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By Staff WriterPublished: 21 July 2025 This forecast covers: Sat 26 Jul – Tue 29 Jul Snowfall is possible for all South African provinces, Lesotho, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and Botswana from this coming weekend (26 July 2025). The data, which has been very volatile, currently indicates a very unusual snow event and although it is …

After defeating a stubborn Senegalese side in a penalty shootout, Banyana Banyana will rekindle their rivalry with Nigeria in the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Tuesday, 22 July. Banyana Banyana beat Senegal 4-1 on penalties in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) quarterfinal clash. Despite helping the South …

Local car manufacturers are likely to be negatively impacted by the government’s proposal to add a new tariff on vehicle batteries. Earlier this year, the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) proposed that the government should implement a 15% import tariff on new-energy vehicle batteries. The proposal, outlined in the Government Gazette issued on 29 May …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 91 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa appointed Mr. Buti Kgwaridi Manamela, Minister of Higher Education and Training. Mr. Manamela was until this appointment serving as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training,  a role he held from the 7th administration. Consequently, President …

In 2017, Johan Scott turned a petty theft into something powerful. A single stolen vegetable led to a garden that would feed a community… and now, in 2025, his story is making waves once more. Heidelberg, South Africa (21 June 2025) – Sometimes, the internet gives an old story new life. That’s exactly what’s happening …

Junior Springboks @ Gallo Images The Junior Springboks were welcomed back to South Africa on Monday by cheering fans and Mr Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union, after winning the World Rugby Under-20 Championships in Italy on Saturday. The SA Under-20s, under the leadership of head coach Kevin Foot, ended a 13-year …

Johannesburg, South Africa – Millvest Advisory, convenors of TIFA, are pleased to confirm that Brand South Africa has renewed its strategic partnership with the Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) for the third consecutive year. This continued alliance underscores a mutual commitment to positioning South Africa – and the broader continent – as a competitive, investment-ready …

National Treasury defines sustainable finance as financial models, services, products, markets, and ethical practices that deliver resilience and long-term value in each economic, environmental, and social aspect, contributing to sustainable development goals and climate resilience. This constitutes an effort to align financial flows and products to a sustainable development pathway that considers the implications of …

Luke Fraser  ·21 Jul 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has two Bills waiting for his signature, which focus on changes for older persons’ care in South Africa and the 2025 Budget. Ramaphosa has the Older Persons’ Amendment Bill and the Division of Revenue Bill on his desk. The President’s sign-off is the last step in an …

South Africa. What did you feel when you read that? Take a moment. Did it leave you feeling cold? Or stir worry or fear? What images came to mind – hope, beauty, gratitude? Or were they clouded by turmoil and doubt? Maybe both. At Armormax, we live on both sides of that coin. Yes, we …

Durban, 20 July 2025 – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli joined thousands of worshippers, clergy, and dignitaries on Sunday, 20 July 2025, at the God Never Fails Church in Durban to honour the life and legacy of the late Bishop S.D. Gumbi – a revered spiritual leader and respected voice in South Africa’s faith community. …

Tech powerhouse HONOR is set to shake up South Africa’s smartphone market this October with the launch of its cutting-edge foldable device, the Magic V5. At an exclusive media roundtable in Johannesburg, HONOR confirmed that its highly anticipated Magic V5 will be landing in South African stores soon, though the exact release date remains under …

The best way to deal with scammers is to torture them emotionally. When a message lands in my social media inbox from an “Angel Hernandez” accompanied by a picture of a young woman sipping coffee with a small dog on her lap, I know that I’m actually talking to Rajesh from Karachi, who is sitting …

Sunday, July 20, 2025 Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Executive Editor of the Sowetan, Pearl Sebolao. The renowned journalist and editor passed away on Saturday after a short illness at the Johannesburg Surgical Hospital in Northcliff in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. “We mourn the …

For years the community of Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay has battled continuous sewage spills, turning the local basketball court into a foul-smelling pool of human faeces. Residents we spoke to say they are worried about the health risks. In Imizamo Yethu, residents can often be found jumping over streams of overflowing sewage from erupted …

Over the next two days, July 21-22, 2025, South African livestock farmers, regulators, industry stakeholders, economists, veterinary scientists, and agricultural experts will gather in the north of Pretoria to discuss the one challenge that has confronted the agricultural sector more intensely in recent years: foot-and-mouth disease. South Africa is working to find long-term solutions for …

The Junior Springboks won the 2025 World Rugby U20 World Championship title with a 23-15 victory over New Zealand in Rovigo. South Africa’s Under-20s were deservedly crowned world champions in northern Italy on Saturday night thanks to a gritty win over old rivals New Zealand in the final on a sweltering evening. It was the …

A squad of more than 20 of Cape Town youth taking part in a football tournament in Spain has been left stranded overseas. This after the BT Football Academy allegedly failed to pay for return flights and accommodation for the squad. The group left on the 6th of July and were due to have arrived …

It is deeply troubling that these non-state actors are lobbying a foreign power to pressure SA into changing policy THE ANC CONDEMNS THE MISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN LED BY DAMP EMMA POWELL AGAINST SOUTH AFRICA 18 July 2025 The ANC notes with concern the ongoing disinformation campaign by Democratic Alliance MP Emma Powell against South Africa, and …

Latest reiteration of all-wheel drive hot hatch has become more civilised than before. The BMW 1 Series has always been a popular choice amongst those who wanted a small everyday premium car. And hardcore enthusiasts that wanted to tear up the streets. But over time with the advent of the world going SUV-crazy, the BMWs …

South Africa’s grape-growing history dates back more than 350 years, but its sparkling wine production is a mere half-century old. Produced similarly to Champagne using the traditional method, or méthode Champenoise, Cap Classique is a tribute to the legendary French bubbles. But while South African sparklers are popular in upscale wine bars and restaurants in …

CAPE TOWN – ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula is still furious at Jacob Zuma. He’s called the former president a sellout.      READ | ANC taking DA threats to collapse GNU seriously – Mbalula Mbalula is accusing Zuma of stealing Umkhonto We Sizwe. He was speaking on the sidelines of the party’s meeting with Western …

South African Under-20 coach Kevin Foote and captain Riley Norton revealed Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus had a hand in their successful World Rugby campaign. ADVERTISEMENT The Junior Springboks claimed a hard-fought 23-15 victory over old foes New Zealand in Rovigo at the weekend. The victory marked their second World Championship win against the same opponent, …

The department said due to the rate of fraudulent proof of home addresses submitted in previous years, some schools visit applicants in person to verify their home addresses. 20 July 2025 – 14:38 The Gauteng department of education (GDE) has reminded parents and guardians that the online admissions application period for grade 1 and 8 …