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Flloyd Shivambu is politically vulnerable, having fallen foul of both Jacob Zuma and Julius Malema, with the stink of the VBS scandal still clinging to him. If one were to measure a revolutionary by the state of their facial adornment, then Floyd Shivambu’s dalliance in politics currently looks as patchy as his beard. Shivambu – …
South Africa and Kenya have been named priority countries in Microsoft’s global AI skilling initiative, as the tech giant ramps up efforts to close the digital skills gap across the continent. Speaking at Microsoft South Africa’s first AI Skilling Day, held on June 25 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Tiara Pathon, Microsoft’s AI …
It’s often said of a winemaker that he or she is a philosopher … but Johan Reyneke actually studied philosophy, and when you ask him about his pioneering biodynamic vineyards (the first in South Africa, which he opened back in 2007) or his winemaking techniques or his charitable work, you are as likely to hear …
Libraries across South Africa and globally are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to enhance service delivery, streamline operations, and expand access – without replacing staff. At the 5th IFLA Librarians Symposium held at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in Pietermaritzburg, experts emphasized that AI is a complementary tool, not a threat to jobs. Instead, …
Heritage Day 2025 is shaping up to be one for the history books because Castle Lager and Big Save are teaming up to host the World’s Biggest Braai. South Africa (29 June 2025) – South Africans are pretty serious about a few things: rugby, road trips, and a proper braai. But what if we told …
Rand Water is conducting maintenance work on its systems, including at Eikenhof and Zwartkopjes, from Monday to Wednesday, with pumping expected to be reduced to 50%. Affected areas include Johannesburg south and north, Germiston, Benoni and Katlehong. The maintenance work is scheduled to start at 5am on Monday and finish at 7am on Wednesday. “Water …
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The rural town of Goedverwacht, 145km west of Cape Town and home to about 2 000 people, is not like any other town in the area — it is a Moravian mission station, one of 11 in the Western Cape. It is also one of a number of mission stations where the residents are in the …
Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus is renowned for innovations, and on Saturday, there were no shortages of them as he created another ‘hybrid’ role. ADVERTISEMENT South Africa supporters have become accustomed to a forward dabbling in the backline in the form of Kwagga Smith. The flank, with his sevens background, is regularly used as a wing …
The midfielder is set to join Amakhosi after snubbing Sundowns, Pirates & Motherwell, sparking fierce reactions to his agent’s bold claims. Ethan Chislett’s agent, Mike Makaab, recently claimed that the 26-year-old midfielder was in high demand, with interest from former Scottish champions Motherwell, Mamelodi Sundowns and even Orlando Pirates. However, Chislett has reportedly chosen Kaizer …
Sean Williams struck a superb century, his sixth in tests, but it was Wiaan Mulder who kept South Africa in the box seat with a four-wicket haul and important runs at the end of the second day of the first test between Zimbabwe and South Africa at the Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday. …
Naamsa is rolling out a nationwide electric vehicle network but South Africa’s road to electric vehicle adoption is still filled with red lights. Electric car sales topped 17 million worldwide in 2024, rising by more than 25% according to the International Energy Agency, but South Africa remains a slow starter in terms of this global …
Defending African champions Banyana Banyana went on a brief strike after a couple of days after touching down in Morocco over unpaid match fees. The South African Football Association says the matter has been resolved and the players are back in training. It is unfortunate yet unsurprising that Banyana Banyana have once again butted heads …
International pressure against BEE is ramping up – Sakeliga – POLITICS | Politicsweb POLITICS International pressure against BEE is ramping up – Sakeliga Piet le Roux | 29 June 2025 Organisation says US Administration has set the exemption of US entities in South Africa from all BEE requirements
There are some glimpses of positivity that often arise from the agricultural data, which are worth highlighting. Indeed, these do not suggest that all is well with South Africa’s agriculture; we continue to struggle with animal disease challenges in cattle farming and the poultry industry. However, if one is in horticulture or field crop production, …
Staff Writer ·29 Jun 2025 South Africa’s insurance industry is waking up to the rise of artificial intelligence being used to perpetrate scams and fraud in the country, and is equipping itself to retaliate. This includes using AI detection tools to determine whether images, documents and other submissions have been toyed with, and blacklisting or …
29 June 2025 – Banyana Banyana goalkeeper Kaylin Swart says it’s time the Sasol-sponsored African Champions wrote a new book by repeating history and defending their CAF African Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) trophy. The South Africans claimed the title in 2022, and this is the first time they return to Morocco since winning
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29 June 2025 The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef), in partnership with Standard Bank, the proud sponsor of the Sikuvile Journalism Awards, extends congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 Standard Bank Sikuvile Journalism Awards, which took place last night at The Venue in Melrose Arch, Johannesburg. The evening celebrated journalistic excellence and …
Widespread concern has erupted across South Africa following the alleged kidnapping and abuse of social media personality Simthande Myeza during what was initially believed to be a Bolt e-hailing ride in Durban last Wednesday. The incident has prompted renewed scrutiny of passenger safety when using e-hailing services, with growing calls on social media to boycott …
Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Castle Lager Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians on Saturday. Kleyn, who started the match with lock partner Lood de Jager, will return to Irish club Munster …
South Africa’s constitution says “everyone has the right to have access to sufficient food and water”. In reality, however, this right is not enjoyed by all. Many places experience regular water shortages or cut-offs. Some people struggle to access water for drinking, household use and commercial use (mines, factories and agriculture). In many places, tap …
WILDERNESS: Ian Gerber, NSRI Wilderness duty coxswain, said: At 15h38, Friday, 27 June, NSRI Wilderness duty crew were activated following a request for assistance from a local mom reporting her 2 children and their grandfather trapped by the Spring high tide on rocks at Flat Rock, Wilderness. They had been fishing on Flat Rock when …
The Springboks planning for the opening four matches of the international season made a satisfactory start, said Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus after the victory over the Barbarians at a rain-swept DHL Stadium in Cape Town on Saturday. Erasmus said that the selection for the opening phase of the season had been decided some time ago …
CAPE TOWN – The DA has decided to stay in the Government of National Unity. According to party leader John Steenhuisen, it is doing so in the best interest of South Africa. However, the party has withdrawn from the National Dialogue, describing it as a waste of time. Steenhuisen accuses President Cyril Ramaphosa of having …