Municipalities Ruining Hartbeespoort Dam
Pollution and sewage is harming the aquatic environment
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TOYOTA GAZOO RACING SOUTH AFRICA TO THRILL FANS AT 2025 SA FESTIVAL OF MOTORING | SA News
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is excited to announce participation of its Motorsport division, Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) at the 2025 SA Festival of Motoring. The premier automotive show will take place from 29 – 31 August at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. As part of its commitment to motorsport excellence and …
GPAA CEO’s Suspension Welcomed
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance welcomes the Finance Minister’s decision to suspend Kedibone Madiehe, the CEO of the Government Pensions Administration Agency (GPAA), following reports of serious wrongdoing. We also note the appointment of a DDG from National Treasury as an external CEO to oversee the needed course correction at the GPAA. The work needs …
Statement by the Presiding Officers of Parliament on the Passing of Former NCOP Chairperson Mr Mninwa “MJ” Mahlangu | SA News
Soundbite by Parliament Spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo,https://iono.fm/e/1590368 Parliament, Monday, 25 August 2025 – The Presiding Officers of Parliament have learned with sadness the passing of the former Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and one of the first generation of Members of the democratic Parliament, Mr Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu. Mr Mahlangu, fondly known to …
RACING LADIES TO DEMO NEW MSA4 AT FESTIVAL | SA News
What Investchem MSA4 at the Festival of MotoringWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen 29-31 August 2025Community South Africa National Girl power as Investchem shows MSA4 off at Kyalami South Africa has a proud single seater racing history, from our own Formula 1 championship, through 33 South African Grands Prix, many of them world championship rounds, and …
Converse South Africa Partners with Scorpion Kings Live with Friends | HYPE Magazine | SA News
Converse South Africa has been announced as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of Scorpion Kings Live with Friends, taking place on 29 August 2025 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The partnership is part of Converse’s ongoing Love Chuck campaign — a tribute to the enduring legacy of the Chuck Taylor sneaker and its …
Sex Workers in Colonial Senegal Were Policed by France – Book Explores a Racist History
French authorities allowed sex work because they believed brothels could help prevent interracial relationships from developing.
Minister Lamola to brief the media on international developments | SA News
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will brief the media on recent developments relating to the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy. The briefing takes place soon after South Africa’s participation in key regional and multilateral forums, including the TICAD Summit held in Japan and the SADC Summit held in Madagascar. …
School fees, Springboks and the shifting shape of South Africa | SA News
I hope that you have been lucky enough to have this experience as an adult, but I find going to schools, sniffing the air, looking at the badges, uniforms and hairstyles and speaking to other parents – one of the best ways to see how our country is changing. I remember once, years ago, as …
The true price of petrol in South Africa | SA News
Nearly a third of the cost of every litre of petrol in South Africa in August 2025 can be attributed to taxes, an analysis of official Department of Mineral Resources and Energy data reveals. South Africa’s fuel taxes have become a heated topic in recent years as many households struggle to make ends meet amid …
Bad news for motorists who need a new licence in South Africa | SA News
The Department of Transport is optimistic that it can clear the driving licence card production backlog by December 2025. This comes after the machine broke down in February 2025, resulting in a backlog of more than 730,000 when it returned to service in early May. Speaking to SABC News, spokesperson for the Department of Transport, …
Durban Protest Against Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
Demonstrators demand Russia return Ukrainian children
Disability Organisations Protest Against Dial-a-Ride Cuts
City of Cape Town says it has to introduce cuts due to budget constraints
Ekurhuleni Residents Receive Massive Electricity Bills
This month, the residents of the Ekurhuleni Metro were in for a shock when they received their utility bills because for months the Metro failed to indicate their actual power consumption on their statements of account. The Metro relied, instead, on estimated electricity readings. It is unfair to expect residents to pay massive, unexpected and […]
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TLDR: Social Media Headlines – 25 August 2025
Google Ads rolls out Asset Studio beta: The new tool positions Google Ads as a built-in creative hub, streamlining how advertisers produce and scale ad assets with AI. Cloudflare’s Pay Per Crawl campaign from an SEO-led PR perspective: Cloudflare turned a bold idea into a market-defining move – earning 2,000+ backlinks, lifting branded searches, and …
World News – 25 August 2025
South African tea taking the world by storm: South Africa’s most popular tea, Rooibos, is gaining ground overseas, with exports increasing 64% from 2015 to 2024. Big VAT changes for airtime purchases in South Africa on the cards: The National Treasury and SARS are proposing to clarify that airtime supplied by foreign providers is out …
Van Niekerk Eyes Record Run at Growthpoint Squash Nationals
V&A Waterfront, Cape Town, Western Cape: Defending men’s champion Dewald van Niekerk will be out to set a new mark in South African squash when he targets his fifth straight title in the Growthpoint Senior Nationals championships to take place at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town from August 28 to 30. The 28-year-old Gqeberha-born …
MTN’s Problems Must Not Become SA’s Problems
Dear Editor The media like to present themselves as corruption busters. But all too often, they become complicit in covering up malfeasance by acting as a mouthpiece for those seeking to shield themselves in corruption scandals. This is the only conclusion one can draw when reading “Jonas Speaks Out Over Dirty Tricks” in the Sunday …
Why Do Only 2 Life Esidimeni Deaths Warrant Prosecution?
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance has written to the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development, requesting that the National Prosecuting Authority appear before the committee. The NPA must explain why it is considering prosecution for only two out of the 144 deaths in the Life Esidimeni tragedy. In 2015, the Gauteng …
Women Driving Change
South African women are redefining resilience, creativity, and success in the automotive world. In celebration of Women’s Month, OMODA and JAECOO are spotlighting the increasing presence of women in leadership across the automotive industry. Historically, the perception of women in motoring was reduced to stereotypes, but gone are the days of jokes about them not …
Contractor Speaks Out on Makana Pump Supply Debacle
Municipality bungled a tender then scapegoated a director in an unfair dismissal
Good Support for Protest Against Cuts to Services
Speech by Roscoe Palm, GOOD City of Cape Town Councillor. Note to Editor: Today, the GOOD Party stood in solidarity with disabled Capetonians protesting the Democratic Alliance’s decision to cut Dial-A-Ride services, effective from 8 September 2025. The following speech was delivered by Roscoe Palm.
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