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It has increasingly become important to select the correct grape varieties as South Africa’s climate changes. Rising temperatures, shifting rainfall patterns, and more frequent extremes are influencing vine performance and wine style. Careful varietal choice is essential to maintain quality, sustainability and long-term resilience in the country’s diverse grape-growing regions. Farmers have used this opportunity …
The shortage and associated price surge impacting DDR RAM and enterprise solid-state drives (SSDs) is causing a significant headache for hosting providers in South Africa. Absolute Hosting managing director Jade Benson told MyBroadband that the market has already seen enterprise SSD prices surge by 50% to 100%. “The shortage and price increases affecting DDR RAM …
The first G20 summit on African soil delivered significant dividends for the continent, with the UAE pledging $1bn (R16.4bn) for “AI for development” to complement its growing investment footprint. Economic relations between South Africa and the UAE are already reaching new heights, strengthening South Africa’s diversification efforts. With South Africa facing continued strained relations with …
Cape Town is set to underline its reputation as South Africa’s sports crowd capital this weekend, with two major fixtures expected to play out in front of packed stadiums across the city. Newlands Cricket Ground will be a sea of supporters when it hosts the SA20 final, with tickets already snapped up and a full …
This momentum is reflected in record airport figures from the Western Cape. According to a press release from Wesgro, Cape Town International Airport recorded 1,12 million two-way passengers in December 2025, an 8% year-on-year (y/y) increase on its December 2024 record. International passenger numbers grew by 10% y/y to just under 364 000, while domestic …
Nearly 10 years since plans for the area were first approved by the South African Cabinet, not a single building has been erected in the Musina-Makhado Special Economic Zone (MMSEZ). The Zimbabwe border-adjacent project has ground to a halt due to strong opposition from environmental groups who have raised alarm about its feasibility, as well …
The burning fires of internal political party tension — before the local elections Illustrative Image: DA Logo. | ANC Logo. | ActionSA Logo. (Images: Wikicommons) | Broken glass. (Image: Freepik) | (By Daniella Lee Ming Yesca) By Stephen Grootes. While the political headline of this year is likely to be the outcome of the local …
Edwin Mtei, Tanzania’s first central bank governor, showed that people can hold different views without enmity.
Prospective students and parents or sponsors toured the Agri Skills Transfer farm, where they were introduced to the various disciplines that form part of the curriculum. Prospective students and parents or sponsors toured the Agri Skills Transfer farm, where they were introduced to the various disciplines that form part of the curriculum.Image: Jedrie Harmse “We …
Following the launch of other special edition models for South Africa, Mercedes-Benz has launched its special-edition CLA Night Edition. This cosmetic upgrade to the four-door coupé sees the model refinished in a striking grey colour and gloss black accents. “The CLA has always been our design statement for the compact segment,” said Alexandra Boavida, Vice-Principal …
Days after South Africa’s electricity minister questioned the benefits of a $10 billion (R164 billion) climate-finance pact between the country and some of the world’s richest nations, Germany lauded its success. A fact sheet distributed at a press conference hosted by Germany’s embassy in South Africa on Friday listed some of the below-market interest rates …
With the new year in full-swing, South Africans are settling into new positions, new jobs, or new cities, while others are gearing up for university or school runs, meaning new commutes and possibly new cars. When these lifestyle changes happen, not every South African can afford to buy a brand new car, meaning that they …
STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF BRAVO LE ROUX The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Hon. Gayton McKenzie, has learned with deep sadness of the passing of South African artist Bravo Le Roux on Thursday, 22 January 2026. Bravo Le Roux, born Sinesipho Peter on 11 July 1995, passed away in Switzerland at the age …
South Africa is experiencing a “summer of extremes”, as devastating floods in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, widespread wildfires in the Western and Eastern Cape and growing water shortages along the Garden Route converge to highlight the accelerating impacts of climate change. New data released by the Copernicus Climate Change Service and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) …
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has warned of scammers charging South Africans to secure bookings at its offices for smart ID and passport applications. An advert for the booking service says it offers smart ID and passport application booking assistance, as well as collections from Home Affairs branches. “Take note of scammers trying to …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·24 Jan 2026 Former Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie is the highest-earning banking boss in South Africa, earning R105 million, while Investec CEO’s remuneration has dropped by more than 50% from the year before. The CEOs leading South Africa’s major banks – Capitec, Standard Bank, Investec, Absa, and Nedbank – earned substantial compensation over …
Residents of the Nelson Mandela Bay (NMB) Municipality are facing a deepening electricity and water crisis, driven by decades of infrastructure neglect and persistent governance failures. Across the metro, communities are being stripped of reliable access to basic services essential for daily life and economic survival.
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Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has announced that South Africa will step aside from the G20 in 2026 while the United States holds the presidency. At a press briefing during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos… Advertising Revenue: The financial health of newspapers is heavily reliant on advertising revenue, which has been declining in recent …
The Netherlands men’s national hockey team completed a two match series victory with a 4 0 win over the South Africa men’s national hockey team in the second test at a vibrant Hartleyvale Stadium. The evening also marked a special occasion for South Africa captain Sam Mvimbi, who led his side on his birthday in …
Staff Writer ·23 Jan 2026 South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana ruled out any major tax changes in next month’s budget, but stressed the importance of keeping fiscal consolidation on track. “It’s not something we intend — making major, substantial” tax changes in the 25 February budget, Godongwana told Bloomberg Television in an interview at …
Hyundai Automotive South Africa has officially announced a strategic partnership with former Springboks Rugby World Cup-winning captain, John Smit. The company made the announcement at their Hyundai Centurion dealership, attended by leading sporting, motoring and business media. The partnership marks a collaboration between two leadership-driven brands built on shared values of excellence and integrity. Stanley …
Saturday, 24 January 2026: Eskom confirms with deep sadness that two of its employees from Kriel Power Station were involved in a tragic incident while travelling home from work. The employees, who are husband and wife, came under gunfire. Regretfully, the husband sustained fatal injuries while his wife was hospitalised and is receiving medical care....
Vandia Grove – Small Suburb, Great Value Vandia Grove is a tiny suburb that not many will have heard of. That is unless you pay attention to the destination of Johannesburg Metro busses where one particular route ends in the suburb. With just under 120 properties in … Constitutional turf wars Property developers need and …
Statement by Hon. Maropene Ramokgopa, Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, on the Assessment of Progress in the Implementation of the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024 – 2029 Programme Director, Honourable Seiso Mohai, Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Advocate Melanchton Makobe, Acting Director-General in the Department of …