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Teraco’s recently completed JB5 data centre, photographed at dusk at the company’s Isando campus South Africa’s data centre capacity has been growing steadily over the years as demand for cloud computing and storage services has expanded. Seen as a window into the African continent, the South African industry attracts investment from global entities looking to …

South Africa has been delisted from the notorious greylist after more than two years of intense scrutiny by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The global financial crime watchdog placed South Africa on the list in February 2023 for not complying with international standards around the prevention of money laundering and terrorist financing. The country …

South Africa has officially been removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, the global anti-money laundering and terror financing watchdog confirmed on Friday. The move was widely expected. National Treasury and organised business welcomed the news. Read: SA and Nigeria set to exit dirty-money list next month “National Treasury congratulates all relevant …

South Africa needs to fast-track structural reforms to cushion the economy from the effects of US President Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs, the country’s central bank said. “Accelerating structural reforms could boost productivity, mitigating the loss of export competitiveness,” the South African Reserve Bank said in its semi-annual Monetary Policy Review published on Thursday in the …

If the Democratic Alliance’s (DA) bill to scrap Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) succeeds, some political parties have indicated they may push more strongly for apartheid reparations. Ganief Hendricks, leader of Al Jama-ah—a party in the Government of National Unity (GNU) that governs alongside the DA—told… Language Diversity: South Africa’s media operates in 11 official …

Summer is the perfect season to shake up your routine, try something completely new, and make memories along the way. From catching your first wave to shaping clay with your hands, or even donning a beekeeper’s suit, South Africa is bursting with experiences for curious minds. Here’s our guide to the coolest courses and workshops …

 ·24 Oct 2025 South Africa has been taken off a global watchdog’s dirty-money list, providing a boost for increased foreign investment in Africa’s largest economy.  The Paris-based Financial Action Task Force said on Friday that South Africa, along with Nigeria, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso, is no longer on the list of jurisdictions subject to increased monitoring. …

South Africa has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s) greylist — officially known as the Jurisdictions under Increased Monitoring — after two and a half years. In a statement on Friday, the National Treasury said the development followed meetings of the FATF Plenary that took place from 22 to 24 October 2025 …

Changan has officially launched in South Africa. The Chinese carmaker, in partnership with its local distributor – Jameel Motors – has opened 25 new dealerships across the country, including a flagship store in Pretoria, and the company plans to add more locations as its customer base grows. It has also set up a fully-stocked parts …

Staff Writer  ·24 Oct 2025 The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has warned that the ongoing US tariffs on local exports and the end of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) will eat away at already low growth and cost thousands of jobs. The central bank noted in its Monetary Policy Review this week …

An experienced driving skills specialist says South Africa’s practice of outsourcing traffic fine payments to third-party players is bizarre and should be stopped. Driving.co.za managing director Rob Handfield-Jones said the outsourcing of law enforcement to the private sector has worsened traffic problems in the country. “The moment a profit incentive is introduced into anything, profit …

Cannabis is booming as an ingredient in everything from supplementary oils, inflammation-reducing skin creams, lip balms to health drinks and gummy sweets that promise to reduce anxiety and pain and promote relaxation. The global legal cannabis market is today worth about $69.78bn, and this will skyrocket to $216.76bn by 2033. But is this boom benefiting …

The Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Dr Nomalungelo Gina, has urged the private sector to open its doors wider to young graduates in South Africa by creating more internship opportunities, describing youth unemployment as a national emergency. Dr Gina was speaking at a gala dinner hosted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) …

Research Institutions: The country is home to several research institutions focusing on technology, innovation, and scientific advancements. Read More at the Source

South Africa welcomes the Advisory Opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 22 October 2025 on Israel’s obligations as a United Nations Member State and as an occupying Power, with respect to the Occupied Palestinian Territory. The Court’s Advisory Opinion authoritatively interpreted and reaffirmed Israel’s already existing obligations under binding international law. …

South Africa’s open roads is nature’s invitation to explore. Josh McGregor/Unsplash 1. Skip the N2 Garden Route and follow the inland R62 through the Klein Karoo While the N2 between Mossel Bay and Storms River is one of South Africa’s most travelled routes, its inland counterpart, the R62, tells a different story. Winding through towns …

At the eighth edition of Webber Wentzel’s annual Mining Round-Up, the firm’s leading practitioners unpacked the regulatory, policy and compliance developments shaping South Africa’s mining sector. From evolving employment frameworks and new Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) obligations to the Climate Change Act’s phased rollout, and the ongoing tension between South Africa’s Critical Minerals …

Changan is set to launch in South Africa any day now with a lineup of four new products, comprising a sedan, two SUVs, and a bakkie. The Chinese carmaker has begun to update its local website, and we’ve uncovered the pricing for its first vehicle, the Alsvin sedan. The Alsvin will serve as the entry …

22 October 2025, Durban, South Africa – The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) opened today at the Durban International Convention Centre, launching a four-day convening under the theme: “Moving Towards Self-Reliance to Achieve Universal Health Coverage and Health Security in Africa.” The conference will spotlight African-led innovations, policy solutions, and …

Some South African will be able to have their passports delivered to their doorsteps as of 1 November after a new Home Affairs rollout. Home Affairs will, from 1 November, be delivering new passports to the doorsteps of South Africans. Minister of Home Affairs Leon Schrieber launched a new service centre in Den Haag in …

Luke Fraser  ·23 Oct 2025 South Africa will hear its fate over its greylisting tomorrow, 24 October, with markets already pricing in the nation getting off the list.  Because of this certainty, South Africans shouldn’t expect any big waves or market impacts if the country is delisted. South Africa was placed on the grey list …

23 October 2025 – Wits University Former Minister of Finance Nhlanhla Nene discusses whether the time is right to shift the level from a range of 3% to 6%. The School of Economics and Finance (SEF) hosted a panel discussion on current debates about South Africa’s inflation targeting policy. Held on 1 October 2025, the …

In just eight years, Robyn Oelofse has built a name for herself as one of South Africa’s rising stars among Clerks of the Course. From rally stages to karting grids, her steady presence, calm leadership, and unshakable love for the sport have made her a respected figure across provinces and a mentor to the next …

Dr Malusi Gigaba is raising concerns about the impact of underfunding on the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). During an oversight visit to the South Africa-Zimbabwe border in Limpopo, Gigaba said the lack of resources was having a direct effect on ongoing border management failures. He made the comments in his role as chair of …