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South Africa’s unemployment rate edged higher again in the second quarter of 2025, reaching 33.2%, data released by StatsSA reveals. This marks an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the first quarter, surprising economists who had predicted a more modest rise to 33%. To provide insight into the figures, Nkosi Pendile-Shange, economist at the Bureau …

Staff Writer  ·12 Aug 2025 South Africa is seeing a host of international companies shut down or downsize their local operations.  South Africa is a small nation at the mercy of international markets. The volatile macro environment has put immense strain on the local operations of even the largest multinationals. However, global issues are not …

Staff Writer  ·12 Aug 2025 South Africa is trying to sweeten its trade package to the United States in the hopes that the Trump administration will hit reverse on 30% import tariffs. Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau confirmed on Tuesday (12 August) that South Africa will be presenting a new offer to Washington as …

Recent controversies in the media have reignited the question of whether South Africa has truly moved beyond its racially divided past. Over thirty years into democracy, many citizens believe inequality and prejudice remain woven into daily life, while others argue the nation has made significant strides. Speaking to VOC News, Professor Michael Le Cordeur from …

Back home! SANDF personnel exit a charter flight at Bloemfontein’s Bram Fisher International Airport returning from SAMIDRC. South African soldiers and other military personnel detached to the now terminated Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) have been paid their allowances, according to a SA National Defence Force (SANDF) statement. …

By Kagiso Bonoko Each year on 9 August, South Africa observes National Women’s Day, a historic commemoration of the 1956 march of more than 20,000 courageous women to the Union Buildings in protest against apartheid pass laws. The day is a powerful tribute to the resilience, strength, and leadership of South African women, past and …

A supporter holds a banner reading ‘Rescue SA Vote DA’ at a march to the Union Buildings during the Democratic Alliance party manifesto launch in Pretoria, South Africa, on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024. South Africa’s ruling party looks set to lose its outright majority in national elections for the first time since 1994, while support …

The Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI) has concluded a new three-year settlement for two of its collective agreements in the civil engineering sector. Officially signed on Monday 4 August 2025, by employer organisations – the Consolidated Employees Organisation of South Africa (CEO) and the South African Forum of Civil Engineering Contractors (SAFCEC) …

The South African national flag seen fluttering in the wind on a flagpole. CFP Read 3 minutes South Africa’s first national dialogue convention under its coalition government will open at the University of South Africa’s Pretoria campus on Friday against a cloud of budget controversy and public mistrust. The convention is the first stage of …

Members of the media are invited to a media briefing on the state of readiness to host the first Convention on the National Dialogue of South Africa. The media briefing will take place as follows:Date: Monday, 11 August 2025Time: 10amVenue: Kgorong Building, 1st Floor, Unisa, Muckleneuk Campus. The National Convention takes place ahead of the …

The revival of sweeping US tariffs under President Donald Trump’s administration has once again placed developing economies — particularly those in Africa — on the frontlines of a trade war not of their own making. Trump’s latest imposition of tariffs on more than 90 countries is not just a reordering of the global trade hierarchy …

South Ocean Electric Wire (SOEW), a subsidiary of JSE-listed South Ocean Holdings, has warned that key South African industries are under threat from the influx of substandard power cables. Tertius Ness, SOEW’s chief operating officer, said these non-regulated imported power cables are jeopardising safety, employment, and the economic viability of the local cable manufacturing industry. …

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced the successful completion of its 2024 Fibre TechCelerate Programme in South Africa. The first cohort of 20 SMMEs and 10 female ICT students from Walter Sisulu University received their certifications at a graduation ceremony facilitated in East …

Staff Writer  ·11 Aug 2025 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen laid out a six-point plan to reform and “turbocharge” South Africa’s economy, which hinges on ending fundamental and “destructive” legislation like the Expropriation Act and Employment Equity Act. According to Steenhuisen, South Africa’s economy has been hamstrung by decades of mismanagement by the African …

That one time, Brett Lotriet Best went viral after asking Khalid Shawwa to marry him… with a little help from Sir Ian McKellen. Global (11 August 2025) – Eleven years ago, my friend Brett Lotriet Best pulled off one of the greatest marriage proposals the world has ever seen. Well, yes, I’m absolutely biased because …

Parliament, Monday 11 August 2025 – Parliament will host an agenda-setting 2025 P20 Women’s Parliament on 13 to 14 August under the theme: “Accelerating Equality, Sustainability and Shared Growth.” The event will present a unique opportunity to consolidate efforts by the legislative sector toward gender equality, inclusive development and women’s empowerment, aligning domestic policies with global …

Staff Writer  ·11 Aug 2025 Parliament’s portfolio committee on basic education has raised concerns about new regulations out for public comment governing the admission policies and capacity limits of public schools in South Africa. The regulations were gazetted for public comment by Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube last week, with the intent to give effect …

South Africans using call screening apps that require them to share their address books should be aware that these apps could be violating the Protection of Personal Information Act (Popia). South Africa’s Information Regulator recently confirmed it was investigating a complaint against one such popular app, Truecaller, following lobbying by several companies and individuals. Companies …

South Africa has a golden opportunity to reform its electoral system and enhance accountability and responsiveness. The Electoral Reform Consultation Panel (ERCP) is due to give its recommendations to Parliament at the end of this month, and there are reportedly three options under consideration. The first is to keep the electoral system as is, while …

On 6 August, I delivered the 11th Annual Archbishop Thabo Makgoba Lecture at the University of Limpopo. The theme was the role of agriculture in improving rural development. Renewed focus on unlocking agriculture’s potential is vital to boost rural economies and create jobs in South Africa. Photo: FW Archive … Ranjeni Munusamy: A well-known political …

Chery has officially launched the new Tiggo 8 CSH in South Africa. The CSH (Chery Super Hybrid) is the third hybrid SUV to be introduced by the Chinese automaker this year, following the recent debut of the Tiggo Cross CSH and Tiggo 7 CSH. The new Tiggo 8 CSH is positioned as the flagship of …

Tshepo Phetla, Head of Business Development at Telkom High-potential tech startups supported by Telkom FutureMakers and Aions Creative Technology are gaining the operational support, strategic insight and hands-on mentoring needed to move beyond survival mode and into scalable, investable growth. “This partnership is about cultivating a new generation of scalable, investable tech… Awards and Recognition: …

Dr Koketso Tsebe has established herself as one of the leading sports psychologists in South Africa, breaking new ground in a profession traditionally dominated by men. From growing up in Makwelereng, Limpopo, to supporting South Africa’s top athletes, including the Banyana Banyana side that won the Wafcon tournament in Morocco in 2022, her journey is …

In just seven days, South Africans turned one woman’s desperate plea into a month of safety, comfort, and full bellies for 37 Pit Bulls… and one tiny Yorkie. South Africa (10 August 2025) – It’s not every day that a rescue organisation can say they’ve made it through the month without a single financial worry …