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While the nation typically spends about R414-million a day on alcohol, that figure almost triples during the week between Christmas and New Year, according to consumer insights firm Eighty20. However, the 2025 season showed that the South African palate is not a monolith. Between non-alcoholic drinking options and the increased popularity of tinned wine, the …

The Africa Cup of Nations has reached the semifinal stage and a tournament devoid of shocks now offers up two mouthwatering ties with hosts Morocco looking to see off the challenges of their fellow continental heavyweights. Mohamed Salah’s Egypt, Victor Osimhen’s Nigeria and Sadio Mane’s Senegal all remain in contention to win the trophy in …

BYD has created a new sub-brand, called Linghui, that will house some re-badged models popular with fleet operations and ride-hailing services.  A version of the popular electric Qin PLUS will be re-badged as the Linghui e5, a derivative of the Xia DM-i multi-purpose van will be known as the M9, while a variant of the flagship Han …

President Cyril Ramaphosa will undertake an official visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from 12-13 January 2026, at the invitation of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, to participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ASDW). The ADSW is an annual event hosted in Abu Dhabi, capital city …

The feud between Democratic Alliance (DA) party leader John Steenhuisen and former Environment Minister Dion George shows no signs of slowing down, with George taking it to the office of the Public Protector. The Sunday Times reported that, in an 84-page affidavit submitted to Public Protector Advocate Kholeka Gcaleka,… Soccer: Soccer is the most played …

South African sports fans can look forward to world-class golf, iconic cycling routes, international rugby tours and fight nights, as 2026 shapes up to be a standout year for sport in South Africa. South Africa (11 January 2025) – South Africa’s sporting calendar for 2026 is shaping up to be a big one, with global …

A low-pressure system is expected to influence weather conditions over the north-eastern parts of the country, bringing significant rain and thunderstorms over the coming days, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said. “The SAWS wishes to update the public on a low-pressure system currently located over the southern parts of Mozambique, which is expected to …

By Staff WriterPublished: 11 January 2026 This forecast is for: Mon 12 January 2026The maps cover: Mon 12 Jan – Tue 13 Jan A heat wave with persistently high temperatures is expected until Tuesday over the Eastern Cape Province, exception of the Joe Gqabi and the southern parts of Nelson Mandela Bay. Very hot to …

Political analysts and the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) warn that the landscape following this year’s municipal elections is likely to be characterised by an increase in hung councils, raising concerns about governance and service delivery across the nation. According to leadership experts, the political climate in South Africa has been evolving, with indications …

Stretching from the Mapungubwe National Park to the southern tip of Africa, South Africa spans 471,445 square miles and is characterised by several distinct ecosystems. From these ancient soils, South African Chardonnay has emerged as a formidable contender on the world stage, distinguished not only by its geology and terroir but also by a spirit …

 ·11 Jan 2026 Lion Lager is one of the oldest and most popular beer brands in South Africa, and one of SA Breweries’ (SAB’s) most successful products. The lager began, however, as SAB’s most fierce competitor in the first days of South African brewing.  Lion Lager was first produced at the Mariendahl Brewery, now the …

The Democratic Alliance (DA) condemns Minister of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), Ronald Lamola, for his public defence of South Africa hosting sanctioned Iranian and Russian naval vessels during the BRICS+ Exercise “Will for Peace”. Minister Lamola’s utterances demonstrate a deep ineptitude for foreign affairs from South Africa’s chief diplomat who frequently uses undiplomatic language, …

The SA Women’s Hockey Team claimed a 2–0 victory over the Canada Women’s Hockey Team in the third test of the series at HS Menlopark in Pretoria, producing a performance full of attacking intent and defensive control to take the lead in the five match series. The match marked a special occasion for goalkeeper Jana …

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Ralebala Mampeule, a property tycoon embroiled in a botched R700 million loan deal to acquire a stake in MetroFibre, has accused senior Public Investment Corporation (PIC) officials of corruption and bribery. The allegations follow a falling out between Mampeule and PIC. Following the finalisation of the R700-million deal, Mampeule reportedly requested a further R6.6-million cash …

Staff Writer  ·11 Jan 2026 New smoking laws being processed by parliament could force tobacco brands to use standardised packaging. However, legal experts have highlighted how the move could exacerbate South Africa’s problems with illicit trade, while law enforcement and SARS have warned that it could complicate their jobs. South Africa’s lawmakers are currently processing …