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South Africa South Africa Pushes for UN Reform at UNGA-80 to Benefit Developing Nations and Africa, as President Cyril Ramaphosa leads the delegation to New York for the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly from 23 to 29 September 2025, emphasising multilateral system changes, peaceful conflict resolutions with focus on Palestine, the Sudans, …

Although there are reports of growing maize shortages in some Zimbabwean mills, the country has not altered its policy at this time. We continue to monitor the conditions. However, it appears that other Southern African countries likely have some maize supplies to carry them for now, thanks to the recent 2024-25 harvest, which was generally …

The much awaited 24th South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM) conference which brings academics, government leaders, practitioners, and policy makers is set to kick-off on Sunday, September 21, 2025, in Thohoyandou, Limpopo province. The week-long conference will kickstart tomorrow night with a cocktail party to set the positive tone for the entire …

PRESERVING KNOWLEDGE Dr Sian Tiley-Nel|Published 9 hours ago Copy to Clipboard As South Africa celebrates Heritage Month, it is timely to reflect on the largely untapped value of university heritage collections. Across the country’s 26 higher education institutions, fewer than eight are estimated to have museums or galleries, and less than half do not provide …

The 2Africa submarine cable is expected to be ready for service in London, Ghana, Nigeria, and South Africa in September 2025. 2Africa is a consortium cable that comprises China Mobile International, Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), MTN GlobalConnect, Orange, Center3, Telecom Egypt, Vodafone, and WIOCC. At 45,000 km long, 2Africa will be one of the world’s …

South Africa clinched the 2026 TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifiers title with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Angola in the final at Ngoni Stadium in Harare on Saturday. The win marks South Africa’s fourth COSAFA U17 title, equaling Zambia’s record as the most successful nation in the tournament’s history. Final …

Malcolm Libera  ·20 Sep 2025 Wealthy South Africans are increasingly turning to Mauritius as a safe and stable alternative, spending millions on luxury property to secure permanent residency and, in many cases, a more secure future for their families. According to Severine Dalais-Pietersen of Seeff Mauritius, on average, South Africans who relocate to Mauritius are …

Two armed robbers disrupted a prayer service at Zayoni Kingdom Catholic Church in Waterloo, north of Durban, on Friday and held up about 60 congregants. According to Reaction Unit of SA, eyewitnesses said the suspects, dressed entirely in black, entered the church during the service at about 9pm. “The men were brandishing firearms. They demanded …

The Strategic Science Missions (SSM) Unit, led by Mr Jonathan Diederiks within the Thematic Research, Support and Advancement Department at the National Research Foundation (NRF) – under the leadership of Senior Manager Dr Zolani Dyosi – successfully hosted a national series of capacity-building workshops through the Foundational Biodiversity Information Programme (FBIP). Funded by the Department …

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Timberland’s vision is to be the most sustainable outdoor lifestyle brand on Earth. In pursuit of this bold goal, we strive to be Earthkeepers in everything we do. We work hard to make our products responsibly, to protect and restore the outdoors, and to serve the communities around the globe where we live, work and …

Coding for kids: rewiring early education for the digital age By Tamara Thomas • August 20, 2025 Integrating coding into the early education years of South African students must be flagged as urgent rather than optional – a fact that was made abundantly clear at a recent global EdTech conference, education experts say. “Coding is …

SASSA grant cuts: If you’re currently receiving social assistance in South Africa, I need to bring an important update to your attention. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced significant changes to their grant system, with several key benefits scheduled to be discontinued after October 2025. This deadline will affect thousands of beneficiaries …

Love beyond labels: Mandy Jovial Swali (right) and her partner, Murulane. In this heartfelt piece, Ugandan-born transgender activist Mandy Jovial Swali, now based in South Africa, shares her journey of love and identity and breaks down stereotypes about who trans women can love. As a transgender woman, I am proud to share that I am …

On 21 September 2025, the year’s final solar eclipse will sweep across the Southern Hemisphere sky just a day before the equinox. The moon will cover up to 86 percent of the sun at its peak, creating a deep partial eclipse rather than a total one. Here’s who will witness it… Another September spectacle This …

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. Cape Town’s new plan to fix one of its most dangerous roads The City of Cape Town wants to introduce a compulsory heavy vehicle stop on Kloof Nek Road to address the spate of recent accidents. Kloof Nek Road runs from the city centre …

The Coca-Cola Company logo is pictured during a presentation in Paris, France, January 19, 2016. REUTERS/Benoit Tessier/File Photo JOHANNESBURG, Sept 19 (Reuters) – Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa plans to cut more than 600 workers, Business Day reported, citing the Food and Allied Workers Union spokesperson Dominique Martin. The bottler for Coca-Cola sent the union notices of possible retrenchment …

As G20 president, South Africa can highlight the importance of digital sovereignty for ensuring dignity, economic justice, and resilience. South Africa presides over the G20 at a global inflection point where artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming economies, altering labour markets and reconfiguring global influence at unprecedented speed. Yet the benefits of this revolution are not …

Mustek has published its financial results for the year ended 30 June 2025, reporting a significant decline in revenue, but a recovery in net profit. Revenue declined 14.9% from R8.4 billion to R7.2 billion during the year. However, lower expenses saw the company’s net profit rebound to R39.7 million, up from R21.4 million last year. …

Rospa International has made a name for itself among local enthusiasts by importing some of the most desirable sportscars and JDM machines into South Africa. The company is also walking-the-walk as it has its own race team. Company founder Himal Chris Paul said: “Rospa imports these incredible cars for our clients and I am lucky …

Staff Writer  ·19 Sep 2025 The South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) decision to keep interest rates on hold this week may have come as a surprise and disappointment to some, but economists say the central bank may just be pausing for a breather. The SARB’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 4-2 on Thursday (18 September) …

(Parliamentary debate: Establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate the continued presence of apartheid-era statues and memorials in public spaces) In a country where the economy is not growing, unemployment stands at over 33% and the people are desperate for a job or some form of income, the EFF thinks it would be worthwhile …

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has revealed that it received 946 complaints relating to South African mobile operators in the 2025 financial year. Presenting before the Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry, and Competition on 17 September 2025, it showed that Telkom had the highest number of complaints as a proportion of its total subscribers. While …