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Set to be positioned above Grand Vitara, the new SUV will find itself in the middle of Chinese territory. The Suzuki Across, the Japanese carmaker’s new flagship SUV, is on its way to South Africa. Introduced last year by Maruti Suzuki in India as the Victoris, the Across will slot in above the Grand Vitara …

Following one of the busiest festive seasons on record, the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has launched Cars4Good 2026 – a bold, nationwide fundraising campaign in partnership with Suzuki Auto South Africa to support rescue readiness and help prevent drowning. Between 15 December and 15 January, NSRI volunteers rescued 201 people – a 26% increase …

 ·30 Jan 2026 South Africa risks losing preferential access to the US market under a key African trade pact that’s before Congress, though the economic impact would likely be limited even if the country is excluded. The Senate may vote as early as this week on renewing the African Growth and Opportunity Act, a program …

 ·30 Jan 2026 South Africa declared the top diplomat at Israel’s embassy persona non grata on Friday and ordered him out within 72 hours, a move that could worsen strained relations with the United States. Israel promptly retaliated by declaring South Africa’s senior diplomatic representative, Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, persona non grata and giving him the same deadline to …

Rare Disease Day takes place on 28 February, and Rare Diseases South Africa (RDSA) is calling on South Africans, the healthcare sector and the broader public to use this day for more than a symbolic show of support. For families living with a rare disease, Rare Disease Day is not a “nice-to-have” awareness moment. It …

Oliewenhuis Art Museum Announces Valentine’s Couples Competition 2026 Win a romantic night under the stars at the Canvas and Cupid Event Bloemfontein, South Africa – Oliewenhuis Art Museum is delighted to announce the launch of its Valentine’s Couples Competition 2026, offering three lucky couples the opportunity to experience an unforgettable evening of art, romance and …

By Bongiwe Dlamini MBABANE: United Nations (UN) Secretary General Antonio Guterres says it doesn’t make sense for him personally that South Africa is not permanently a full member of the G20 in all circumstances, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) reported. In a statement to the media at the UN Headquarters in New York, Guterres …

Chinese automotive giant Chery has shipped the first batch of its latest New Energy Vehicle (NEV) sub-brand to launch locally, Lepas, to the Durban Port ahead of its official global launch this weekend. The first 500 Lepas L4 models were loaded and shipped from the Taicang Port in China, marking the next phase in Chery’s …

Several current F1 drivers including seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton have called for the sport to return to South Africa. South African Formula One (F1) racing fans will have to wait a little longer to experience the high-octane sport, after the country underestimated the requirements for staging a grand prix. F1 fever in South Africa hit …

The African National Congress (ANC) applauds the Government of the Republic of South Africa, acting through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, for its firm and principled stance in declaring the Israeli Chargé d’Affaires persona non grata. This action affirms South Africa’s sovereign right to manage its international relations in line with its Constitution, national dignity, and …

Israel’s chargé d’affaires at the embassy in South Africa, Ariel Seidman, is persona non grata, according to the international relations and co-operation department (Dirco). He has been given 72 hours to leave the country. “This decisive measure follows a series of unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms and practices which pose a direct challenge to South …

Malcolm Libera  ·30 Jan 2026 South Africa is missing out on a once-in-a-generation opportunity in gold and other metals by driving investment away through hostile policy choices and regulatory instability. The country’s mining industry, under Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe, is effectively chasing the world’s most important mining capital out of its borders. …

South African mobile network operators have warned that smartphone and laptop prices are expected to rise sharply in 2026 due to a global shortage of memory and flash storage chips. DRAM and NAND flash prices have skyrocketed since late 2025 due to a surge in demand for processing power and storage in data centres powering …

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has informed the Government of the State of Israel of its decision to declare Mr Ariel Seidman, the Chargé d’Affaires of the Israeli Embassy, persona non grata. This decisive measure follows a series of unacceptable violations of diplomatic norms and practice which pose a direct challenge to South …

If South Africa implemented a 50% duty on cars imported from China and India, the prices of the most affordable vehicles could increase by around R40,000. The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition is currently conducting a review of possible measures to stem car imports, which they argue are undermining local manufacturing. International Trade Administration …

The then KwaZulu-Natal Correctional Services Commissioner Mnikelwa Nxele previously described eBongweni as a “centre of last resort”. The JICS hosted a Mental Health and Solitary Confinement seminar in March 2024 to explore the effects of prolonged solitary confinement. Evidence emerged from the seminar that prolonged solitary confinement harms the mental health of both inmates and …

South Africa and Israel this week shattered their relationship in a tit-for-tat expulsion of senior diplomatic representatives, marking one of the most serious escalations in bilateral tensions to date.  On Friday, 30 January, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) declared Israel’s chargé d’affaires in Pretoria, Ariel Seidman, persona non grata, ordering him to leave the country within 72 hours.  Within hours, …

Note: This story has been updated post publication to correctly reflect how the Resource Mobilisation Fund (RMF) was set up and managed. Adrian Enthoven’s Thought Leader lecture at the University of Stellenbosch on 4 November 2024 commanded national attention and sparked a searching conversation about whether the country has genuinely turned the corner after more …

South Africa on Friday expelled Israel’s chargé d’affaires Ariel Seidman, ordering him to leave the country within 72 hours, citing conduct it said was inconsistent with diplomatic norms and protocol. Tel Aviv said it was ejecting South Africa’s own senior diplomat in Israel and would look at further measures. In a statement, South Africa’s department …

The healthcare industry has evolved significantly in the past decade with innovation, improved servicing and consolidation of medical schemes emerging. Bonitas Medical Fund has taken a strategic step in responding to the needs of its members and the Health Citizens of South Africa, by appointing Momentum Health as its new administrator from 1 June 2026. …

In this second episode of SAIIA’s World in Flux series, we examine BRICS through South Africa’s experience inside the group, using it as a window into what BRICS can realistically achieve, what it is unlikely ever to become, and why its rapid expansion has created both opportunity and friction. What You Will Learn: Why South …

Minister McKenzie advances Transformation through approval of 21 Geographical Name Changes On Monday, 26 January 2026, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Honourable Mr Gayton McKenzie, approved twenty-one (21) geographical name changes and name registrations from the Eastern Cape (EC) and KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) provinces, following recommendations from the South African Geographical Names Council (SAGNC). …

ArcelorMittal South Africa said it was in advanced talks with the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) that could lead to a potential transaction, driving its shares up nearly 10%. The loss-making South African unit of global steelmaking giant ArcelorMittal has been battling weak local demand, high electricity costs, as well as competition from local scrap …

An explosion at Africa’s biggest water-treatment plant is curbing supplies in a system that serves more than 11 million people, the latest setback highlighting the decay of infrastructure in South Africa.  The Tuesday blast at the Zuikerbosch facility, about 70 kilometres south of Johannesburg, disrupted bulk supply to parts of Gauteng — the nation’s richest …