scrambling for cash that savings simply cannot cover. For vehicle owners, though, there is a practical option sitting right in the driveway. Most people think of a car …
Losing a job or taking maternity leave brings enough stress without having to figure out government paperwork on top of it. The UIF exists to soften the financial blow during these transitions, yet thousands of South Africans miss out on money they are entitled to simply because the process trips them up. Understanding what the …
Cholera cases in Southern Africa region have risen by over seven times in the first six weeks of 2026 compared with the same period the year before due to severe flooding triggered by cyclones, infrastructure damage and inadequate water and sanitation among displaced populations, an analysis by World Health Organization (WHO) shows.
A total of 4320 cases and 56 deaths were reported between 1 January and 15 February 2026 in five Southern African countries, up from 586 cases and 11 deaths in the same period in 2025. The increase contrasts with a general decline in cases across the continent, which reported a drop of 47% and 59% respectively compared with 2025 and 2024.
A total of 13 countries in the African region are currently reporting cholera outbreaks. In Southern Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe are reporting cases. Since 2023, Southern Africa has been the dominant cholera hotspot in the continent, with major outbreaks during the 2023—2024 cyclone season. So far this year, Mozambique accounts for 90% of cholera cases in Southern Africa. The country has experienced intense flooding which has affected more than 700 000 people.
Southern Africa is experiencing an active cyclone season which usually runs from January to April. Above-average rains continue in cyclone-prone areas. Twenty-seven high-risk zones have been identified in five countries, with vulnerabilities including poor water, sanitation and hygiene infrastructure, as well as recurrent cholera outbreaks.
“The sharp rise in cholera cases in Southern Africa is a clear reminder of how climate-related shocks are intensifying public health risks,” said Dr Marie Roseline Darnycka Belizaire, Emergencies Director at the WHO Regional Office for Africa. “We're working closely with national authorities to provide emergency health assistance while strengthening preparedness and resilience of our health systems to better protect communities from the growing impact of climate-linked shocks.”
According to the WHO analysis, Southern Africa faces a critical period between March and August, with a projected 12 000 to 22 000 additional cholera cases under the most probable scenarios. Multiple factors are contributing to the cholera outbreaks in Southern Africa: tropical cyclones; flooding that has affected Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa and Zambia; conflict and population displacement; and inadequate urban water supply systems.
WHO and partners are supporting the ongoing emergency response, including delivering cholera and other essential health supplies, strengthening health response coordination and improving disease surveillance and prevention measures.
A rapid scale-up of public health measures, including cholera vaccination, disease surveillance and improvement of water and sanitation services is crucial to protect the health of populations and avert a deterioration of the situation. Most people with cholera have mild or moderate diarrhoea and can be treated with oral rehydration solution (ORS). However, the disease can progress rapidly, so starting treatment quickly is vital to save lives. Patients with severe disease need intravenous fluids, ORS and antibiotics.
Cholera is a global public health threat and indicates inequity and lack of social and economic development. Access to safe water, basic sanitation and hygiene is essential to prevent cholera and other waterborne diseases.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of WHO Regional Office for Africa.
The decision to move a child from a traditional classroom into a digital learning space is not one that families take lightly. Parents across South Africa face this choice more often than ever before, driven by factors ranging from safety concerns to the need for flexible schedules. With so many options available, knowing what to …
Off-the-shelf software works fine until it does not. That moment usually arrives when a business starts growing beyond its original setup, when workarounds pile up, and when staff spend more time fighting the tools than using them. Cape Town has become a city where more companies are making the switch to purpose-built systems, and the …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has instituted the probe related to the Exercise MOSI III Will of Peace (“the exercise”) and has appointed an investigative panel to be led by Justice B.M. Ngoepe as the Chairperson of the panel. Justice Ngoepe will be assisted by Justice K. Satchwell, Justice M.M. Leeuw and R. Adm (JG) P.T. Duze. The Panel will report directly to the President.
The instituting of the panel relates to the failure to heed the instruction by the President that the navy of the Islamic Republic of Iran must no longer participate in the Chinese-led Exercise Will of Peace 2026 that took place in South African waters.
The relocation of the inquiry from the Ministry of Defence and Military Veterans to the Presidency is to ensure an independent and timeous probe. The President is, in terms of section 202(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, the Commander-in-Chief of the South African National Defence Force.
The Panel will investigate and make recommendations in relation to the circumstances surrounding the exercise, the factors that may have contributed to the failure to observe the President's order, person or person's responsible and the consequences to follow.
The Panel will have the power to summon any member of the defence force and/or public service it needs, and to request for all documents, including classified documents, to fulfil its mandate.
President Ramaphosa has directed that the Panel must finish its work and report to the President within one (1) calendar month of its establishment.
The President may, on compelling cause shown, extend the period of the Panel's proceedings. Due to national security considerations the work of the Panel will be confidential.
President Ramaphosa may on the recommendation of the Panel and the Minister decide to publicise or not to publicise all or any portion of the outcomes of the Panel's investigation.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa.
The traditional classroom setup has been the default for decades, but it no longer fits every student. Families across South Africa are choosing a different path?—?one where teenagers can complete their matric from home, study at their own pace, and still receive a nationally recognised qualification. The shift toward digital learning is not a passing …
Goldrush Boland will begin their quest for 1 Day Cup success this weekend, determined to turn last season’s heartbreak into silverware, as they open their 2025/26 campaign against the Momentum Multiply Titans at SuperSport Park on Sunday.
The post BOLAND READY TO CHASE 1 DAY CUP GLORY AFTER NEAR-MISS LAST SEASON first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
Former Proteas star Imran Tahir will return to the Hollywoodbets Dolphins on Friday when they begin their CSA One Day Cup title defence against the Dafabet Warriors in Gqeberha.
The post Tahir back in Dolphins colours for One Day Cup first appeared on Cricket South Africa.
A man suspected of burglary was set alight on Thursday morning
Every business owner reaches a point where a website alone is not cutting it anymore. Customers want something faster, something that sits right on their phone and gives them what they need in a few taps. That shift is exactly why more companies in South Africa are investing in mobile apps, and Cape Town has …