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South Africa has been warned that its attempt to negotiate a deal to be part of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) could be too late as the government has failed to do enough to convince US President Donald Trump’s administration that it should be included. This is despite Trade, Industry and Competition Minister  …

A 35-year-old Durban nanny has been arrested in Empangeni in northern KwaZulu-Natal for allegedly stealing a nine-month-old baby. The woman is expected to appear in the Durban magistrate’s court on Monday. Investigations into the matter revealed that the suspect had allegedly informed her boyfriend that the child was theirs and that the boyfriend had been …

I have long stated that 2025 will likely be a period of uneven recovery in the South African agriculture. From the high-frequency data, we are starting to see mixed fortunes. There is a robust recovery in field crops, vegetables and fruits, thanks to good rains, but the livestock industry continues to struggle with animal diseases. …

This comes over a fortnight after the official opening of the Grand Renaissance Dam, Africa’s largest hydropower supply, designed to double the East African nation’s electricity output. The state visit coincided with the inaugural World Atomic Week, a forum focused on nuclear energy and green technologies. During the event, where both Ahmed and Russian President …

South Africa is at a critical juncture. With the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act (ERAA) now enshrining open access and competition into law, the promise of a reformed, liberalised electricity sector is finally within reach. But Eskom’s conduct – and the silence of the Competition Commission – threaten to unravel these reforms before they even begin. …

Two senior investigators from the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) are set to feature prominently in Parliament’s probe into the explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in July. Sunnel Bellochun and Dylan Perumal, both of whom have been required to defend the integrity of their practices as IDAC investigators, emanating …

The Department of Transport has instructed airlines in South Africa to accept expired driving licences as valid forms of identification, subject to certain conditions. In a Government Gazette notice on Friday, 26 September 2025, the department said expired driver’s licence cards remain valid for up to three months if motorists can prove they’ve applied for …

More than 3 000 demonstrators filled the streets of Cape Town on Saturday, urging the South African government to sever all trade and diplomatic relations with Israel, including the closure of its embassy, amid the ongoing war in Gaza. The large-scale march united pro-Palestinian organisations, faith-based groups from both Muslim and Christian communities, and political …

The Silver Ferns have emerged from the three-test Taimi Janison Trophy with their reputation intact despite an increasingly stern test from South Africa’s visiting Spar Proteas, culminating in the final Test at the ILT Stadium Southland in Invercargill, New Zealand, on Sunday, 28 September 2025. The Proteas put up a great fight against Silver Ferns …

By Staff WriterPublished: 28 September 2025 This forecast is for: Mon 29 September 2025The maps cover: Mon 29 Sep – Wed 01 Oct From Tuesday it should be fine in places, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers in the east but light rain and showers in south. ALSO READ: …

While most people are aware that infants and toddlers need to be strapped into a baby seat in a car, many do not realise that children under the age of 12 should also be using a booster seat. This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and several stakeholders have voiced their concerns over the number …

CAPE TOWN – More than 3,000 people marched through Cape Town on Saturday, calling for South Africa to cut trade and diplomatic ties with Israel, including by shutting its embassy, over the war in Gaza. Pretoria has been a leading critic of Israel’s actions in Gaza, bringing a case before the UN’s top court in …

For the first time ever, South Africa stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the world’s biggest television industries, landing in third place globally for Emmy® nods in 2025. South Africa (27 September 2025) – South Africa has just made history. And it’s the kind of news that makes the heart swell with pride. MultiChoice has secured four nominations …

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored a record-breaking 37 points – including a breathtaking hat-trick of tries – to propel the Springboks to a much-needed 67-30 bonus-point victory against Argentina in Durban on Saturday. Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu sparked an incredible fightback from the Boks in a crucial Rugby Championship clash against the Pumas at Kings Park on Saturday. The …

“But the official docket only records six suspects, six rifles and six pistols. Two suspects and two pistols are missing from the paperwork.”  He believed this difference was due to interference by “higher ups”. “The most alarming development is that all of the suspects, described internally as KZN hitmen on their way to Nyanga taxi …

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SASSA Youth Empowerment Grant: I’m excited to share news about a significant opportunity for young South Africans. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has introduced a Youth Empowerment Grant offering eligible youth a R12,500 payout. This initiative aims to address the growing unemployment crisis and provide financial support to help young people establish themselves …

Telkom LTE By Mpho Moloi South Africans woke up to a major headache this morning as Telkom’s LTE services went down across the country, leaving many without any way to connect online, make calls, or send messages. Reports started pouring in from early hours on 27 September 2025, with users from all provinces hit by …

Malcolm Libera  ·27 Sep 2025 A property expert says the new directive from the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) is a much-needed step to tackle unfair rules in South Africa’s estates and complexes. The directive was signed and published on 18 July 2025, and sets the standard for how these schemes address things like pets, …

South Africa’s minibus taxi industry generates an estimated R90 to R100 billion in revenue annually, while paying virtually no tax. In March 2025, the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) said that formalizing and taxing the taxi industry could help to raise funds for the state. Outa CEO Wayne Duvenage explained that formalizing the taxi sector, …

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) has launched a focused market inquiry into the implementation and impact of fixed electricity charges. The regulator will investigate the impact of the generation capacity charge, legacy charges, and other associated charges levied by Eskom and municipal power distributors in South Africa. Nersa released a statement announcing …

Saturday 27 Sep 2025 READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round Five encounter between South Africa and Argentina at Kings Park in Durban. ADVERTISEMENT Record four-time world champions South Africa will be the favourites in Durban. They can only surrender top spot in the World Rankings – to Ireland – …

Apart from his hat-trick of tries, Feinberg-Mngomezulu also kicked eight conversions and two penalty goals, pushing his individual points’ tally past the previous record of 35, that was set by Percy Montgomery against Namibia in Cape Town in 2007. The Bok flyhalf bettered the previous best mark with the last play of the match, converting …