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When Lutendo Mundzhelele noticed frothy saliva dripping from the mouths of his cattle two weeks ago, he feared foot-and-mouth disease had reached his farm in Makonde, Limpopo. One cow, its body trembling, could no longer walk. Soon, more animals showed signs of disease. Mundzhelele has farmed here since 1999, taking over the herd left by …

THIS week, as the government outlined its latest multi-pronged measures to heighten the safety of tourists and international travellers heading to South Africa during the festive season, the country’s Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, offered the reassurance meant to steady nerves and boost confidence. South Africa, she said, is “safe to a large extent.” There …

Luke Fraser  ·21 Dec 2025 Durban is home to South Africa’s most aggressive drivers, while Johannesburg drivers are the most distracted.  This is according to Discovery Insure’s latest Holiday Drive Trends report, which offers a data-driven look at festive season travel patterns in South Africa.  The analysis draws on telematics data from 200,000 Discovery Insure …

BMI TechKnowledge is currently developing a new, sustainable funding model for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), which is likely to replace the TV licence scheme. However, until the new funding model is implemented, which could still be a considerable distance away, South African residents require a TV licence to purchase a TV. Both SABC …

Luke Fraser  ·21 Dec 2025 South Africa’s biggest landlord, Growthpoint Properties, has built a bridge from its Sandton offices to Sandton City Shopping Centre.  Growthpoint Properties is South Africa’s largest real-estate investment trust, with a market cap of R57 billion. It owns significant stakes in several major buildings, including the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.  …

Malcolm Libera  ·21 Dec 2025 South Africa’s plan to move to cleaner diesel is still officially on track, with the ban on selling diesel containing more than 10 parts per million (ppm) of sulphur set for 2027.  While the deadline has already been pushed back several times, recent activity from both government and major fuel …

Across 25 countries and more than 4,500 participants, one message stood out clearly: South Africans lead the world when it comes to generosity, driven by empathy and a deep sense of shared humanity. Global (20 December 2025) – South Africans are often told who we are by headlines that focus on hardship. But this week, …

Blue skies, clean seas: most SA beaches are ready for the summer rush, but some are not easy to gauge Cayden Kingsley chases Oreo out of the surf of Kings Beach while they enjoy a run along one of Gqeberha’s Blue Flag beaches. (Photo: Deon Ferreria) By Kiara Wales, Reid Donson, Hannah Abrahams, Tamsin Metelerkamp, …

Astro-tourism is a niche form of tourism where visitors explore the night sky through stargazing events, guided tours, educational presentations and digital astronomy experiences. Unlike mass tourism, astro-tourism focuses on learning rather than just sightseeing. Astro-tourism could also offer a lifeline to places that don’t have major natural resource attractions that draw tourists. One place …

OR Tambo has partially shut its lower roadway, where arrivals are picked up, forcing passengers and taxi drivers to be diverted through its parking area to exit the airport. By departing passengers, Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport is the busiest Airport in Africa by far, and the second-busiest in… Droughts: South Africa is prone to …

Former President Thabo Mbeki has called on public servants to follow in the footsteps of the late anti-apartheid activist Titus Mafolo. Mbeki made the remarks during Mafolo’s funeral service in Johannesburg on Friday. The 69-year-old passed away last week following a short illness. READ: Thabo Mbeki pays tribute to ‘well-grounded revolutionary’ Titus Mafolo A prominent …

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read | 17 December 2025 📸 Justice serves: Banks now liable for defective vehicles they finance, giving consumers the power to claim what’s rightfully theirs. Urgent shifts in accountability are expected across South Africa’s automotive and finance sectors following a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) ruling that now holds …

Against the better judgment of my friends and colleagues, I drive a 2011 Peugeot 308 hatchback. When I got my first full-time job, I bought this vehicle – largely because of its affordable R80,000 price tag. Now, over 7 years into my career, I could definitely afford an upgrade to something newer and more reliable. …

This was the year that was — South Africa’s chequered 2025, a year that ends not with resolution, but with reckoning.  As the political elite retreat into festive excess — sumptuous meals, premium liquor and Cuban cigars — the country limps toward year-end burdened by unresolved crises and looming choices. Soon after the celebrations fade, …

South Africa’s five biggest solar farms comprise more than 1,000 megawatts of capacity, with most of these located in the Northern Cape. According to the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association, the country currently has over 11,000 megawatts of operational solar photovoltaic capacity across over 2,000… Rainfall: Most of the country receives less than 600 mm …