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Several entities in South Africa have been compromised by hackers who exploited a security vulnerability in Microsoft Corp’s SharePoint servers, according to Eye Security, the cybersecurity company that identified an early wave of attacks last week. Hackers breached about 400 government agencies, corporations and other groups around the world, although the number could be a …

Over the past thirty years, the South African government has repeatedly sold off its crown jewels, gutted the best-performing assets in its portfolio of state-owned companies, and squandered the proceeds. It has also used its entities as job-creation and transformation vehicles, often overburdening state-owned enterprises with employees they don’t have work for. One sobering example …

Staff Writer  ·24 Jul 2025 South Africa’s richest city, Johannesburg, is facing a series of challenges, with severe infrastructure problems, weak governance and rampant crime plaguing residents. Johannesburg remains the nation’s financial hub, with several of the largest companies headquartered in the city. The Johannesburg CBD was once the city’s business centre, with Standard Bank, …

South African winters might be mild compared to the Northern Hemisphere’s chill, but they bring their own kind of hiking magic—crisp air, cloudless skies, and the thrill of having the trail mostly to yourself. Whether it’s snow-capped peaks in the Drakensberg, frost-dusted sandstone cliffs in the Free State, or a steamy soak after a mountain …

South Africa’s National Roads Agency (Sanral) expects to be able to access a R7 billion loan from the New Development Bank soon and plans to use the money to upgrade key transportation routes. “The state law adviser must give a legal opinion that it’s all sound; we expect that to come within the next two …

VOX Cape Town is an innovative ensemble that was created to invigorate local choral music through imaginative programming and staging to create intimate, multisensory experiences. The choir recently celebrated its 10-year anniversary with a series of breathtaking performances at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO). As dissonant as the two might seem, there is an …

South Africa is unleashing its own version of the US Department of Government Efficiency, or Doge, to cut programs deemed as wasteful or not aligned with government policy. A mechanism called Targeted and Responsible Savings, or Tars, will be established to “identify and remove low-priority or underperforming programs from the budget to reduce aggregate expenditure,” …

British & Irish Lions Series Saturday, 26 July 2025 Australia vs the British & Irish Lions at the MCG, Melbourne, Australia – 12h00Referee: Andrea Piardi (FIR)Assistant Referees: Nika Amashukeli (GRU), Ben O’Keeffe (NZR) Television Match Official: Eric Gauzins (FFR)FPRO: Marius Jonker (SARU) RWC 2025 Warm-Up Friday, 25 July 2025 Italy vs Scotland at Rugby Viadana …

Staff Writer  ·23 Jul 2025 Norway-based renewable energy group Scatec ASA has been awarded preferred bidder status for a R13 billion solar cluster project in South Africa, which will add a total of 846MW to the grid. The Kroonstad PV cluster project was adopted by the Department of Electricity and Energy (DEE) in the seventh …

JOHANNESBURG – 1994 was a year that marked a new beginning for South Africa. With the fall of Apartheid, the nation was ready to breathe again and heal after living through the atrocities. Little did the country know that it would be plunged into another form of darkness, not an event, but rather a man …

Microsoft has warned that Chinese state-sponsored hackers are among those exploiting flaws in its SharePoint software to break into institutions globally, with the US agency responsible for designing nuclear weapons now among those breached. In a blog post, the tech giant identified two groups supported by the Chinese government, Linen Typhoon and Violet Typhoon, as …

US legislators are ratcheting up pressure on South Africa over the nation’s foreign-policy stance. A bill that seeks a review of the US bilateral relations with Pretoria moved out of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the US Congress on Monday with minor amendments, a move that potentially allows it to be debated and voted upon. …

Scatec ASA has received the preferred bidder status for the Kroonstad photovoltaic (PV) cluster in the seventh round of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP). The cluster will have 846MW of solar generation capacity, spread across three solar plants: Oslaagte Solar 2 (293MW), Oslaagte Solar 3 (293MW), and Leeuwspruit Solar (260MW). “The …

On 28 July, the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and the Valdai Discussion Club will hold the 3rd Russian-African Conference titled “Realpolitik in a Divided World: Rethinking Russia-South Africa Ties in a Global and African Context”. The conference will bring together experts and political figures from Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Zimbabwe, Russia, South Africa and …

Staff Writer  ·23 Jul 2025 The bill introduced in the United States Congress to review relations with South Africa and sanction some politicians has passed through the US Committee on Foreign Affairs with majority support. The bill, known as the US-South Africa Bilateral Relations Review Act of 2025 (H.R.2633), calls for a comprehensive review of …

“Despite our early attempts to begin the visa process, we were granted appointments much later than planned. As a result, visas were received a week before departure, which made securing affordable return flights nearly impossible. “The boys and girls successfully participated in the Donosti Cup, showcasing skill and sportsmanship.” When it became clear flights home …

To download the soundbite of House Chairperson for Committees Oversight and ICT Mr Cedric Frolick click here: https://www.iono.fm/e/1579307 Parliament, Wednesday, 23 July 2025 – The National Assembly (NA) has, this afternoon during its plenary sitting approved the 2025 Appropriations Bill. The Appropriation Bill is a key part of the national budget. It outlines how government …

Communications minister Solly Malatsi has published a draft policy on regulating media services in South Africa for public comment, which includes a proposal to set local content quotas on streaming services. The Draft White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services and Online Safety also aims to address whether global streaming services like Netflix and …

The saying goes that if the US sneezes, South Africa gets the flu. Well, in this case it appears to be the reality, Washington is sending a massive viral load of deported criminals from the US to Eswatini and no doubt South Africa will also suffer as a result. Under a new “third-country” removal scheme …

The African Development Bank (AfDB) says South Africa’s well-developed financial sector has the potential to be the continent’s powerhouse if structural constraints are addressed. “South Africa has a well-developed and large financial sector with an asset-to-GDP ratio of 88%, well above that of most emerging markets. The financial system consists of banking institutions, pension funds …

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2023, Africa will need more than 23 million STEM graduates by 2030 to meet the demands of the labor market. In South Africa, this challenge is compounded by a shortage of engineers, scientists, and technical professionals, as well as declining enrollments in core science and …

SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus has named his team for the start of South Africa’s Rugby Championship campaign. ADVERTISEMENT Erasmus selected a strong 37-man squad for the first two Tests in the Rugby Championship against Australia, featuring 24 World Cup winners and five players who made their Test debuts during their successful July Tests. …

South Africa’s National Roads Agency expects to be able to access a R7 billion ($398 million) loan from the New Development Bank soon and plans to use the money to upgrade key transportation routes. “The state law adviser must give a legal opinion that it’s all sound; we expect that to come within the next …

The transport department is still deciding whether to increase the validity period of driving licence cards in South Africa from five to eight years, as it is concerned about losing money from an extension. Transport minister Barbara Creecy has told Moneyweb that although she is in favour of the extension, she has not made a decision due …