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A unanimous Constitutional Court ruling has sparked fierce controversy by affirming the right of South African men to adopt their wives’ surnames if they wish to. It emerged from a lawsuit against the Department of Home Affairs by Henry van der Merwe, who was denied the legal right to take the surname of his wife, …
A South African discovery offered the first proof of birds migrating across the equator
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They made it harder for themselves than it should have been but ultimately the Springboks were able to survive a late Argentina fightback to clinch the Castle Lager Rugby Championship title with a 29-27 win at Twickenham. It was another historic moment for the Boks of this era as it was the first time that …
Luke Fraser ·4 Oct 2025 Unmarried couples living together in South Africa must remember that they do not automatically qualify for the rights of married couples. This is according to Cor Van Deventer, Director and Attorney at VDM Incorporated, who warned that couples cannot rely on the Domestic Partnership Bill, as it is still in …
LONDON – Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx scored two tries apiece as South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham to win successive Rugby Championship titles for the first time in their history. The world champions’ relentless forward power ultimately proved the difference as they overturned a 10-point deficit after Argentina led 13-3 early in the …
Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx both scored two tries. The Springboks edged Argentina 29-27 in a hard-fought Rugby Championship match at Twickenham in London on Saturday to win the trophy for a second time in a row. It is the first time the Boks have gone back-to-back in the competition and the sixth time they …
Wetility, a MultiChoice Innovation Fund-backed renewable energy fintech startup, has announced its plans to launch OneBill, a new subscription model designed to make rooftop solar more accessible. The company says OneBill combines grid and solar electricity bills into a single invoice, eliminating the need for homeowners to juggle bills from two separate entities. “OneBill is …
From “arrived early for my shift” selfies to dance breaks during card machine troubles, these attendants are showing us that work can be serious business with a whole lot of humour. South Africa (04 October 2025) – Petrol attendants have always been part of everyday life in South Africa, but a few are now taking …
Yay! It’s that time of year when Pretoria and Jozi’s streets turn purple again. Pretoria, South Africa (04 October 2025) – The jacarandas are out, and honestly, it’s one of the highlights for anyone who drives the cities’ canopied streets. They add a touch of magic here that can’t be found anywhere else in SA, …
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the possibility of an AI bubble burst. Commentators and investors are warning that the feverish pace of AI funding, sky-high valuations, and lofty promises may not all be sustainable. Some even argue that a correction is inevitable, much like past bubbles in dot-coms and crypto. Whether
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4 October 2025 – South African Football Association (SAFA) Referees Committee chairman, Victor Gomes, has been appointed to the FIFA Referees Committee. Gomes was a highly respected referee until his retirement after the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar and he has transferred his skills to various refereeing structures around the world. He told www.safa.net
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Africa's oil and gas sector could be on the brink of a new exploration renaissance, driven by advances in seismic imaging, frontier data sets and faster permitting, industry leaders said at Africa Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025 in Cape Town on Wednesday.
According to Emmanuelle Garinet, VP of Exploration Africa at TotalEnergies, Africa's frontier basins hold significant volumes. She pointed to Namibia as an example of how seismic and subsurface data can de-risk projects: “When we decided to drill the Venus well, it was frontier, but we had a probability of success of more than 50% because of the seismic data and direct hydrocarbon indicators.”
In the Republic of Congo, TotalEnergies' exploration permitting process is moving at a markedly faster pace. “We got our permit in less than six months and are preparing for drilling by the end of the year,” Garinet said. By contrast, South Africa's permitting system has faced delays due to legal challenges, a problem she described as “unacceptable” given limited budgets for global exploration.
Chevron's CEO, Gavin Lewis, emphasized the critical role of comprehensive subsurface datasets in Africa. “Before you can do any AI-driven workflows, you need a dataset that illuminates what the subsurface looks like,” he said. “What Africa has lost is the ability to sponsor multi-client subsurface datasets. The only basin that allows for large, regional high-quality datasets is the Gulf of America, which has allowed that basin to reinvent itself multiple times.”
VP of Exploration for bp, Bryan Ritchie, highlighted survey work in Egypt's Nile Delta, where the company completed the first deepwater ocean-bottom node seismic survey over the Atoll field and noted that the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company plans to expand multi-client data coverage across a larger area of the delta. ‘We're seeing new opportunities for these images,” he said.
Beyond exploration, Woodside Energy's VP of Exploration, Terry Gebhardt, said geoscience and subsurface data are also key to carbon capture and storage projects, as well as “maximizing efficacy and recovery” in existing fields.
The panel discussion, sponsored by EnerGeo Alliance, also underlined the broader scale of investment in Africa's oil and gas sector. Nikki Martin, President and CEO of EnerGeo Alliance, said African oil and gas capital expenditure is expected to rise to $54 billion by 2030, following a $6 billion surge in exploration spending in 2024.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.
Comrades, Sisters and Brothers, On behalf of the Central Executive Committee and the 1.7 million members of the Congress of South African Trade Unions, I welcome you to South Africa, the land of struggle and sacrifice, the land of Nelson Mandela, Chris Hani, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, and so many other giants of our people’s movement. It …
Both parents, regardless of gender, sex, colour or circumstances, will now be entitled to equal parental leave that they can share amongst themselves (4 months, 10 days). ConCourt unanimously confirms constitutional invalidity against sections which deal with maternity and paternity leave under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) (and the corresponding UIF legislation). The …
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. New Toyota appearing in South Africa this week Toyota is featuring a new car at the Naamsa AutoWeek currently taking place in Gqeberha. The model in question is the bZ4x, the company’s first mass-produced electric vehicle. Toyota South Africa Motors CEO Andrew …
3 October 2025 – The South African U20 Men’s National Team, Amajita, got their 2025 FIFA U20 Men’s World Cup campaign back on track as they brushed aside New Caledonia 5-0 in their second match of the competition at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile in the early hours of Friday morning (SA time). Following …
South Africans have recently expressed concerns online about how government abuse of digital IDs could allow for tracking people’s movements and cutting off their access to basic services. However, many of the capabilities they fear a digital ID would bring about are already supported through South Africa’s physical ID system and financial activity monitoring entities …
The South African government is bad, and quality of life in SA is falling behind the rest of the world. The recent Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), a comprehensive analysis and ranking of how well countries are governed, puts SA at a dismal low rank of only 77 among 120 countries measured. SA fell from …
Deputy Minister Peace Mabe to officially open the 22nd Annual National Oral History Conference in Limpopo The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Deputy Minister Peace Mabe in collaboration with the Limpopo Provincial Government, invites members of the media to the official opening of the 22nd Annual National Oral History Conference 2025. Hosted through the …
Our judiciary has been plagued by unethical conduct
Two North-West University (NWU) dancers, Tebogo Baas and Matlhogonolo Bodibe, are preparing to compete against the best in the world when they represent South Africa at the 2025 World Dance Championships (WDC) in Assen, Netherlands, in November. This event includes a dance festival, congress, and WDC World Championships, featuring the world’s best ballroom and Latin …
The GOOD Party is deeply concerned by the Executive Mayor’s dismissive response to serious allegations of financial misconduct arising from the City of Cape Town’s R2.1 billion loan agreement with Agence Française de Développement (AFD).
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Kiplagat Sang South Africa registered their biggest win at the tournament by outclassing their group rivals. However, head coach Raymond Mdaka said although the game was not an easy affair, Amajita should have scored more goals. Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 Misinformation: The spread of misinformation and fake news poses a significant challenge for credible …