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Nate Shuls South Africa’s R&B lovers are in for a treat as Canadian duo DVSN is set to perform in Johannesburg this summer. The acclaimed R&B act will headline the Once Upon A Time in Joburg concert on 7 December 2025. Concert organisers, confirmed the news on social media, teasing that more acts will be …

By Adrian Ephraim When the Western Cape Investment Summit convenes at Cape Town’s International Convention Centre from 5-7 November 2025, the headlines will likely focus on the province’s ambitious R200 billion investment target. But beneath the surface of this premier investment showcase lies something potentially more transformative: a deliberate effort to bridge the gap between …

In 1994, there were 3.7 million unemployed people in SA. Today, that figure stands at 12.6 million – a 240% increase. Contrast this with the 42% growth in the labour force, from 20.6 million to 29.4 million since 2008. If you’re black and aged between 15 and 24, your chances of employment are less than …

Ford South Africa has only shipped a few hundred units of its plug-in hybrid Ranger bakkie since starting production of the model at its Silverton plant in Pretoria at the end of 2024. The local division of the Ford Motor Company recently announced it was retrenching 470 workers at its operations in Silverton in Pretoria …

10 October 2025 – The South African U20 Men’s National team has been knocked out of the 2025 FIFA Men’s World Cup after a 1-3 defeat to Colombia in a Round of 16 clash played at Estadio Fiscal de Talca in Chile on Wednesday night. The South Americans got off to a bright start and …

Speaking at the 13th annual Joburg Indaba conference in Sandton, Menar’s Chief Commercial Officer, Ruan Nothnagel, said the company could potentially supply a third of the world’s ferromanganese through its recently acquired smelter complex. However, Nothnagel emphasised that this was largely dependent on securing affordable electricity. Menar and Ntiso Holdings jointly acquired the Meyerton-based Khwelamet …

No issue is more pressing than South Africa’s long-term failure to attract investment. For no other issue are the consequences so severe. The country’s anaemic growth, and the socio-economic consequences that arise from it, trace to South Africa’s poor investment performance. Turning this around is imperative for the future of the country. The rate of …

Thursday, October 9, 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2. The funeral service will take place at KwaMbonambi in KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday, 12 October 2025. Ambassador Mthethwa, who served as South Africa’s Head of Mission in Paris, France, passed …

Fidelity SecureFire officially launched South Africa’s longest private fire service hydraulic platform truck, marking the debut with a record-breaking boardroom meeting 32 metres above rush-hour N1 traffic. Wahl Bartmann, CEO of Fidelity Services Group, and John Smit, CEO of SSG Holdings, were hoisted into the air for an unfiltered conversation about leadership, risk, and the …

Malcolm Libera  ·9 Oct 2025 South Africa is expected to be removed from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list later this month, but new corruption revelations could derail that progress and end up being an own goal for the country. This is according to Stanlib Chief Economist Kevin Lings, who noted that the …

SpaceX’s satellite Internet service Starlink has big plans for its launch in South Africa, with the company informing Internet service providers of its intention to invest nearly R2 billion in local infrastructure. The company has also added establishing a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) company as part of its bid to secure an operating licence …

South African central bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said lower inflation has delivered “big wins” by reducing government borrowing costs, vindicating his decision to anchor the rate at the bottom of the bank’s 3% to 6% target range. “There are benefits to having a low inflation economy,” he told a parliamentary hearing in Cape Town on …

Staff Writer  ·9 Oct 2025 Walmart, the world’s largest brick-and-mortar retailer, will open its first branded stores in South Africa later this year with an aggressive pricing strategy. Walmart was founded in 1962 by brothers Sam Walton and James “Bud” Walton in Rogers, Arkansas, in the United States. It grew from a small discount retailer …

Volkswagen has achieved a significant milestone at its Kariega factory in South Africa. The German carmaker’s local division recently announced that its Eastern Cape plant has built its three-millionth vehicle, highlighting a legacy that dates back nearly 75 years. The first VW was produced at the site all the way back in 1951, though the …

The South African Government welcomes the announcement of a peace plan between Hamas and Israel, paving the way for ending the war on Gaza and bringing about durable peace. South Africa urges all parties to commit to the steps agreed upon during negotiations and follow through with a credible and inclusive political process that will …

Want to be in the know with everything marketing related? Venelize de lange from media update rounds up the must-attend marketing conferences coming to South Africa 2025 to 2026 so you can stay in the loop. South Africa is fast becoming a marketing-events hotspot  and, heading into 2026, several flagship and specialist gatherings promise practical …

Keynote address by Director-General, Dr Duncan Pieterse, at the MzansiXchange pilot launch Honourable guests and colleagues, It is my privilege to welcome you to the MzansiXchange Pilot Launch. Thank you for being here to mark this important milestone in South Africa’s digital transformation journey. Globally, data has moved from being used administratively to being considered …

8 October 2025 – South African U20 Men’s National team coach Raymond Mdaka says they know what to expect when they come up against Colombia in the Round of 16 at the FIFA U20 Men’s World Cup currently underway in Chile, South America. The African Champions finished second in Group E on six points following …

The Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by the South African Police Service KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, yesterday kicked off its oral public hearings. The meeting commenced with a heated start and delays over some details in Lt Gen Mkhwanazi’s statement and oath. Some errors were in noted in the witness …

Starlink’s roaming satellite option. Starlink, a US-based low Earth orbit satellite internet service provider (ISP), has added a Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) company to its bid to secure a licence to operate in South Africa, building on its earlier commitment to socio-economic development. Ryan Goodnight, senior director of Starlink Market Access, yesterday told members …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared that the late Ambassador Emmanuel Nkosinathi “Nathi” Mthethwa will be honoured with a Special Official Funeral Category 2 at KwaMbonambi, KwaZulu-Natal, on Sunday, 12 October 2025. Ambassador Mthethwa, who served as South Africa’s Head of Mission in Paris, France, passed away in the French capital on 30 September 2025, at …

A South African e-commerce veteran believes that Temu and Shein will continue to capture a significant share of the local market, despite a recent popularity cooldown with online shoppers. Temu and Shein recorded explosive growth in South Africa in late 2023 and early 2024 by offering clothing, electronics, and all sorts of knick-knacks at much …

VW has expanded the next-gen Transporter series in South Africa. The German carmaker launched the first models in the new series at the beginning of September; however, it has now introduced the commercial panel van units, and the Crew Bus units are set to appear in the near future. The lineup currently stands at six …

Five leading Tar Oval clubs to compete under MSA sanction from 2026 Motorsport South Africa (MSA) and Speedspot Promotions SA are pleased to announce that they have entered a six-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under which Speedspot‑affiliated Tar Oval clubs will compete under MSA sanction from 01 January 2026. The agreement provides for MSA licencing, …