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Mercedes-Benz is reportedly worried about the future of its production plant in East London due to the economic challenges presented by the upcoming US tariffs. This has been reported by Eastern Cape Premier Mlungusi Mvoko, who voiced his concerns over MBSA indicating to him that it may close its East London factory, at a briefing …

It’s important for me to believe in the product I am selling before I can work on a deal. The rest will then fall into place. When you understand the value of the product or service for the customer and take the time to listen closely to that person’s needs, you can bring the relevant …

16 July 2025 – Wits University Football legend and now Wits honorary doctorate recipient calls on capped Witsies to get involved in nation building. Motaung, a successful businessperson, soccer administrator and philanthropist, delivered a speech that struck a chord with graduates from the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. He delivered his address after Wits …

According to the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (‘the ERA’), the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is vested with the statutory authority to formulate rules governing the electricity supply industry. This legislative mandate enables NERSA to promulgate rules addressing a broad spectrum of matters, including, but not limited to, tariff determination, network charges and …

South Africa’s vital wetlands are degrading faster than investment in their rehabilitation. As a result, they are facing catastrophic decline. This follows a global trend of wetland decline, a key finding in the new Global Wetland Outlook. ‘South Africa’s wetlands are in critical decline,” Dr Farai Terrerai, director of biodiversity assessments at the South African …

The DA can reveal that confirmation received yesterday from the South African Police Service affirms that our criminal charges against former-Minister Senzo Mcunu are now under investigation. A senior Lieutenant Colonel has been assigned as investigating officer in the criminal matter against Mchunu, marking the seriousness with which the SAPS are treating the case of …

JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe as the interim Minister of Police until the end of the month. Mantashe steps in to replace Senzo Mchunu, who’s been placed on leave of absence. At the beginning of August, Firoz Cachalia will step in as the acting Police Minister. …

Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government has put measures in place to mitigate against any threat of a coup in SA. Image: GCIS Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on Tuesday revealed that the government is aware of a potential risk of a coup – as sporadic protests in support of KZN …

Programme Director;Mr Liu Jun, President of ICBC Bank;Ministers and Deputy Ministers;Esteemed representatives of Standard Bank, Sinosteel, China Communication Construction Company and Chery; Ladies and gentlemen, “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success,” is a renowned quote that has always served as a source of motivation for me. The …

The Digital Law Company has filed an application to hold Meta Platforms in contempt of court for failing to provide data on individuals posting explicit content of South African school children on WhatsApp. Should Meta continue to fail to comply with an order to release the alleged perpetrators’ data, the law firm asked the court …

The used car market is experiencing a drop in sales as consumers shift back towards new models. This reversal in motorist buying habits is largely thanks to the influx of affordable imports from countries like India and China, which are able to cost-effectively compete with pre-owned cars. This is according to TransUnion’s latest Q1 2025 …

There will be one public holiday in the term, with Heritage Day falling on Wednesday, 24 September. Find out more… After a three-week break, schools are set to reopen next Tuesday, with students expected to return. According to the Department of Basic Education, the third term will commence on 22 July 2025. The term will …

TRANSFER NEWS: Springbok Women forward Micke Günter has become the latest player to head to the United Kingdom. ADVERTISEMENT The hooker has signed a deal with Leicester Tigers ahead of the 2025/26 season. The 26-year-old joins the English club from Pretoria’s Bulls Daisies, having also represented the Sharks in her native South Africa. An experienced …

The man who played a massive role in securing South Africa’s first ever World Cup triumph, celebrates a birthday today. Joel Stransky turned 58 and will forever be known for how he calmly slotted the match-winning drop goal in the 1995 World Cup final against the All Blacks at Ellis Park, to give South Africa …

In a powerful blend of music, dance and drama, “Esokuqala” delves into the pressing spiritual conflict within modern South Africa.  “This is a dilemma which many of us battle with,” says renowned musical theatre writer, director and choreographer Lucky Cele. “As a generation of young adults living pretty much completely in the city, with all …

While headlines often focus on the rising costs of ransomware, the hidden toll may be even more damaging: the pressure placed on the people responsible for stopping these attacks. Sophos’s latest State of Ransomware in South Africa 2025 report reveals that beyond the data breaches and financial losses, ransomware is reshaping how cybersecurity teams operate …

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s vaccine stance is completely at odds with the global public health community and reams of vaccine science, ignoring years of research that have found vaccines are safe and effective, and which have saved an estimated 154m lives – mostly under five – over the past 50 years. Public health experts say …

A Call for Collective Action in a World Under Strain Mr President,Madam speaker,Honourable members, This budget will enable the Presidency to fulfil its obligations to build a national democratic society and not narrow political interests. South Africa is a constitutional democracy, when there is a challenge of national significance a commission of inquiry becomes relevant. …

South Africa is making “steady but uneven” progress towards gender equity in corporate boardrooms.  This is according to the 2024 Spencer Stuart South Africa Board Index which tracks the composition of boards in the country’s 50 largest JSE-listed companies. The report reveals that women now account for 37% of all directors and 40% of non-executive …

Mr Bhekizizwe Radebe House Chairperson: Members Support and International Relations “We gather here to debate the Parliament budget vote, which coincides with the commemoration of the 70th Anniversary of Freedom Charter. This is not merely a numerical milestone, it’s a profound reminder of our nation’s enduring values of freedom, dignity and equality which have shaped …

Governor of the South African Reserve Bank Lesetja Kganyago attends a seminar titled “The Evolving Art of Monetary Policy in Emerging Markets” during the 2025 annual IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 25, 2025. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo JOHANNESBURG, July 16 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on South Africa could cause around 100,000 job losses, …

As the Chair of the Group of 20 (G20), South Africa’s goal is to promote mutually beneficial economic growth, create jobs and advance sustainable development for its partner nations, says Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Mashatile was speaking during the opening ceremony of the China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing on Wednesday. The event …

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has instructed its legal team to work with industry stakeholders to solve the analogue switch-off impasse outside the court system. This was revealed by communications minister Solly Malatsi while presenting his Budget Vote speech on Friday, 11 July 2025. The Gauteng High Court blocked Malatsi’s previous deadline of …

The 17th BRICS Leaders’ Summit was held from 6–7 July 2025 in Rio de Janeiro under Brazil’s chairmanship. Convened under the theme “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More Inclusive and Sustainable Governance”, the Summit took place at a time of increasing geopolitical tension, particularly with renewed U.S. tariff threats directed at BRICS-aligned countries. It marked …