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Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·21 Feb 2026 Although South Africa’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points in the last quarter of 2025, the country still has 7.8 million unemployed people and faces a significant critical skills shortage. Career Junction revealed a 4.5% year-on-year increase in job vacancies, with overall recruitment activity increasing by 6% in the …
Car theft is one of the biggest challenges South Africa’s motorists are forced to contend with on a daily basis. Although hijackings are more common than instances of theft, and despite these being more preventable, car theft still occurs. According to the latest police statistics, more than 50 carjackings take place across the country every …
THOHOYANDOU – President Cyril Ramaphosa says the deployment of soldiers to the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Gauteng is aimed at protecting children in communities where gang activity is on the rise. Teenagers are increasingly being recruited into gangs and drawn into violent crime. Ramaphosa was speaking during Armed Forces Day celebrations in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. …
Africa’s macadamia orchards expanded from roughly 17 000ha to more than 80 000ha over little more than a decade. – ADVERTISEMENT – This was the message delivered by Duncan Allen, executive head of Green Farms Nut Co, on 5 February at the Ambermacs Macadamia Expo in White River, Mpumalanga. Addressing growers, processors and service providers, …
The big hitter has had a mixed time of it at the T20 World Cup up to now. Proteas coach Shukri Conrad is confident young batting star Dewald Brevis will hit his straps in the coming matches at the T20 World Cup, calling him an X-factor player. South Africa qualified for the Super Eights without …
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Bees aren’t just about honey; they are the backbone of agricultural productivity. Sibongiseni Peacock, an innovation manager at the DG Murray Trust (DGMT), says that to protect South Africa’s food systems, the country needs a coherent policy vision that supports small-scale beekeepers with land access and extension services. South Africans consume about 5 000 tons of …
Aqbay, the leading iGaming solutions provider, has launched its next-generation iGaming CRM platform that is built specifically for casino and sportsbook operators. This powerful CRM brings real-time player data, lifecycle automation, and personalized engagement into one unified system. The CRM platform by Aqbay is designed to help operators increase player loyalty, boost retention, and streamline …
Malcolm Libera ·22 Feb 2026 South Africans could get an extra day off, depending on whether President Cyril Ramaphosa declares the 2026 local government elections a national public holiday. The country officially has 12 public holidays each year, but the real number of days off varies depending on how the calendar falls. The annual holiday …
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For years, South Africa’s low petrol quality has stopped major car manufacturers from introducing their newest models, but that is set to change when the country introduces Clean Fuels 2 (CF2). CF2 was slated for introduction in 2017 to align South Africa’s standard with the Euro 5 standard, which has been in place in Europe …
Who “deals with the pressure better” will decide the India-South Africa Super Eights match, a repeat of the T20 World Cup final two years ago, said Quinton de Kock on Saturday. The two unbeaten teams are familiar foes and both came through their T20 World Cup groups with perfect four-out-of-four records ahead of the clash …
President and Commander-in-Chief Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the underfunding of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) over many years and has pledged additional financial allocations to turn the situation around, as well as matching resources with missions. He made this known during his Armed Forces Day address in Thohoyandou on Saturday 21 February. Speaking …
Can South Africa leverage its mineral wealth and manufacturing expertise to secure a meaningful position in Africa’s mobility revolution? The answer requires an honest assessment of our strengths, our limitations and the strategic role the country can realistically play. South Africa’s manufacturing strengths: A world-class foundation South Africa boasts the most advanced automotive industry in …
Malcolm Libera ·21 Feb 2026 South Africans part of community WhatsApp groups are being warned that these groups are increasingly spreading misinformation, amplifying fear and, in some cases, causing social harm. Community WhatsApp groups are common across neighbourhoods in South Africa, often created to improve safety and communication among residents. However, security company Community Monitoring …
For a sector battered by movement restrictions and mounting biosecurity costs, the increased availability of foot-and-mouth vaccine is a critical step toward stabilisation. Image: Hanlie du Plessis – ADVERTISEMENT – The arrival of large-scale vaccine consignments, the expansion of vaccination capacity through private veterinarians, and the establishment of a national FMD Control Centre signal a …
Saturday, February 21, 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Wandile Sihlobo as Presidential Envoy on Agriculture and Land, reinforcing government’s focus on accelerating growth and addressing structural challenges in the sector. Sihlobo currently serves as Chief Economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa (Agbiz) and is a member of the Presidential Economic Advisory …
Luke Fraser ·21 Feb 2026 South African property buyers are flocking to suburbs in Johannesburg South, including Alberton, for their value-for-money and affordability. The access to major transport routes and the city centre, coupled with spacious erven, green open spaces, and proximity to schools, shopping malls and other amenities, makes the area popular with buyers …
After several futile attempts, the rescue team decided to abandon the effort and euthanize the animal to put it out of its misery. When the park was finally opened, I rushed to see the whale, which was a good 6km away from the gate, and which started at the highest point and gradually led me …
The latest round of Hollywoodbets Pro50 fixtures in the Hollywoodbets Pro Series delivered contrasting outcomes across the country, with clinical chases in Potchefstroom and Cape Town, while weather intervened in Pretoria to halt proceedings.
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Proteas Women captain Laura Wolvaardt has emphasised the importance of a strong start as South Africa begin their ICC Women’s Championship (IWC) campaign with a three-match One-Day International (ODI) series against Pakistan, starting in Bloemfontein on Sunday.
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South African Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau speaks to members of the media, on the second day of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 23, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman JOHANNESBURG, Feb 20 (Reuters) – South Africa’s trade ministry said on Friday it would oppose the liquidation of sugar producer Tongaat Hulett, warning …
JOHANNESBURG – Bellarmine Mugabe — youngest son of Zimbabwe’s former president, Robert Mugabe — and his co-accused will appear in court on Monday. The case follows the alleged attempted murder of a 23-year-old gardener at the Mugabe family home in Hyde Park on Thursday. The pair will face attempted murder charges, and police are still …