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South African farming group Karoo Pistachios is ramping up output to capitalise on surging prices and compete with the world’s biggest producers. The nuts — used in ice cream and chocolate — climbed to the highest level in almost a decade this month as the conflict in Iran, the world’s second-largest grower, disrupts supplies in …

President Ramaphosa’s announcement at the 2026 State of the Nation Address of a R50 billion investment into data centres over the next three years signals that South Africa recognises digital infrastructure as the foundation for economic growth. The question now isn’t whether digital transformation will happen, but whether South Africa will continue to be amongst …

President Cyril Ramaphosa, accompanied by the Acting Minister of Police, Prof. Firoz Cachalia, will today, Thursday, 23 April 2026, address the media in a briefing at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Media are invited to cover the briefing as follows:Date: Thursday, 23 April 2026Time: 16h00( media to set-up at 14h30)Venue: Media Centre, Union Buildings, Pretoria …

Ethical Governance Nyaniso Qwesha|Published 1 day ago Copy to Clipboard THERE comes a moment in public life when explanations stop helping and start hurting. Tshwane has reached that moment. What is happening around the city’s suspended chief financial officer is not a technical argument about rules. It is not a PR mess that a careful …

Rock icons +LIVE+ return to South Africa this December 8, for the first time in almost a decade, with a special first-time concert at Kirstenbosch Gardens. A band that defined an era, +LIVE+ remains one of the most powerful live acts in alternative rock. Expect a set filled with iconic tracks like Lightning Crashes, I …

Luke Fraser  ·25 Apr 2026 Discovery Bank CEO Hylton Kallner says that data from its latest SpendTrend provides confidence about how South Africans will respond to the challenges 2026 will pose. Discovery Bank and Visa teamed up for SpendTrend26, which examines consumer spending behaviour across the nation. The report uses 2.6 billion credit card transactions across 12 …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·25 Apr 2026 Freeway Toyota in Johannesburg has rolled out a fully integrated café at its dealership as part of a broader vision to enhance the branch experience. “The café is not intended to be exclusive to our dealership. It is part of a broader vision to enhance the dealership experience,” Freeway Group …

Malcolm Libera  ·25 Apr 2026 More middle-class South Africans are turning away from the Western Cape and towards Gauteng for property.  This trend is due to affordability pressures and the search for better value for money, which is reshaping buying patterns in Gauteng. According to Seeff Property Group, the shift is being driven by a …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·25 Apr 2026 Just Property CEO Paul Stevens described the current residential property market as “the great downsizing,” in which homeowners are choosing smaller, more efficient homes amid cost pressures. In addition, lifestyle requirements and a desire for greater control are driving many homeowners to choose smaller homes. “It’s a two-speed market. On …

Nissan plans a $45 million (about R740 million) expansion of its car-manufacturing facilities in Egypt this year, seeking to boost local output by a third and ramp up exports to the rest of Africa. A new production line will see the Japanese automaker deliver at least 10,000 extra cars annually, with more than half of …

A health worker tests for malaria at a mobile clinic in Kampata, Nsanje district, Malawi in the wake of Cylone Ana. (Angela Jimu/Majority World/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Gauteng has recorded 414 malaria cases and 11 deaths in the first three months of 2026 – nearly double the cases during the same period last …

For years, South African bakkie buyers have had to choose between affordable single-cabs or expensive double-cabs, but this has now changed, thanks to the introduction of a few double-cab bakkies under R400,000. Bakkies have historically fallen into two main categories, namely affordable workhorses, which tend to be affordable single-cabs, and family bakkies, which become versatile …

Political analyst says questioning electoral outcomes is becoming a broader feature of South African politics. Trust in the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has plummeted to just 20% in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN), which is the lowest in the country. This is according to IEC Chairperson Mosotho Moepya. With local government elections approaching, the IEC chair …

Malcolm Libera  ·25 Apr 2026 Homeowners with dogs are being warned of a spike in poisoning incidents by criminals looking to break into properties. Originally reported by Safer City and community groups on social media platforms, more than 10 dogs died along one street in one night in De Wetshof last month after they were …

Last weekend the Monswamy family danced and toasted the beginning of a new chapter in their lives at an engagement party. This weekend family and friends will bury Alan Monswamy, 52, his wife Sandy, 57, their children Kraidon, 26, and Shamaria, 20, as well as Sandy’s mom Mooniamma Padayachee, 78, brother Gonasagren Padayachee, 51, and …

WattSpot, a dedicated battery-electric vehicle charging network for commercial fleets, recorded 18,884 charging sessions across its 3 Gauteng sites in its first 3 months of operation. The joint venture between Aeversa and Valternative Energy confirmed plans to install more than 200 charge points across South Africa by 2027. For fleet operators weighing battery-electric vehicles, reliable …

In a first for Africa, the official opening of the Tshwane University of Technology’s Radiography Clinical Skills Centre at the Arcadia Campus, now home to a state-of-the-art Revolution ACT CT Scanner (8SL) made possible through a significant educational sponsorship from GE Healthcare, was a watershed moment. Opening doors to the future of healthcare—Mr Colin Atkinson, …

Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi Pretoria – Minister Inkosi Mzamo Buthelezi, the Minister for Public Service and Administration, has overseen the implementation of a new salary adjustment for public servants. Circular No. 15 of 2026 outlines the 4% cost-of-living adjustment for the 2026/2027 financial year. This adjustment, effective from 1 April 2026, applies to employees on …

UJ will next week on Wednesday, 29 April 2026, launch its new podcast series that is aimed at engaging one of the most pressing issues of our time: how to govern artificial intelligence in a rapidly changing world. Beyond the Code: AI and Law, as the podcast is known, is a bold, thought-leadership platform led …

Businesses situated at the water’s edge of South Africa’s more than 320 state dams will be considered “illegal” if recently proposed regulations in terms of the National Water Act are adopted. Dipping a toe in the water or casting a line without prior approval – at the likes of the Vaal Dam, Hartbeespoort Dam, Clanwilliam …

The leading two teams in this season’s United Rugby Championship clash at Cape Town’s DHL Stadium in what should be a sell-out. But the most ridiculous broadcast scheduling has turned this occasion into a spectator afterthought. The Stormers, currently second in the league, play the top-ranked Glasgow Warriors in what could be a precursor to …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·24 Apr 2026 The rand weakened in early trading on Thursday amid a standoff between Iran and the US in the Middle East conflict, along with a lack of progress in peace talks.  These factors pushed oil prices back above $100 per barrel, impacting investor sentiment. The rand was trading at 16.53 against …

The Department of Transport’s move to extend the validity of driving licence cards in South Africa from five years to eight is going ahead, and has been outlined in its 2026/27 annual performance plan. The department plans to have the policy document for the extension sent to Cabinet for approval by the end of the …

The Border Management Authority (BMA) will on Tuesday, 28 April 2026, announce the successful bidders appointed to lead the redevelopment of six strategic ports of entry across South Africa. This redevelopment represents more than an infrastructure upgrade; it marks the foundation of a new era for South Africa’s borders. The project forms part of government’s …