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Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The DA warns that the deepening failures at the National Conventional Arms Control Committee (NCACC) and the Directorate for Conventional Arms Control (DCAC) now amount to a full-blown governance and accountability crisis, which is driven directly by Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo …
Statement by Ryan Smith MP – DA Spokesperson on International Relations & Cooperation: Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga’s attendance at the 47th Commemoration of the Islamic Revolution Day of the Islamic Republic of Iran is a blight on South African democracy and a violation of our nation’s …
The 16th edition of the ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup lived up to expectations as the next generation of cricketing talent more than put on a show and records tumbled in Zimbabwe and Namibia. After 41 matches across the two nations, it was India who were crowned champions after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s remarkable century in …
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is one of three players from newly-crowned ICC U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup champions India named in the Team of the Tournament. Sooryavanshi, who scored a majestic 175 from 80 balls in the final against England and was subsequently crowned Player of the Tournament, is joined by compatriots Kanishk Chouhan and Henil Patel …
Statement by Tsholofelo Bodlani MP – DA Spokesperson on Communications & Digital Technologies: The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies, under the leadership of DA Minister Solly Malatsi, has begun to show tangible improvements in lowering data costs, expanding digital access, and laying the groundwork for a more inclusive digital economy, ahead of the 2026 …
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – February 2026 – Gold buyers across South Africa are reporting unprecedented demand as record-high gold prices prompt a wave of selling. With gold currently trading between R82,500 and R84,500 per troy ounce, and 1oz Krugerrands fetching upwards of R83,000, South Africans are seizing the opportunity to get cash for gold they’ve …
Statement by Nicholas Gotsell MP – DA NCOP Member on Security & Justice: The Democratic Alliance has formally lodged a complaint with the Judicial Conduct Committee against Judge Daniel Thulare, a sitting Judge of the Western Cape High Court, following more than a year of sustained engagement with the Minister of Justice over his unlawful …
Philip Snyman praised the Springbok Sevens squad for their effort and belief as they claimed the HSBC SVNS Perth title on Sunday, with a close, but well-deserved victory over Fiji at HBF Park. The 21-19 win in the final was a convincing rebound after last weekend’s fourth place in Singapore and kept the Blitzboks’ HSBC …
The South African Football Association (Safa) are their own worst enemy. They have mastered the art of being all talk and no action. Safa have gloated about the national teams’ upward trajectory in recent months, with Banyana Banyana, Amajimbos, Amajita, and Bafana Bafana all qualifying for their respective World Cups. Yet, amid the celebrations, Safa …
South Africa has a long history with gold. The country was once the largest gold producer in the world, and that legacy lives on through the Krugerrand. This gold coin has been around since 1967 and remains one of the most recognised and traded gold coins globally. Whether inherited from a grandparent, purchased as an …
CER will participate in the 2026 Alternative Mining Indaba in Cape Town, reinforcing its role in environmental justice and accountability in the extractives sector. The organisation will spotlight legal reform, enforcement of environmental law and community rights as central to a just energy transition. CER will contribute expert legal insight to discussions on South Africa’s …
A Rolex is not just a watch. It is an investment that sits on your wrist. Unlike cars that lose value the moment they leave the showroom, a well-maintained Rolex often appreciates over time. Many South Africans have these watches tucked away in safes, passed down through generations, or bought during flush times. When circumstances …
Graaff-Reinet will always be Graaff-Reinet – and not Robert Sobukwe Town – to the Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus). The party, therefore, calls on the people of Graaff-Reinet, the broader Eastern Cape and the rest of South Africa to ignore the name change. This geographical name change along with 20 others – such as East […]
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Shamla Pather|Published 22 hours ago Copy to Clipboard I CAME across a plaque-frame years ago which said, “Marriages performed by the Captain are valid only for the duration of the voyage.” This could not be truer when it comes to parties going through matrimonial discord. Parties are happy, content and are able to make decisions together, financial or otherwise …
Most South African households have gold sitting in drawers, jewellery boxes, or safes. Old rings from failed engagements, broken chains, mismatched earrings, watches that no longer work, and inherited pieces that never get worn. This gold has real value, and converting it to cash is simpler than many people realise. The cash for gold market …
Tata Motors slumped to a loss in its latest quarter, showing lingering pain at its Jaguar Land Rover unit after a crippling cyberattack shut down production. The Indian parent posted a loss of 34.9 billion rupees (R6.2 billion) for the three months through December, versus a profit of 54.1 billion rupees (R9.7 billion) a year …
Every household has jewellery that no longer gets worn. Rings from relationships that ended, necklaces that fell out of fashion, earrings missing their partners, and inherited pieces that just sit in boxes. This jewellery represents real value, and selling it is easier than most people think. Cash for jewellery services exist across South Africa. These …
Conservationists earlier warned that human beings posed a greater danger to animals than any adverse weather systems. Anti-poaching operations in the Kruger National Park (KNP) have resulted in the death of one suspected wildlife criminal. The park is still recovering from January’s devastating floods that caused damage to infrastructure that may require millions to repair. …
Seating is one of those things people take for granted until they need a lot of it. A family braai, a church event, a wedding, a school function, or a community meeting all require chairs. Lots of them. And they need to be affordable, durable, and practical. That is where plastic chairs come in. A …
Peace Talks Abbey Makoe|Published 1 day ago Copy to Clipboard THE President Donald Trump administration is moving with turbo-charged speed to settle the Western Sahara conflict. In that expeditious US adventure, there are bound to be winners and losers. South Africa, a long-standing backer of the Western Sahara people’s fight for independence, appears to be …
Three “Wild Cards” are defining the data spikes this year: Weather Volatility: Severe weather is no longer find & buy verified datasets considered “Force Majeure” but a standard operational variable. Early 2026 saw temporary shutdowns in Hamburg and Rotterdam due to snowfall, while typhoons in Southeast Asia delayed Manila by up to 5 days. The …
When President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on the evening of 12 February 2026, the setting will once again carry deep constitutional and historical symbolism. Parliament is set to convene a joint sitting of the two Houses at the Cape Town City Hall – the same venue, where former President, …
There is something special about stepping into a hot, steamy room and letting the heat soak into tired muscles. Saunas have been part of wellness routines for centuries, originating in Finland and spreading across the world. What was once available only at gyms, spas, and hotels is now becoming common in South African homes. The …
For over a century, the corner of Market and Commissioner Streets was marked by Die Herberg Hotel, a building whose walls traced the rise, transformation, and trials of Krugersdorp itself. From its origins as a… Athletics: South African athletes have excelled in track and field events, with notable figures like Oscar Pistorius and Wayde van …