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KwaZulu-Natal continues to be the country’s “hitman capital”, with deep ties between assassins for hire, some in the taxi industry, rogue security firms and political networks. Violence monitor Mary de Haas told Weekend Witness that research consistently shows KZN producing more hired killers than any other province. ALSO READ | eThekwini employee assassinated “We are …

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has arrived in South Africa, combining next-generation performance with an ultra-sleek design. The device is now available on a range of contract and cash deals, offering a compelling package of advanced features and powerful hardware. Read: Nintendo surprises with Virtual Boy accessory for the Switch 2 The most notable aspects …

Join on WhatsApp Get the latest updates directly on WhatsApp – motivation, news & more! Join On WhatsApp The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the payment schedule for all social grants for September 2025. This schedule will assist millions of South Africans who depend on monthly financial support to plan their …

The most recently available Gautrain figures show that passenger numbers are still down almost 50% compared to the pre-pandemic period. Modelling, forecasting, and reporting firm Codera Analytics recently published a chart summarising the Gautrain’s passenger figures since 2010. The South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) has given the Gautrain an A- rating, making it …

This year’s G20 Summit must, in the same spirit as COP17 (Durban, 2011) and the World Summit on Sustainable Development (Johannesburg, 2002), be used by South Africa to promote sustainable climate action, internationally and domestically.  The COP17 was particularly instrumental in advancing political negotiations on developing new climate instruments and affirming the continued relevance of …

Luke Fraser  ·13 Sep 2025 South Africa is seeing a massive rise in gambling and betting, with increased calls for regulation gripping the industry.  According to the National Gambling Board of South Africa, gross gambling revenue across South Africa was R59.3 billion in the 2023/24 financial year, a 25.7% rise from the previous.  Betting was …

Malcolm Libera  ·13 Sep 2025 Data from Lightstone has noted that Soweto is the wealthiest township in South Africa based on income and property values.  South Africa’s property market conversation tends to focus on the country’s major cities, which are Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, with their skylines, luxury developments, and booming suburbs.  However, the …

South Africa’s Online Retail set to surpass R130-billion in 2025 | Knysna-Plett Herald × … Weekly Newspapers: In addition to daily publications, there are approximately 25 weekly newspapers serving urban areas. Read More at the Source

Fortuin, who was born on 6 February 1979, played two Tests for the Springboks, against Ireland in Dublin in 2006, and against Australia in Sydney in 2007. Provincially, he represented the SWD Eagles in 122 games between 2000 and 2010, and from 2005 to 2009, he played 79 times in the colours of the Toyota …

South Africa defeated double defending champions Zambia 4-0 in their opening match in Group B at the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations in Harare on Friday, while last year’s beaten finalists Angola thumped Botswana by the same scoreline in Group C. It was a day full of goals as 18 were scored across …

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has appointed BMI TechKnowledge to develop a new funding model for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC). The public broadcaster’s current model, which primarily consists of advertising and TV licence revenue, is unsustainable, putting it at risk of collapse. In a post on X, communications minister Solly Malatsi …

On Saturday the Springbok Women will play the biggest match in their history when they run out at Sandy Park in Exeter against New Zealand’s Black Ferns. It’s South Africa’s maiden Women’s Rugby World Cup quarter-final appearance, having been knocked out in the group stage in their four previous appearances at the tournament. Their challenge …

iPhone 17 iPhone Air iPhone 17 Pro iPhone 17 Pro Max Display 6.3″ Super Retina (2622×1206) 6.5″ Super Retina (2868×1320) 6.3″ Super Retina (2622×1206) 6.9″ Super Retina (2868×1320) Dimensions 149.6mm x 71.5mm x 7.95mm 156.2mm x 74.7mm x 5.6mm 150mm x 71.9mm x 8.8mm 163.4mm x 78mm x 8.8mm Weight 177g 165g 206g 233g Processor …

The South African team displaying the six awards received at the 4th World Irrigation Forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia History repeated itself when the South African National Committee on Irrigation and Drainage (SANCID) team, chaired by Prof Sylvester Mpandeli, was again awarded with four World Heritage Irrigation Structures (WHIS) Awards at the 4th World Irriga-tion …

South Africa’s official investment agency, InvestSA, must take a clear position against the fake transformation that has benefited a well-connected few at the expense of millions of poor South Africans and back practical, non-racial policy alternatives that would generate investor confidence and boost jobs growth. This is the essence of a letter the Institute of …

QUARTERFINAL PREVIEW: It’s a classic David v Goliath battle when the Springbok Women take on the mighty Black Ferns in the 2025 Rugby World Cup quarterfinal this Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT New Zealand will enter the play-off as clear favourites against South Africa, having dominated the group stages in convincing fashion. The Black Ferns are among the …

South African social media spaces have been filled with reactions to the assassination of controversial podcaster Charlie Kirk. Why would someone part of a foreign media landscape who rarely spoke on South African issues illicit such divided but widespread reaction in Mzansi? Let’s get in to it.  Cultural Exchange: Publications often feature stories that promote …

Artificial intelligence has become one of the most transformative forces shaping business today. From banks rolling out AI-driven fraud detection, to retailers using algorithms for personalised recommendations and hospitals adopting diagnostic tools, AI is now woven into the fabric of South Africa’s economy, says Boland Lithebe, Security Lead for Accenture, Africa. But with these gains …

South Africa is in discussions with several Chinese automakers to encourage them to invest in local production, according to Zuko Godlimpi, the deputy minister of trade, industry, and competition. Godlimpi told members of parliament that one company has already shown significant interest in establishing a manufacturing plant in either East London or Gqeberha. Read: The …

Staff Writer  ·12 Sep 2025 The National Assembly has passed the Immigration Amendment Bill, which was introduced in Parliament on 5 April 2024 by the Minister of Home Affairs. The bill aims to amend South Africa’s Immigration Act to bring it in line with the Constitution by closing various loopholes and protecting the rights of …

Luke Fraser  ·12 Sep 2025 South Africa has made progress in its labour market and logistics reforms, but is still facing major issues in the energy sector.  The Bureau of Economic Research’s Roy Havemann and Julia Iles said that South Africa has progressed in its labour market reform following the publication of the final Code …

African Climate Summit 2 – Addis Ababa, Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Closing statement by Minister Dr Dion George, Head of Delegation of the Republic of South Africa Your Excellency, Dr Gedion Timotheos, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Democratic Republic of EthiopiaYour Excellency Commissioner VilakatiExcellenciesLadies and Gentlemen I extend to you the compliments …

Willemse, who will start in the No 12 jersey for South Africa the first time, will join forces with Canan Moodie in a hard-running midfield combination, pairing with Cheslin Kolbe, Ethan Hooker, and Aphelele Fassi in the back three, and Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu and Cobus Reinach at halfback. He said they have been working around the …

The Constitutional Court has ruled that men may assume their wives’ surnames, declaring Section 26(1)(a) to (c) of the Births and Deaths Registration Act unconstitutional insofar as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender, by failing to afford men the right to assume the surname of women after marriage. JUSTIN: The ConCourt has confirmed that …