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Luke Fraser  ·6 Nov 2025 South Africa’s agricultural and manufacturing sectors are facing extreme pressure amid heightened global uncertainty.  Both sectors are key employers in South Africa, and are among the largest exporters in the country.  When it comes to agriculture, Casey Sprake, an Economist at Anchor Capital, said that the sector is one of …

Preparing for the Next Generation Serisha Sirputh- Director at LDM South Africa’s built environment sector is facing significant challenges, including an ageing workforce, a growing skills gap, and the need for expertise to address deteriorating infrastructure across sectors such as water, energy, and transport. These pressures are reflected in a 2025 report by RIB Software, …

Thursday, 06 November 2025: Eskom is pleased to announce that the National Nuclear Regulator (NNR) has approved a 20-year licence extension for Koeberg Nuclear Power Station Unit 2, enabling continued operation until 9 November 2045. This follows Eskom’s successful and comprehensive application, which included detailed safety assessments, technical reviews, and infrastructure upgrades as part of …

Where there is investment, there is growth – and where there is growth, there is opportunity. That is the story of the Western Cape. It’s the story of resilience, innovation, and shared ambition – a story written by every business owner, every entrepreneur, every worker, and every partner who believes in this province and its …

Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies of South Africa Solly Malatsi showed off the new digital driver’s licence renewal process during his opening speech at the Global DPI Summit this week. The live demonstration showcased a working prototype of the new MyMzanzi smartphone app, which the government intends to expand across multiple services in South …

The government says it has received distress calls from 17 South African men, aged between 20 and 39, who are trapped in the war-torn Donbas region of Ukraine. The group has appealed for urgent assistance to return home. According to the presidency, the group, 16 of whom come from KwaZulu-Natal and one from the Eastern …

From digital-first insights to ethical leadership, Venelize de Lange from media update unpacks how McDonald’s South Africa blends global strategy with local storytelling to stay relevant, responsible and loved by fast-food fans nationwide. McDonald’s isn’t just selling burgers — it’s serving up a masterclass in marketing. In a fast-food market dominated by value-driven, digitally savvy …

South Africans who use smartphone banking apps should be aware of several tactics that criminals may use to try to infiltrate their bank accounts. Aside from the common social engineering attempts aimed at getting bank customers to disclose sensitive banking information, criminals are also stealing smartphones and deploying malware. The Institute of Bankers South Africa …

Just like flowers, love blooms in nature. Vino Li/Unsplash If you’re dreaming of a romantic escape into nature’s embrace, these six standout stays offer the perfect mix of intimacy and wilderness. From forest retreats to coastal hideaways and bushveld camps, each property combines beautiful scenery with thoughtful touches for two. Read on to discover where …

South Africa’s commodity windfall is expected to seep into the broader economy, boosting banks, retailers and property stocks as stronger prices improve the fiscal outlook and support lower interest rates, according to Old Mutual Investment Group. “The surge in precious metals prices has already lifted corporate tax receipts and dividends, creating positive second-round effects for …

MTN Nigeria hosts the Nigeria-South Africa Economic Diplomacy Roundtable bringing together governments from both sides of the table, chambers of commerce and captains of industry advancing strategies to strengthen bilateral ties and convert diplomatic commitments into actionable economic outcomes. Catch all the highlights of the engagements and more, only on CNBC Africa. Wed, 05 Nov …

Together with the listing, TPC plans to offer Cell C shares it owns to select investors in a private placement to raise about 7.7 billion rand ($445 million), including an overallotment option of about 500 million rand and an allocation of up to 2.4 billion to a Black Economic Empowerment vehicle, Cell C said in …

The Steenkampskraal mine in the Western Cape has one of the world’s highest-grade deposits of rare-earth elements, which has remained unexploited since it was shut down in 1963. Rare earths have become a critical resource used in the manufacturing of electric vehicles, wind turbines, headphones, microphones, and advanced electronics, such as smartphones. Steenkampskraal had primarily …

Malcolm Libera  ·5 Nov 2025 The Free State is arguably the worst-run province in South Africa, with the Auditor-General, Human Rights Commission, and political parties highlighting the province’s collapse through failures in governance, financial accountability, and service delivery. The Auditor-General (AG) delivered a scathing assessment of Free State municipalities earlier this year.  The report painted …

Draft speaking notes: Hon Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, Minister of Health, Republic of South Africa Third high-level steering meeting (HLSM) on the AU–EU Health Partnership5 November 2025, School of Health Sciences, University of Pretoria Professor Flavia Senkubuge, Dean, School of Health Sciences, University of PretoriaH.E. Ambassador of Angola to South AfricaMs Nardos Bekele-Thomas, CEO, AUDA-NEPADH.E. Dr …

Jetour is one of the fastest-growing car brands in South Africa, but there’s a good chance you’ve never heard of it. The Chinese carmaker launched in our market in September last year, which means it’s still very new in the grand scheme of things. It is competing with legacy brands that have been around for …

OPPO has debuted a new flagship phone for South Africa in the form of the Find X9 Pro. It is the first device in the Find X lineup to officially be launched locally. The standout feature is its camera system, which is co-designed with Hasselblad. Last month, in the lead-up to a global unveiling, OPPO …

The fourth staging of the CAF African Schools Football Championship | COSAFA Qualifier 2025/26 will take place in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from December 5-7, as a record 11 Boys’ and Girls’ teams vie to represent the region on the continental stage. Angola, Botswana, Comoros, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe will …

Suzuki, which focuses on small, affordable, and fuel-efficient cars, is selling more cars in South Africa than Volkswagen, Ford, and BMW. Suzuki is a Japanese multinational corporation specialising in automobiles, motorcycles, outboard motors, and small internal combustion engines. In South Africa, it is known for… Land Rights: Land rights issues continue to be a significant …

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday South Africa should not be in the Group of 20 major economies anymore, repeating that he will not attend a leader’s summit there later this month during the African country’s rotating presidency of the group. “South Africa shouldn’t even be in the G’s anymore,” Trump said during a …

Malcolm Libera  ·5 Nov 2025 South Africa is heading for a value-added tax (VAT) increase because other taxes are at their maximum, and cutting spending is politically suicidal for the ANC, leaving VAT as the only viable option.  This is according to Efficient Wealth chief economist Dawie Roodt, who explained why a VAT increase is …

Staff Writer  ·5 Nov 2025 South African taxpayers on medical aids will be facing a ‘triple tax’ to fund the National Health Insurance (NHI) in the country—paying normal tax, losing medical aid tax credits and still having to fork out for private healthcare as the scheme rolls out on vague timelines. The National Department of …

4 November 2025By Staff Writer These are the preliminary recorded rainfall figures for the 24-hour period ending at 8am on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 according to the SA Weather Service (SAWS). GAUTENG– MPUMALANGA– LIMPOPO PROVINCEEldorado AWS: 2 mmElim – Hospital: 3 mmKrugerwildtuin Shangoni ARS: 1 mmThohoyandou AWS: 4 mmThohoyandou WO: 5 mm NORTH-WEST– FREE STATEBothaville …

Staff Writer  ·4 Nov 2025 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) gave South Africa an edge even with the Trump tariffs in full effect. But now it has lapsed, the edge is lost, and potential plans to extend it are sitting in limbo. However, even if the trade deal is somehow revived, there is …