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In a strong show of South-South cooperation, Algeria and South Africa have signed new bilateral agreements to deepen their strategic academic and scientific partnership. The agreements were finalized during the visit of South African Higher Education Minister Prof. Blade Nzimande to Algeria. Accompanied by a high-level delegation, Nzimande toured the University of Saad Dahleb Blida …

A Denel T5-52 self-propelled howitzer. State-owned aerospace and defence group Denel has an order opportunity pipeline worth more than R53 billion, with R45 billion in high value potential contracts for artillery, armoured vehicles, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). This is according to a presentation the company delivered in mid-June to Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee …

The Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (COSAFA) will soon begin the recruitment process for a new Executive Director. The recruitment will be conducted in line with COSAFA’s Statutes and the procedures outlined by the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ms Sue Destombes has been a central figure in COSAFA’s development for over two decades, …

In commemoration of International Nelson Mandela Day, Agbiz partnered with SOS Children’s Village Mamelodi to contribute to the wellbeing and development of vulnerable children through an initiative aimed at providing practical support and inspiration. The visit forms part of Agbiz’s continued commitment to community upliftment and youth empowerment. SOS Children’s Village Mamelodi provides family-based care …

WhatsApp and Instagram owner Meta Platforms has agreed to disclose subscriber information about the owners of accounts that posted explicit content of South African school children. This comes after the Digital Law Company launched an urgent court application to hold the company in contempt of court. News24 reports that Judge Mudunwazi Makamu granted the settlement …

On 6 July 2025, KwaZulu-Natal’s Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleged that a criminal syndicate involving cops, prison staff, judges, and politicians is holding South Africa hostage. Daily Maverick’s Caryn Dolley explains. [embedded content] Reporting by: Caryn DolleyProduced by: Emilie GambadeFilmed by: Bernard KotzeEdited by: Rufaro ChiswoSub-edited by: Ian Wolstenholme Caryn Dolley has covered …

Luke Fraser  ·18 Jul 2025 South Africa’s economy will take a hit from the United States’ upcoming tariffs, but the overall picture for the economy remains promising.  US President Donald Trump announced that the United States will impose tariffs of 30% on South Africa on 1 August 2025 as per his “America First” strategy.  The …

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) will tomorrow host a webinar laying out proposals for electoral reform in South Africa. The webinar, to be hosted by IRR analysts Marius Roodt and Terence Corrigan, will propose a new electoral system for South Africa. It also provides polling data on South Africans’ views on electoral reform and …

Elias Mokwena during the FIFA Club World Cup match v Los Angeles FC Elias Mokwana is back in South Africa, sparking further intrigue around his future amid growing interest from clubs abroad. As confirmed to the Siya crew by close sources, Mokwana is in Mzansi to attend to personal matters, even as interest in the …

South Africa strongly condemns Israel’s latest attacks on the Syrian capital Damascus, on 16 July 2025, on the Syrian Ministry of Defence and air strikes near the Presidential Palace, which are a flagrant violation of the country’s territorial integrity and international law. Israel’s announcement on 17 July 2025, that it will continue to occupy Syrian …

VW has just achieved an important milestone at its factory in South Africa. This July marks the one-year anniversary of the point when Volkswagen Group South Africa’s (VWGA) local facility became the sole producer of the Polo hatchback around the globe. Last year, VWGA’s parent company made the decision to pull the plug on all …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has concluded a successful working visit to China aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and economic cooperation between South Africa and China.  At the invitation of the Chairman of China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Ren Hongbin, the Deputy President participated in the third China International Supply Chain Expo …

 ·18 Jul 2025 South Africa is edging closer to leaving a global financial watchdog’s so-called grey list in October, with a team of assessors scheduled to visit the nation this month. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has already determined that South African authorities had met “all or almost all of the actions” required to …

South African startup B10 Char is set to begin operations at a $2-million (R35.7 million) biochar plant in Mpumalanga after finishing construction of the facility earlier this week. Biochar is being touted as a potential carbon-capturing solution. The product is made similarly to charcoal by heating wood and other biowaste above 400°C in an oxygen-deprived …

Friday, July 18, 2025 The Office of the Chief Justice (OCJ) has warned the public of fake social media accounts falsely claiming to be that of Chief Justice Mandisa Maya. “We wish to categorically state that Chief Justice Maya does not have any personal or official social media accounts on platforms such as Facebook, Twitter/X …

[Image: Instagram] Melany and Peet Viljoen, the flashy faces behind Tammy Taylor Nails SA, have officially packed their bags, their diamonds, and their drama, fleeing South Africa after a U.S. court slapped them with a $4 million (R71 million) judgment for trademark infringement and breach of contract. Naturally, they took to Facebook with a lengthy video …

 The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, is proud to announce the rollout of game-changing new Home Affairs service centres abroad that will deliver dignity to South Africans living overseas – who have often waited 12 to 18 months just to obtain a new passport.  Through the opening of these new service centres, access …