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In a recent submission to the Department of Fisheries, Forestry and Environment (DFFE), The Green Connection is of the opinion that South Africa’s draft Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) for 2030–2035 fall short of what is needed to address the climate crisis, arguing that the plan is neither ambitious enough nor guided by science. With just …
Ford has issued a safety recall notice for the Ranger bakkie in South Africa. Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has identified an issue with model year 2025 and 2026 Ranger units that compromises the function and safety of the braking system. “In the affected vehicles the customer may feel a change in pedal …
Dear Editor Twenty officers, R28 million, zero accreditation, that is the SANDF’s Cuba plan in one line. The numbers don’t lie: R28 million now, after R1.7 billion in irregular spend before, and still the SANDF, with the Minister’s blessing, doubles down on Cuba. The Democratic Alliance rejects the South African National Defence Force’s latest plan …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) welcomes the submission of a memorandum, to be signed by all Western Cape DA Mayors, to the Ministers of Police and Justice. This memorandum represents a clear and urgent demand to empower capable municipalities with the policing powers and resources needed to make our communities safer. This week alone, …
Dear Editor Following persistent pressure by the DA to rid SAPS of crooked cops, a recent parliamentary reply revealed that at least 57 police officers nationally, who were initially dismissed through formal disciplinary hearings for crimes including rape, murder, fraud and corruption, were reinstated by Provincial or Divisional Commissioners between 2015 and 2025. Most of …
Etienne van Zyl, NSRI Durban station commander, said: On Thursday, 11 September, at 16h03, NSRI Durban duty crew were activated following reports from the ski-boat club of a 73 year old local man suffering a medical condition on the sailing yacht that he lives on, at a mooring at the Durban Marina, in the Port …
South Africa shrugged off a litany of injuries to humiliate New Zealand 43-10 in Wellington on Saturday, subjecting the All Blacks to their worst-ever Test defeat in a Rugby Championship stunner. With their backline in tatters and trailing 10-0 early after a try to debutant Leroy Carter, the Springboks scored 36 unanswered points in an …
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus was delighted with his team’s biggest victory ever against the All Blacks in Wellinton on Saturday night, but he said they would keep their feet on the ground with a tough task ahead against Argentina in their remaining two Castle Lager Rugby Championship matches in Durban and London. The 43-10 victory …
Following weeks of protest, Angola’s parliament quietly wrapped up the legislative year. Once again, local elections were absent from its agenda.
US tariffs are dealing a heavy blow to jobs, but the country’s factories and fishing fleets were already on their knees after years of ANC policy and governance failures that led to power cuts, collapsing railways and the deindustrialisation of the economy Right now, in an unassuming building at Durban harbour, crews haul in albacore …
John Endres Real transformation hasn’t been tried yet How the ANC can save South Africa – and itself The following is the text of my address to the BizNews Investment Conference #2 in Hermanus on 11 September. Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. We’ve heard a lot these past two days about everything that is going …
“I didn’t think that I had a higher dream than the Proteas until I met Claire Furlong, who was the general manager of media and communications at the ICC. I immediately expressed my interest in working for the ICC and asked her advice on how I could get myself there? In 2019, they added me …
PURPOSE: This is a Learnership Programme where incumbents will complete the following training: Work in a team Safety Hand tools Assembly & manufacturing Drawing & Marking off Welding Operate & monitor production machines Prepare surfaces Fire fighting Operations & dispatch products QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: National Technical Certificate [N3 – N6] Matric/Technical Matric with Maths & Physical …
KwaZulu-Natal continues to be the country’s “hitman capital”, with deep ties between assassins for hire, some in the taxi industry, rogue security firms and political networks. Violence monitor Mary de Haas told Weekend Witness that research consistently shows KZN producing more hired killers than any other province. ALSO READ | eThekwini employee assassinated “We are …
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has arrived in South Africa, combining next-generation performance with an ultra-sleek design. The device is now available on a range of contract and cash deals, offering a compelling package of advanced features and powerful hardware. Read: Nintendo surprises with Virtual Boy accessory for the Switch 2 The most notable aspects …
Join on WhatsApp Get the latest updates directly on WhatsApp – motivation, news & more! Join On WhatsApp The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the payment schedule for all social grants for September 2025. This schedule will assist millions of South Africans who depend on monthly financial support to plan their …
The most recently available Gautrain figures show that passenger numbers are still down almost 50% compared to the pre-pandemic period. Modelling, forecasting, and reporting firm Codera Analytics recently published a chart summarising the Gautrain’s passenger figures since 2010. The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) has given the Gautrain an A- rating, making it …
This year’s G20 Summit must, in the same spirit as COP17 (Durban, 2011) and the World Summit on Sustainable Development (Johannesburg, 2002), be used by South Africa to promote sustainable climate action, internationally and domestically. The COP17 was particularly instrumental in advancing political negotiations on developing new climate instruments and affirming the continued relevance of …
Luke Fraser ·13 Sep 2025 South Africa is seeing a massive rise in gambling and betting, with increased calls for regulation gripping the industry. According to the National Gambling Board of South Africa, gross gambling revenue across South Africa was R59.3 billion in the 2023/24 financial year, a 25.7% rise from the previous. Betting was …
Malcolm Libera ·13 Sep 2025 Data from Lightstone has noted that Soweto is the wealthiest township in South Africa based on income and property values. South Africa’s property market conversation tends to focus on the country’s major cities, which are Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, with their skylines, luxury developments, and booming suburbs. However, the …
Barbados’ state-owned enterprise, GovTech, has partnered with Zindi to launch an Apps Challenge aimed at harnessing technology in solving key public service challenges. The competition, which began in August and runs until October 14, invites developers in Barbados and beyond to submit innovative solutions that address issues such as digitising land registry plans, preserving historic
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Last week, the National Interfaith Youth Summit on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE) gathered in Nairobi under the theme “Building Resilient Communities Against Violent Extremism.” Delegates ranged from youth and religious leaders to development partners and government officials. They left with five recommendations: economic empowerment, governance reforms, social inclusion, and rehabilitation of extremist returnees.
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South Africa’s Online Retail set to surpass R130-billion in 2025 | Knysna-Plett Herald × … Weekly Newspapers: In addition to daily publications, there are approximately 25 weekly newspapers serving urban areas. Read More at the Source
Fortuin, who was born on 6 February 1979, played two Tests for the Springboks, against Ireland in Dublin in 2006, and against Australia in Sydney in 2007. Provincially, he represented the SWD Eagles in 122 games between 2000 and 2010, and from 2005 to 2009, he played 79 times in the colours of the Toyota …