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As South Africa absorbs the first real economic blow of the second Trump presidency, the business sector, not government, is leading the response. A 30% tariff hits hard, but it’s the scramble that follows that may define the country’s economic trajectory. Unlike President Cyril Ramaphosa, who has been widely criticised for his slow response to …

Malcolm Libera  ·6 Aug 2025 Newcastle in KwaZulu-Natal could become a ghost town if ArcelorMittal South Africa (AMSA) follows through with its threat to close the local steel plant.  This concern has been raised by residents, municipality members, business leaders and ArcelorMittal South Africa CEO Kobus Verster, who said the plant’s future hangs by a …

City of Tshwane: Ethical leadership and community focus The day kicked off with an insightful visit to the City of Tshwane, where Executive Mayor Dr Nasiphi Moya warmly welcomed and addressed the students on ethical leadership and the critical role of the youth in shaping the future of public service. “The city is intentional about …

Department of Military Veterans headquarters in Pretoria. The possibility of the Department of Military Veterans (DMV) being placed under administration has been deferred to the end of August – something the Amalgamated Veterans of South Africa (AVSA) believes will result in dire implications for veterans. Ernest Lintnaar, Founder and CEO of the AVSA, said “we …

US attempts to interfere with South Africa’s domestic issues have brought relations between the nations to “a low”, Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola told AFP in an interview Tuesday. Tariffs of 30%, the highest on any sub-Saharan African country, are set to take effect on certain South African exports on Friday, in the absence of a …

A new survey from research firm Analytico reveals that Samsung is the top choice for TVs and large household appliances among South Africa’s early adopters and IT professionals. This influential group of over 2,600 tech-savvy consumers plays a key role in shaping local market trends. Read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Review: Mid-range makes sense …

Huawei South Africa has opened applications for the highly anticipated 2025 edition of the Women in Tech Digital Skills Training Programme, set to take place from 27 to 29 August in Johannesburg.  Now in its fourth year, this flagship programme is designed for women entrepreneurs and professionals who are building businesses and actively looking for …

A landmark ruling from the Johannesburg High Court has confirmed that South African citizens have the right to question and film police officers without concern over being arrested. This ruling follows the arrest of attorney Shaun Jacobs in March 2019 for filming a roadblock near his home. Jacobs noted that he believed the arrest had …

A new operation is offering Starlink kits to rent for South Africans seeking short-term Internet connectivity in remote areas of the country. Stellar Link says it is not affiliated with Starlink but “loves them very much.” The operation is believed to be run by a travel company CEO who is also a chartered accountant. He …

Malcolm Libera  ·6 Aug 2025 A cold front is sweeping across South Africa, and the South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued multiple warnings for disruptive snow, damaging winds, and dangerous waves.  The front is bringing freezing temperatures, scattered showers, and snowfall over high-lying areas, including parts of the Eastern Cape and the Drakensberg mountains …

JOHANNESBURG – A major cold front is sweeping across South Africa this week, bringing a dramatic shift in weather patterns.  WATCH: Weather warning | Temperatures to drop as cold front hits The South African Weather Service has issued warnings for disruptive snow, damaging winds, and dangerous waves.  Residents are advised to prepare for a significant …

“Our foremost priority is protecting our export industries,” Ramaphosa revealed. “We must also accelerate the diversification of our export markets, particularly by deepening intra-African trade.” “To help our producers and exporters aggressively explore alternative markets, we have established an Export Support Desk to assist affected producers…. This intervention will also play a key role in …

Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, a global technology leader of African heritage, has announced the launch of its Business Internet Access (BIA) service in South Africa. Designed to meet the demands of modern businesses of all sizes, BIA is a next-generation connectivity solution engineered to provide cost-effective internet access without the …

The Parliamentary committee overseeing the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) has the worst attendance record in the National Assembly. This is according to the Parliamentary Monitoring Group’s attendance tracker, which ranks committees based on members’ attendance at meetings. At the beginning of a new administration, parties convene to appoint Members of Parliament (MPs) …

FILE PHOTO: Customers push trolleys as they shop at a Pick n Pay store at the Trade Route Mall, in Lenasia outside Johannesburg, South Africa, February 8, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo JOHANNESBURG, Aug 5 (Reuters) – South African grocery group Pick n Pay on Tuesday reported a 4.3% increase in group turnover, lifted by increased sales at its …

Not offered since 2010, the Touring joins the sedan in becoming the most powerful M5 ever to be sold on local soil. Its entry into the South African market extensively rumoured since the arrival of the M3 Touring, BMW South Africa has now officially detailed the new M5 Touring as its second performance estate. Given …

 ·5 Aug 2025 Lyra Energy, a renewable energy platform supplying power to industries, has been granted an electricity trading license in South Africa.  The venture between Scatec ASA and Stanlib Asset Management Pty Ltd., with Standard Bank Group Ltd. as a debt funder, was awarded the license by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, …

Malcolm Libera  ·5 Aug 2025 South Africa is missing out on a public holiday this week, as National Women’s Day falls on a Saturday.  In 2024, the country enjoyed 13 public holidays, thanks to the inclusion of an additional day due to the national elections held on 29 May.  The country also got an ‘extra’ …

Real traffic robots are directing cars and pedestrians on the streets of Shanghai, China. Still in the research and development phase, the Chinese city will soon roll out robot pointsmen across the city. Johannesburg’s Road Agency has started a plan to reinforce the city’s many traffic lights to avoid future outages. South Africa, famously, is …

From his early days of inspiring students on the sports field to now representing a nation on the world stage, Mr South Africa, Marcel Roux, is on a mission to show young people that with enough courage, compassion, and perseverance, they can achieve their wildest dreams. Cape Town, South Africa (05 August 2025) – Coming …

There’s something spine-tingling about a ghost town — the eerie hush of empty buildings, the crumbling remains of once-grand hotels, and the relics of lives that chased treasure across the South African landscape. During the 19th- and 20th-century gold and diamond rushes, entire towns mushroomed overnight, promising untold riches. But when the seams dried up, …

South Africa has raised concerns with Kingdom of Eswatini following confirmation by the acting spokesperson of the Government, Mrs Thabile Mdluli, that a group of dangerous criminals of various nationalities landed in Eswatini after being transported from the United States of America on a special flight with the potential of more criminals of this profile …

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources announces the adjustment of fuel prices based on current local and international factors with effect from the 6th of August 2025. South Africa’s fuel prices are adjusted monthly, informed by international and local factors. International factors include the fact that South Africa imports both crude oil and finished …

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