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When I first arrived in the Transvaal (Gauteng ), I was very curious to see   Alexandra township, where my brother, younger sister and I were born, but when my parents decided to go back to the Transkei, I was three years old. It took me some time to get to see Alexandra, and I will …

OPINION Kenneth Mokgatlhe|Published 1 hour ago Copy to Clipboard The proposal of constitutional amendment by the African Transformation Movement (ATM) to change the name of South Africa to the “Republic of Azania” is nonsensical, unnecessary, and irrelevant to the inhabitants of this place. We should be asking ourselves where the word “Azania” originates from, which …

In a 15-second TikTok clip that has racked up millions of views, Kylie Jenner glides a sleek silver device across her face, swearing by its ability to help skin absorb serums more effectively. Dubbed the Booster Pro, the gadget’s video has gone viral — and with it, the fortunes of its maker, APR, a once-obscure …

You could easily have called it Springbok innovation day as the world champions pulled out a full box of tricks from the opening whistle en route to their 45-0 series- clinching victory over Italy at a raucous, seething Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha on Saturday. It is doubtful that going down to 14 men, …

The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) says the Cape Town International Airport has been ranked the best airport in the world in the 2025 AirHelp Score. ACSA says the airport earned top marks for on-time performance and customer experience, scoring an overall rating of 8.5. Durban’s King Shaka International Airport also made the global top …

Luke Fraser  ·12 Jul 2025 South Africa’s office rentals have surpassed pre-Covid-19 levels, highlighting that work-from-home and remote trends are reversing as workers return to the office. The trend is seen in all of South Africa’s major metros, especially in Cape Town and Durban, which have seen massive office rental growth. The Covid-19 pandemic forced …

However, concerns remain about the readiness of the state to execute the digital transition effectively. The Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA), which represents tour operators and travel agents, warned last week that the government had failed to adequately consult with stakeholders. “For it to truly support frictionless travel, the process must be consultative, transparent, …

Pieter de Villiers is one of the brains behind Clickatell, a South African company that played a key role in the success of messaging platform WhatsApp. De Villiers attended the University of Johannesburg, where he completed a Bachelor of Science in Optometry. “Optometry as a science degree is fascinating because it’s the convergence between mathematics, …

Beneath an unseasonably warm winter sun, the rolling hills of Mpumalanga stood as silent witness as South Africa bid a final farewell to former Deputy President David ‘DD’ Mabuza on Saturday. The former Deputy President passed away last week at the age of 64, following a short illness. He was buried at a family burial …

Banyana Banyana reclaimed top spot in Group C at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw with Tanzania on Friday night. Women’s Africa Cup of Nations Result: Tanzania 1-1 South Africa Date: 11 July 2025 Venue: Stade d’Honneur d’Oujda Banyana coach Desiree Ellis opted to start Kaylin Swartz ahead of Andile Dlamini …

The result leaves the group finely poised heading into the final round of fixtures. South Africa and Mali are tied on four points each, while Tanzania and Ghana remain locked on a single point apiece. Tanzania stunned the South Africans in the 24th minute when Opah Clement scored for the East African team. They managed …

City Power and Eskom have resolved their dispute over billing debt. However, a South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) report has found deeper issues at the Joburg power utility. The report raises concerns about billing accuracy, check metering, estimation processes, municipal debt, and the regulation of bulk power purchases in the country. City Power …

Malcolm Libera  ·12 Jul 2025 South African homeowners are being warned to ensure their electric fences are up to standard amid stricter law enforcement in the country.  Electric fencing remains one of the most popular security measures in South Africa, widely used by homeowners and businesses alike.  However, homeowners are cautioned that failing to comply …

Staff Writer  ·11 Jul 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour is considering amendments to South Africa’s public holiday pay regulations to clarify confusion that may disadvantage workers. During a committee meeting this week, members were presented with points of confusion in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) relating to wording on pay …

JOHANNESBURG – Sir Stuart Ntlathi has over 20 years of experience in science, invention and technology education. And now he’s poised to stretch his innovative spirit high into the sky. Ntlathi is set to become the first black South African in space. READ | NASA eyes summer streaming liftoff on Netflix But his joy may …

Lesotho has declared a state of disaster over high unemployment rates. The 2024 Lesotho Labour Force Survey, released last week, puts the country’s unemployment rate at 30%. Among people aged between 15 and 35, it is 39%. The previous survey was done in 2019 and reported unemployment at 22.5%. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW The country’s …

In a video filled with a barrage of racist statements, the Viljoens berate the South African legal system and black people. Peet and Melany Viljoen, who must pay the real Tammy Taylor R71 million for statutory damages caused by the use of her trademark and breach of contract according to a judgment in a US …

The close observers of this letter will recall that when I first argued for South Africa to place temporary restrictions on the imports of poultry products from Brazil, the idea wasn’t for us to be protectionists. Instead, we wanted to ensure that Brazil controls the avian influenza outbreak before we could resume the imports. This …

The board of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has placed its CEO, advocate Makhosini Msibi, on suspension after allegations of financial misconduct, irregular expenditure and governance failures at the entity.  Deputy minister of transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa said in a statement the board has officially informed him of Msibi’s precautionary suspension after a board meeting …

PREVIEW: The opportunity to play in front of family and friends is a strong incentive to deliver a performance that will be remembered by all attending their Test match against Canada at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT However, for Springbok Women captain, Nolusindiso Booi, it also offers them the chance to showcase …

South Africa, through the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), will host the second technical meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) next week. The meeting will be held from 14-18 18 July 2025, at Kruger National Park (KNP) in Skukuza, Mpumalanga. The ECSWG will facilitate …

Building upon their long-standing venture, GWM and WesBank have updated their partnership to make financing a GWM model more affordable for South Africans.  Image: GWM The alliance between Chinese automaker GWM and WesBank is aimed at making GWM vehicles more accessible to South Africans by simplifying the purchasing process. Richard Pampel, WesBank CFO, explains how …

A wildly satirical article about robbers accidentally hijacking a snake transport truck has gone viral in South Africa… and the funniest part? Half the country thinks it’s real. South Africa (12 July 2025) – Something absolutely ridiculous is doing the rounds online… and it’s biting hard. A satirical article titled “Braindead Robbers Mistake Snake Truck …

According to new global research, South Africa has been named the world’s most dangerous country to drive in. The study highlights staggering statistics: 24.5 road traffic deaths per 100,000 people, with more than half (57.5%) linked to alcohol abuse. Adding to the concern, only 31% of front-seat passengers are estimated to wear seat belts, compared …