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Keshav Maharaj © Getty Images South Africa have been boosted by the return of leading spinner Keshav Maharaj to the team for the second test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as they seek to level the series, captain Aiden Markram said on Sunday. Maharaj, 35, was recovering from a groin injury and missed the first test …

South Africa intends to revive a controversial modular nuclear reactor programme and step up its reliance on gas to generate electricity, according to a new energy-policy blueprint unveiled by Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. A revised Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) approved by cabinet last week envisions R2.23 trillion ($128 billion) being invested in energy …

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that the R2,315 grant payments will officially begin from October 22, 2025, across all provinces. Beneficiaries of the Older Persons Grant, Disability Grant, and Child Support Grant are urged to check their respective payment schedules to avoid confusion. This month’s payment rollout brings relief to millions …

Luke Fraser  ·19 Oct 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa is reportedly set to name his special advisor in investment promotion as South Africa’s next ambassador to the USA.  South Africa has not had an Ambassador in the US since March, when Ebrahim Rasool was deemed persona non grata by the US government after accusing US President …

After initially called the C3, the Omoda C5’s smaller sibling will now be sold as the C4. The Citizen Motoring is in Wuhu, China, where the wraps have just been taken off the new Omoda C4. After being shown in Shanghai as the Omoda C3 in April, the Chery-owned carmaker renamed the SUV to the …

Planting season is here, and unfortunately, so are the seed crime syndicates that are particularly active in North West and the Free State. – Advertisement – According to Sarel Pretorius, chairperson of Agri North West’s Rural Safety Committee, these seasoned criminals were at it… Addo Elephant National Park: Established in 1931, it is the third-largest …

The whereabouts of kidnapped Pretoria entrepreneur and farmer, Jerry Boshoga remain unknown, nearly a year after his abduction following a business meeting, in Centurion. His kidnappers initially demanded R60m,  later reducing it to R10m. RELATED VIDEO | Cutting Edge | The Disappearance of Jerry Boshoga[embedded content] Boshoga’s name has resurfaced at the Madlanga Commission, probing …

The official race may have been cancelled, but thousands of South Africans are still hitting the streets, proving that our national slogan might as well be: “We’ll make a plan.” Western Cape, South Africa (19 October 2025) – When life throws South Africans a curveball, we lace up our takkies and make a plan. This …

Malcolm Libera  ·18 Oct 2025 South Africa’s property market has seen significant shifts over the past few years, with certain cities and regions losing momentum as others surged ahead. Property experts told BusinessTech that markets like the Western Cape and Cape Town have benefited from semigration and lifestyle-driven demand. However, they added that several once-strong …

South Africans are once again facing frustration as electricity tariffs increase by 12% starting November 2025. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) approved the hike after Eskom’s appeal for additional funding to sustain infrastructure and maintenance. Many citizens argue that with load shedding still continuing and services unreliable, another price increase feels unfair. …

South Africa’s five biggest rooftop solar systems all support the ability to produce multiple megawatts of electricity at peak capacity. There are generally two types of construction profiles for photovoltaic solar power systems in use globally — rooftop and ground-mounted. Rooftop systems have several advantages. Firstly, they don’t take up additional space, as they are …

The fish has been formally named, underscoring the urgent need for the conservation of freshwater systems and the species that call them home This content is restricted to subscribers only. Join the M&G Community Our commitment at the Mail & Guardian is to ensure every reader enjoys the finest experience. Join the M&G community and …

Cloudy skies are expected across Mpumalanga, with cool to warm temperatures. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned that Sunday, 19 October, could bring wet weather across much of the country, including severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and cold temperatures in some regions. People are advised to take precautions, especially in flood-prone regions, and to …

Energy leaders from around the world convened in Durban last week for the first ever high level G20 meeting on nuclear energy, held amid rising projections for nuclear power expansion. Jointly organized by South Africa’s Department of Electricity & Energy and the IAEA, the conference brought together energy ministers and high level representatives from G20 countries, …

Eskom continues to reliably meet South Africa’s electricity demand. From 1 to 16 October 2025, the Unplanned Capacity Loss Factor (UCLF)—which measures the percentage of generation capacity lost due to unplanned outages—stood at 23.66%, reflecting a 2.94% improvement compared to 26.6% during the same period last year. The Planned Capacity Loss Factor (PCLF), which accounts …

Staff Writer  ·19 Oct 2025 The South African government’s failure to uphold the rule of law and to reform the economy has created an untenable and unsustainable environment that may lead to social unrest and early elections being called. This is according to former CEO of Goldman Sachs sub-Saharan Africa, Colin Coleman, who believes that …

CAPE TOWN, South Africa – October 18, 2025 – Cape Town Spurs F.C. today capped off its inspiring Annual Youth Awards ceremony with a momentous announcement regarding the future of its renowned youth academy. Held at the iconic Ikamva training ground, the event honoured the club’s rising stars and underscored its three-decade legacy of transforming …

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Parliament, Saturday 18 October 2025 – Following the recent student protests at the University of Fort Hare that led to the destruction of the university property, the Portfolio Committee on Higher Education has decided to conduct an urgent oversight visit to the university’s Alice Campus in the Eastern Cape on Tuesday, 21 October 2025. The Chairperson …

The South African men’s hockey team produced a performance for the ages to defeat Egypt 5–1 in the final of the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia, claiming their eighth continental title and booking their place at the 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup. It was the seventh consecutive AFCON final between the two …

By Lehlohonolo Lehana. New Zealand’s clash against Pakistan was abandoned due to rain at the R Premadasa International Stadium in Colombo on Saturday. The result meant that both teams shared the points, confirming South Africa’s qualification for the semi-finals. South Africa have claimed four wins in a row, against New Zealand, India, Bangladesh and most …

Luke Fraser  ·18 Oct 2025 Gauteng homeowners still show signs of financial distress, while coastal provinces are showcasing greater property market stability and resilience. The latest FNB Estate Agents Survey has revealed domestic residential property market shifts over the last year.  Comparison data from Q3 2024 to 2025 has helped to transition from distress-driven sales …

Police ministry chief of staff Cedrick Nkabinde is demanding an apology from parliament’s ad hoc committee evidence leader advocate Norman Arendse over remarks linking him to drug cartels in Gauteng. Nkabinde has given Arendse an ultimatum to apologise or face a claim for defamation. Nkabinde’s lawyers Lawtons Africa, in a letter to Arendse dated October …

OPINION: Jasper Wiese’s absence and return have reinforced the need for the Springboks to install a suitable back-up option during the upcoming November tour. When Wiese is at the base of the pack, fit and firing, the Springboks have a brutally simple answer at No.8: a battering ram who wins collisions, racks up post-contact metres …