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Malcolm Libera  ·29 May 2026 Another Woolworths store in South Africa has been hit by an explosive device, with an incident reported at a branch in Bloemfontein in the early hours of Friday, 29 May. The explosion at the Woolworths store at Preller Square Shopping Centre marks the second such incident involving the retailer in …

Deputy Minister Peace Mabe to attend the Bafana legends signing event at Old School Store in Sandton The Deputy Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Ms Peace Mabe, in partnership with Old School, will attend the Bafana Legends Signing event on Sunday, 31 May 2026 at the Old School Store in Sandton, Gauteng. The event …

Police dispersed a crowd that looted shops suspected of being owned by foreigners in Estcourt, KwaZulu-Natal, on Friday morning. Provincial spokesperson Lt-Col Robert Netshiunda said six shops “owned by foreign nationals” were looted and calm has been restored in the area. He said no injuries were reported. “Police are assessing the situation for further investigations …

Staff Writer  ·29 May 2026 Fuel price recoveries in South Africa have swung into a solid over-recovery, contrasting the last three months of being deep in the red. Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that both petrol and diesel price recoveries are squarely in the black. Petrol prices are showing an over-recovery …

Remoakantse Holdings presents the Ultimate R&B Experience Tour featuring Brian McKnight, All-4-One and SWV from the 28th of October 2026 to the 31st of October 2026. Brian McKnight has sold over 25 to 30milion copies sold worldwide. He has been nominated 17 times for Grammy Award, won Music Soul train Award, and has been nominated …

Staff Writer  ·29 May 2026 The Department of Transport has confirmed it will roll out the new Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) system to 62 municipalities from 1 July 2026. It confirmed the reduced number to BusinessTech, noting that the seven or so municipalities excluded from this phase of the AARTO launch will …

Employment and Labour Minister Nomakhosazana Meth has moved to tighten control over the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa through proposed amendments to the Employment Services Act. The draft Employment Services Amendment Bill, which has been gazetted for introduction in Parliament, will allow the minister to set quotas for the employment of foreign workers …

This will be the first ever meeting between the two nations and comes at a time when both are struggling for form. South Africa form (all competitions): W L W L D L Nicaragua form (all competitions): L L L W L L It is Hugo Broos’s side who need the morale-boost of a good …

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South African motocross fans can officially mark their calendars as the FIM Motocross World Championship returns to Johannesburg on 5 July 2026 for the South African Grand Prix at the Terra Topia Motocross Track. The highly anticipated event will bring the world’s top motocross riders back to local soil as the 2026 MXGP season heads …

With all eyes on Bafana Bafana and the Mzansi faithful hoping for a memorable send-off, things did not go according to script as the national team raised fresh concerns ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after failing to make the most of their final outing in front of home supporters during the friendly encounter. …

Venecia Valentine South African R&B fans are set for a major nostalgia-filled concert experience this October as Remoakantse Holdings officially announces the Ultimate R&B Experience Tour. The highly anticipated tour will feature international R&B stars Brian McKnight, All-4-One and SWV performing across Cape Town and Pretoria from 28 to 31 October 2026. Brian McKnight headlines …

Key Points South Africa lifts rate to 7%, first hike in three years 25 bps move backed by four policymakers, two voted for no change Central bank raises inflation forecast, cuts growth outlook South Africa’s central bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, arrives to deliver a keynote address on monetary policy, growth and jobs at the University …

South Africa Welcomes the Commonwealth Parliamentary Community The Parliament of South Africa is proud to host the 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (CPC) in September 2026, marking a significant moment for parliamentary democracy and international collaboration. This prestigious event, organised by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), will bring together Members of Parliament, parliamentary officials and delegates …

The Johannesburg Stock Exchange wants to convert improved sentiment towards South Africa into durable capital formation, while warning that geopolitical uncertainty and weak domestic growth remain key risks to sustaining momentum, says JSE group chief executive Valdene Reddy (pictured). Reddy was interviewed by journalist Alishia Seckam in a PSG Financial Services Think Big webinar on …

US officials are warning that the activity of Mexican cartels could be growing across the Continent, including here in South Africa. Investigative reporter and author of Clash of the Cartels Caryn Dolley says the concerns follow comments from US Africa Command head General Dagvin Anderson. He recently told US lawmakers that cartel-linked drug production in Africa …

Staff Writer  ·28 May 2026 Stats SA has revised its liquidations data, revealing that business closures are escalating in the country at an alarming pace. The latest data on liquidations shows that 233 companies were shuttered in April 2026, down from 276 liquidations recorded in March. This is a significant revision from the previously reported …

 ·28 May 2026 South Africa’s central bank is set to raise borrowing costs for the first time in three years as policymakers seek to combat inflationary pressures stemming from the Iran war, including sharply higher oil prices. All but one of 19 economists surveyed by Bloomberg forecast Governor Lesetja Kganyago and the five other members …

On Thursday, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) announced its decision to increase the interest rate by 25 basis points to 7%, a week after year-on-year head inflation hiked to 4%, up from 3.1% in March. Offering some optimism to the sour scenario, Richard Gaskin, Market Analyst at FP Markets, reminds FORBES AFRICA that while …

The violence against foreign Africans has undermined and will continue to undermine the African National Congress’s foreign policy of positioning South Africa as a so-called moral force. It will undermine South Africa’s influence in Africa as well as in continental and global institutions. It is likely to result in African countries not supporting South Africa …

The Democratic Alliance’s historic victory in Ward 28 in Emfuleni, Gauteng, is a hopeful sign that South Africans are choosing change, hope, and governments that work. In yesterday’s by-election, the DA won a former ANC stronghold with 32.36% of the vote, growing from just 14.21% in 2021 and 19.31% in 2024. This result matters far …

Malcolm Libera  ·28 May 2026 The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has hiked the repo rate by 25 basis points, which property experts say will put further pressure on households already strained. Following the latest Monetary Policy Committee meeting, the repo rate increased to 7.00%, while the prime lending rate climbed to 10.50%. Four members …

While BYD’s own Sealion 5 currently holds the accolade of most affordable plug-in hybrid at R509 900, the Atto 2 DM-i is expected to bring this down below R500 000. Its stock in South Africa continuing to rise, BYD will soon add another product to its portfolio in the shape of the Atto 2 DM-i. …

Behind every abandoned baby is a mother in crisis – overwhelmed and desperate, a situation often exacerbated by poverty. South Africa recorded 595 cases of child abandonment in 2024, recently fired Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe announced at the launch of Child Protection Month in May 2025. However, the actual annual figures for the …