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Staff Writer  ·10 Sep 2025 As more countries jump to legislate “the right to disconnect” for employees, legal experts at Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH) warn South African bosses to get ahead of any similar moves back home. The right to disconnect has gained traction in countries like France, Brazil, Italy and now Australia, with laws …

In response to a DA question in today’s parliamentary sitting, President Cyril Ramaphosa could not confirm whether South Africa’s ambassadorial nominee to the United States of America (USA) will be a professional and non-partial career diplomat, rather than another cadre deployee. The President’s vague response did not engender confidence that South Africa’s export businesses, upon …

Veteran broadcasting journalist Thinus Ferreria has criticised the Broadcasting Research Council of South Africa’s (BRC’s) decision to hide the country’s declining linear television viewership figures. The BRC stopped publishing its monthly Television Audience Measurement Survey (TAMS) of the most-watched TV broadcasts after November 2024. It has defended the decision as necessary to maintain the “credibility” …

The National Heritage Council of South Africa (NHC), an agency of the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, invites members of the media to cover the prestigious 12th Annual Golden Shield Heritage Awards (GOSHA) taking place in Mbombela, Mpumalanga. The Golden Shield Heritage Awards honour individuals, organisations, and communities who have made significant contributions towards …

The Faculty of Science, Engineering, and Agriculture (FSEA) at the University of Venda (UNIVEN), on the initiative of the South African Medical Research Council-University of Venda Antimicrobial Resistance and Global Health Research Unit, hosted a Public Lecture on 25 August 2025, presented by Dr Mohamed M Sirdar, titled “AMR in South Africa: Evidence from PROMED …

The South African Walmart stores will offer a wide range of merchandise, fresh groceries, household essentials, apparel and technology products, said President and CEO Kath McLay. “Walmart will also offer a variety of locally sourced products. By partnering with South African suppliers and entrepreneurs, we aim to bring our signature every day low prices and …

Government welcomes Walmart’s investment in South Africa as an expression of confidence in the country. The investment underscores a strong belief in the country’s economic trajectory and confirmation that South Africa remains a reliable investment destination. This announcement comes in the footsteps of Walmart’s first growth summit that was held in South Africa that resulted …

Artificial intelligence is being harnessed to help weed out corruption by creating an early warning system based on data processing.   That’s according to the Institute for Security Studies, which is working on an AI tool currently at an early stage of development.    Criminals who may have outsmarted traditional criminal intelligence may find AI …

E ENS More ENS is an independent law firm with over 200 years of experience. The firm has over 600 practitioners in 14 offices on the continent, in Ghana, Mauritius, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. For more than a decade, South African gift cards have existed largely within the consumer-protection space. Section 63 of the …

Malcolm Libera  ·9 Sep 2025 The rand strengthened on Monday as markets anticipated the release of local gross domestic product (GDP) figures, which could provide insights into the health of Africa’s largest economy.  The rand was trading at 17.52 against the dollar, marking an increase of approximately 0.5% from Friday’s closing value.  Statistics South Africa …

GOAL gives you all the details of the massive meeting between the Southern Africa nation and their counter parts from West Africa. South Africa are set to host rivals Nigeria in a vital Group C FIFA World Cup qualifier to be played on Tuesday in Bloemfontein. Bafana Bafana are aware that a win will give …

Malcolm Libera  ·9 Sep 2025 Experts warn that South Africa could face another major economic disaster if it were ever cut off from the SWIFT global payment system.  Frederick Mitchell, chief economist at Aluma Capital, said the impact of losing access to SWIFT would be devastating.  “The potential loss of access to the SWIFT payment …

US retail giant and Massmart owner Walmart plans to open its first branded stores in South Africa in 2025. In a statement on Tuesday, the company said the strategic move underscored Walmart’s commitment to making high-quality, affordable merchandise accessible to more customers. Walmart International President and CEO Kath McLay said Walmart’s South African stores will …

Keynote address by Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, at the Moneyweb Economy and Investing Summit The Deputy Minister of Finance, Dr David Masondo, addressed the Moneyweb Economy and Investing Summit with a clear message: government is committed to growing the economy and tackling the structural challenges that constrain growth, investment and employment in …

Bolt Business has appointed Milu Kipimo as Country Manager for South Africa. Milu, originally from Tanzania, brings leadership experience from Tanzania, Tunisia and Ghana, and is set to shape South Africa into a key growth hub for Bolt Business. He joins the ZA Bolt Business team with over 5 years of business leadership experience, during which he held …

South Africa is preparing for the triumphant return of Formula One, with the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Midrand officially cleared to host the world-renowned race from 2027 to 2029, pending renewal. Cabinet approval on 5 September 2025, announced by Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, confirmed the nation’s bid, backed by strong private sector …

President Cyril Ramaphosa says officials from Pretoria are in the US for tariff negotiations that will take place in ‘just a few days’. President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is continuing engagements with the US “to secure what we would term a mutually beneficial trade and investment deal” after the US imposed 30% tariffs on …

Solar power installers and distributors are split over the impact Eskom’s new tariffs and regulatory uncertainty around grid-tied system approvals are having on demand for solar power systems in South Africa. At least one major distributor and a large solar power installer believe the power utility’s policies are harming the industry’s growth. However, another believes …

After a weather-related cancellation in 2024, the highly-anticipated NSRI Melkbosstrand 4×4 Family Day returned with enthusiasm as 108 vehicles tackled the exclusive off-road route through Koeberg Nature Reserve on Saturday, 6 September 2025, raising R106,450 for Station 18 Melkbosstrand. This was the 21st edition of the event, held in partnership with headline sponsor Mitsubishi Motors South …

A road safety expert has warned that a seatbelt accessory sold by a South African company encourages dangerous driving habits by allowing individuals to subvert their car’s seatbelt warning system. “Buckle Buddy” is a customizable accessory that is essentially a detached seatbelt buckle, which motorists can insert into their seatbelt clip to stop their vehicle’s …

South Africa are within touching distance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but an acid test awaits them as they prepare to face Nigeria. Hugo Broos’ men made it four wins in a row as they beat neighbours Lesotho 3-0 at the Free State Stadium on Friday, courtesy of goals from Mohau Nkota, Lyle Foster …

Khaya is candid about his journey into IT, as he describes his path going from being one of only three of the “proper geeks” in his high school computer society, to driving digital transformation at one of the world’s largest professional services firms. This early passion for problem-solving set the tone for a career defined …

When people think of music rights, they often imagine recording deals and streaming platforms, but the real engine behind long-term revenue lies in Intellectual Property (“IP“) rights in the song itself. Copyright law protects the composition (lyrics and melody) and the sound recording. These rights can be licensed to third parties, such as record labels, …

Two large malls in South Africa have taken significant steps towards reducing their reliance on Eskom by installing what could be the country’s largest commercial hybrid energy systems. The shopping centres — Fourways Mall and Rosebank Mall — installed the new energy systems to ensure a consistent power supply for tenants and customers, while easing …