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South Africa has no manufacturing capacity for solar PV panels, despite the government requiring independent power producers (IPPs) to procure a substantial portion of these devices from local firms. This issue was recently highlighted by the South African Photovoltaic Industry Association (Sapvia) during a presentation to the media regarding localisation of the local solar PV …

The Municipal Demarcation Board (MDB) has increased the number of wards in South Africa by 20, rising from 4,468 in 2021 to 4,488 this year. The board officially handed over its final report, which outlines the country’s new ward and municipal boundary lines, to the Electoral Commission (IEC) today. The handover ceremony took place at …

South Africa’s fight against corruption made significant progress at the Department of Public Service and Administration’s International Anti-Corruption Day event in Sandton, Johannesburg, where the Head of the Special Investigating Unit (SIU), Advocate Andy Mothibi, emphasised the increasing importance of citizen empowerment, cross-sector collaboration, and risk-based prevention. Addressing delegates, Adv Mothibi emphasised that corruption cannot …

Another year has come and gone, which means that several new Chinese car brands have launched in South Africa. New names from the People’s Republic have been coming to South Africa in droves over the past few years, and 2025 was no different with six different manufacturers making their debut. The first of these is …

JAC has confirmed that the T9 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) bakkie is coming to South Africa. The PHEV version of the T9 double cab has been in the pipeline for our market for three years, as it was first announced all the way back in December 2022. It was initially expected to launch in South Africa …

The Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism, Dr Ivan Meyer, this week celebrated a landmark achievement in South Africa’s wine industry—the official opening of Klein Goederust Wine Cellar, the country’s first Black-owned wine cellar, located in Franschhoek. Speaking at the event, Minister Meyer hailed the opening as “a triumph for real transformation …

Staff Writer  ·10 Dec 2025 United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday said he is open to treating South Africa differently from other African countries if Washington extends a trade initiative with sub-Saharan Africa that expired in September. Greer told a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing that the Trump administration was open to a one-year …

The Department of Basic Education has revealed that an examination breach was detected during the marking process for the 2025 National Senior Certificate exams. “The breach was detected through the department’s internal monitoring and oversight systems,” the department said. Basic Education Minister Siviwe will hold an urgent media briefing early on Thursday, 11 December 2025, …

Prof Ephrem Redda’s recent presentation at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR) is offering fresh insight into how digital transformation is changing the face of higher education in South Africa and what this shift means for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4 (SDG 4), which calls for inclusive, equitable, and quality education for …

Staff Writer  ·10 Dec 2025 The latest PayInc Economic Index points to a continued positive trajectory for South Africa, with the economy showing resilience despite a year of challenges. After six months of consecutive gains, the index, which measures the value of all electronic transactions processed through PayInc, levelled off in November 2025. However, it …

MultiChoice has announced that DStv customers with decoder-based subscriptions will be upgraded to higher-tier packages for free until the end of January 2026. DStv has been running a promotion that gives customers on its mid-tier and entry-level packages access to higher-end bouquets until the end of December. This has now been extended by a month. …

Malcolm Libera  ·9 Dec 2025 Residents are advised to stay indoors as heavy rains are expected to be accompanied by excessive lightning across parts of Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and KwaZulu-Natal.  This is according to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), which issued both level 1 and level 2 alerts. The level 2 warning signalled the …

Magda Wierzycka, who has recently relocated back to South Africa after setting up base in the UK for several years, says following the revelations of criminality and links between the police and organised crime has been a harrowing experience. Wierzycka is the CEO of Sygnia, a company she has built into South Africa’s second-largest multimanagement …

media update’s Venelize de Lange unpacks what recent road safety efforts reveal about the complexities of public awareness messaging and the role communication plays in shaping national behaviour. South Africa’s newly relaunched road-safety campaign, ‘Arrive Alive’, aims to make every journey a safe one — but recent tragedies remind us how much work still remains. …

The Proteas wrapped up the One Day International series against India on Saturday with a nine-wicket loss to the hosts. It means the 50-over section of the tour to India concluded with a 2-1 series loss. It came after the Test series where South Africa claimed an incredible 2-0 series victory, with the two sides …

Malcolm Libera  ·9 Dec 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has doubled down on his warning to people in South Africa spreading misinformation and straining relations. Speaking at a conference of the African National Congress on 7 December, Ramaphosa said that ideas rooted in white racial superiority continue to threaten South Africa’s post-apartheid unity. He highlighted that …

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Parliament, Tuesday, 9 December 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities met on Friday and agreed to shortlist 18 candidates to be interviewed to serve on the National Council on Gender Based Violence and Femicide. The shortlisted candidates reflect a diverse background, representing South Africa’s demographics. The committee received 403 …

Tuesday, 09 December 2025:  Eskom Holdings welcomes the approval by the Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, of its revised unbundling strategy. The approval enables the next stage of Eskom’s separation and supports the development of the future structure of South Africa’s electricity supply industry as defined by the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act …

South Africa’s proposal to reduce speed limits by 10km/h may be effective for some road types, but there is no evidence to suggest that a blanket reduction will reduce road accidents. This is the view of Driving.co.za managing director Rob Handfield-Jones, who told MyBroadband that best practice internationally is towards lower speed limits in urban …

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, will honour a cohort of young talents from across Africa in Johannesburg on Wednesday, 10 December, whose groundbreaking research is shaping Africa’s scientific future. The Deputy Minister will deliver the keynote address at the Fondation L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science (FWIS) Sub-Saharan Africa Young …

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille on Monday welcomed the launch of Qantas Airways’ new direct flight between Johannesburg and Perth adding that it will boost tourism and trade. De Lille said the move will also people-to-people relations between South Africa and Australia. The launch took place in Johannesburg and was attended by the Australian Minister …

Staff Writer  ·9 Dec 2025 South African consumer confidence has risen to its highest point in 2025, with the country’s middle-class consumers—those earning between R5,000 and R20,000 per month—driving the turn. According to the latest FNB/BER Consumer Confidence Index for the fourth quarter of the year, confidence levels among consumers have risen to -9 points …

Presented by LookSee 9.12.2025 Eskom’s latest warning about electricity tariffs has highlighted the importance and urgency of installing home solar in South Africa. The national energy utility recently cautioned that it could struggle to keep future electricity tariff increases under 10% if the Pretoria High Court does not soon rule on its R54 billion settlement …