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JOHANNESBURG – Schools across South Africa are on the brink of a significant financial shake-up, as the government moves to remove them from the VAT system, a proposal that could reshape the private education sector.  At the same time, the country’s largest private school group, Curro, is set for a historic transformation through a R7.2 …

Deputy Minister Nomalungelo Gina’s Keynote Address on “The Role of Science Diplomacy in Women’s Empowerment:The South African-Tunisian Experience”  H.E. Ms. Karima Bardaoui, Ambassador of Tunisia to South Africa Dr Barbara Glover, AUDA-NEPAD representative.Ms. Nthabiseng Sepanya-Mogale, Chairperson of the Commission for Gender Equality.Dr Ndumiso Cingo, Chairperson of the Steering Committee of Science Diplomacy Capital for Africa.Dr Hazel …

The Competition Commission has recommended that the Competition Tribunal approve the South African Reserve Bank’s acquisition of control over BankservAfrica, without conditions. BankservAfrica is the developer and processor of South Africa’s new instant payments system, PayShap, and the acquisition will give the Reserve Bank full control over it. “The Commission has recommended that the Tribunal …

Lamola labels US govt’s so-called ‘Amerikaner’ migration programme as apartheid 2.0 While the development working group and the employment working group have already achieved this, the finance track is not quite there, having only agreed to a communique on macro-economic issues. The next round of ministerial meetings will take place next month, withkey meetings on …

Built for the communities it serves Unlike big-box supermarkets, Usave stores are typically between 450m² and 700m², enabling rapid deployment in areas where infrastructure is limited or where other retailers might not operate. The compact Usave eKasi stores – constructed from 5 to 6 shipping containers – are even more agile, helping bring basic goods …

South Africa is facing a sharp rise in AI-powered fraud schemes, even as overall financial crime losses declined by 18% in 2024, according to the South African Banking Risk Information Centre (SABRIC), which released its Annual Crime Statistics Report on Tuesday. SABRIC reported that financial crime losses dropped from R3.3 billion in 2023 to R2.7 …

As South Africa faces a sharp rise in counterfeit luxury goods, so-called “superfakes” are becoming increasingly sophisticated, posing a growing challenge to consumers, retailers, and law enforcement. Despite significant advances in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered authentication, counterfeiters are developing near-perfect replicas that even cutting-edge detection tools struggle to identify. According to Michael Zahariev, co-founder of Luxity, …

JAC has announced that the T9 will receive two new models in the near future, comprising a limited-edition unit and a brand-new plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The T9 made its initial debut in 2023, and is currently available in four specifications – all of which are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine with 125kW and 410Nm. …

Staff Writer  ·28 Aug 2025 Meat prices in South Africa continue be elevated, and while economist expect inflation to cool for the last few months of the year, don’t expect prices to reverse any time soon. While the basket price of hosting a braai in South Africa is still much higher than the same time …

By Staff WriterPublished: 28 August 2025 This forecast is for: Fri 29 August 2025The maps cover: Fri 29 Aug – Sun 31 Aug Partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated showers and thundershowers over the central and south-eastern parts of the country while clearing over the interior on Friday. From Saturday it should be …

From roadside food sellers to the huge backyard rental and taxi industries, hope is rising 28 August 2025 – 05:00 by Adele Shevel It’s the woman selling chicken feet and mealies at the side of the road. The man offering windscreen licence holders at your car window. The backyard landlord collecting rent. It’s the home …

Dr Danelo Du Plessis In a first for South Africa, a surgeon with the Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has successfully removed a donor kidney using robotic surgery technology at Tygerberg Hospital, marking an advancement in making organ donation less invasive for living donors. The Procedure and Technology The surgery, called a donor …

Malcolm Libera  ·28 Aug 2025 South African salaries are under significant pressure, with data showing real take-home pay is steadily eroding and placing additional strain on households already battling rising costs and debt.  Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop has noted the latest numbers point to a worrying trend that could have broader implications for consumer …

While policy reform and institutional overhauls remain critical talking points, a deeper challenge continues to undermine the nation’s socio-economic progress: a chronic leadership deficit at the heart of its public and private institutions. This was the stark warning delivered by TP Nchocho, former CEO of the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC), at an event hosted by …

The Department of Home Affairs has deported more than 51 000 illegals since the Government of National Unity (GNU) took office just over a year ago, exceeding the number of deportations over the previous five years. “The best investment we can make is to beef up border control,” Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said at …

The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, will on Wednesday 27 August officially announce the appointment of the Chairperson and 14 members of the National Education and Training Council (NETC) at a media briefing. The National Education and Training Council (NETC), established in 2009 under the National Education Policy Act (NEPA), is now being …

RS South Africa has partnered with Qhubeka Charity through the Inqolobane Trust, to make a difference in the lives of South African learners. Through its bicycle donation initiative, 354 bicycles have been distributed to date, empowering students to access education more easily by reducing the physical and economic barriers posed by long daily commutes. As …

A Cheetah being prepared for delivery to the US in 2021. State-owned defence conglomerate Denel is facing a $7 million (R124 million) lawsuit from US company Draken International for failing to deliver nine of 12 Cheetah fighter jets ordered in 2017 for adversary air training. On 19 August, Draken International in the Florida Middle District …

Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has called on business leaders to invest in the South African economy. “We invite business leaders to invest in South Africa for the long-term. I believe that the partnership between India and South Africa has the potential to drive economic growth, investment and job creation. We look forward …

Crime remains the foremost issue for Capetonians. It is the daily backdrop to life in too many neighbourhoods. Gang shootings, children caught in the crossfire, small businesses extorted into financial ruin are, unfortunately, a routine experience for too many. And the barrier to changing this reality is, remarkably, just two missing words in our law. …

Photo: Supplied JOHANNESBURG, Aug 27 (Reuters) – South African food services company Bid Corporation (BidCorp) reported a 6.5 % rise in full-year earnings despite a challenging and uncertain trading environment, it said on Wednesday. The company, which operates in Australasia, Europe and emerging markets such as China and the Middle East, said its headline earnings per share rose to 2,562.7 cents for …

Malcolm Libera  ·27 Aug 2025 South Africa is heading towards another electricity disaster unless urgent action is taken to expand and upgrade the national power grid.  Over the next decade, the country will need around R390 billion to connect a huge number of new renewable energy projects that are in the pipeline.  Without this investment, …

Five suspects were injured during a shootout with police in Midrand, Johannesburg, on Monday, 25 August 2025, after they tried to rob a victim through a bogus Facebook Marketplace sale. EWN reports that police were investigating a case of armed robbery linked to the online marketplace following a similar incident that occurred last week. Police …

VW has announced that a new Amarok will make an appearance at this year’s Festival of Motoring, which is taking place this weekend at the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit in Gauteng. More specifically, the German carmaker will showcase the 222kW Amarok, which is the only version of the bakkie to feature a petrol engine. This …