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Pretorian Johan Kasselman and his wife have recently proven that it is possible to cover a large part of the country in South Africa’s most affordable electric vehicle (EV) — the BYD Dolphin Surf. Many South Africans are unaware that South Africa already has an extensive public EV charging network with 400 to 500 stations …

China, Russia and Iran launched a week-long naval drill off South Africa’s main naval base in Simon’s Town, Western Cape. This is an exercise that Pretoria has framed as a cooperative BRICS Plus initiative, focusing on maritime security and trade protection. South Africa’s military said the operation, taking place in… The Sowetan: Focuses on issues …

The SA Women’s Hockey Team and the Canada Women’s Hockey Team played out a hard fought 0–0 draw in the second match of their five game series at HS Menlopark in Pretoria, in a contest defined by intensity, defensive discipline and near misses at both ends. The match was a special occasion for several players …

“Neither do people pour new wine into old wineskins. If they do, the skins will burst, the wine will spill and the skins will be ruined. Instead, they pour new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved” – Matthew 9:17(NIV) Within the spirit of the season and in thinking of this new dispensation of …

Luke Fraser  ·10 Jan 2026 The V&A Waterfront has welcomed the arrival of Graham Wood as its new CEO, bidding farewell to former lead David Green, who headed the development for almost two decades. Wood is taking the reins at the mixed-use development as it is undergoing massive upgrades. The V&A Waterfront is an iconic …

South Africa on Saturday began naval drills with Russia, Iran and China, describing the manoeuvres off its coast as not merely a show of force but a vital response to rising maritime tensions. The week‑long ‘Will for Peace 2026’ exercises come just days after the United States seized a Russian‑flagged oil tanker in the North …

Warships from Iran and Russia have joined naval exercises being held off the coast of South Africa, risking a further deterioration of relations between Africa’s largest economy and the US. Two ships from Iran — the destroyer Jamaran and the warship Mahdavai — have arrived at Simon’s Town, outside Cape Town, as has the Russian …

There’s potentially dangerous conditions across several provinces. South Africa will experience a mix of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and extreme heat on Sunday, 11 January 2026. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has also warned of potentially dangerous conditions across several provinces. Residents are being urged to take precautions as the weather is expected to …

Statement on Venice Biennale Decision As the Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, I have noted misinformation, misdirection and insult in public statements and media reports surrounding my decision to cancel the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture’s (DSAC’s) working agreement with Art Periodic. I wish to place on the record that it is incorrect …

Stanford and Pearly Beach are on high alert on Saturday as residents and tourists brace for evacuation while firefighters battle multiple blazes in the Western Cape. Authorities on Saturday warned visitors to the area to leave as the blaze continued to spread, with heavy smoke and strong wind complicating firefighting efforts. Warnings issued by the …

A growing number of new cars sold in South Africa feature electric door handles, but the technology is facing global scrutiny over safety concerns. The issue has grown to the point that the Chinese government plans to ban electric door handles for most cars starting in 2027. The Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology …

Luke Fraser  ·10 Jan 2026 Scammers are becoming increasingly difficult to spot, with South Africa and other parts of the globe experiencing a rise in email, SMS, and WhatsApp scams. WhatsApp is one of the most common forms of communication in South Africa, but, like emails and SMSes, it is highly prone to scams. According …

South Africa has eased its anti-trust rules to provide relief to energy-intensive companies as soaring electricity costs threaten industrial survival. Under the new measures, firms may collaborate to build shared energy infrastructure, secure alternative power supplies, and jointly negotiate energy contracts without breaching competition laws. The move follows a staggering rise of more than 900% …

After roughly a century of continental dominance in vehicle manufacturing, South Africa has been dethroned as Africa’s largest vehicle producer, with Morocco becoming the new leader. The country reached a key annual production target of one million vehicles in early December 2025, an increase of roughly 79% from the 559,645 it produced in the entire …

Shopping in the second-hand market, buying as soon as possible, and considering older hardware platforms are among the recommendations to save money on PC parts amid major price increases. Driven by substantial demand for faster and more advanced DDR5 RAM to expand artificial intelligence (AI) processing capabilities, the pricing of computer memory has surged in …

Staff Writer  ·10 Jan 2026 ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has reiterated the party’s plan to expropriate land without compensation, saying it should be implemented. Mbalula was addressing a rally in Mogwase in Rustenburg ahead of the ANC’s January 8  celebrations on Saturday, 10 January 2026. He argued that expropriation without compensation would help to support …

Ransomware group DragonForce has claimed responsibility for an attack on the National Credit Regulator (NCR) and has published over 42GB of data taken from the agency on the dark web. The NCR disclosed in December that it had suffered a cyberattack, which disrupted certain systems. However, it did not reveal any details about the compromise. …

Staff Writer  ·9 Jan 2026 Market sentiment surrounding the rand remains upbeat, with global financiers anticipating another year of gains for the local unit. This will be supported by easing interest rates, with firmer public finances also boosting South Africa’s domestic economy, Goldman Sachs said in a research note. The rand ended 2025 nearly 13% …

Select your preferred country/region website: South Africa NOTE: A new country/region website selection will open in a new tab. Changing country/region websiteChanging the country/region that you shop from may affect factors including price, delivery options, language preferences and product availability. … Western Cape Publications: The Cape Argus and Weekend Argus are notable newspapers in the …

Saturday, 10 January, 2026 Judy Brower | wine.co.za Let’s Learn about South African wine! This is a broad overview of South Africa’s signature grapes and wine regions (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Paarl, etc). And I will share with you why I think this up-and-coming region is a great place to find great high quality value wines. Also …

ANC says transformative laws are necessary to bridge the gap between black people and white people. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula says most wealthy people in South Africa are white, with the exception of mining magnate Patrice Motsepe. He said the country’s transformative laws, such as broad-based black economic empowerment (BBBEE), remain necessary to address inequality …

Following the Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Bernice Swarts’ recent visit to the Rustenburg Waste Tyre Depot in Tlhabane, the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (REDISA) has called South Africa’s tyre waste management a “ticking time bomb” and is urging the government to take urgent action on the country’s …

In an astonishing clampdown on freedom of expression — and a break with the South African government’s official foreign policy stance on the Israeli genocide of Palestinians — Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has cancelled a South African artwork proposed for the 61st Venice Biennale later this year because of content related to the …

Volvo has released new information regarding its latest product – the EX60 SUV. As its name implies, the EX60 will be the brand’s new midsize electric SUV, slotting between the smaller EX30 crossover and the flagship EX90 SUV. The Swedish carmaker has been rather coy about the vehicle thus far, as it has not published …