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National Treasury has proposed clarifying tax laws so that value-added tax (VAT) must not be applied to airtime vouchers sold by foreign telecommunications providers in South Africa. The review forms part of the 2025 Draft Tax Bills and Draft Regulations, which were recently published for public comment. These amendments aim to correct inconsistencies in existing …

VW has officially launched the new Tayron in South Africa. The Tayron is the replacement for the old Tiguan Allspace, serving as the seven-seater counterpart to the current-gen Tiguan SUV that made its local debut last year. The new SUV is available in three specifications, and prices start at R811,800. Engine The Tayron is exclusively …

This article was first published on The Conversation. Read the original article here.   Wheelchair basketball is one of the fastest-growing Para sports in the world. Over 100,000 athletes compete in national and international competitions and at the Paralympic Games and Commonwealth Games. In Africa, there are 26 national wheelchair basketball federations. But the level of …

The author participating in a discussion as the National Convention. Photo supplied by UNISA I recall my banter with comrade S’bu Zikode from Abahlali BaseMjondolo. I said, “S’bu, when was the last time I was in a room with so many government political principals and officials?” S’bu replied, “That’s when you must know that things …

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus stuck to the players who did duty for the team in their opening two Rugby Championship matches against Australia for their tour to New Zealand, where they will play back-to-back Tests against the All Blacks next month. ADVERTISEMENT A total of 36 of the 38 players in last week’s …

The entry of Chinese motor manufacturers into the South African market in recent years has been nothing short of astonishing. Data from the Automotive Business Council (Naamsa) shows four of these manufacturers are now in the 15 largest brands, when measured by local sales of vehicles. Listen/read: The new generation of car buyers: What they …

South Africa’s technology landscape is being shaped by exceptional women who are redefining leadership in the ICT industry. To mark the close of Women’s Month, we highlight interviews with five trailblazing CIOs and CTOs who share their journeys and the challenges and wins that shaped how they show up as leaders. Nomonde White-Ndlovu, CIO, Bidvest …

BMW has taken the covers off a new 3 Series model called the 50 Jahre Edition. The Jahre is a limited-edition model commissioned to celebrate the iconic sedan’s 50th birthday. The 3 Series is one of BMW’s most popular models, with a long history rooted in South Africa. First unveiled at the 1975 International Motor …

Malcolm Libera  ·25 Aug 2025 The rand strengthened on Friday, supported by a weaker dollar and a rebound in gold prices.  This shift came after US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell indicated a potential rate cut at the central bank’s September meeting.  Throughout much of the week, the rand remained range-bound, despite South Africa’s economy …

Malcolm Libera  ·25 Aug 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned that the United States’ decision to impose steep new tariffs on South African exports will deliver a blow to some key industries, but insists that the country will not be left without options. Speaking in Japan after attending the Tokyo International Conference on African Development, …

What: Little Shop of Horrors   When: August 22 to September 6, 2025 Where: The Masque, 37 Main Rd, Muizenberg, Cape Town Bookings: Quicket Direction: Jeffrey Johnson Choreography: Jeffrey Johnson Musical direction: John McGuiness Cast: Gregan Aherin as Seymour; Kay Mosiane as Audrey; Jeffrey Johnson as Audrey II; Ethan Wilton as Mr. Mushnik; Andrew Munnik as …

Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille’s opening remarks during Tourism Execution Lab session – Emperor’s Palace ​​​​Good morning, everyone.​ Welcome to the Execution Lab for the Tourism Growth Partnership Plan. Today marks a historic first, a bold and collaborative effort between government, the private sector, and our many partners to unlock the full potential of South …

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is excited to announce participation of its Motorsport division, Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa (TGRSA) at the 2025 SA Festival of Motoring. The premier automotive show will take place from 29 – 31 August at the iconic Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit. As part of its commitment to motorsport excellence and …

Soundbite by Parliament Spokesperson, Moloto Mothapo,https://iono.fm/e/1590368 Parliament, Monday, 25 August 2025 – The Presiding Officers of Parliament have learned with sadness the passing of the former Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and one of the first generation of Members of the democratic Parliament, Mr Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu. Mr Mahlangu, fondly known to …

What Investchem MSA4 at the Festival of MotoringWhere Kyalami Grand Prix CircuitWhen 29-31 August 2025Community South Africa National Girl power as Investchem shows MSA4 off at Kyalami South Africa has a proud single seater racing history, from our own Formula 1 championship, through 33 South African Grands Prix, many of them world championship rounds, and …

Converse South Africa has been announced as the official footwear and apparel sponsor of Scorpion Kings Live with Friends, taking place on 29 August 2025 at Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. The partnership is part of Converse’s ongoing Love Chuck campaign — a tribute to the enduring legacy of the Chuck Taylor sneaker and its …

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will brief the media on recent developments relating to the implementation of South Africa’s foreign policy. The briefing takes place soon after South Africa’s participation in key regional and multilateral forums, including the TICAD Summit held in Japan and the SADC Summit held in Madagascar. …

I hope that you have been lucky enough to have this experience as an adult, but I find going to schools, sniffing the air, looking at the badges, uniforms and hairstyles and speaking to other parents – one of the best ways to see how our country is changing. I remember once, years ago, as …

Nearly a third of the cost of every litre of petrol in South Africa in August 2025 can be attributed to taxes, an analysis of official Department of Mineral Resources and Energy data reveals. South Africa’s fuel taxes have become a heated topic in recent years as many households struggle to make ends meet amid …

The Department of Transport is optimistic that it can clear the driving licence card production backlog by December 2025. This comes after the machine broke down in February 2025, resulting in a backlog of more than 730,000 when it returned to service in early May. Speaking to SABC News, spokesperson for the Department of Transport, …

Staff Writer  ·24 Aug 2025 The market response to the US tariff disaster that hit South Africa this month has left analysts confounded and scratching their heads, with the rand barely showing a blip. This is despite the country being hit with one of the highest trade tariffs among the United States’ trade partners and …

Special Envoy to the United States Mcebisi Jonas believes “non-state” actors are working to promote personal political and business interests. Mcebisi Jonas has warned that figures lurking in the background are on a campaign to discredit South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy to the United States did not name the “nefarious” persons allegedly working …

The access to the various export markets that some SA industries enjoy now is the result of the efforts of the past two decades. What is critical for the sustained success of our export markets is the initiatives we take now in the changing global trading system to secure constant access, and to open more …