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This latest iteration of international matches follows three decades of the SANZAAR joint venture delivering some of the best rugby action in the world and a partnership that has seen the southern hemisphere teams constantly at the top of the world rankings and winning nine out of 10 Rugby World Cup titles. It will see …

Two prominent grocery retailers, Pick n Pay and Spar, have partnerships with on-demand delivery services for greater reach, but one appears to have the upper hand regarding its network and pricing. Pick n Pay announced its partnership with Takealot’s Mr D in October 2022, and Spar recently announced its partnership with Uber Eats in July …

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Luke Fraser  ·16 Oct 2025 South Africa has dropped out of the ranking of the best 50 passports in the world, with the country falling from 48th to 53rd globally. This is according to the latest Henley Passport Index, which compares visa-free access of 199 different passports to 227 travel destinations.  The ranking is determined …

Invitation to the Homecoming Ceremony at Iziko South African Museum The Department of Sport Arts and Culture, through its implementing agencies, Iziko Museums of South Africa and the South African Heritage Resource Agency’s Repatriation and Restitution Office in collaboration with representatives of the Northern Cape Reburial Task Team, respectfully invites members of the media to …

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says motorists must still pay for temporary driving licences, despite the Department of Transport’s announcement that the fee had been waived. However, the Department of Transport has clarified that the fee exemption only applies if motorists meet three conditions, including that their licence must have expired in a specific …

There is no greater rivalry in rugby than the All Blacks and Springboks, and it does not get bigger than the men in black touring South Africa, writes Mark Keohane. Finally it is official. Rugby’s worst kept secret is rugby’s best news for 2026. The All Blacks will tour South Africa in 2026, play all four …

UNIDO, in collaboration with the Industrial Development Corporation and Guidehouse Germany, and with support from the DTIC and DFFE, is developing a €25 million project to support the decarbonisation of South Africa’s steel sector. This initiative, which will be submitted to the Mitigation Action Facility for funding, aims to enhance competitiveness, meet climate obligations, and …

This October, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has announced a nationwide campaign to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), under the theme, ‘Together for Mental Health’. Mental Health is one of the most urgent issues facing South Africans today. One in three South Africans will experience a mental illness in their …

South Africa’s landscapes are not just breathtaking, they’re storied. Thomas Fuhrmann / Wikimedia Commons From the mist-shrouded peaks of the Drakensberg to the endless plains of the Karoo, every mountain, cave, and valley hums with tales whispered through generations. These myths aren’t mere relics of the past; they shape how locals see their land, turning …

A.    ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT 1.    SPORTS 1.1.    South Africa qualifies for FIFA World Cup 20261.1.1.    Cabinet congratulates the senior soccer national team, Bafana Bafana, on qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026, a feat last achieved in 2002 (through qualification games) and in 2010 (through host nation privileges, when South Africa hosted the first Soccer World Cup tournament in …

Staff Writer  ·16 Oct 2025 The Department of Employment and Labour says it will come down hard on any employers in South Africa who do not comply with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and the new racial employment targets it set in April. Responding to a parliamentary Q&A, Minister Nomakhosazana Meth said that the department …

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has only shipped a few hundred examples of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Ranger since it went into production at the end of 2024. The PHEV bakkie is manufactured at Ford’s Silverton plant in Pretoria and is not sold locally, as it is strictly produced for export to markets …

Childhood immunisation programmes have saved millions of lives and prevented much suffering, but have lost momentum over the past decade or so, writes Elri Voigt in Spotlight, who unpacks the available data in South Africa and how immunisation efforts could be revitalised. Polio used to be one of the most feared diseases in the world, …

Nobody loves pumpkin quite like South Africans. Andrew Robinson/Unsplash This enduring, versatile ingredient is a staple that appears in homes, farm kitchens and restaurants across the country. From sweet fritters in the Western Cape to pumpkin curries in KwaZulu-Natal, each region adds its own touch to this versatile vegetable. Here’s where to explore the country’s …

Police minister Firoz Cachalia has warned that the rise of organised crime in South Africa threatens the country’s national security and the endurance of its democracy. He was speaking to journalists on the sidelines of an event hosted by the Kgalema Motlanthe Foundation. Responding to questions about whether South Africa could go the way of …

Staff Writer  ·15 Oct 2025 South Africa’s gradual structural reforms are breathing life into the economy, but aren’t sufficient to lift the growth rate to the government’s 3.5% target, according to Moody’s Ratings. Africa’s largest economy has grown less than 1% annually for more than a decade, hamstrung by dilapidated infrastructure, electricity shortages, logistics bottlenecks, …

South Africa is stepping onto the global stage with purpose. From 15 to 17 October 2025, the nation will participate in the 19th Toronto Global Forum, a key opportunity to share its vision for sustainable, infrastructure-led investment. G20 and G7 Presidencies Unite for Sustainable Investment Taking place during South Africa’s G20 Presidency and Canada’s G7 …

Seriti Green has started construction on the third phase of its flagship Ummbila Emoyeni Wind Facility in Mpumalanga, which will include the country’s first utility-scale wind farms outside the Cape provinces. The project will ultimately deliver over 900 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity across seven phases. It will consist of five wind farms delivering …

Today, the Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, and his counterpart, Minister Sun Meijun of China’s General Administration of Customs (GACC), signed a historic stone fruit trade protocol in Shanghai, China. The agreement opens the Chinese market for the first time to five types of South African stone fruit, namely apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums, and prunes. …

As London prepares for Europe’s leading Africa-focused investment conference, a confident and unified South African delegation is set to showcase a nation poised for an unprecedented chapter of economic dynamism and innovation. This week, the world of investment turns its eyes to London for the AFSIC Investing in Africa Conference 2025. South Africa arrives not …

15 October 2025 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) and renowned French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif have announced the conclusion of their five-year partnership, set to officially end in December 2025. Launched just prior to the global pandemic, the collaboration has been defined by landmark achievements and powerful moments in South African football. …

Staff Writer  ·15 Oct 2025 Despite economic activity in South Africa ticking up for a fifth consecutive month, the persistent low-growth environment shows that the country is operating in survival mode. This is one of the findings from the latest PayInc Economic Index, which tracks millions of transactions processed by the PayInc platform. The group …

Walmart has given a first brief look at how it stores in South Africa will look. Massmart is set to announce the first open Walmart outlets in South Africa this month. The company says it is focused on making sure its prices are low enough that customers don’t have to go to competitors. Massmart, the …