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You could have called it a friendly. The record books will call it that. But nobody inside Lucas Moripe Stadium on Friday night was treating it as one — least of all the eleven men in yellow and blue who tore into a Bundesliga side with the kind of territorial ferocity that wins CAF Champions …

South Africa will depart for the World Cup on Monday, a day later than planned, after all the players received their visas to travel through the United States, sports minister Gayton McKenzie confirmed on Sunday. The team had been due to leave on a charter flight for their training base in the Mexican city of Pachuca …

Every year, on 31 May, the world observes World No-Tobacco Day. It is a reminder that tobacco causes about seven million premature deaths globally each year. Behind every one of the deaths is a family left wondering why their loved one could not stop smoking in time. The answer almost always comes back to the …

Southern Africa’s history is heavily marked with the spoor of the El Niño weather phenomenon. And with a potentially monster version expected to emerge in the coming weeks, the trail it points to is mostly one of hunger, economic hardship, environmental woes and calamity. No two El Niño events are the same, and even intense …

Staff Writer  ·31 May 2026 Analysts say South African pulp and paper group Sappi risks a $2 billion (~R32 billion) debt spiral as its losses mount. Speaking to Business Day TV, All Weather Capital Chief Investment Officer Shane Watkins and PSG Wealth Manager Ricus Reeders raised major red flags with Sappi’s balance sheet and debt …

A court case that most South Africans probably scrolled past this month deserves a lot more attention than it got. On 30 April 2026, the Western Cape High Court ruled that Cape Town’s fixed charges for citywide cleaning, water and sanitation were unlawful and unconstitutional.  The South African Property Owners Association (Sapoa) brought the case …

Crossover sedan is a gem with its peppy powertrain and typical quirky styling. There might be many things you can accuse French carmaker Citroën of, but building mundane cars isn’t one of them. The arrival of the newly-introduced Citroën Basalt at our offices this month offered a welcome break from the seemingly endless line of …

Staff Writer  ·31 May 2026 Following the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB’s) decision to hike interest rates this week, there is a chance that another hike will follow in July. This is according to Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop, who said the Reserve Bank acted preemptively with its 25bp rate hike this week to get …

Coach Philip Snyman says the Blitzboks were their own worst enemies in going down 26-19 to Australia in the SVNS World Championship final in Valladolid. Australia fought back from 14-0 down to lead 26-14, before withstanding a late Blitzboks onslaught. “Australia were deserved winners tonight,” said Snyman. “They used their opportunities better in the final …

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TACII is a newly established pan-African initiative advancing research at the intersection of cancer, infection, immunology, and the microbiome.  A webinar will explore TACII’s approach, developments in cancer research and training at CIVIS universities, and opportunities for future collaboration. Professor Yahya Choonara, NRF Research Chair and Director of the Wits Advanced Drug Delivery Platform at …

Two Woolworths stores have been bombed this week, one in Pretoria and one in Bloemfontein, with no individuals or groups claiming responsibility as yet. In both incidents, the damage was minor with no injuries reported. The first incident happened at the Menlyn Mall in Pretoria in the early hours of yesterday morning, at about 1am. …

Programme Director;Chairperson of the Global Trade and Technology Council of India, Dr Rashmi Saluja;Ministers and Deputy Minister;Government Representatives from South Africa and India;High Commissioner of South Africa to India, Prof Anil Sooklai;Leadership of GTTCI;Business Leaders and Captains of Industry;Ladies and Gentlemen, It is a privilege to join you at this South Africa–India Technology, Trade, and …

The Venerable Sizwe Ngcobo|Published 9 hours ago Copy to Clipboard As the continent celebrates its unity and its promise, South Africa finds itself at a crossroads — and the road we choose matters deeply. We are tired. Tired of unemployment, drugs, violent crime, crumbling infrastructure and the sight of children sleeping on cold pavements. That …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·30 May 2026 Vehicle ownership tenure in South Africa has increased significantly, largely due to the prevailing economic difficulties faced by many households, which make purchasing a new car unattainable. A study conducted by the Automobile Association (AA) reveals that over 90% of South Africans are driven by financial constraints to extend the …

 ·30 May 2026 Africa’s growing gambling use is sapping income that would ordinarily be flowing into groceries, entertainment and mobile phone bills. The leaders of the continent’s largest companies are now warning about the harm the trend is inflicting on household budgets. “People are spending money in a black hole that could have been spent …

Hermann Pretorius Christo van der Rheede’s latest somewhat vituperative response to me is revealing. Instead of answering the central question, he accuses me of caricature, polemic, “ideological compression”, and fabricating the FW de Klerk Foundation’s position. That is a convenient move, but, I am afraid, it will simply not do. The issue is not my tone. Nor …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·30 May 2026 The South African rand remained relatively stable in early trading on Friday as investors awaited the release of monthly data from the central bank, the revenue service, and the National Treasury for insights into the health of Africa’s largest economy. The rand was trading at 16.2275 against the dollar, slightly …

30 May 2026 – Wits University The R300m Wits Brian and Dorothy Zylstra Sports Complex, an integrated training, exercise, clinical practice, and research complex, launches at Wits University. The Wits Brian and Dorothy Zylstra Sports Complex was launched with a sneak-preview for VIPs and the international donors on Saturday, 30 May 2026.  The Wits Zylstra …

The Legend 55 signals the end for the seventh generation or AN110 Hilux, which has been on sale globally since 2015. With the public unveiling of the new internally named AN220 Hilux at the Nampo Agricultural Expo in Bothaville, Free State, this month Toyota officially closed the chapter on the AN110 Hilux, which had been …

A warning claiming motorists could be killed for flashing their headlights at a car with no lights on has reappeared in South Africa, this time under an old Chubb Electronic Security letterhead Graphic: Mihle Mdashe/News24. Image: Screencapture/Getty Images. Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and …

Luke Fraser  ·30 May 2026 The recent amendment to the Consumer Protection Act (CPA) introduced a host of new rules for direct marketers in South Africa. The new CPA regulations came into effect on 15 April 2026 and have introduced a host of more stringent rules on direct marketers. Rowan Terry, Legal Counsel at TPN …

Automobile Association (AA) CEO Bobby Ramagwede has warned consumers about some serious safety concerns with Chinese vehicles available on the South African market, adding that the most alarming thing he noted on a recent trip to China is “the corner cutting in the quality of the vehicles”. Read:AA renews call for safety ratings to be …

Top 10 cheapest proper hybrids (HEVs and PHEVs) in South Africa – May 2026 Here’s the no-nonsense list of SA’s cheapest proper hybrids you can buy now, in May 2026. HEVs and PHEVs only, no mild-hybrids. Each entry links to our AutoTrader SA review, first drive, or comparison article, so you can get the low-down …