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Malcolm Libera  ·11 Oct 2025 South Africa’s latest government revenue and expenditure data surprised on the upside, suggesting the country may stay on track to achieve fiscal consolidation this year despite sluggish economic growth. This is according to Stanlib Chief Economist Kevin Lings, who noted that South Africa’s National Treasury’s data on government revenue and …

The capacity of most solar panels used in South Africa has maxed out just below 600 watts (600W) due to a combination of factors, including supplier availability, price per watt, and installation feasibility. A MyBroadband reader was recently frustrated that a solar power installer did not have panel capacities greater than 565W available for his …

Police in Tshwane on Saturday arrested four suspects for allegedly kidnapping a man. According to police, a suspicious-looking vehicle was stopped on the R80 highway in Rosslyn. A man whose hands were tied and face was covered was found in the car. Police said they also found blue lights. “The vehicle was stopped and inside …

Luke Fraser  ·11 Oct 2025 Limpopo has seen the most economic growth in South Africa, while Gauteng comfortably remains the largest contributor to the economy.  A comparison from Stats SA has shown the economic growth rates among the nation’s provinces, which give insights into the current state of the nation’s regional economies.  Of the nine …

The plane carrying the body of South Africa’s ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa has landed at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. Mthethwa’s body was found in a Paris hotel’s inner courtyard more than a week ago. He was 58. President Cyril Ramaphosa has accorded Mthethwa a special official funeral category two, which will take …

Malcolm Libera  ·10 Oct 2025 The South African rand strengthened on Thursday, maintaining recent gains from a rally in gold prices that benefited many emerging market assets. The rand was trading at 17.09 against the dollar, up approximately 0.3% from Wednesday’s closing value.  Gold prices remained above $4,000 an ounce as investors continued to feel …

South Africa were frustrated by a stubborn Zimbabwe side as the two teams drew 0-0 in the 2026 Fifa World Cup qualification (Group C) match played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium on Friday night. The result saw Bafana Bafana remain second in the Group C standings, but they are now two points behind leaders Benin …

There are 338 contenders for this year’s Peace Prize — a small Norwegian political party tried to have South Africa nominated. Is South Africa in the running to pick up the Nobel Peace Prize, the winner of which is to be announced in Oslo on Friday, 10 October? A small left-wing Norwegian political party tried …

RuPaul’s Drag Race icon and fan favourite, Latrice Royale, returns to South Africa this November for just two shows, in Cape Town and Johannesburg. This marks the American performer’s first visit to South Africa in 13 years, and fans can expect all the charisma, uniqueness, nerve, and talent that have made Latrice an international drag …

GOAL gives you all the details of the crucial Southern Africa derby between COSAFA members Bafana Bafana and the Warriors to be staged in Mzansi. South Africa play Zimbabwe on Friday, aware that they need a win to sustain their chances of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cupafter recent sanctions by the World Football …

Kiplagat Sang After their points were deducted by FIFA, South Africa needed to win against the Warriors in order to boost their chances to qualify for the global showpiece. However, they were unable to get the crucial points against their group opponents, who were disadvantaged after Knowledge Musona was sent off. Technical Colleges: South Africa …

At 16h49, Thursday, 9 October, NSRI Table Bay and NSRI Bakoven duty crews were activated following reports of bystander resuscitation efforts in progress on a child at Rocklands Beach, Sea Point, where Good Samaritans had rescued the child from the water. It could not immediately be confirmed if there were people still in the water. …

Staff Writer  ·10 Oct 2025 The South African Revenue Services (SARS) has issued another alert about a new scam doing the rounds, looking to defraud taxpayers. The scam follows well-tread phishing patterns, with communications via email parading as official SARS notices. The communications try to stir panic among taxpayers by presenting as a ‘Settlement Notification’, …

Good news for the roughly 180 000 Zimbabwean and 55 000 Lesotho exemption permit holders living and working in SA: the validity of their permits has been extended until 28 May 2027. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced the 18-month reprieve this week, as the current exemption permits were due to expire on 28 November …

This year’s Eskom Expo International Science Fair celebrated South Africa’s leading young scientists with an impressive collection of prizes from full bursaries and cash rewards to tech devices that will support their future in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation (STEMI). The fair, held at the Convention Centre at Emperors Palace in Kempton Park from …

Uber is facing significant challenges in South Africa, with customers frustrated by disrespectful and dangerous drivers, overcharging, shoddy vehicles, and drivers cancelling trips. The ride-hailing service has operated in South Africa since 2013, and it was a major hit at launch. However, customers are now reporting that service levels have deteriorated dramatically. MyBroadband asked Uber …

President Ursula von der Leyen,Ambassadors,Ministers,Members of the media, It is a great honour and a privilege to have been invited to participate in the Global Gateway Forum. This initiative is opening up new possibilities for trade and investment and forging a new era of partnership and cooperation. It has been a particular pleasure to meet …

The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the €11.5 billion (Rands 229 billion) Global Gateway Investment Package in South Africa announced by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa.  This is a welcome boost to our economy, jobs, local businesses, infrastructure, including energy generation capacity.  COSATU appreciates …

JOHANNESBURG –  The late Ambassador, Nathi Mthethwa’s body has landed at the OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. His mortal remains will travel on to KwaZulu-Natal for burial. READ | Cultural significance behind the return of Nathi Mthethwa’s remains The late 58-year-old Ambassador to France will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 on …

In response to demand, Air France has extended its seasonal route between Cape Town and Paris until May 2026. This announcement was made by the airline due to how popular the route has proven to be for South Africans. Originally, the route was only to run until March 2026, and this extension will give those …

Despite repeated government commitments to accelerate South Africa’s transition to new energy vehicles (NEVs), there has been very little tangible progress in terms of incentives and regulations, according to industry leaders. Last year, at South African Auto Week, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced that government was working to finalise comprehensive NEV policy guidelines and that it …

As nations strive towards net-zero energy targets, Prof Bismark Tyobeka, principal and vice-chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), has called for South Africa to take the nuclear energy lead as the continent transitions away from its fossil fuel dependency. Speaking ahead of one of the most significant international energy gatherings on African soil, the G20 …

South Africa and Europe should collaborate on building an alternative “value chain” for electric vehicle components such as batteries, to reduce dependence on China, the CEO of BMW South Africa said, calling for a national-level strategy. South Africa, which accounts for 51% of Africa’s vehicle output, is seeking to position itself as a player in …

NSRI welcomes Starlink’s commitment to South Africa – a breakthrough for offshore rescue communication The National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI) has welcomed recent news that Starlink plans to expand its operations and infrastructure investment in South Africa, signalling a potential breakthrough for maritime search and rescue communication.The announcement, reported by TechCentral, outlines a R2.5 billion …