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The closure of Premier Foods’ fruit processing plant in Tulbagh would remove almost half of the country’s canning capacity. Photo: Brent Meersman About 200 producers of deciduous fruit face possible ruin because of the prospective closure of Premier Foods’ fruit processing plant in Tulbagh. Farmers say they need certainty about the factory’s closure before the …

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SA Rugby president Mark Alexander says the Springboks and All Blacks have forged rugby’s greatest rivalry through mutual respect, friendship and a shared pursuit of excellence. Alexander was speaking at the All Blacks’ official welcome event at Cape Town Stadium on Friday ahead of the eight-match Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry tour. “This occasion is more than …

Sport, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie has congratulated Team South Africa on an outstanding performance at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the team started Saturday with 25 medals.  “This team went to Glasgow and did us proud. They have given it their all, and every single one of them comes home having helped …

The University of Warwick has conferred an Honorary Doctorate on University of Johannesburg (UJ) Chancellor, Dr Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, in recognition of her outstanding global leadership in advancing gender equality, sustainable development and social justice. A distinguished Warwick alumna, Dr Mlambo-Ngcuka has dedicated her career to championing women’s rights and inclusive development. She previously served as …

GLASGOW – South Africa’s medal haul at the Commonwealth continues; this time it was out of the pool. Sinesipho Dambile produced his best performance on the track yet, storming to victory in the 200m.  The 24-year-old sprinter, running in lane six, beat Nigeria’s Udodi Chudi Onwuzurike and Christopher Taylor of Jamaica. His 19.96, the only …

Lilita Gcwabe|Published 20 hours ago Ask AI 4min The South African government has launched a major initiative to repatriate the remains of anti-apartheid freedom fighters who died in exile in Angola, calling on families to come forward as authorities begin the complex task of recovering and identifying more than 400 possible graves. The programme, unveiled …

DA spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development Glynnis Breytenbach said that while any genuine attempt to improve South Africa’s capacity to investigate and prosecute serious corruption was welcome, the measures announced simply do not go far enough.  “They seek to repair an institution whose credibility has been fundamentally undermined by the deeply disturbing evidence emerging …

The facility could accommodate up to five elephants, and two keepers were dedicated to each animal, with food hidden around the enclosure to encourage foraging and walking, said an official not authorised to speak to the media. Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo does not want the trio freed, saying they are suited to captive life, …

Dave Rennie’s All Blacks touched down in Cape Town on Friday to a raucous welcome from thousands of black-clad fans in a carnival mood. ADVERTISEMENT The team connected with local fans during a public ‘Welcome to Country’ event pitchside at Cape Town Stadium. However, the time for celebrations will be short-lived, as their historic ‘Rugby’s …

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South Africa has welcomed ongoing discussions at the African Union (AU) on migration, saying the continent needs a comprehensive and coordinated response that addresses the root causes of irregular migration rather than singling out individual countries. Speaking during a media briefing on government’s comprehensive approach to migration management on Sunday, International Relations and Cooperation Minister …

Photo: SAPS – Barkly East 28 July 2026By Staff Writer Snow has fallen in South Africa and Lesotho as per our forecast. Snow fell in many parts of Lesotho this week, as well as in the Eastern Cape and on the slopes of the Drakensberg, which was visible from KwaZulu-Natal. Low-level snow fell in Barkly …

South Africa’s proposed R500 Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) fee is shining the spotlight on international travel requirements and the countries whose citizens may be required to complete additional entry steps before visiting the country. The Department of Home Affairs is expanding its digital immigration system to replace traditional paper-based processes with an online travel authorisation …

Banyana Banyana started with seven players aged 30 or older in their 2-1 defeat to Tanzania and coach Desire Ellis will likely need to blend in some of her more youthful squad members to get the result against an Ivory Coast team riding high after their opening 4-1 thrashing of Burkina Faso. Robyn Moodaly-Salgado is …

SOUTH Africa’s surprisingly strong tax intake has strengthened the case for additional sovereign credit rating upgrades in the coming year, said Bloomberg News citing the views of Goldman Sachs, a bank. Figures published by National Treasury this week showed corporate tax receipts rising roughly 5.5% on a semi-annualised basis to R385bn ($23.3bn) in June, driven …

Please find attached soundbite by Adv Glynnis Breytenbach MP.  The Democratic Alliance notes the proposals announced yesterday by the Minister of Justice and the National Director of Public Prosecutions aimed at strengthening the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC). While any genuine attempt to improve South Africa’s capacity to investigate and prosecute serious corruption is welcome, …

The All Blacks and Springboks will meet in four Tests, while the tourists will also face the four SA URC sides. The New Zealand All Blacks arrive in South Africa in the coming hours for a historic tour of the country, which will include matches against the four South African United Rugby Championship teams and …

Current projections by the US Climate Prediction Center (CPC) assign an 81% probability of a “very strong” El Niño event between October and December 2026, with the likelihood remaining above 50% through February 2027. While weather forecasts are never certain, the message is becoming increasingly clear: El Niño is highly likely. The remaining uncertainty is …

Interim study findings being presented this week at the Aids 2026 conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, suggest that a new antiretroviral combination pill, taken just once a week, appears to work as well as daily pills at treating HIV, write Marcus Low and Elri Voigt for Spotlight. Almost all of the more than 6m …

ABUJA – South African singer-songwriter Tyla has removed a scheduled show in Nigeria as tensions hamper relations between the two countries. No reason was given for the change to her tour, but it came after some Nigerians on social media had called for a boycott of the show. For months, South Africa has been the …

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from Living the Ultimate Carnivore Lifestyle   SERVINGS: 4 TIME: 30 minutes 10g ghee 500g beef mince 1 tsp (5ml) good-quality sea salt or rock salt, or to taste 2 tsp (10ml) taco seasoning 800ml Collagen-rich Beef Bone Broth or beef stock 100ml cream 120g full-fat sour cream 60g cheddar cheese, grated Heat the ghee …

Pretoria, South Africa – 27 July 2026 – The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) and the Laingsburg Municipality have reaffirmed their strategic partnership to advance the development of South Africa’s Deep Space Ground Station in Matjiesfontein, a flagship national infrastructure project funded by the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI). The reaffirmation follows …