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As we observe Africa Anti-Corruption Day on Friday, 11 July — marking 22 years since the adoption of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption — it is hard not to feel despondent about the state of corruption on the continent. In particular, African public procurement systems are affected by an insidious form …

South African healthcare leaders are outpacing their global counterparts when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence, particularly in clinical decision-making and exploring the potential of generative AI. Nearly two-thirds of these leaders have already rolled out remote patient monitoring solutions across a range of critical care areas, including mental health (62%), post-operative recovery (56%), pre-operative …

When O&J entered the market in 2023, they had around 40 dealerships in South Africa. That number has grown to 50 service centres, with plans to grow to 64 in the coming years. While not as expansive as brands such as Toyota and Volkswagen, several Chinese brands have surpassed European luxury brands in terms of …

PREVIEW: The second of the two-Test series between South Africa and Italy promises to be a humdinger following the Azzurri’s brave display against the world champions in Pretoria last weekend. ADVERTISEMENT The Boks made wholesale changes (11) to their starting line-up for their rematch against the Italians following their 42-24 victory at Loftus Versfeld. Head …

GOAL gives you the details to follow defending champions South Africa’s 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations outing against the East African nation. Article continues below Banyana Banyana started Group C of the biennial WAFCON title defence with a win over Ghana to boost their chances of advancing. On Friday, Desiree Ellis’ team will play …

The BackaBuddy campaign, which started five days ago, was initiated by controversial X user Chris Excel and has exceeded its target of R35,000. The X account has 3.3-million followers and is known for using pictures of social media content creator Bianca Coster to impersonate her while making derogatory remarks about people. While others have supported …

The Boks started last week’s encounter between the sides at Loftus Versfeld on an encouraging note, building up a 28-3 halftime lead, but the visitors fought back strongly in the second half, ultimately going down 42-24 – something the Springboks were wary of this week. “They are a very physical team, so it’s going to …

The Catholic Health Care Association (CATHCA) has condemned the recent surge in xenophobic incidents targeting foreign nationals at public health facilities in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. This comes in the wake of disturbing reports that anti-migrant vigilante groups are blocking undocumented migrants, including “pregnant women and new mothers, from accessing essential health care.” In a statement …

Gang-related crime in South Africa is widespread, but is under-reported outside hotspots such as the Cape Flats in Cape Town or Westbury in Johannesburg. In these areas gangs are deeply rooted and contribute to ongoing violence, drug trafficking and territorial conflict. But gangs have continued to evolve and gang violence has consistently increased throughout South …

WATCH as Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick speak about what they’re expecting from Italy in the second of two Tests this weekend. ADVERTISEMENT Moerat and Stick addressed the media on Friday ahead of their series-decider against the Azzurri after coming off a hard-fought 42-24 against them last week at Loftus Versfeld. …

It’s a common misconception that South African banks are in fierce competition for your forex business, but Future Forex has challenged that notion by offering significantly lower forex fees – and is pairing these savings with a premium, white-glove service. “Forex is arguably one of the least competitive markets in the banking sector,” says Harry …

Image: Yvette Andrews and her friend Di Ross (Used with permission) This opinion piece by Leigh Meinert is published with the understanding that it is ehospice policy to publish articles on all sides of the debate on controversial topics and these are not indicative of the views or opinions of ehospice nor its management. This …

MPV-styled C10 crossover SUV will debut exclusively with a range extending electric powertrain as a first of its kind for a passenger vehicle in South Africa. Soon become the 14th Chinese automaker present in South Africa when sales commence in September this year, Stellantis provided the first official showing of its Leapmotor brand on local …

When the Springboks take on the Azzurri at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 12 July, you won’t need a subscription to MultiChoice’s legacy broadcaster or a ticket to see the match unfold live. The SABC is finally living up to its name, having secured the broadcasting rights to the Boks’ second test match …

11 July 2025 – Wits University International Congress on the Education of the Deaf makes its way to Africa. The Wits Centre for Deaf Studies (CFDS) will host the 2030 International Congress on the Education of the Deaf. The announcement was made on 10 July at the 24th Congress held in Rome, Italy. The International …

South Africa-born billionaire Elon Musk has traded barbs with EFF leader Julius Malema South Africa’s fourth-largest political party, which has long warred with billionaire Elon Musk, has warned it will “never allow” Musk’s Starlink satellite service to be launched in the country. In an address to parliament on Friday, at the department of communications & …

Two standout student-athletes from IIE Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay are set to represent South Africa at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany. Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa (11 July 2025) – From 16 to 27 July, the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany will take centre stage with two student athletes …

Significant concentrations of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) have been detected in South Africa’s water sources, particularly downstream of wastewater treatment plants, new research has found. The drugs most frequently detected were lopinavir and efavirenz, with concentrations at some sites far exceeding global norms. This is attributed to South Africa’s HIV treatment programme, the most extensive of …

Farmers and analysts have raised concerns over the impact of recently announced US tariffs on South African agricultural exports, warning that although the broader effect may be limited, the consequences for specific regions and commodities could be significant. The issue was highlighted during a panel discussion at Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking’s Africa Unlocked …

THE local vehicle manufacturing sector understands the need to decarbonise their operations according to a study conducted by the naamsa, the body that represents vehicle manufacturers. The carbon-readiness study found that 60% of its respondents understood the need to decarbonise, especially given the stipulations of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Automotive manufacturers …

Watch – Judge Mbenenge on trial: Power, emojis & South Africa’s judiciary reckoning Defend Truth   Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge at his… Collaborative Platforms: The rise of collaborative platforms allows journalists to share resources and expertise across different media outlets. Read More at the Source

Deputy Press Ombud: Tyrone August 10 July 2025 Finding: Complaint 32134 Article 1: Date of publication: 24 December 2024  Headline: Lucie Pagé, Canadian journalist and wife to Jay Naidoo, charged with assault https://www.news24.com/ citypress/news/lucie-page-canadian-journalist-and-wife-to-jay-naidoo-charged-with-assault-20241224 Author: Gillian Schutte Article 2: Date of publication: 30 December 2024 Headline: The victim of alleged assault by Jay Naidoo’s wife fears …

Armed with a dream, a drum, and the backing of her community, Siobhan Naudé is set to shine on the global stage in Glasgow. South Africa (11 July 2025) – Siobhan Naudé’s story starts with a beat, one that echoed in her childhood as she watched her dad, lovingly known as “Moose,” drum for the …

The expected replacement for SMS — Rich Communications Service (RCS) — could become another channel for pestering South Africans with spam and scam messages in the coming years. RCS is a more modern data-based messaging protocol than SMS and is gaining traction with mobile networks worldwide. Its benefits over SMS include support for longer messages …