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The global wine industry has always been deeply interconnected, with trade flows shaped not only by consumer demand but also by political decisions, tariffs, and shifting economic conditions. In 2025, South Africa’s wine industry finds itself under immense pressure, with exports declining across nearly all major markets. The decline in South African exports is less …

CARDIFF, WALES: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has reflected on his team’s unbeaten five-week tour that ended with a record win in Cardiff. They lost two of their 10 games between June and October before they embarked on one of their longest tours in a while. Week after week, they had to battle red cards, …

[embedded content] ADDRESS TO THE NATION BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE CONCLUSION OF G20 SOUTH AFRICA 30 NOVEMBER 2025 My Fellow South Africans, I wish to address you this evening about the way South Africa led and managed the G20 process, culminating with the G20 Leaders’ Summit that concluded its work exactly a week …

The grocery delivery market in South Africa has grown tremendously in the last few years as the online shopping market has boomed. With consumers increasingly prioritising convenience, revenue for the grocery delivery market is now projected to surpass R23 billion ($1.35 billion) by the end of 2025, according to Statista. South Africa’s largest retailers – …

South African motorists can look forward to replacing their physical driving licence card with a digital permit after a small team in the Presidency developed a functional prototype in three months. Communications minister Solly Malatsi demonstrated the prototype earlier this month at the Global Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit. Malatsi conducted the demo live from …

Staff Writer  ·30 Nov 2025 The Africa Organised Crime Index 2025 revealed that criminality in South Africa is worse than in war zones like Sudan, Somalia, Mali, and Niger. The index is published by the European Union-funded ENACT programme and run by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS). Other parties involved in the project are …

We tested Walmart’s on-demand delivery service from its Fourways Mall store and were thoroughly impressed with the speed of delivery, but some teething problems should be addressed. The Walmart store in Fourways Mall is the retailer’s second location in South Africa, and it opened on Friday, 28 November 2025. We placed an order the following …

While no longer offered with all-wheel drive, the newly renamed flagship combustion Tiggo 7 is also over R50 000 cheaper. Mid-life updates or facelifts usually fall within a three to four timeframe after a car’s introduction, though in some cases, they are known to be applied a lot later. However, as history has often shown, …

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My Fellow South Africans, I wish to address you this evening about the way South Africa led and managed the G20 process, culminating with the G20 Leaders’ Summit that concluded its work exactly a week ago. Allow me to express my profound gratitude to you all, as my fellow compatriots, for ensuring and enabling our …

South Africa’s festive outdoor markets have become a major part of summer culture. FitNish Media/Unsplash They offer an easy way to shop locally while enjoying live music, street food and warm evenings under the stars. These markets showcase creativity from every corner of the country and they attract travellers who enjoy slow browsing and relaxed …

 ·30 Nov 2025 The searing rally across South African assets this year risks running out of steam unless economic growth picks up enough to make a dent in the nation’s sky-high unemployment rate. Stocks, bonds and the currency have surged amid soaring commodity prices and government reforms. The benchmark equity index is up about 46% …

A months-old online petition calling for the revocation of Elon Musk’s US citizenship has resurfaced and is gaining fresh attention with more than 6,532 signatures recorded on Change.org. The petition was launched by John Visci, who argues that the billionaire tech mogul’s growing political influence poses a threat to the balance of power in the …

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, held a courtesy meeting with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Russell Dlamini, alongside Eswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, His Royal Highness Lonkhokhela Dlamini, as the two countries work to strengthen strategic energy relations and advance regional energy integration. Minister Ramokgopa arrived …

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The Durban-based outfit only managed to collect a point in their last encounter, and they will be looking to restore their confidence. City coach Gavin Hunt admitted he expects a difficult task, but emphasised that the team has prepared well. “Anytime you play one of the bigger clubs in terms of support base and history, …

Join us for a wine tasting in our airy Tasting Room or a food platter and glass of wine on our shady stoep which has gorgeous mountain and dam views. Settle in and admire the iconic Heath Nash chandelier – made from 334 recycled Spier wine bottles and weighing 370kgs – which hangs above the …

Man of the Match Andre Esterhuizen says the Springboks’ record-breaking win against Wales in Cardiff highlighted their squad depth. The world champions ran in 11 tries in a 73-0 victory that was the Dragons’ heaviest at home. Esterhuizen, who was an almost unstoppable force throughout the game and scored a try, said the team was …

Gideon Chitanga|Published 3 hours ago Copy to Clipboard The 20th Summit of the G20 held in Johannesburg, the first in African soil, offered a snapshot of shifting global power in ways that reinforce the need for sustainable focus, mutual solidarity and unity in Africa and the Global South. The US, the biggest economy in the …

President Cyril Ramaphosa says US President Donald Trump has “disdain” for protocol, so much so that Pretoria has now decided to confront Washington head-on, with highly placed sources saying Ramaphosa had grown tired of trying to reason with a “bully”. In a move that is likely to collapse the tariff and trade negotiations and further …

Staff Writer  ·29 Nov 2025 Meyer Lewis, an immigrant from Latvia, founded the Lewis furniture retail chain in the 1930s. However, after a series of tragedies in the 50s, his family lost control of the group to a UK giant, and ended up in control of what would eventually become the R27 billion Foschini Group …

To address the significant issue of potholes in South Africa, Discovery launched its Pothole Patrol initiative in 2021, which utilises private-sector skills, technology, and data to repair the roads. This project was launched in partnership with the City of Johannesburg and Dial Direct (later replaced by Avis) with the goal of eliminating the city’s potholes, …

Malcolm Libera  ·29 Nov 2025 South Africans have gained visa-free access to Indonesia following a new agreement between the two governments. Indonesia’s Vice President, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, announced the change at a business forum in Johannesburg. He confirmed that both countries have agreed to waive visa requirements for short visits.  Previously, South Africans travelling to …

South African motorists can expect significant fuel price increases in December, especially those driving diesel vehicles, according to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF). The CEF’s unaudited data for the review period up to 27 November shows the retail prices of unleaded 95 and unleaded 93 petrol headed towards increases of 26 …