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Computer scientist Dan Southwood-Wells and software engineer Herman Maritz founded South Africa’s largest independent app, EskomSePush (ESP), as a side project 11 years ago. Southwood-Wells is an alumnus of Rhodes University, where he obtained his master’s degree in computer science in 2009. His first job after studying was at Telkom, where he worked for two …

With Canal+’s acquisition of DStv owner MultiChoice, concerns have arisen that the pay-TV broadcaster’s price increases may be scheduled for earlier in the year. MultiChoice’s financial year used to run from 1 April to 31 March. However, its financial year-end is shifting to 31 December to align with Groupe Canal+. Historically, DStv price adjustments have …

Staff Writer  ·19 Dec 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has seven bills on his desk awaiting his signature, including critical legislation needed for the budget and changes to South Africa’s immigration laws. While the president has put his name on many key laws in 2025, none are quite as controversial as the Expropriation Act, which he …

The Trump administration warned South Africa of “severe consequences” over what it said was the detention of US government personnel providing humanitarian support to Afrikaners, the latest instance of animosity between the two nations. Washington “will not tolerate such behaviour toward its government officials,” the State Department said in a post on X on Thursday. …

Malcolm Libera  ·19 Dec 2025 South Africa has said goodbye to 28 cars over the past two years, as carmakers reassessed their local lineups and global strategies. Early 2024 started with a handful of discontinuations, which turned into a major shift by the end of 2025. Familiar models quietly disappeared from showrooms, and manufacturers moved …

The South African African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has issued a warning for South Africans during the festive season. SACAA said that the Accidents and Investigations Division (AIID) has recorded 43 aviation accidents in the 2025/2026 financial year, which is much less than the previous financial year’s 131. However, in the 2024/2025 financial year, only …

Stocks of non-commodity South African companies look set to rally next year given they trade at a deep discount and trailed the performance of both local bonds and the wider equity gauge in 2025, according to a veteran fund manager at Ninety One Plc the nation’s top investment firm. Surging precious-metals prices triggered a rally …

The relationship between South Africa and the United States has plunged to a fresh low following a blistering condemnation from Washington, which has formally accused Pretoria of “Doxing and Harassment of American Officials”. In a sharply worded statement, the US State Department issued a stark ultimatum, warning that the South African government’s alleged failure to …

Johann Rupert, born in 1950 in Stellenbosch, has become one of South Africa’s most influential business figures, transforming a family empire into a global powerhouse. Today, his net worth is estimated at around R270 to R315 billion, largely derived from his holdings in Richemont, Remgro, and Reinet Investments…. Media Ethics: The Press Council of South …

Finance leaders are navigating a fast-moving digital landscape where AI, data platforms and automation offer immense opportunity, but also require new skills, mindsets and governance. CFO South Africa looks back at the key insights from the 2025. Sanlam Investment Management CFO Taskeen Ismail brings a grounded perspective to AI. Not a “techie” by her own …

R1,050 Pension Top-Up for December 2025 The new R1,050 Pension Top-Up for December will provide important support to millions of senior citizens throughout South Africa. As expenses increase at the end of the year this extra payment helps strengthen financial stability and allows older people to manage essential costs more easily. Complete Breakdown of the …

South Africa’s New Retirement Rules for 2025 South Africa has introduced new retirement regulations for 2025 that will affect when people can retire & how they access their benefits. The government has raised the official retirement age from 65 to 67 and changed the rules around pension fund access and social grant eligibility. These changes …

18 December 2025 – Prof. Lynn Morris Key research and innovation achievements from the past quarter, showcasing Wits’ leadership and real-world impact. Dear Colleagues It’s been an incredible year for Wits research and innovation. Wits is the top-ranked university in sub-Saharan Africa for innovation performance in the 2025 Global Innovation Index – a remarkable achievement. …

CIO South Africa once again brought together technology leaders from across the country to share insights, celebrate innovation and shape the future of IT. From summits and awards to targeted events for women in leadership, 2025 has been marked by moments that strengthened community, showcased thought leadership and highlighted the impact of IT on business …

Expected new Suzuki flagship will use a moniker applied to a rebadged version of the Toyota RAV4 in Europe for South Africa. Reported as far back as 2021 to be have been of interest, Suzuki Auto South Africa has confirmed the Across for the local market, but not in the guise of the European derivative. …

As the year draws to a close, even the most demanding schedules make room for familiar rituals. CIO South Africa asked local technology leaders one simple question: if they could step away from the year-end chaos, what festive tradition would they absolutely not skip? Here is what they shared in their own words. Johnson Idesoh, …

Staff Writer  ·18 Dec 2025 The Department of Communication and Digital Technology has killed the South African Post Office’s monopoly on delivering small parcels in the country. In a recent gazette, DCDT Minister Solly Malatsi, under Section 15(3) of the Postal Services Act, amended Schedule 1 of the Act, removing the reference to “small parcels”. …

Many of South Africa’s major fibre network operators (FNOs) plan to accelerate their fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) rollouts in lower-income areas, including townships, in 2026. A few newer upstarts are already becoming deeply entrenched in this market in 2025, having expanded to hundreds of thousands of homes. South Africa’s first fibre “land grab,” which followed Vumatel’s pivotal …

Staff Writer  ·18 Dec 2025 Despite the ups and downs of 2025, with local and international drama unfolding in markets, local motorists have ended the year only slightly worse off when it comes to fuel prices. The main culprit—outside of a global diesel shortage, which hit local pricing—was the government’s decision to hike the general …

Malcolm Libera  ·18 Dec 2025 South Africans planning to visit shopping malls are being warned that criminals view this time of year as a prime opportunity. With holiday bonuses, foot traffic surging, and shoppers increasingly distracted, malls become ideal hunting grounds for a wide range of crimes, from shoplifting and card fraud to vehicle theft …

Staff Writer  ·18 Dec 2025 The latest data from Stats SA on liquidations in South Africa shows that another 126 businesses were liquidated in November, taking the total to 1,434 for the year so far. The number of liquidations in November was down two cases from October, and down 1.6% from November 2024 (also 128 …

MambaOnline publishes a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations in South Africa, including hate speech, hate crimes and other forms of discrimination. We also track the progress of cases through the criminal justice system and highlight key human rights developments. Below is our summary for November 2025. Grindr Gang Trial Resumes With Emotional Testimony …

Fines SA is warning motorists about a surge in fraudulent traffic fine SMSes. The notices claim motorists have outstanding fines that must be paid immediately. These messages often include links to fake payment pages designed to mimic legitimate municipal or traffic fine platforms. “We’ve seen a noticeable spike in motorists contacting us to check whether …

An urgent situation involving a young South African artist stranded in Guangzhou, China, has been brought to our attention, raising serious concerns about his immediate safety, accommodation, and ability to return home. Austin Hendricks, an emerging artist from Nelson Mandela Bay, travelled to China after being offered what was presented as a three-month opportunity. Upon …