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The Institute of Race Relations (IRR) is honoured to have received the 2025 Africa Liberty Award from the Atlas Network at a gala event in Nairobi last week. The award, received by the IRR’s Makone Maja, recognises “the region’s most outstanding policy accomplishments championing individual rights and economic freedom.” This global recognition is not just …

Rain, sleet and snow is forecasted to sweep across South Africa over the week due to powerful cold fronts. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has cautioned the public to brace for disruptive weather as the system intensifies into a cut-off low by midweek. It has issued multiple Yellow Level 1 warnings ahead of what …

Naspers South Africa CEO Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa Naspers South Africa CEO Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa has sold R240-million worth of shares in the company. She sold the shares “to cover taxes and other expenses”, according to a Naspers statement issued via the JSE on Monday. “Mahanyele-Dabengwa disposed of 42 305 Naspers N ordinary shares to cover taxes and other …

I know some people have strongly argued that we must deepen our trade with the African continent to lessen the higher exposure to some risky regions. The African continent does present opportunities for the various sectors of our economy, but for agriculture, I am not as optimistic, at least in the near term. You see, …

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 02: U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a “Make America Wealthy Again” trade announcement event in the Rose Garden at the White House on April 2, 2025 in Washington, DC. Touting the event as “Liberation Day”, Trump announced additional tariffs targeting goods imported to the U.S. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) …

Dolphins batsman Marques Ackerman will captain South Africa A against New Zealand A in August and September 2025. JOIN our Whatsapp channel for more SA A cricket news Proteas fast bowlers Gerald Coetzee and Kwena Maphaka have been included in South Africa A’s limited-overs and first-class squads. Other players with international experience – including Western …

Parliament, Sunday, 3 August 2025 – The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs will, from Monday, 4 August to Thursday, 7 August 2025, hold public hearings on the Marriage Bill [B43-2023] in the Northern Cape. The committee urges the residents of the Northern Cape to take the opportunity to make contributions aimed at shaping the legislation rationalising …

South Africa’s efforts to negotiate a reduced tariff with the United States have failed, leaving exporters facing a 30% unilateral tariff on all goods, effective on August 7. In response, the government is implementing measures, including relaxing competition laws, to help exporters mitigate the economic fallout, the departments of international relations and cooperation and (Dirco) …

South Africa’s government is putting the final touches to an overarching package that aims to shield businesses against the fallout from punitive US trade tariffs and plans to present it to lawmakers later this week. US President Donald Trump last week announced that imports from South Africa will be subjected to 30% duties — the …

Brand South Africa launched August, South Africa’s Women’s Month, in powerful style, by partnering with the prestigious Music Awards. Basadi Awards is a vibrant celebration of female excellence across all corners of the music industry, from vocalists, DJs to producers, behind-the-scenes pioneers, and women led businesses making positive strides in the industry. The 2025 Basadi …

Since the beginning of the 7th Administration, South Africa embarked on a process to stabilize and enhance mutually beneficial trade and investment relations with the US. The aim has been to address long-standing bilateral issues of concern for both sides in ways that move the trade relations forward. South Africa has been engaging the US …

Judah’s journey from primary school tournaments to top-five national rankings is proof that young South Africans are making global moves. South Africa (04 August 2025) – There’s a new name making waves in South African chess and that is 15-year-old Judah Levitan. The bright young talent has just earned the title of FIDE Master, which …

Spotify said on Monday it would increase the monthly price of its premium individual subscription in select markets from September, as the Swedish streaming giant looks to improve margins. The subscription price will rise to €11.99 (R250) per month from €10.99 in markets including South Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the …

Many Eskom Direct customers with solar power have been paying substantially more for electricity in recent months. Eskom’s annual price adjustments on 1 April 2025 included a major overhaul. Following approval by the National Energy Regulator of South Africa, it implemented its retail tariff plan (RTP). This tariff methodology shifts more of the cost recovery …

BMW South Africa has found a way to protect its business in the wake of the United States’ new tariffs on automotive exports. Earlier this year, the US implemented a series of trade tariffs on several countries, including a 10% universal tariff and a 25% tariff on certain goods. This has severely impacted South Africa’s …

Staff Writer  ·4 Aug 2025 The Departments of International Relations and Cooperation and Trade, Industry, and Competition have announced a more detailed response to the United States’ imposition of a 30% tariff on imports from South Africa. In a joint statement, the departments signalled a multilateral response to the tariffs, including ongoing diplomatic talks with …

South Africa is preparing to diversify its export markets in response to the looming 30% tariff imposed by the US, which government officials say will cost jobs and shave 0.2% off economic growth. The country is one of several facing punitive tariffs from the US as it moves to protect its own manufacturers and labour …

The draws for the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League (CWCL) | COSAFA Qualifier and the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier will take place on Tuesday, August 5 from 11h00 CAT (09h00 GMT). The CWCL | COSAFA Qualifier will be staged at the University of Johannesburg’s AW Muller Stadium from August …

University of Johannesburg Professor of Sociology, Luke Sinwell, has warned that failing to address soaring electricity prices will likely result in more social unrest in South Africa. Speaking to SABC News, Sinwell described the rate at which electricity prices in the country have risen as “insane”. “It’s just insane the way electricity prices have outpaced …

Complaint 32141                                                                                           Ruling by the Press Ombud Date of article:                    06 February 2025 Headline of publication:   “No, Akkerland Boerdery wasn’t expropriated without compensation – owners sold it privately for R80m” Author:                                  Andrew Thompson Misinformation and disinformation have become some of the biggest public interest threats – not only for the integrity of information …

By Staff WriterPublished: 4 August 2025 This forecast is for: Tue 05 August 2025The maps cover: Tue 05 Aug – Thu 07 Aug You can listen to this daily weather forecast as a 4 minute podcast by pressing the > play button above. Very cold, wet and windy conditions are expected in places over the …

The Progressive Forces of South Africa (PFSA), an anti-migrant organisation, has warned that allowing the burial of late former Zambian president Edgar Lungu in South Africa could set a dangerous precedent, potentially turning the country into a haven for those fleeing legal accountability. The matter returned to the High Court in Pretoria today, where the …

4 August 2025 – South Africa got down to business in Kampala, Uganda, on Monday as the countdown to their opening match of the CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) this week continues. Coach Molefi Ntseki had his first training session in Uganda on Monday after the team arrived in the capital city on Sunday afternoon, …

At the Table Talk: Grape Conversations event, Roland Fröhlich, head of agronomy at AMFresh in the UK, spoke about increasing pressure on retailers to source environmentally responsible produce. Photo: Glenneis Kriel – Advertisement – Speaking at the event, Charl du Bois, managing director of… Cultural Exchange: Publications often feature stories that promote cultural exchange and …