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South African Hockey is aware of a statement issued by the former Men’s National Head Coach. We note with concern that this was circulated on an old SA Hockey letterhead. At the outset, we must make it clear that this communication was not authorised by SA Hockey and should not be regarded as an official …

FILE PHOTO: The logo of South Africa’s central reserve bank is seen during the delivery of a keynote address by South Africa’s central bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, November 1, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo PRETORIA, Sept 18 (Reuters) – South Africa’s central bank left its key lending rate …

Amazon South Africa advertises “Heritage Day Edition” Big Smile Sale. It takes place between 19th and 30th September. Heritage Day itself takes place on 24th September. South Africa’s next public holiday – Heritage Day – takes place next week on 24th September, but Amazon.co.za is starting celebrations early with a big sale. This is another …

Photo Credit: @TrackGazette, X Sinesipho Dambile is now South Africa’s only remaining realistic hope for a medal at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo qualifying for the men’s 200m final on Thursday. The 23-year-old secured his spot by finishing third in his semi-final. Meanwhile, 400m SA champion, Zakithi Nene, missed out on a podium finish, …

Google today announced a new set of investments in Africa, reaffirming its nearly two-decade commitment to the continent’s digital transformation. The latest commitments focus on empowering Africa’s next generation through AI, unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. They cover internet connectivity; youth-led learning and innovation; and skills training. Connectivity Google …

Luke Fraser  ·18 Sep 2025 South Africa’s metros are facing a crisis, with the government stepping in to ensure that R54 billion in grants must be based purely on performance, not promises.  South Africa’s biggest cities are home to close to half of of South Africa’s population, businesses, and jobs.  However, weak management, underinvestment, corruption, …

Coca-Cola South Africa has confirmed plans to lay off 680 employees as part of a wider restructuring strategy, affecting mainly administrative, distribution, and support roles at its bottling plants and regional offices. The company has assured staff that severance packages and outplacement assistance will be provided to help ease the transition, as reported by the …

Coffee and coffee culture in South Africa is as diverse as its landscapes. Barry Bierman/Unsplash Cape Town & Winelands Cape Town sets the national standard for specialty coffee. Baristas here are experimental, embracing alternative brewing methods such as V60, AeroPress, and nitro cold brew. Weekend mornings bring a relaxed atmosphere as locals linger over flat …

Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter says South Africa’s grid was never close to collapse while he was at the company’s helm, adding that the utility always had something in its tank to avoid a blackout. De Ruyter made the remarks in a Q&A following his presentation at the recent BizNews Conference. He applauded the …

Johannesburg’s electrical infrastructure is under attack, with thieves and vandals targeting cabling and other high-value electrical equipment, and illegal connections resulting in lost revenue. In a statement, the metro’s power utility City Power revealed that it had conducted a successful operation in Rabie Ridge Extension 5 on Monday, 15 September 2025. “During the operation, the …

Driver’s licence fees contribute roughly R590 million to R620 million to the government’s pockets every year, creating a lucrative incentive to maintain the status quo. South Africa is currently engaged in several efforts to improve its driver’s licence system, including the acquisition of a new card printer and a project to introduce digital licences. However, …

Department of Higher Education and Training and Takealot Group sign landmark skills development Memorandum of Understanding The Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr. Mimmy Gondwe, is pleased to announce a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) and South Africa’s leading E-Commerce business, Takealot Group.  The …

Malcolm Libera  ·18 Sep 2025 Important South African businesses, especially in the manufacturing and mining sectors, are facing closure due to the country’s unsustainable electricity price increases.  Years of rising tariffs, load shedding, and Eskom’s instability have pushed companies to the edge, with some already shutting down operations and cutting jobs. The latest example comes …

Today, 18 September 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, presented the Department’s brand-new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to the Tourism Business Council of South Africa’s Leadership Conference. This initiative, which forms a central pillar of our vision to deliver Home Affairs @ Home through digital transformation, leverages cutting-edge machine learning technology to …

  Tourism students from all 21 public and private higher education institutions offering Tourism Management, Hospitality and Computer science were invited to the event at Hazyview and Kruger National Park, organised by the Department of Tourism in collaboration with Future Leaders Challenge (FLC). The G20 Hackathon provided a platform for the youth to develop AI …

18 September 2025 – Wits University Wits:H2O is a research grouping that brings together government, business, academia, and civil society to bring real-world solutions to water challenges. South Africa’s water emergency is deepening, with more frequent regional ‘Day Zero’ type events occurring, prolonged local supply failures in metros and smaller municipalities and collapsing infrastructure leaving millions vulnerable. …

Johannesburg, 17 SEPTEMBER 2025 – South Africa to Host G20 Young Entrepreneurs Summit: ShowcasingInnovation, Culture and Youth Leadership. Under the banner of the country’s G20 Presidency, Brand South Africa has partnered with The YoungEntrepreneurs South Africa (YESA) to host the 2025 G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance (Yea) Summit inJohannesburg, South Africa from 18 – 24 September …

FOUR PAWS spotlights Dethroned documentary and ‘#TravelKind’ campaign to drive sustainable transformation in tourism On 27 September 2025, South Africa will join the rest of the world in celebrating World Tourism Day under the theme, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”. The day highlights how travel can be a driver for positive change, boosting local economies, protecting …

Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Steven Gruzd, tells Forbes Africa that “symbolism is powerful and as the G20 chair, South Africa wields considerable influence on the agenda” ahead of the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. Heritage Day: Celebrated on September 24, this day promotes South African culture and heritage, …

[PARTNER CONTENT] This October on the HISTORY Channel (DStv 186) South Africa takes the spotlight in two gripping new shows – one a local historic crime documentary series and the other a hit survival reality series. Great African Crimes with Mandy Wiener season 2, starts on Friday 3 October at 21h05 and Alone: South Africa …

It’s now possible to buy a BMW X3 that can protect its occupants against handgun fire. Armormax, a South African company that specializes in developing armoured solutions for the nation’s most popular vehicles, has introduced a new protection option for the next-generation X3. The SUV, which made its debut earlier this year, is made right …

ADVERTISEMENT SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend. Erasmus named a 33-man squad for their closing two Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London. The Bok squad will assemble in Durban on Thursday …

Wednesday, 17 September 2025: Marking a bold step in South Africa’s move toward cleaner mobility, Eskom has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with BYD Auto South Africa on 16 September 2025, signalling its intent for future collaboration and supporting the launch of the BYD Dolphin Surf — a compact, affordable all-electric vehicle (EV) that …

Luke Fraser  ·17 Sep 2025 Inflation has ticked downwards in South Africa in August, surprising against market and economist expectations of a small lift. Annual consumer price inflation dropped from 3.5% in July 2025 to 3.3% in August 2025. Softer food and fuel inflation took some heat off the headline rate. Market analysts and economists anticipated …