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Clearwater Mall, owned and managed by Hyprop Investments, has announced that it will become home to South Africa’s first Walmart store, marking the American retail giant’s debut entry into the local market. The announcement transforms Clearwater Mall’s retail offering and introduces Walmart’s distinctive “Every Day Low Prices” model to South African consumers.  Unlike traditional sale-driven retail, …

Takealot’s Blue Dot Sale 2025 officially kicks off on 25 November and runs through to 1 December. The 2025 Blue Dot Sale follows a record-breaking 2024 event, where categories such as homeware, small appliances, toys, and tech topped the charts. Among last year’s most popular items were Samsung TVs, Hisense appliances, Apple iPhones, PlayStation consoles, …

Dewald Brevis © Gallo Images South Africa’s depleted squad for the one-day international series against Pakistan took another hit on Tuesday, with dynamic batter Dewald Brevis sidelined due to a shoulder injury. Cricket South Africa (CSA) said the 22-year-old hurt his shoulder during the third and final T20 international in Lahore on Saturday. “Brevis has …

Eskom’s Medium-Term System Adequacy Outlook (MTSAO) 2026–2030 Report provides a detailed, probabilistic assessment of whether South Africa’s generation fleet and network will be able to meet demand during the next five years. Published on 30 October 2025 in line with the South African Grid Code, it is not a planning document but an adequacy review, …

My Family Cinema, the popular streaming platform in South Africa, has shut down permanently. It issued a message to subscribers this week saying it was shut down due to “copyright reasons.” Argentine authorities say that the platform had over eight million paying customers, with South Africa highlighted as a major market. My Family Cinema, the …

The Pretoria High Court has ruled in AfriForum’s favour in its legal fight against South Africa’s energy regulator for failing to follow proper process in approving municipal electricity price hikes. Judge Etienne Labuschagne ruled against the National Energy Regulator of South Africa’s (Nersa’s) argument that cost studies shouldn’t be published with tariff applications. He found …

The time for guessing is over. The South African hotel industry is a powerhouse of the economy but it’s currently battling challenges that require more than just guesswork – they require insights into your lived reality. HAMAC, a specialised hotel asset management company, believes the path to real solutions begins with real data. We are …

Political and economic expert Dr Frans Cronje warns that the ANC’s energy plan, which focuses on green energy, is misguided and can cause problems for the country. A better option to ensure South Africa’s energy security is to refurbish Eskom’s existing coal fleet, which has sufficient generation capacity to meet the country’s needs. Cronje shared …

 ·4 Nov 2025 The leaders of South Africa’s coalition government pledged to accelerate economic reforms and work more closely together during a two-day meeting aimed at improving the functioning of the administration. President Cyril Ramaphosa and the leaders of the nine other parties in the so-called government of national unity also agreed to focus on …

The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) will this week be urging all G20 leaders and delegations to insist when they visit the country this month for the final events of the G20 summit on being held to the same standards of racial classification that South Africans are legally bound to meet. As state-required racial classification …

The Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) and National Treasury have announced updated timelines for the implementation of South Africa’s Independent Transmission Projects (ITP) Programme, a flagship initiative aimed at attracting large-scale private investment to expand the country’s national electricity grid. The government assures that the ITP Programme remains on track to unlock significant capital …

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Luke Fraser  ·4 Nov 2025 Four provinces in South Africa have escaped a technical recession after experiencing contractions in the first quarter of 2025.  The North West, Mpumalanga, Limpopo and Gauteng all saw quarter-on-quarter contractions in the first quarter of the year. However, they managed to reverse this in the second quarter, showing quarter-on-quarter growth …

Political analyst and commentator Prince Mashele said that the African National Congress (ANC), which he claims has criminalised South African society, cannot be a part of the solution to fix it. Speaking on SMWX, Mashele said that “the ANC has broken South Africa. It has criminalised every level of our society.” “To… The Times: Launched …

Ahead of the Black Friday and Christmas shopping periods, Amazon South Africa has introduced a new feature that allows clients to pick a preferred delivery slot. “Customers in major cities can now select their preferred morning, afternoon or evening delivery slots, offering increased convenience,” Amazon said in a statement on Tuesday. Amazon launched retail marketplace …

Global automotive group Stellantis has introduced the Chinese electric vehicle brand Leapmotor to South Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition toward clean mobility and sustainable industrial growth. The launch demonstrates  growing investor confidence in the country’s  automotive sector, aligning with national efforts to drive green industrialisation, technological innovation, and economic transformation.  The …

3 November 2025By Staff Writer These are the preliminary recorded rainfall figures for the 24-hour period ending at 8am on Monday, 3 November 2025 according to the SA Weather Service (SAWS). GAUTENGIrene WO: 1 mmPretoria – Zoological Gardens: 16 mmPretoria University Proefplaas: 7 mm MPUMALANGABelfast: 10 mmBushbuckridge AWS: 5 mmCarolina: 2 mmGraskop AWS: 14 mmHazyview …

Former president Thabo Mbeki argues that the way in which South Africa elects its executive leader is wrong, as it does not consider how capable they are. Mbeki was delivering the keynote address at the launch of the National Dialogue in the Eastern Cape over the weekend, hosted by Nelson Mandela… Cultural Festivals: Newspapers often …

Did you know that even if you don’t live in one of South Africa’s three malaria-endemic provinces – Limpopo, Mpumalanga, or KwaZulu-Natal – or haven’t travelled to a malaria-endemic area, you could still contract malaria?  One unusual, though not rare, route of infection is through odyssean malaria (also known as suitcase malaria, airport malaria, or …

The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has confirmed that its liabilities could increase by between R300 billion and R400 billion because of its decision to revert to its previous South African accounting standard. But it denies that it has “hidden” liabilities of R230 billion from about 80 000 legitimate claims that have not been registered on …

What Dunlop SA Rally ReportWhere Dullstroom, MpumalangaWhen 31 October-1 November 2025Community South Africa National Benjamin Habig is a second generation champion Benjamin Habig and Barry White are South Africa’s Dunlop-shod 2025 Rally Champions after a win and a second over the weekend at the Dullstroom TracN4 National Rally final rounds 7 and 8. Habig and …

If you’re craving nature, fresh air and cooling cascades without breaking a sweat, these waterfall escapes are ideal. You can reach these scenic spots with minimal walking, perfect for families, relaxed travellers or anyone looking to unwind. From lush indigenous forests to tranquil picnic spots, these waterfalls deliver beauty on easy terms. Waterfalls you can …

Preamble 1. We, the G20 Culture Ministers, convened in KwaDukuza, KwaZulu-Natal, on 29 October 2025, under the G20 Presidency of South Africa;2. Reaffirming our commitment to advancing the role of culture within the G20, recognising its power to foster solidarity, open and inclusive dialogue and cooperation, and to contribute to a more inclusive and sustainable …

South Africa is set to have more than one driving licence card printer for the first time since the document was introduced nearly three decades ago. The current driving licence card printer has been the sole producer of the laminated card since it first entered operation in 1998. Former Automobile Association of South Africa spokesperson …