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South Africa overpowered Italy in their 2025 Test opener, but a mixed display outside the set piece left Rassie Erasmus with plenty to fine-tune, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for TimesLIVE, Keohane says the Boks’ dominance at scrum time and the impact of the Bomb Squad were standout positives, but the overall performance lacked polish, precision …

Luke Fraser  ·5 Jul 2025 Investec has highlighted the continued growth of new energy vehicles in South Africa, with electric cars having potential cost savings for motorists, even if the initial outlay is far higher. New energy vehicles run on energy sources that are not exclusively petrol or diesel. They are designed to reduce emissions …

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa’s automotive sector is changing fast with cheaper Chinese brands entering the market. Traditional brands are struggling, and many are starting to close down. BMW has had its own challenges. eNCA Money Desk anchor, Rofhiwa Madzena, spoke with BMW SA CEO Peter van Binsbergen about the current trends and the auto manufacturer’s …

The CEO of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, Advocate Max Boqwana has clarified what will happen with the outcomes of the National Dialogue. He was participating in the National Dialogue Outreach Session at the University of the North West in Porchefstroom earlier on Saturday morning. The much talked-about National Dialogue meant to discuss the what kind …

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has affirmed that the budget allocated to the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS) will enable it to carry out its mandate. “We hope that it will assist funding campaigns aimed at fighting gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) and building social cohesion. We hope that, with the support …

It was a superb day of Under-20 football at the Region 5 Games in Windhoek, Namibia on Saturday with 18 goals scored across four games in the men’s and women’s competitions. The entertainment for fans who came out in numbers to support the matches was superb, and bodes well for the remainder of the two …

R48 million in jackpots is up for grabs. Here are your Lotto and Lotto Plus results for 5 July 2025. Get the Lotto and Lotto Plus results as soon as they are drawn on The Citizen, so you can rest easy and check your tickets with confidence. Lotto: R5 million Lotto Plus 1: R24 million Lotto …

Heavy downpours in Cape Town resulted in thousands of residents being displaced after their homes were washed away by floods on Friday night . The province’s disaster management team issued a warning, saying disruptive rain would persist until the end of the weekend. Disaster risk management spokesperson Charlotte Powell said rescue teams were assessing the …

The final instalment of SA Rugby’s 2025 FNB Youth Weeks programme will run from Monday 7 to Saturday 12 July, with 16 teams competing across the matches played on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. At the conclusion of the tournament, the SA Schools and SA Schools ‘A’ teams will be announced. They will face …

Government says it has noted with serious concern the reported incidents where certain groups and communities have blocked foreign nationals from accessing healthcare services at public facilities. Government has, in a statement on Saturday, called on all communities to uphold the rule of law, respect human dignity, and continue to work together to build a …

Canada beat the Springbok Women by 50-20 in a pulsating Test, playing with composure and showing why they are ranked second in the world against a South African team that never gave up at Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, on Saturday, 5 July, 2025. The Bok Women can take some confidence from their second-half performance, but …

The Real Prince is the winner of the country’s premier horse racing event, the 2025 Durban July. Ridden by Jockey, Craig Zackey, and trained by Dean Kannemeyer, the Real Prince beat favourite, Eight of Eighteen, by the narrowest of margins to win the race. The theme for this year’s Durban July is “Marvels of Mzansi”. …

The first leg of the national dialogue will take place on 15 August. The CEO of the Thabo Mbeki Foundation, Max Boqwana says the upcoming national dialogue is not an ANC event. Boqwana was speaking at the North West University (NWU) in Potchefstroom, where the foundation held a national dialogue outreach session. Some political parties …

A serial child rapist who asked for three life sentences to run concurrently was turned down to ensure he would not be eligible for parole after 25 years. The Madadeni regional court in KwaZulu-Natal sentenced Elphius Elias Shabangu, 38, to life imprisonment for the rape of an 11-year-old girl in June 2024 near the Theku …

At the 2025 Huawei South Africa Connect Event, Huawei Enterprise CEO Gene Zhang reiterated the company’s long-term commitment to building South Africa’s digital and AI future. “With 26 years of local innovation, Huawei is dedicated to driving intelligent transformation and building a smarter, more connected South Africa,” said Zhang. Huawei’s local milestones include launching South …

South African Internet pioneer, entrepreneur, filmmaker, and comedian, Ronnie Apteker, has had an extensive career, eventually settling in Ukraine before being forced to live in Poland. While Apteker has since focused on other interests, he will remain a key figure in establishing South Africa’s commercial broadband landscape. Born in Cape Town in 1967, Ronnie attended …

Phil Magakoe AFP Scrum-half Morne van den Berg scored two tries as Rugby World Cup title-holders South Africa beat Italy 42-24 in Pretoria on Saturday in the first of two Tests. Winning his third cap, the 27-year-old half-back from the Johannesburg-based Lions also impressed with his tactical kicking and won the player of the match …

On Thursday, July 3, 2025, the Vatican announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, a body tasked with fostering mutual understanding and cooperation between the Catholic Church and other faiths. Among those appointed is Bishop Sithembele Anton Sipuka of the Diocese of Mthatha, South Africa. Reacting to the announcement …

They had a solid 28-3 lead at the break, but things were not as fluent and effective in the second half for the hosts, with the tourists refusing to throw in the towel, despite being outplayed for most of the match. The Boks can look back at their first half performance with satisfaction. Their scrum …

Land Rover has unveiled a new limited-edition model for the Defender known as the Octa Black. The Black is an exclusive product based on the flagship Octa specification, boasting a powerful engine and unique styling elements. The Defender Octa Black has a starting price of R3,979,500, making it the most expensive unit in the Land …

Malcolm Libera  ·5 Jul 2025 High-net-worth South Africans are increasingly buying real estate in Mauritius, which was ranked the most peaceful country in Africa in 2025.  According to preliminary estimates published by the Bank of Mauritius, foreign direct investment in Mauritius’ real estate industry climbed 13% to almost 24 billion rupees (R9.5 billion) in 2024. …

The Boks have been patient on attack and didn’t make too many mistakes, while they scored four tries to keep Italy on the back foot throughout the half. Jesse Kriel opened the scoring before Van den Berg got his first off the back of a massive Bok scrum. Kurt-Lee Arendse sniped through the tightest of …

Each year on the first Saturday of July, South Africa’s most anticipated sporting and social spectacle gallops into the spotlight — a cultural jamboree known simply as the Durban July. Over time, the event has become more than just a horse race; it is a mirror of the nation’s aspirations, divisions and contradictions. At its …