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Two people were injured in an explosion that seriously damaged at least five homes in Slovo Park in Springs on the East Rand on Friday morning. The explosion is suspected to be related to illegal mining activities.  Gauteng police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said police were investigating the cause of the blast. “At least two people …

Online gambling is sucking South Africa dry. The industry’s sheer scale and hard-to-fathom growth rate has already made it something like a structural feature of the economy with roots that seem to burrow deeper by the day. The headline number: a 550% increase in gambling in only four years with no sign of a reprieve, …

The ATM, which hopes to table the proposal in parliament, argues that South Africa is a colonial label imposed by the British and the Boers. The Republic of Azania is what South Africa could be called, following a proposal by a political party to change the country’s name. The African Transformation Movement (ATM) and other …

The lack of financial soundness of the Medihelp medical scheme is currently preventing the funding of Elaprase, a prescribed medication for the treatment of Hunter syndrome. The scheme’s current solvency ratio is 23%, while the Medical Schemes Act (MSA) states that a medical scheme must maintain a solvency level of at least 25%. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE …

The SA U20s were down 22-19 at the break, but in a blitz converted that into a 10-point lead early in the second half and then delivered a brilliant defensive display to secure a well-deserved win, which put them in a good position to secure a spot in the semi-finals. England started like a house …

Your Excellency, President Alexander Van der Bellen,Ministers and Deputy Ministers,Ambassadors,Senior officials,Members of the media,Ladies and gentlemen, As you are aware, Your Excellency, South Africans are today mourning the passing of our former Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza.  He served as the Deputy President of the Republic from 2018 to 2023 and before that as Premier …

Programme Director,Your Excellency President Van der Bellen,Vice President of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, Ms Martha Schultz, Minister of Small Business Development, Ms Stella Ndabeni,Ministers,Ambassadors,Business and industry leaders,Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure to address the South Africa-Austria Business Forum at this important time, as we seek to further deepen economic ties between our …

A South African one rand coin sits on South African rand banknotes in this arranged photograph in Pretoria, South Africa, on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2019. The rand ended a tumultuous week on a positive note, gaining against the dollar for a second day and heading for its first weekly advance in four as technical indicators …

Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, has decided to lift the disease management areas (DMA) in Eastern Cape and Limpopo after intensified efforts by veterinary services were successful in containing the spread of foot and mouth disease (FMD) in the two provinces.  In the Kouga and Kou-Kamma municipalities in Eastern Cape, a DMA has been in …

Chery is gearing up to launch a new car brand in South Africa known as Lepas. Lepas (a combination of the words “leap” and “passion”) is the latest marque to emerge from the Chinese automaker, having made its international debut at the 2025 Chery Global Business Conference in China back in April. More recently, the …

Staff Writer  ·4 Jul 2025 Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows a significant under-recovery in diesel prices at the start of July, which could see increases at the pumps if conditions persist for the month. This would lead to another big jump in prices following the 80 cents per litre hikes seen …

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Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) recorded strong sales in June 2025, reaffirming its market leadership in the competitive local automotive landscape. With 11 670 new vehicles sold, Toyota increased its overall market share to 24.7%. Image: Toyota Toyota’s passenger vehicle sales totalled 7 016 units, placing the Japanese marque’s local arm at the forefront of …

JOHANNESBURG – Austrian President Alexander van der Bellen has described as “absolute nonsense” suggestions that there are human rights violations against white people in South Africa. Van der Bellen has just wrapped up a joint media briefing at the Union Building in Pretoria with his counterpart, President Cyril Ramaphosa. READ: Federal President of Austria Van …

South Africans can now access Google’s most advanced AI video generator, Veo 3, via the Vids app linked to Gmail, following its global rollout to over 159 countries last Thursday. The tool, first introduced at Google I/O 2025, allows users to generate short, AI-powered video clips up to eight seconds long. While Veo 2 remains …

Ineos has officially launched two new models for the Grenadier in South Africa. Earlier this year, the chemical company-turned-carmaker announced that it would produce a new commercial variant of the SUV in response to customer demand. The Commercial models strip away the back seats in favour of a reinforced cargo bay, allowing users to carry …

PREVIEW: South Africa’s first Test of the season between the Springboks and Italy at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday can rightly be described as a battle between David and Goliath. ADVERTISEMENT Italy will come with pride and passion, while South Africa is the frontrunner in world rugby, the one the rest of the pack is chasing. …

Pioneering Leader, Trailblazer for Women in Motorsport, and Devoted Champion of the Sport Motorsport South Africa pays tribute to the extraordinary life and legacy of Beaulah Schoeman, who passed away shortly before her 81st birthday after a courageous battle with cancer. Fondly known as the “Iron Lady of Motorsport,” Beaulah was a formidable leader whose …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has warmly welcomed Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen on his historic State Visit to South Africa. This marks the first time an Austrian Head of State has visited the country since the dawn of democracy in 1994. During a media briefing following officials talks between the two countries, President Ramaphosa reflected …

Remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa during a media briefing on the occasion of the Stave Visit by resident Alexander Van der Bellen of Austria, Union Buildings, Tshwane Your Excellency, President Alexander Van der Bellen,Ministers and Deputy Ministers,Ambassadors,Senior officials,Members of the media,Ladies and gentlemen, As you are aware, Your Excellency, South Africans are today mourning the …

To South African  Authorities , friends and the Lebanese communities, As my tenure as Ambassador of Lebanon to the Republic of South Africa comes to an end, I find myself reflecting with deep appreciation on the years I have spent in this beautiful country. It has been a profound honor and privilege to represent my …

Despite early optimism for South Africa’s economic growth, mounting challenges, including political tensions within the government of national unity, evolving (and sometimes devolving) diplomatic relations with the US, and service delivery concerns in key metropolitan areas, have led economists to adjust their growth forecasts downward. This shift is placing considerable strain on vulnerable sectors, which …

South Africa is in the driving seat of the rotating G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025. The Group of Twenty (G20) is an international forum for economic cooperation that develops policies and strategies to tackle current and future global challenges. Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability At the launch of South Africa’s G20 …

The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa will host the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) – a gathering of Speakers and Presiding Officers from G20 member countries – at the Arabella Hotel in Kleinmond, outside Cape Town, from 29 September to 3 October 2025. The Summit will be held under the theme: Harnessing …