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Why go abroad when the world is right here in South Africa? Knysna/Sudarshan Bhat/Unsplash There are plenty of reasons why international travel might be off the cards. Maybe the budget is tight. Maybe time is limited. Or maybe you’re just not ready to tackle the admin that comes with international travel. Whatever the reason, it …

Luke Fraser  ·16 Sep 2025 PSG Wealth’s Fisokuhle Mbutho says Mr Price is an undervalued stock, with the retailer set for further market share gains Founded in 1985, Mr Price has become one of the largest retailers in South Africa, and offers fashion, homeware, and cellular services. The investment firm’s analysis has been updated to …

Johannesburg, South Africa. 16 September 2025. The spotlight is on the ten finalists selected for Miss South Africa 2025. One will be crowned on 25 October 2025, at the Sun Bet Arena at Times Square, Pretoria. This year, the Miss South Africa Organisation has reimagined what it means to wear the crown. The woman to …

Government has welcomed Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at “BB-” and maintain the stable outlook. According to Fitch, South Africa’s credit rating is constrained by several factors, including low real gross domestic product (GDP) growth, high poverty and inequality levels, a high and rising government debt-to-GDP ratio, …

The Blue Soldiers and Hoop Hustlers claimed victory at the first-ever Half Court National Finals, earning the right to represent South Africa at the World Championships. Johannesburg, South Africa (15 September 2025) – Wits University courts were buzzing with an electric crowd, and history was made as the first-ever Red Bull Half Court National Finals …

In the heart of Johannesburg, Sensani the leading innovation of Mkazi Concepts is a proudly black and youth-led enterprise driving a mission to reshape what hygiene compliance is in South Africa. Safeguarding communities through technology. Simphiwe Peace Mjwara, the founder of Mkazi Concepts highlights that the Sansai is a next-generation hygiene compliance platform that combines …

What South African Rally Raid Championship Round 4 PreviewWhere Louvain Farm, Outeniqua, WPWhen 19-20 September 2025Community South Africa National Six-car Red-Lined team heads for Western Cape Karoo Red-Lined Motorsport heads to new terrain for round 4 of the South African Rally-Raid Championship based at the Louvain Guest Farm in the Western Cape on the edge …

Malcolm Libera  ·15 Sep 2025 Former Eskom CEO André de Ruyter has warned that South Africa will face a collapse if the government doesn’t make decisions to restore confidence and to take action against the country’s decline.  De Ruyter conveyed his message at the second BizNews Investment Conference held in Hermanus, where he said it …

South Africa might be famous for its sun-soaked days, safari drives, and golden beaches, but when the sun goes down, the country takes on a whole new life. Cape Town at night / Visions of Domino / Wikimedia Commons Whether you’re a true night owl or just someone who loves after-dark adventures, there’s plenty to …

The words “We didn’t see that coming” were probably uttered over many parts of South Africa in the weekend hours that followed the final whistle in Wellington that signalled the Springboks’ biggest ever win over the All Blacks. And yet was it really that surprising? It feels like something like that has been coming for …

By Kagiso Bonoko Brand South Africa’s Play Your Part initiative made a dynamic return this year through the vibrant 3rd year partnership with Anele and The Club’s 947 School Invasion. Five schools across Gauteng were chosen to experience a week of music, entertainment, prizes and, most importantly, a call to action for young South Africans …

South Africa’s mining sector faces escalating cybersecurity threats that jeopardise not only operational continuity and data integrity, but also worker safety and national economic stability. That is the warning from Martin Fernandes, business development manager for Africa in operational technology at cybersecurity company Fortinet. “South Africa’s mining sector, long a cornerstone of the national economy, …

Apple’s iPhone 17 line-up, including the all-new iPhone Air, is available for pre-order on Vodacom’s website. Prices start from R749 per month on a four-year contract. The Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled the new flagship devices on 9 September 2025. For customers who place pre-orders with Vodacom, the smartphones will start shipping on 19 September. “Vodacom …

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), in collaboration with the University of South Africa (UNISA), will host a G20 Townhall Outreach on 16 September 2025 in Cape Town. The event will take place under the theme: Financial Inclusion for Economic Development: Creating Access to Benefit Grassroots Economies. The inaugural DIRCO-UNISA G20 Town Hall …

South Africa’s job market weakened in July, with overall hiring activity down 5% year-on-year, vacancy ads falling 7%, and candidate searches down 11%, according to Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report for August 2025. Some sectors, however, are bucking the trend. Design, media, and arts vacancies rose 44% year-on-year, with hiring activity up 8%. Marketing vacancies …

JOHANNESBURG – More than 5,000 Ford Ranger models have been recalled by the National Consumer Commission (NCC) due to pedal defects. On Tuesday, the NCC issued a statement this afternoon after the Ford Motor Company notified them about complications in vehicles, including its Wildtrack, Tremore, and Platinum 2025 and 2026 models. In August, the giant …

1. Introduction Colleagues, Deputy Ministers Dr’s Gondwe and Dube-Ncube, our Director-General and senior management of the Department, the leadership of NSFAS, SETAs, quality councils, university and college councils, student leaders across the sector, and the about 856 000 young people who will soon be sitting for their Grade 12 examinations, Good Morning. To the learners …

Staff Writer  ·15 Sep 2025 The rand hit recent highs against the US dollar on Monday (15 September) as prospects for interest rate cuts in the United States sent investors pouring into emerging market bonds. As a result, South Africa has seen substantial foreign inflows, with R41.3 billion in net bond purchases, according to Bloomberg. …

The new Jaecoo J5 has finally landed in South Africa The J5 is the Chinese carmaker’s new entry-level SUV, slotting below the J7 that made its local debut last year. It is now available in three specifications with prices starting at R379,900. For context, the J7 currently starts at R519,900, meaning that the cost of …

The inaugural South African Tourism Investment Summit, held on  9–10 September 2025, at Investec in Cape Town, marked a pivotal moment for the Western Cape. While a G20 legacy project for the entire country, the summit doubled as a powerful launchpad for the province, solidifying its reputation as a premier investment destination and proactive leader …

Surprise! You’re going on safari!  Cape Town, South Africa (14 September 2025) – A small act of kindness turned into a big memory this week when two German tourists surprised their Cape Town driver with a safari. The women had booked a trip to a reserve about two hours outside the city. Their driver, who …

Rain delayed the toss at the start of the third and final T20 International between England and South Africa at Trent Bridge in Nottingham on Sunday afternoon. Steady rain is forecast for much of the day and another shortened match seems inevitable, if any play is possible at all. South Africa won a slightly farcical …

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 The South African Government, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has unequivocally condemned the “illegal“ and “unprovoked” attack carried out by the Israeli Defence Force in Doha, Qatar. Tuesday’s attack targeted a civilian building in a residential area that allegedly housed members of the Political Bureau of Hamas. According …

Internet service provider (ISP) Afrihost and fibre network operator (FNO) MetroFibre reported high-impact fibre connectivity outages on Sunday, 14 September 2025. Downdetector showed a big increase in user reports of issues with Afrihost services from around 09:00 in the morning. Afrihost also confirmed it was experiencing a national outage across all partner FNOs — including …