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  Led by Professor Judy Peter, Senior Director of the International Office, and supported by Huba Boshoff, Special Projects Support to the International Office, the programme addressed a critical gap in higher education internationalisation, specifically the lack of an African-centred perspective on global engagement. The five-day intensive initiative explored what defines impactful leadership in the …

The much-anticipated Club Med resort at Tinley Manor on the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal will welcome its first guests on Saturday, 4 July 2026. The first Club Med in the country and in sub-Saharan Africa, it is one of the largest resort developments ever seen in SA. A total of R2.1 billion has been …

Bongeziwe Mabandla has been captivating audiences across South Africa with his Solo Tour, presented in collaboration with Black Major. The intimate series has seen multiple sold-out shows in cities including Durban, Gqeberha, East London, Makhanda, Pretoria, Stellenbosch and Johannesburg, with fans embracing Bongeziwe’s stripped-back and soulful performances. Reflecting on the experience, Bongeziwe shares, “This tour has been such a beautiful …

South Africa’s built environment sector has faced 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, which found that 31% of South African construction companies identified …

Cabinet has expressed its satisfaction with South Africa’s preparations for the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit, saying it is confident the country will host the event successfully. Thousands of international delegates, media representatives, and visitors are expected to gather at the NASREC Expo Centre in Johannesburg for the two-day summit scheduled to take …

Black Economic Empowerment has been endlessly debated in South Africa since its inception and is often used as the prime example of the problems with the post-1994 ANC government. The DA has launched a renewed attack on BEE, aiming to have it replaced with their own bill, that steers clear of race. However, the way …

A new Open Secrets report alleges that the country’s biggest mobile firms have used political ties to protect their interests across Africa. Originally published in Currency News By Rob Rose South Africa’s parliament must exercise greater oversight of mobile phone giants MTN and Vodacom to prevent them “abusing” their deep political connections, says non-profit group …

After days of soaking it all up, the beauty queen thought she could get through a full day without crying. That’s until she received a message from her dad that brought back the waterworks. Johannesburg, South Africa (31 October 2025) – It’s been a week wrapped in love for Qhawekazi Mazaleni after she was named …

Pakistan’s pace bowlers set up the win and sensational hitting from opener Saim Ayub completed a convincing nine-wicket triumph over South Africa in the second T20I at a heaving Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Friday night. Just as Pakistan weren’t at the races on Tuesday at Rawalpindi, the Proteas were even less competitive in Lahore …

The annual G20 Summit – an affair that often captures global attention, marked by high-stakes, diplomatic meetings and publicised discussions on pressing global issues. While the headlines tend to focus on geopolitical tensions or macroeconomic policy, there lies an even greater significance.  This is particularly true when it comes to nurturing a more sustainable trade …

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. New Jetour T1 and T2 debut in South Africa Jetour has officially launched the new T1 and T2 in South Africa. The T-badged models are 4×4 SUVs that offer something different to the Dashing and X70 introduced last year. The T1 has …

Sealion 5 will be positioned between the all-electric Dolphin and Sealion 6 in BYD’s product portfolio. BYD has confirmed that the second plug-in hybrid SUV under its Ocean series, the Sealion 5, will be debuting in South Africa next month as a more affordable alternative to the step-up Sealion 6. On-sale since the end of …

Alfa Romeo launched a brave and important new car for the brand on Wednesday. The all-new Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica is now available in South Africa and, while it isn’t perfect, it unquestionably retains the Alfa DNA that Alfisti demand. It’s with a little trepidation that one attends Alfa launches because … well … it’s …

Walmart has announced its first store open to the public in South Africa will be located at Clearwater Mall on Johannesburg’s West Rand, and what products it will offer that were previously unavailable locally. The retailer said the new store will bring a “world-class “shopping experience, supported by Walmart’s Every Day Low Prices philosophy, to …

Staff Writer  ·30 Oct 2025 Johannesburg residents, civil society groups, and community organisations have united to demand urgent action to end a “human rights and economic emergency.” On Saturday, 1 November 2025, Johannesburg residents and businesses will gather outside the Johannesburg Council Chambers in a peaceful protest. This protest is focused on the worsening water …

South Africa has the potential to harness the power of AI to positively transform the economy and society. The global shift driven by AI is affecting industries and altering how businesses function, promising to add an estimated $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. However, this opportunity comes with an urgent imperative. The country …

In today’s meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans, the national defence force was revealed to be in a state of complete crisis. The Department of Defence’s 2024/25 Annual Report paints a picture of an organisation crippled by financial collapse, systematic rule-breaking, over-dependence on foreign partners, riddled with critical leadership failures, and …

South Africa will rely heavily on private companies to build power generation as coal-fired plants that produce the bulk of its electricity are gradually retired, according to the nation’s latest energy blueprint. New private generation capacity will outpace power procured by the government from independent producers as well as stations planned by state-owned Eskom over …

Malcolm Libera  ·30 Oct 2025 Walmart has announced that its first South African store will open in Clearwater Mall on Johannesburg’s West Rand. This launch of the Clearwater Mall store will mark the official arrival of the American retail giant’s own-branded stores in the country. In a statement, Walmart said that the new branch will …

SAIIA Research Fellow in the Climate Change and Natural Resource Governance Programme, Adrian Joseph, speaks to Eyewitness News on the failure of African countries with substantial mineral resources to benefit from them. He states that “Whether or not it ends up fundamentally being a challenge or opportunity, boils down to governance”. Collaborative Platforms: The rise …

US retail giant Walmart revealed on Thursday that its first-ever Walmart-branded store in South Africa and the African continent will launch at Clearwater Mall, located on Joburg’s West Rand. An official opening date is expected to be announced in the next few weeks. Clearwater Mall is owned by JSE-listed retail landlord Hyprop Investments. Read: Walmart …

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The WeBuyCars share price sunk by 13.57% on Tuesday after a trading update disappointed investors. On Tuesday, 28 October 2025, the company published a trading statement for the anticipated financial results for the year ended 30 September 2025. WeBuyCars said it was on track to report an increase in headline earnings of over 100%, with …

By Dikeledi Molobela Bern, Switzerland – President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is hopeful of reaching a trade agreement with the United States soon, following ongoing text-based negotiations aimed at addressing the impact of steep tariffs imposed under the Trump administration. Speaking during a media briefing in Bern, Switzerland, on Wednesday, where he is undertaking a …