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President Cyril Ramaphosa and his deputy, Paul Mashatile, came under intense scrutiny at the National Convention in Pretoria, where citizens demanded more than promises. Ramaphosa was challenged directly by delegates accusing the government of shutting down grassroots voices and using the platform for electioneering. The National Convention in Pretoria over the weekend was intended to …

Rassie Erasmus pulled no punches as he laid into his South Africa side following their second half capitulation in the stunning 38-22 loss to Australia in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park on Saturday. The Springboks were cruising as they led 22-0 inside the first quarter, but while Australia grew into the game and …

Tim Atkin MW has published a shortlist of contenders for his 2025 South Africa Special Report, marking the first time in 13 years that he has named wine nominees ahead of the full rankings. The shortlist features contenders across categories such as Rising Star and Young Winemaker, notably. Other categories include Winemaker of the Year, …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 18 August 2025. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has released its latest weather forecast for Monday, 18 August 2025, predicting widespread morning fog patches and generally cool conditions across most provinces. The country can expect a mix …

Sunday 17 Aug 2025 SPOTLIGHT: The All Blacks have replaced South Africa at the top of the World Rugby Rankings, with the Springboks slipping to third after a captivating opening round in the Rugby Championship. ADVERTISEMENT Scott Robertson’s side picked up 0.45 rating points for their 41-24 victory over Los Pumas in the Córdoba cauldron, …

Since its creation in 2013, the South African Wine Tasting Championships (SAWTC) has identified the nation’s best wine tasters and selected Team South Africa for the Revue du Vin de France Blind Wine Tasting World Championships. The competition has celebrated exceptional talent, including the four Zimbabwean sommeliers whose inspiring story was told in the award-winning …

The newly launched BFAP Baseline 2025 report, an agricultural outlook for 2025-2034, highlights challenges and opportunities for South Africa’s wine sector over the next decade. While production volumes are expected to stabilise below historical levels, the report shows a clear path for growth – as long as the industry focuses on value over volume, market diversification, climate adaptation, and …

South Africa’s youth have finished fifteenth out of the sixteen nation qualifiers, securing a proud victory their final encounter at the World Aquatics’ U20 Women’s Water Polo Championship, in Salvador, Brazil, from 10 to 16 August 2025. Defence was a critical element as SA scored their highest goal count and conceded the least, to beat …

The South African National Taxi Council (Santaco) is denying claims that it allegedly instructed South Africans not to use private vehicles or carry their families, labelling the reports false and misleading.  This comes after the circulation of posts, including pictures and videos, alleging that taxi drivers were stopping and harassing motorists on the roads. The …

How the Springboks respond to the Ellis Park debacle against Australia will reveal if the successful era is over, or whether it’s a chance to reset. Rassie Erasmus smiled through the obligatory media conference following the Springboks’ 38-22 loss to the Wallabies in their Rugby Championship opener at Ellis Park. It wasn’t a smile emitting …

Malcolm Libera  ·17 Aug 2025 Not every well-paying job in South Africa requires a degree, and some hold some of the highest offices in the country, with salaries ranging from R16,000 to R260,000 per month.  Many South Africans never attend university for reasons that range from financial constraints and insufficient grades to simply not being …

Two skaters from Kimberley in the Northern Cape will take part in an international skating competition in Russia. They are the only two skaters from Africa to be invited and will share space with the best skaters in the world. Their passion and hard work have earned them a ticket to an international competition – …

The Sunday Times reports that a seven-person transport department delegation travelled to France to inspect a smart card printing machine for driving licence cards. However, the machine the department’s Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) division wanted to procure was not in France. A video shared on WhatsApp showed the delegation being entertained by representatives from …

A heartfelt thank you to all our SCOUTS SA volunteers across South Africa who selflessly give their time, energy and passion to educate and guide our young people! Your dedication and unwavering support are the backbone of our Scout Movement.  Without you, Scouting would not be the life-changing journey it is today.  Your impact reaches …

The national dialogue continues on Saturday with a convention to outline its modalities. The dialogue aims to assess 30 years of democracy, identify challenges and work towards a prosperous future. President Cyril Ramaphosa initiated the national dialogue as part of the government of national unity. Despite challenges, including a R700m price tag and task team …

Charity founder Imtiaz Sooliman and fellow Eminent Persons Group members urge South Africans to look beyond cynicism, saying the talks could be a turning point. Gift of the Givers founder and Eminent Persons Group (EPG) member Dr Imtiaz Sooliman says he is optimistic about the National Dialogue.  He told Daily Maverick that although there was …

Four people were killed in a collision on the N2 between Dokodweni and Amatigulu on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast on Saturday.  Department of transport and human settlements spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya said the accident at about 8:30am involved a light motor vehicle and a truck.  Transport and human settlements MEC Siboniso Duma was expecting to get …

South African business confidence climbed to a four-month high, signaling a better operating climate, although uncertainty from US President Donald Trump‘s tariffs threatens to reverse the gains. A measure of sentiment compiled by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry rose to 116.7 in July from 113.2 in the previous month.  The index averaged …

Khamzat Chimaev has been grabbing the headlines ever since making his UFC debut back in 2020. The Russian star, who now fights out of Dubai, has a flawless MMA career to date, and he finally gets a shot at a title belt when he takes on the middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, in Chicago on …

An ebullient and confident President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent an unequivocal message that the National Dialogue of South Africa is not a partisan platform, but a national one where no voice is too small and no perspective too inconvenient to be heard. Ramaphosa was delivering the keynote address at the first National Convention of the …

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Rate the performance of Kiwi referee Ben O’Keeffe in South Africa’s loss against Australia at Ellis Park. First Democratic Elections: South Africa held its first fully democratic elections in 1994, allowing all citizens, regardless of race, to vote. Read More at the Source

South African mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) Capitec Connect and Melon Mobile have seen demand for their services surge in 2025, with subscriber numbers climbing rapidly. MVNOs are cellular service providers that don’t operate their own physical network infrastructure. Instead, they run on networks like Vodacom, MTN, and Telkom, which own network infrastructure. Cell C …

The National Dialogue will take place within communities before the next national convention, Despite concerns that the National Dialogue has been “hijacked” by the ANC and government, Lindiwe Mazibuko, who is a member of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) has reassured South Africans that the process is citizen-led. Mazibuko delivered the closing address at the …