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An unscheduled press conference by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on 6 July 2025 set the stage for 2026 and even 2027, when the ANC and South Africa will face crossing a churning Rubicon. Right now, though, our Rubicon still smells more like S**t Creek. But 2026 is the year we reach for the …

Bafana Bafana’s AFCON campaign is delicately poised heading into the final round of Group B matches, with qualification for the round of 16 still firmly within reach – but not quite guaranteed. South Africa’s fate hinges on their final group fixture against Zimbabwe on Monday, December 29, a match that effectively serves as a decider …

It began in an unlikely place: a modest lecture hall at SOAS in London, the kind where the air still carries the faint chalk-scent of older debates.  On a grey November afternoon, Ebrahim Rasool stood before a room of students, academics and a scattering of diplomats who had slipped in quietly at the back. His …

Two innovations in the pipeline. A total of 10 Honours graduates produced. World-class research in electrical and civil engineering by four Master’s and three Doctoral students. Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research, Innovation and Engagement Dr Vathiswa Papu-Zamxaka commends the Chair for its cross-border collaboration. Six articles published in accredited, high-impact journals. Two short-learning programmes (SLPs) in …

The request was approved by SA Rugby and the Springbok management as part of the organisation’s ongoing collaboration with its member unions. The Bok coaches will engage with the Bulls on a limited basis, both remotely and in person where required, in line with SA Rugby’s standard practice of sharing national coaching resources when requested. …

The Department of Transport has said that driver’s licence card validity periods will be extended to eight years in South Africa. However, until the change is implemented, the country’s licence cards remain valid for only five years. Department of Transport director-general Mathabatha Mokonyama confirmed the decision in early December 2025. He told Parliament’s Select Committee …

Omar Marmoush @ backpagepix After securing their spot in the knockout phase of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations this week, Egypt will now look to end their group B obligations with a 100 percent win record when they take on Angola at the Adrar Stadium on Monday evening. Kick-off is at 6:00pm (CAT, GMT+2). …

By Sihle Manda In the heart of the Overberg District, in Bredasdorp in the Western Cape, Pieters Flowers & Events has grown from humble beginnings into a thriving enterprise that brings South Africa’s iconic proteas and fynbos to markets both locally and internationally. Founded seven years ago by Lesley-Ann Pieters and her husband, Sarel, the …

Vehicle spikings have resurged in South Africa in recent years, posing a serious threat to motorists travelling on major roads. Spikings refers to when sharp objects are deliberately placed on the road, usually at night, in an attempt to puncture a car’s tyres and force the driver to come to a halt. Once the person …

Staff Writer  ·28 Dec 2025 South Africa’s rate-cutting cycle is still in full swing, with economists anticipating another 50 basis points of cuts in 2026 and one more cut to follow in 2027. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kicked off a rate-cutting cycle in September 2024, when it cut rates …

History will probably list 2025 as a good year for SA. The government of national unity survived, the rand strengthened, the low oil price kept people happy, interest rates declined, food prices are not increasing at double digits anymore, and the stock exchange hit a few records. Ignorance and/or denial of the pressing problems of …

By Sulette Ferreira More than one million South Africans, about 1.6% of the country’s population of 63 million, currently live overseas. Emigration is never a solitary event or a purely economic decision. When one person leaves, an entire network of relationships is reshaped. This means that parents, grandparents, siblings and friends are left behind, making it …

A service provider with billions of rand worth of state tenders from Gauteng has been arrested for alleged drunk and reckless driving and fleeing from law enforcement officers in KwaZulu-Natal. KwaZulu-Natal transport MEC Siboniso Duma said the motorist was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in Ramsgate when he was spotted by Road Traffic …

At least one major Internet service provider (ISP) in South Africa has observed a significant surge in user traffic on a platform that is popular for enabling the illegal sharing of copyrighted content. According to Axxess marketing director Franco Barbalich, the portion of traffic attributable to BitTorrent usage on the ISP’s network rose from 3% …

Malcolm Libera  ·28 Dec 2025 In South Africa, a typical formally employed worker is entitled to 20 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays. For many employees, planning to leave around public holidays is a strategic way to maximise time off while minimising the use of leave days. In 2025, South Africans will …

Staff Writer  ·28 Dec 2025 The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers has published its recommended salary hikes for South Africa’s top government officials, pushing an above-inflation increase of 4.1%. The commission is mandated to make annual recommendations relating to the salaries and/or the upper limits of the salaries, allowances, benefits, and the …

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As any runner in South Africa will know, ‘you’re not a real runner until you’ve run the Comrades Marathon’, and this is in no small part due to the incredible legacy left by Bruce Fordyce. It’s widely known that the Comrades Marathon was the first major sporting competition in South Africa to welcome non-white participants …

Every so often, a new buzzword springs up in the wine world. Often rather nebulous, sometimes completely intangible, its role is pithily to reflect a trend gaining traction with the cognoscenti. Ten years ago, ‘minerality’ was all the rage; today, ‘salinity’ is in vogue. At the commercial end of the spectrum, we had ‘premiumisation’ – …

Bafana was left fuming by officiating decisions during their 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) loss to Egypt on Friday that has left their qualification for the next round in danger. The exciting Group B match was influenced by VAR decisions where Mohammed Salah scored the only goal from a controversial penalty awarded after a …

South Africa’s retail landscape is on the brink of a revolution. As the nation grapples with evolving consumer behaviours, a profound structural reset is taking place. By the end of 2025, online sales are projected to soar past R130 billion, claiming nearly 10% of the national retail market. This dramatic increase, against a backdrop of …

Second home finance in South Africa: everything you need to know Financing a second home differs from your first, whether for leisure or investment, understand the financial and legal complexities before committing. Haunted South Africa I’ve recently become quite a fan of American Horror Story, a television show that chronicles the bizarre and spooky inhabitants …

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Gumpo, Sibonokuhle (University of South Africa, 2005) ABSTRACT “Almost all places are in trouble, but some are in more trouble than others” Kotler, Haider & Rein (1993) Kotler, Haider & Rein (1993) contend that all places are in trouble now, or will be in the near future. … Commitment to Quality Journalism: Many South African …