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Severe cold fronts are hitting South Africa this week, bringing disruptive rain, snow and hazardous conditions. This comes as the country endures a deadly winter, with recent floods claiming 102 lives in the Eastern Cape and other winter-related incidents causing fatalities in KwaZulu-Natal. As a new cold front makes landfall in the Western Cape today, …
On the southern fringes of Kenya, in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro, a boy once dreamed of becoming a footballer. But a diagnosis of myopia quietly ended that pursuit. Medicine, the path his father favoured, was never an option, he couldn’t stomach the sight of blood. By the time Stephen Kolesh walked into the dimly
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There’s been a significant number of changes in the June 2025 chart of South Africa’s best-selling passenger cars. Here’s the breakdown. The Corolla Cross claimed top spot as South Africa’s best-selling passenger car in June 2025. Image: Toyota South Africa’s new-car sales market continues to gain momentum as 2025 progresses, with many manufacturers seeing a …
Western Province extended their winning run while the Blue Bulls and Sharks battled to a thrilling draw in the second round of the FNB U16 Grant Khomo Week in Pretoria on Wednesday. The second day of the tournament delivered its fair share of drama, with the Limpopo Bulls, Golden Lions, Namibia, Griffons, Leopards, WP XV, …
Glasgow Warriors have moved to further strengthen their back-line depth ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, after Dan Lancaster put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Franco Smith’s squad. The 24-year-old – who qualifies for Scotland courtesy of his Dumfries-born grandmother – moves to Scotstoun following a one-year stint at Racing 92, making 25 …
An editorial in BusinessLIVE has called for the government to rein in the manufacturers of vapes and subject them to the same regulatory control as the purveyors of cigarettes and snuff. The plea comes after recent findings that some popular disposable e-cigarette brands – after a few hundred puffs – release far higher amounts of …
The Blue Bulls and Western Province were among the big winners in the second round of the FNB U18 Girls Week in Johannesburg, while the Golden Lions made another statement in the FNB U16 Girls Week. The Lions, Boland, Bulls and WP remain unbeaten after two rounds of the U18 tournament, while Griquas, Free State …
Malcolm Libera ·2 Jul 2025 Lanseria International Airport, South Africa’s only privately owned and operated airport, is preparing for several major upgrades to compete with others like OR Tambo International Airport. According to CEO Rampa Rammopo, the Gauteng-based airport is laying the groundwork for significant upgrades to expand capacity, boost services, and position Lanseria as …
Six changes to the team have been made by Head Coach Kenny Murray for Scotland U20 Men’s second World Rugby U20 Championship pool stage match against Australia at Stadio Luigi Zaffanella on Friday (kick off 2.30pm BST/3.30pm local) – live on RugbyPassTV. Exeter Chiefs player Jed Findlay comes in at full-back, and will make his …
Head coach Richard Whiffin has named his Wales side to face France this Friday in round two of the U20 World Championship at Stadio Mario Battaglini, Rovigo (KO 2.30 UK time). The side shows three changes to the starting line-up from the team that lost narrowly to Argentina in the opening round of Pool B …
Although fuel cost has a significant impact on steam generation, it is just a part of the overall value chain – a single piece in a broader puzzle. Keeping all in synch requires expert oversight, says Gavin Evezard, Projects Director at steam and boiler operations and maintenance service provider, Associated Energy Services (AES). “It is …
South African-born drummer, composer and bandleader Lumanyano Mzi returns to the spotlight with Ithemba Elitsha – a deeply layered and spiritually charged new album that feels both timeless and urgent. Slated for global release on 4 July, the album’s drop on American Independence Day is more than symbolic. It signals a bold statement of artistic …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) will oppose the Department of Human Settlements’ budget because we cannot support allocating R33 billion in taxpayer funds to a department led by a Minister implicated in serious corruption. Since President Ramaphosa refuses to act, the DA will – by taking every possible step to hold Minister Thembi Simelane …
The Junior Springbok starting fifteen to face England in their crucial World Rugby U20 Championship pool match in Rovigo on Friday show just one change from the side that defeated Australia last Sunday in Italy, with Gino Cupido replacing Demitre Erasmus, who is suffering from illness, at centre. SA U20 head coach Kevin Foote has …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) has requested a formal investigation by the Eastern Cape Provincial Government into the Buffalo City Municipality’s Kiwane Resort near Kidd’s Beach, that has evolved into a bottomless money pit. The municipality has shown a continued lack of transparency, accountability, and oversight regarding the Kiwane Resort, which is a public …
Dear Editor The Democratic Alliance (DA) fully supports Police Portfolio Committee Chairperson Ian Cameron’s call for the immediate suspension of all SAPS members arrested or charged with serious criminal offences. Keeping these individuals in active service undermines public trust and the integrity of the police. The DA will write to the Minister of Police to …
June has been a record-breaking month for OMODA & JAECOO South Africa, with 1,009 new passenger vehicles sold during this period. Since entering the local market in April 2023 with the stylish C5 crossover, both sales and interest in Brand O&J nameplates have grown significantly, driven by a dynamic product lineup that continues to resonate …
The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamoma, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in Parliament, Cape Town. Minister Lamola will use the occasion to outline South Africa’s foreign policy priorities for the financial year 2025-2026, focussing on programmes …
The Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEA&DP), in partnership with the Department of Infrastructure (DoI), has successfully completed the second round of Housing Market Studies across seven municipalities. “This initiative is part of the Western Cape Government’s ongoing efforts to deepen its understanding of the local housing market dynamics in the …
SEACon, previously known as the ESG Africa conference, is proud to announce the launch of the third edition of the ‘Beyond Awards’. This year, the organisers of the event are excited to announce that the Beyond Awards will be co-located with the YES (Youth Employment Service) ESG Awards. Both events provide a platform to recognise …
Dear Editor The Department of Defence is unable to account for R2.1 billion paid to it by the National Treasury. The DA will be writing to the Chairperson of the Joint Committee on Defence, requesting urgent accountability. The Democratic Alliance is outraged over the ongoing failure of the Department of Defence to pay outstanding allowances …
A 48-member African business delegation leveraged the China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) 2025 to deepen trade ties with China, as the announcement of zero-tariff access for African products coincided with the high-impact expo. Johannesburg, South Africa, 02 July 2025 — African businesses reinforced their commitment to global trade diversification and commercial connectivity with China, …
Travis Head, Pathum Nissanka and Lhuan-dre Pretorius have all made huge gains in the ICC Men’s Test Player Rankings after their match-winnings efforts with the bat this past week. Left-hander Head has gained three places to move back into the top 10 for batters after scores of 59 and 61 in a low-scoring first Test …
Neighbours in Makhanda say they could not save Thandisizwe Nondlwana when his house caught alight