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Nonkululeko Mlaba with the ball, and Tazmin Brits and Sune Luus with the bat, powered South Africa’s women to a six-wicket victory over New Zealand in their ICC World Cup match at the Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Monday. Mlaba claimed 4/40, her second best return in ODIs, as South Africa restricted New Zealand …

The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) has welcomed the landmark Constitutional Court ruling on parental leave equality as a significant step forward in advancing gender equality in South Africa. On Friday, the court ruled that the current parental leave provisions under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) Act, …

With the severe population declines of vultures over the past three decades, government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensure that vulture conservation remains a national priority. According to the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, this year alone, two mass poisoning incidents resulted in the deaths of hundreds of vultures. “If …

A report by the nonprofit Open Secrets has condemned the ‘financialisation’ of healthcare in South Africa, with researchers arguing that the private healthcare sector is being used for profit-taking by a small group of powerful actors at the expense of affordability and access for patients. Originally published in Daily Maverick By Tamsin Metelerkamp Released on …

The South African extreme sports community is mourning the loss of Graham Howes, 38, after coroners confirmed that his death off Bloubergstrand on September 7 was caused by a whale strike. Authorities describe the incident as an extraordinary and tragic accident. Graham Howes/Facebook How the Incident Unfolded Howes, a respected kitesurfer known for his skill and adventurous spirit, had been …

Two decades of community-led progress against HIV, TB, and malaria are being pushed to the brink, not by the diseases themselves, but by donor retreat, rising authoritarianism, and the politics of abandonment. While schizophrenia is complex and challenging, with the right support it is possible to live with the illness effectively. Mining companies must put …

South Africa issued a flight permit to a Russian aircraft operator sanctioned by the US, saying it was unaware that the company had been blacklisted. An Abakan Air cargo plane, blacklisted last year by the US for transporting Russian military equipment, landed in South Africa with a heavy load on Thursday, according to Rapport. The aircraft …

From 6-11 October 2025, the Lion City will be abuzz as South Africa Focus Week in Singapore (SAFWS) returns for its highly anticipated third edition. Spearheaded by the South African High Commission to Singapore, this exciting week-long initiative promises a blend of business and culture, designed to strengthen the bonds between the two nations and …

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation has been formally notified by the Israeli authorities regarding the status of the South African citizens who participated in the recent Global Flotilla initiative. We have received confirmation that the individuals in question are scheduled to be released from detention and will be repatriated, departing via Jordan tomorrow …

Milk + Cookies, the Atlanta-based production powerhouse founded by four Morehouse College alumni, is thrilled to announce the return of Milk + Cookies Music Week South Africa in 2026, with multi-platinum hip-hop sensation Gunna as headliner. Building on the groundbreaking 2025 debut – headlined by Kaytranada – which drew 20,000 attendees, the 21-day cultural celebration runs from 24 December 2025 …

Staff Writer  ·6 Oct 2025 The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) officially expired last week, ending a 25-year-old trade lifeline to South Africa and several key industries. The Act, which was enacted in May 2000, enabled approximately 17% of South African exports to the US to enter duty-free. Over the quarter-century, the Act has …

South Africa surprised the United States with a 2-1 victory at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Chile on Sunday and coach Raymond Mdaka says they will keep the same fighting spirit in their Round of 16 clash against Colombia on Wednesday. South Africa, who are African champions, fell behind early on but an own …

6 October 2025 – The South U20 Men’s National team, Amajita, made history by becoming the first South African National team to win two matches at a FIFA World Cup. Raymond Mdaka’s side defeated group favourites USA 2-1 in a pulsating last Group E match at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile on Sunday. The …

An Abakan Air Il-76 transport aircraft that arrived in Upington last week was carrying general non-military cargo, including civilian helicopters and aerobatic aircraft, according to South Africa’s Department of Transport. A City Press/Rapport article over the weekend hinted that it might have been carrying weapons to the nearby Vastrap testing range, and linked the airline …

Malcolm Libera  ·6 Oct 2025 South Africa’s concerningly high youth unemployment rate is a ticking time bomb that only economic growth can defuse.  This is according to the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) CEO John Endres, who said the country’s huge youth unemployment rate could threaten the country’s social and political stability if not addressed …

A new report, The First 100 Paychecks: An Investigation into South Africa’s new professionals, by the University of Cape Town (UCT) Liberty Institute of Strategic Marketing, has revealed that South African graduates find the transition to adulthood more challenging than ever. Over 80% of surveyed graduates view their degrees as worthwhile investments, but many struggle …

Over the past few months, a growing number of companies across multiple industries have announced plans to cut thousands of jobs in South Africa, delivering yet another blow to an economy already grappling with high unemployment and sluggish growth. This ongoing wave of retrenchments threatens to further stall the country’s economic recovery, as businesses struggle …

The South African government launched the Broadband Infraco Modernised National Broadband Backbone on Thursday, 2 October 2025, promising faster speeds and greater resilience. Communications minister Solly Malatsi delivered the keynote address at the launch event. He said the launch would provide a foundation for e-learning, fintech, AI, and e-government. “With this, we empower citizens to …

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has noted with deep concern the leaked Growth and Inclusion Strategy (GAIN), drafted by the Ministers of Finance and Trade, Industry and Competition. Marketed as an ambitious “big bang” plan to turbocharge growth to 3.5% and revive job creation, the document is in fact nothing new. It is …

Incrementally updated on the specification front, the X-Trail’s remains one of the few vehicles of its kind to offer seven-seats and all-wheel drive. Two-thousand-and-twenty-five marks 25 years since the first generation Nissan X-Trail when it on sale in Japan and then later Europe. Timelines in South Africa Prior to the unveiling of the current fourth …

Africa’s biggest money manager suspended its chief investment officer Kabelo Rikhotso with immediate effect after claims of misconduct were made against him in whistleblower report. The precautionary measure “is intended to ensure a fair, objective and independent investigation into these allegations,” South Africa’s Public Investment Corporation said in a statement, adding that the move doesn’t …

The Russian IIyushin IL-76 cargo landed in Upington with a full load of cargo and departed later with an empty cargo hold. A Russian cargo plane, listed on the US black list due to suspicious flights laden with a heavy load of cargo, had permission to land in South Africa, the Department of Transport said. …

Fuel price recoveries are kicking off the new month on the front foot, putting motorists in good standing for the coming weeks, and sparking hope for petrol price cuts in November. Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that both petrol and diesel prices are starting the new month with over-recoveries. Petrol prices …

Opinion Tswelopele Makoe|Published 2 days ago Copy to Clipboard LET’S be blunt; the air in South Africa is deadly, and the government is doing nothing about it! Just days ago, Greenpeace Africa confronted the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment in Pretoria. With gas masks and tombstones in hand, activists spotlighted the deadly toll …