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South African civil action organisation AfriForum has announced that the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality has revoked a controversial CCTV by-law. The draft by-law, published in March 2025, proposed requiring people and companies installing CCTV cameras with views of public areas to first apply for approval from the municipality. AfriForum took the issue to the Johannesburg High …

An e-hailing driver was killed, while another and a passerby were injured after ride-hailing vehicles were attacked at Maponya Mall in Soweto on Wednesday, 13 August 2025. Times Live reports that the deceased was shot, and four unidentified men torched his vehicle on Wednesday evening. Community members have shut down the mall and are demanding …

Thursday, August 14, 2025 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has clarified that any statements made by individuals or departments that are not responsible for foreign policy should not be considered the official stance of the South African Government. This is after media reports have surfaced regarding comments made by the Chief of …

Parliament, Thursday, 14 August 2025 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, has called on all government departments and officials to let the President give guidance on matters related to diplomacy and the US. Mr Mahumapelo said diplomatic relations is a complex terrain and needs to be monitored …

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Xiaomi has walked back a claim that it will launch its superfast SU7 Ultra electric vehicle in South Africa. The company confirmed in e-mail correspondence with TechCentral on Wednesday that it would introduce the vehicle locally. “The vehicle will be coming to South Africa – we just do not have confirmation yet …

Malcolm Libera  ·14 Aug 2025 The rand continued to strengthen on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar following the release of a domestic business confidence index and retail sales figures. The rand was trading at 17.54 against the dollar, approximately 0.4% stronger than its previous close, after having appreciated more than 1% on Tuesday. The …

The Seta system is an expensive, inefficient model that has failed miserably. It should be scrapped, allowing firms to contract directly with training providers 14 August 2025 – 05:00 by Claire Bisseker Over the past 25 years, business has sunk billions into the creation of the sector education & training authority (Seta) system. Intended to …

SpaceX’s satellite Internet service Starlink has launched a dedicated web page outlining the connectivity benefits it could bring to South Africa and how a key legislative change could enable its local launch. The page, titled “Connect the Unconnected Across South Africa”, highlights that over 18 million people in the country lack access to high-speed Internet. …

From in-clinic to dedicated high-production labs, the DWX-42W is engineered to fit your milling needs. High Production Lab Expand production by adding a standalone wet-milling option designed for glass ceramics, composite resins, PMMA and sintered zirconia materials Get the same open architecture flexibility and high-quality performance as DGSHAPE dry mills, in a wet-milling configuration On-demand …

Luke Fraser  ·14 Aug 2025 Standard Bank has cut South Africa’s GDP growth prospects to under 1% in 2025—but still expects to deliver solid results and earnings. In its interim financial results for the first half of 2025, Standard Bank said that US tariff announcements initially drove volatility and market fears, which abated near the …

Remarks by Ms Maropene Ramokgopa, Minister in The Presidency for  Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, at Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) Reform Tracker Launch Venue: Old Mutual Auditorium, 107 Rivonia Road, SandtonProgramme Director, Mr Stephen Grootes,Deputy Minister of Finance, Honourable Mr Ashor Sarupen,Deputy Chairperson of Business Leadership South Africa(BLSA), Mr Bonga Mokoena,The Board of Directors of …

SANDF Chief broke neutrality with political remarks in Iran. His actions violate military law and the Code of Conduct. DA demands immediate court-martial to uphold the Constitution. The Democratic Alliance (DA) demands the immediate court-martial of SANDF Chief, General Rudzani Maphwanya, for gross misconduct and a flagrant breach of the SANDF Code of Conduct following …

The Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act will prevent motorists from selling their cars if they have unresolved fines. The Aarto Act is set to be rolled nationwide from 1 December 2025, beginning with the 69 largest metros and municipalities in the country. The remaining 144 municipalities will then be added to the …

MambaOnline publishes a monthly overview of reported LGBTIQ+ rights violations in South Africa, including hate speech, hate crimes and other incidents of discrimination. We also look at the status of cases making their way through the criminal justice system and related human rights developments. Here is our summary for July 2025. Limpopo Gay Man Survives …

11 January 2013 – 11 August 2025 The Motorsport South Africa family is deeply saddened by the loss of young karting competitor, Arabelle Krause. From the moment she could reach the pedals, Arabelle’s love for racing was unstoppable. Fierce on track, kindhearted off it, she was the girl who could take on the boys with …

The Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, and Deputy President Paul Mashatile have called for the enhancement of efforts to achieve gender equality and inclusivity in South Africa. They were addressing the first day of this year’s Women’s Parliament yesterday, which was organised as part of the activities for the forthcoming P20 Speakers …

Across South Africa, a growing number of coastal retreats are marrying luxury, comfort, and sustainability—proving that seaside escapes can be both indulgent and responsible. Sea Shack in Paternoster/Grant Durr/Unsplash From the Wild Coast to the West Coast, these eco-conscious stays put marine conservation at the heart of the guest experience. Eco stays with a purpose …

Mahindra is boosting capacity at its South African plant by two-thirds as India’s largest automaker by value seeks to capitalize on demand for budget vehicles in the continent’s biggest economy.  The company, which makes the Mahindra Pik-Up brand at its assembly plant near the port city of Durban, will boost capacity to 1,500 vehicles a …

The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation registers its profound disappointment with the recent report on human rights in South Africa published by the U.S. State Department. We find the report to be an inaccurate and deeply flawed account that fails to reflect the reality of our constitutional democracy. The report’s reliance on a-contextual information …

South Africa’s government slammed a report published by US President Donald Trump’s administration that said the human-rights situation in the African nation “significantly worsened” last year. The review published by the State Department late on Tuesday echoed some of Trump’s ongoing criticisms of the country, which include false claims that Afrikaners are the victims of …

Across South Africa, a handful of coastal gems are turning this dream into reality — championing zero-waste living, banning single-use plastics, and rallying locals and travellers alike to protect the ocean. Why zero-waste beaches matter South Africa’s coastline stretches over 2,500 km, boasting some of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems. Yet plastic waste, from …

Malcolm Libera  ·13 Aug 2025 The rand strengthened on Tuesday as analysts observed that the recently imposed 30% tariffs by the U.S. on South African exports are likely to have a limited impact on the country’s assets. JPMorgan stated that the markets have “largely priced in the reality of higher tariff headwinds already.” Last week, …

TechCentral regularly publishes a list of all the battery-electric cars available for sale in South Africa, along with prices, performance figures and more. Since we first published the list in 2022, it has seen huge changes, including a rapid expansion in the number of electric vehicles available for purchase along with – unfortunately – a …