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Jetour has finally debuted the new T-series in South Africa. The T-badged SUVs, comprising the T1 and its big brother, the T2, mark the brand’s foray into the world of 4x4s – a stark contrast from the urban-focused Dashing and X70 Plus. Both cars made an appearance at a media event in Cape Town this …

Public lecture by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the conferment of an Honorary Doctorate in International Relations, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur ‘South-South diplomacy in the 21st century: Malaysia and South Africa’ Your Royal Highness, Paduka Seri Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, Chancellor of Universiti Malaya;Your Excellencies, Pro-Chancellors of Universiti Malaya;The Honourable Minister of Higher …

Remarks by Ms Angela Martins, Director for Social Development, Culture and Sports, Head of Culture Division, African Union Commission Programme Director, Ms. Zimasa Velaphi, Dr. Cynthia Khumalo, South Africa’s G20 CWG Chairperson and Director-General of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Dear Mr. Bruno H.R. Melo, Head of International Relations at the Ministry of …

South Africa’s microwave connectivity market has taken centre stage in a new report by ICT market research specialist Africa Analysis, with the market size estimated at annual revenue of R8.3-billion in 2024. The 2025 SA Microwave Connectivity Report zooms in on the strategies employed by mobile operators for microwave. Other aspects of the report include …

South Africa borders three major oceans: the Indian, Atlantic, and Southern Oceans, and is one of the ‘gateways’ to Antarctica. With an increase in maritime traffic around the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa’s position is becoming more significant – and so are its maritime responsibilities. This is according to Daniela Marggraff, a post-doctoral research …

Staff Writer  ·27 Oct 2025 Seychelles and Mauritius retained their ranking as Africa’s most attractive investment destinations, outperforming larger economies, including Egypt, South Africa and Morocco, according to a report published on Monday on Where to Invest in Africa from lender RMB. The two Indian Ocean island nations stood out in a year marked by …

A landmark legal battle over South Africa’s first attempt at expropriation without compensation is headed for mediation this week, as the City of Ekurhuleni defends its decision to seize 34 hectares of privately owned land without paying a cent. The City of Ekurhuleni and the owners of the private piece of land in Driefontein, Boksburg …

South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture , Gayton McKenzie hosts the 4th G20 Culture Working Group Meeting, Zimbali in KwaZulu-Natal As part of the build-up to the G20 Summit taking place in November 2025, South Africa’s Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr. Gayton McKenzie will host the 4th G20 Culture Working Group (CWG) Meeting in …

It is encouraging to see South Africa’s focus on Asia, as evidenced by the recent official trips to Indonesia, Vietnam and Malaysia. This region is key to our agricultural export expansion and to other sectors of our economy. Investment issues are also key in discussions with government and business leaders in these regions. Another critical …

PRETORIA – South Africans are this morning waking up to a new queen.Eastern Cape beauty, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, has been crowned the new Miss South Africa. The 24-year-old took top prize at a glittering pageant in Pretoria last night.She beat two other beauties, Luyanda Zuma and Karabo Mareka, who took first and second princess titles. Mazaleni …

The ANC has welcomed and salutes the “courageous stance” taken by the Afrikaans speaking South Africans. The ANC says freedom-loving South Africans recognise that the “unity being forged” in the country is essential to building a “non-racial, non-sexist, democratic, and prosperous South Africa.” The party was responding to Afrikaans-speaking South Africans who authored and co-signed …

Qhawekazi Mazaleni, the newly-crowned Miss South Africa 2025 sobbed tears of joy when she was announced as the winner at SunBet Arena at Times Square in Pretoria on Saturday, October 25. The 24-year-old speech therapist from the Eastern Cape, who is also doing her Masters, specialising in autism, waved to a cheering audience during the …

South Africans have taken to social media to congratulate Miss South Africa 2025. Twenty-four-year-old Qhawekazi Mazaleni is from East London in the Eastern Cape. She was crowned at a glittering 67th Miss South Africa pageant at the Sun Square Arena in Pretoria on Saturday night. Mazaleni will receive R1 million and a luxury, fully furnished …

Luke Fraser  ·26 Oct 2025 Joburg’s new Central Park City launched last week, with the first units already sold in the development expected to see significant interest.  This is according to Samuel Seeff, chairman of the Seeff Property Group, with the mixed-use development offering units from a mere R589,000. The new 32-hectare site is located …

Social media posts about gold buried just beneath the surface have triggered a rush of fortune-seekers into northwestern Zambia. But the ensuing gold rush in Zambia’s Kikonge in the vast Mufumbwe district has turned violent. The government has promised to restore law and order but the 300 police officers sent to remove illegal miners and …

The pathway to the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 summit clash becomes clear after Australia’s win over South Africa in their final group-stage game. Australia ensured a top-spot finish with a thumping win over South Africa in the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 clash. A triumph for the defending champions confirms that they …

Political analyst Moeletsi Mbeki says the ANC leaders who brought liberation to South Africa cannot run a complex country like South Africa. Mbeki is one of South Africa’s most respected political analysts, authors, and entrepreneurs, and serves on the boards of numerous companies. He shared his views about South… Athletics: South African athletes have excelled …

Billionaire Patrice Motsepe is known to be one of the largest funders of political parties in South Africa, with his companies having donated R62.47 million since September 2021. Motsepe has built a massive business empire, making him South Africa’s first and only black dollar billionaire and one of the most influential… Cradle of Humankind: This …

Malcolm Libera  ·26 Oct 2025 After months of anxiety among South African fruit producers over US tariffs, China has stepped in to provide a much-needed lifeline for the country’s farmers. According to Thabile Nkunjana, Senior Agricultural Economist at the National Agricultural Marketing Council, there was panic after US President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs in …

By Marcus Moloko Qhawekazi Mazaleni has been crowned Miss South Africa 2025. Her name carries a weight of destiny. Qhawekazi, meaning “queen” or “heroine” in isiXhosa, has lived up to the title as she was crowned Miss South Africa 2025 at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday night. Qhawekazi Mazaleni has been crowned Miss …

From people relying on grants to high earners, rising expenses are unsustainable, forcing people to make increasingly difficult financial decisions that often mean shorting on basic needs. The Competition Commission’s Cost of Living Report released on 4 September provides essential insights into the affordability of basic goods and services, allowing individuals and households to assess …

South Africa’s Oscar campaign for The Heart is a Muscle, our official entry for the 2026 Academy Awards, is finally gaining the momentum it deserves, following sustained engagement with stakeholders and calls from the Democratic Alliance for urgent government action. Private entities such as MultiChoice and AFDA had already pledged their support, while the City …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 27 October 2025. Many parts of South Africa can expect thundershowers on Monday, but the South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned that they’ll be severe in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and northern KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). For the rest of the country, …

South Africa has experienced 110 cybercrime incidents involving extortion, ransomware, and state hacking in the past five years, according to Orange Cyberdefense’s inaugural Security Navigator Africa report. This is the highest number in Africa and more than double Egypt’s, which ranked second with 46 incidents between 2020 and September 2025. However, while Africa faces increased …