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More than 1,100 marimba players from South Africa and Zimbabwe gathered at the GrandWest Grand Arena on Saturday, setting a new Guinness World Record for the Largest Marimba Ensemble in the World. The group of 1,178 not only dethroned Guatemala’s record of 505 players but more than doubled it, putting South Africa firmly on the …

New Zealand’s preparation for the pending 2025 Rugby Championship have suffered yet another blow with a first-choice halfback ruled out through injury. Cameron Roigard is not available for at least the two Tests in Argentina, New Zealand Rugby announced Sunday, with the scrumhalf joining a worrying injury list ahead of the Rugby Championship. READ: Rassie’s …

Pieter Coetzé wrapped up an exceptional World Aquatics Championships by getting his hands on another silver medal. The 21-year-old added the 50m backstroke silver to his 100m gold and 200m silver, so becoming the only man to reach the podium for all three backstroke events at these championships. Coetzé lined up for the 50m final …

The blow risks the livelihoods of the company’s 500 employees and around 3 000 people working in its local supply chain. South African companies are already starting to face the impact of the US President Donald Trump’s tariffs, with one losing R750 million in contracts overnight.  Trump ordered the reimposition of 30% tariffs on dozens …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region for 4 August 2025. A cold front will arrive in South Africa on Monday, starting in the Western Cape and moving to the Eastern Cape on Tuesday. The South African Weather Service (SAWS) said the cold front will come …

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus is not having sleepless nights over the No.8 position ahead of the Rugby Championship. ADVERTISEMENT It’s a position that has garnered a lot of attention from the media and fans in recent weeks, especially with Jasper Wiese’s suspension. The 29-year-old will miss the first three matches of the tournament …

Five people, including a five-year-old child, were killed in a car accident in the early hours of Sunday on Rookdale Road in Bergville in KwaZulu-Natal. According to KwaZulu-Natal transport and human settlements MEC Siboniso Duma, one of the vehicles was completely engulfed in flames, with a victim burnt beyond recognition.  Duma said the victims have …

A South African mountaineer answers a telemarketer mid-climb, and has us all in stitches. A little patience can go a long way, literally! South Africa (03 August 2025) – Josh Crickmay, a mountaineer, filmmaker, adventurer, author and ranger, has South Africans giggling after sharing how his friend took a telemarketer’s call – mid-climb, on the …

South Africa faces the highest rate in sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting Trump’s strained relationship with the government of President Cyril Ramaphosa. Other African nations, including Nigeria, Ghana, Lesotho and Zimbabwe have been hit with a 15% tariff, which will also come into effect in seven days. The decision is a huge blow to South Africa, as …

African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) a subsidiary of Old Mutual Alternative Investments, through its IDEAS Fund, has successfully exited stakes in three prominent renewable energy assets, in a transaction valued at over R750 million. The assets include two solar photovoltaic (PV) projects and one wind project, all developed under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power …

The City of Tshwane has warned there is a risk that a large part of Soshanguve may have no water in the coming days as the Soshanguve L Reservoirs are continuing to experience excessively high water consumption. Tshwane said despite having sufficient supply from the Rand Water line, the reservoirs’ levels are unable to move …

Those in government will have to carefully allocate their resources and time in the current moment when there are so many urgent matters that require their participation and efforts. Don’t forget, the foot and mouth disease that we discussed extensively these past few weeks is still very much a challenge. The government, organised agriculture, and …

When a 19-year-old’s car wouldn’t start and her parent was hundreds of kilometres away, a stranger named Zaheer stepped in. Cape Town, South Africa (03 August 2025) – A small act of kindness in Cape Town has left a family deeply touched and reminded South Africans that everyday heroes still walk among us. On Sunday …

The continued erosion of ethical governance under President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership is a betrayal of the democratic values South Africans fought to uphold.  Research from a 2013 study on South African local government (ResearchGate) underscores a persistent pattern of ethical lapses among public officials, a crisis that has only deepened under Ramaphosa’s watch. The recent …

South Africa’s Champions crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in the final of the World Championship of Legends at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday night. Pakistan’s Champions posted a competitive 195 for five in their 20 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat first. Opener Sharjeel Khan was the mainstay of their innings, scoring …

Malcolm Libera  ·3 Aug 2025 The wave of US tariffs has begun to hit South African companies, with one alone losing R750 million in contracts overnight, which is likely a small drop in the ocean of what’s to come.  Jendamark Automation has been caught in the crossfire of Washington’s latest tariff decisions. Managing director Siegfried …

The United States’ 30% export tariff on South African goods and the South African government’s failure to secure more favourable terms could cost a factory in Gqeberha R750 million, Rapport reports. Jendamark Automation employs 500 people at its South African factory, where it produces powertrains, catalytic converters, electric vehicle components, vehicle assembly systems, and software. …

Electricity minister said ‘South Africa is not being targeted and isolated as a country’. Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has denied allegations that the United States (US) imposed a 30% tariff on South Africa due to its broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) policy. The tariffs on South African goods are set to take effect …

When 31-year-old Mavis Makama tells people she plans to retire in nine years, laughter often follows. A broadcast journalist in Johannesburg, renting a modest bachelor flat and car-free, she’s still firm in her goal: live lean, invest wisely, and leave the 9-to-5 by age 40. “I don’t need luxury,” she says simply. “I want time. …

Paarl Boys’ High claimed South Africa’s unofficial No 1 schools ranking with a dramatic victory over Paarl Gimnasium at Faure Stadium on Saturday. Boishaai trailed 33-21 with seven minutes remaining before scoring two late tries for a 35-33 victory – their first over their arch-rivals since 2022. Centre Tristan Joubert went over for the match-winning …

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is cracking down on construction mafias in the country, which threaten and extort money from construction projects, including fibre rollouts. Responding to Parliamentary questions from EFF MP Mbali Dlamini, now-suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu said the police had established Extortion Investigation Teams. The parliamentary reply is dated 11 July …

Pieter Coetzé will have one last shot at adding to his already impressive medal haul at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore after winning his 50m backstroke semi-final. The 21-year-old, who already has 100m backstroke gold and 200m backstroke silver in the bag, will line up for the final of the 50m event on Sunday. …

MATCH REPORT: The Springbok Women turned their fortunes around, beating the visiting New Zealand XV 41-24 in what can only be described as their best performance ever. ADVERTISEMENT Swys de Bruin’s charges scored seven tries to New Zealand XV’s four in their last outing before their World Cup campaign gets underway in England in August. …

Luke Fraser  ·2 Aug 2025 Number 5 Nettleton Road, known as the Pentagon, has sold for over R157 million, marking the most expensive sale for a house this year. The property is in the exclusive suburb of Clifton, where properties can sell for well over R100 million. Speaking with News24, Lance Cohen, owner of Lance …