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Solar power installers have warned South Africans against using “bakkie brigade” providers for their systems. Increased load-shedding between 2021 and 2023 drove a surge in demand for solar and backup power systems, creating an opportunity for many more companies to enter the market. Among these were dozens of unscrupulous “fly-by-nights” looking to make a quick …

The road to the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2026 heats up this week as Southern African teams enter decisive second-round qualifying action. With places at next year’s continental showpiece at stake, three intense contests take centre stage over the next week. DR CONGO VS SOUTH AFRICAThe 2022 continental champions South Africa …

The Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) for Developmental Planning and Real Estate, Ald. Nomadlozi Nkosi, joined Tianlong owner Wang Shaoyan in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the cutting-edge Tianlong LPG Cylinder Manufacturing Plant in Dunswart, Boksburg today, 21 October 2025. The state-of-the-art facility will produce LPG cylinders serving the entire Southern African Development …

Video footage of a lion jumping off the top of a truck and trailer on the road between Bakerville and Lichtenburg on Monday has been confirmed as legitimate by the North West government. Dashcam footage shared on Facebook by Izak du Plessis shows the lion escaping from the vehicle, albeit with difficulty as he lands …

21 October 2025 – Wits University Wits to co-lead Communications Work Package of South Africa Sweden University Forum+ phase. The South African National Research Foundation (NRF) and the Swedish Foundation for International Cooperation in Research and Higher Education (STINT) have awarded research grants to the South Africa Sweden University Forum (SASUF). SASUF is a partnership …

Parliament, Tuesday, 21 October 2025 – The Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade has called for an urgent conversion of long-standing investment commitments into tangible jobs, exports and industrial output at Coega Special Economic Zone (SEZ). The committee is currently conducting a weeklong oversight visit in the Gqeberha area to assess infrastructure networks around …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, as Acting President from today, 21 October until Monday, 27 October 2025. President Ramaphosa has made this appointment in view of consecutive international visits the President is undertaking in the coming days. Deputy President Shipokosa Paul Mashatile will be on leave during this period. President …

A single gigabyte of prepaid data in South Africa costs around R85 – the equivalent of three hours of work at the minimum wage of R28.79 per hour. For many local workers, this makes staying connected unaffordable. This poses challenges for employees and employers as people are forced to choose between buying food, for example, …

Staff Writer  ·21 Oct 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged South Africa’s grocery retailers to do more to bring down the cost of food in the country, and to steer clear of cartel behaviour. In his weekly letter to the nation, the president said that food security and the rising cost of living were fundamental …

Programme Director, Mr Yunus Hoosen, Invest South Africa,South African Ambassador to Indonesia, Ambassador Lekgoro,Ambassador Daniel Tumpal S. Simanjuntak, Director General of Economic Relations and Development Cooperation, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia,Mr Bobby Gafur Umar, Coordinating Vice Chairman for Investment, Down streaming Industry and Energy, KADIN Chamber of Commerce,Business and Industry Leaders,Distinguished …

Applications are now open for the FIA Girls on Track Rising Stars Karting 2025 programme! The FIA and the Women in Motorsport Commission are thrilled to announce the fifth edition of the FIA Girls on Track, Rising Stars Karting initiative. This globally recognised programme is designed to identify, support, and develop the next generation of …

In a historic shift for South Africa’s tertiary education system, the higher education and training department (DHET) has approved a new policy that allows private higher education institutions to be recognised as universities. The policy for the recognition of South African higher education institutional types, published in the government gazette on October 17, marks the …

Chinese carmaker BYD says it plans to roll out 200 to 300 public charging stations for electric vehicles in South Africa. The stations are planned for 2026 and will include ultra-fast charging points. BYD sees the South African market as “pivotal” and recently launched its Dolphin Surf model locally, going for R339 900. Chinese automaker …

South Africa’s forests invite you into misty, magical worlds where every trail awakens the senses. In the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, and Mpumalanga, these walks aren’t just hikes—they’re full sensory escapes into nature’s quiet beauty. 1. Hogsback, Eastern Cape Entrance to Hogsback Arboretum, Hogsback/Eric Robinson/Unsplash Nestled in the Amatola Mountains, Hogsback is renowned for its …

South Africa spends a lot of time worrying about anchor industries like mining, finance and energy. They dominate headlines and boardroom agendas, but while we watch those traditional levers creak and strain, we’re ignoring a resource that could impact our long-term growth trajectory significantly. South Africa has one of the richest pools of diversely experienced …

According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), South African motorists can look forward to sizeable price cuts for petrol and diesel next month. This is chiefly thanks to declining oil prices amid geopolitical tensions and fears over a global economic slowdown. Additionally, the surprising strength of the rand against the dollar …

Growthpoint Properties has acquired a 30% stake in Serengeti Energy’s 5 MW Boston hydro plant near Clarens in the Free State, strengthening its drive toward renewable energy and energy security. The run-of-river facility, built on the Ash River within the Lesotho Highlands Water Scheme, began construction in late 2023 and now generates around 30 GWh …

Staff Writer  ·21 Oct 2025 The Millat Group has already launched two Pret A Manger outlets in Johannesburg, with plans to expand to Pretoria, Cape Town, and Durban. Pret A Manger is a British company which launched its first outlet in 1986. From the outset, it promoted itself as serving freshly made food and good …

Despite missing a number of chances, South Africa did well to restrict Pakistan to 259 for five in 91 overs on the first day of the second test at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Monday. Pakistan captain Shan Masood was the mainstay for the home team, compiling 87 in 176 balls) while opener Abdullah Shafique …

In 2025, the Low Income Worker Relief program is set to provide essential support to South African workers struggling with rising living costs. Eligible participants can receive a R1,200 monthly stipend alongside R400 food vouchers designed to ease household expenses. This initiative aims to help low-income families manage their budgets more effectively, ensuring that basic …

20 October 2025 – Bridget Hilton-Barber South Africa’s constitutional principles set us apart from the rest of the world, providing us with a foundation that enables us to navigate a disrupted world. In the swirling chaos of our disrupted world – where climate crises collide with technological revolutions, where democracy battles authoritarianism on multiple fronts …

A detective who was part of the team that investigated the murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart on Monday told the Madlanga commission he was warned the suspects were connected to “dangerous people”. He detailed a meeting he attended with his colleagues at the Pretoria office of Gauteng crime investigation services head Maj-Gen Richard Shibiri. …

Africa Business Weekly on CNBC Africa brings you the most impactful business stories across sub-Saharan Africa every week. From the capital markets to economic news affecting the regions from East, West ad Southern Africa, we will speak to the major newsmakers from across the sub-Saharan Africa region to get exciting and unique angles to the …

A supporter holds a banner reading ‘Rescue SA Vote DA’ at a march to the Union Buildings during the Democratic Alliance party manifesto launch in Pretoria, South Africa, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. South Africa’s ruling party looks set to lose its outright majority in national elections for the first time since 1994, while support …