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Hundreds of LGBTIQ+ people, friends, family and allies came out to celebrate Pretoria Pride 2025 (Photos: Luiz De Barros / MambaOnline) The 14th edition of the Pretoria Pride parade, held under the theme “Uniting the Rainbow,” brought vibrant colour and celebration to the streets of Centurion on Saturday, 4 October 2025. Kicking off at the …
Luke Fraser ·5 Oct 2025 The South African Broadcasting Company (SABC) may be forced to retrench more employees due to significant problems with its advertisers. As reported by City Press, insiders at the public broadcaster believe that more positions are on the chopping block as the organisation fails to collect revenue from advertisements not playing …
South Africa’s new e-hailing regulations will harm already-exploited individual drivers, while international ride-hailing companies continue to operate unchecked, the South African e-hailing association (SAEHA) has warned. “While these burdensome regulatory requirements target individual operators, the government has overlooked addressing more critical systemic issues,” SAEHA deputy secretary Trevor Mathebula told Newsday. Mathebula said these systemic issues …
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Tech Credit Fund, a subsidiary of Solcon Capital, has announced the launch of a dedicated credit fund focused on accelerating broadband connectivity in South Africa’s townships and rural communities. This initiative will provide funding of up to R5-million per ISP, offered at attractive interest rates with flexible repayment terms. The fund is designed to support …
Karabo Mailula emerged triumphant to win the women’s 10km race at the ASA Cross Country Trials, which was incorporated into the USSA Cross Country Championships, at Tshwane University of Technology, on Friday, 3 October 2025. With spots on the line for the national team to compete at the World Cross Country Championships in the United …
JOHANNESBURG – The International Relations Department says the South Africans that Israeli forces detained en route to Gaza are in good health and good spirits. A specialist team from the department met with the South Africans, who are being held in a prison facility in southern Israel. READ: Mandla Mandela’s wife blasts Flotilla interception as …
Malcolm Libera ·5 Oct 2025 South Africa’s formal independent retail and wholesale sector is a R268 billion powerhouse, increasingly competing with South Africa’s traditional retail giants. According to the latest Trade Intelligence Formal Independent Channel Report, this sector now accounts for nearly a third of the country’s fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) market. Historically, independent wholesalers …
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Johannesburg: On 5 October 2025 three national political parties and leaders put aside their differences to unite in bringing change to South Africa by forming the UNITE FOR CHANGE political party. Unite For Change – whose first founding parties are: Build One South Africa (BOSA) the GOOD Party and RISE Mzansi – will contest the …
The league stage match between defending champions Australia and Sri Lanka at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 was abandoned without a ball bowled at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. In what would have been Sri Lanka’s first home fixture at the World Cup, the toss was initially delayed due to a wet …
ROCKWOOL Racing are in pole position after the first four fleet races of the DP World Spain Sail Grand Prix. Emirates GBR sit second on the event leaderboard – just one point behind ROCKWOOL Racing – while New Zealand, Germany and Switzerland find themselves in a ‘battle for third’ heading into day two – sitting …
The Archbishop of Johannesburg and President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has issued a strong condemnation of recent xenophobic incidents targeting foreign nationals in South Africa. Cardinal Stephen Brislin’s message comes amid growing reports of migrant families being denied access to public hospitals, clinics, and schools — a development that has drawn …
Statement by Zandile Phiri, Acting Secretary General of the United Democratic Movement As the world marks World Teachers’ Day, the United Democratic Movement (UDM) pays heartfelt tribute to the men and women who dedicate their lives to the noble task of educating our nation. Teachers are not only transmitters of knowledge; they are the architects …
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and captain Siya Kolisi praised the team for the fight they showed to win their final Castle Lager Rugby Championship match against the Pumas 29-27 at the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, on Saturday, which saw them clinch the trophy in successive seasons for the first time ever, but admitted they had a …
It appears that Zimbabwe has taken the right step and eased the ban on maize imports. I was reviewing South Africa’s maize exports for the week of 26 September 2025, and Zimbabwe was listed as an importer. During that week, South Africa exported 27,624 tonnes of maize, with 47% (12,858 tonnes) of it being exported …
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 has approved Hannah Rowe as a replacement for Flora Devonshire in the New Zealand squad. Rowe was named as a replacement after Devonshire was ruled out after sustaining an injury to her dominant handduring the team’s training session at the Holkar Stadium in …
South Africa is known for its famous national parks, such as Kruger, Addo, and Hluhluwe, which often dominate travel itineraries. However, the country also boasts smaller, lesser-known sanctuaries and rehabilitation centres that play a crucial role in conservation efforts. Image used for illustrative purposes/Vince Russell/Unsplash These hidden gems not only protect endangered species but also …
Dear Editor Kouga Local Municipality has once again demonstrated that good governance and accountable leadership change lives. Recognised as the best performing municipality in the Eastern Cape, Kouga was honoured at the 2025 Municipal Performance Awards for its excellence in financial management, stability, and service delivery. This achievement is a direct reflection of the trust …
Stellantis South Africa proudly announces the arrival of Leapmotor, a pioneering Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer that is redefining smart mobility worldwide. Founded in 2015 by visionary entrepreneur and tech expert Jiangming Zhu, Leapmotor has quickly established itself as one of the most dynamic players in China’s EV market. With full control of its value …
A Southern Red Bishop in full breeding plumage. Photos: John Yeld A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush, the old proverb states. But if it’s a bird that has been fitted with a ring, its value now includes a contribution to scientific research and essential environmental education On 30 January 1909, …
Luke Fraser ·5 Oct 2025 South Africa’s tax base continues to increase, but many South Africans living abroad are at risk of being taxed by two different authorities. South Africa’s income tax base continues to grow, growing from 25.9 million in 2023 to 27.2 million in 2024. However, over 38,000 individual taxpayers formally ‘tax migrated’ …
Cygnum Capital, through the AfricaGoGreen Fund’s Technical Assistance Facility, is investing in research to accelerate the electrification of South Africa’s minibus taxi industry; a sector that moves millions of people daily and underpins the country’s mobility system. Led by flxEV, this feasibility study explores both the opportunities and challenges of transitioning minibus taxis to electric …
Fresh from their landmark victory in the Teepsa 5/6/7 case, where the courts set aside authorisation for another deep-water drilling project, Green Connection and Natural Justice are warning of an even bigger threat to people, the ocean and the climate. This time, the organisations are challenging TotalEnergies’ proposal to drill what would be the world’s …