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The question confronting South Africa is not reducible to personalities or political loyalties. It is, fundamentally, a question about the kind of order the country is prepared to enforce and the standards it is willing to uphold when those standards become uncomfortable. It is also about whether EFF leader Julius Malema, a popular leader in …

Your Majesty King Letsie III,The Right Honourable Prime Minister, Ntsokoane Samuel Matekane,Honourable Ministers,Principal Chiefs of Madingoaneng and Mokhotlong,High Commissioners and members of the Diplomatic Corps,Representatives of the Implementing Agency,Representatives of the Joint Venture Contractors and Design Team,Distinguished guests,Ladies and gentlemen, Dumelang Basotho ba batle. The Senqu Bridge is a milestone in our longstanding collaboration. This …

Naspers, Africa’s largest company by market value, is exploring strategic options for City Press, according to people familiar with the matter, a historic newspaper in the continent’s biggest economy. Media24, a unit of the company that operates some of South Africa’s biggest digital news sites and popular magazines, is considering selling the title or closing …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·22 Apr 2026 The rand was stable in early trading on Tuesday as investors monitored geopolitical developments and awaited the release of a domestic business confidence survey, as well as a central bank monetary policy review scheduled for later in the day. The rand was trading at 16.37 against the dollar, just slightly …

“I’m a single father, and I have a five-year-old and so, I think having kids really helps you prioritize the projects that you get involved in, how you value your energy and attention, and how you value your time.” His wife Dani Cooperman passed away in September 2022 after battling cancer. Their daughter, Mylah, will …

 ·22 Apr 2026 The latest inflation data from Stats SA shows that CPI remains fairly muted, but the cost of schooling is almost double the headline rate. The cost of living rose by 3.1% in the 12 months to March, according to the latest consumer price index (CPI). This is slightly up from 3.0% recorded …

When a pharmacy in Fish Hoek posted about flu vaccine availability on Facebook this month, the first comment was two words: “Zero protection”. A reply beneath it said simply: “truth”. Anna Bizon/Roots RF/Gallo Images Be among those who shape the future with knowledge. Uncover exclusive stories that captivate your mind and heart with our FREE …

South African drivers may soon face another price hike at the pumps, as the government is unlikely to be able to extend the R3 cut in the General Fuel Levy (GFL) for petrol and diesel for much longer. This comes from Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, who recently noted that the country is ultimately a price-taker …

 ·22 Apr 2026 A request made by the municipality of Johannesburg for additional financing from the Agence Française de Développement has been turned down. This was revealed to Bloomberg by a person familiar with the situation, who asked not to be identified as the information isn’t public. The denial by France’s national development bank was …

A man drives cattle past electricity pylons during frequent power outages from South African utility Eskom, caused by its aging coal-fired plants, in Soweto, South Africa April 4, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko JOHANNESBURG, April 22 (Reuters) – South African state utility Eskom said on Wednesday that it expected to implement no power cuts during the southern hemisphere winter …

Basotho who have been barred from South Africa for overstaying will be granted amnesty. This announcement is part of a move towards allowing citizens from both countries to cross the border using their identity cards. The announcement was by Lesotho’s Minister of Home Affairs, Lebona Lephema, following a meeting with his South African counterpart Leon …

The debate around Selborne College and the blurred line between being a school that plays sport and a sporting school has struck a nerve in South African sport. It should. But the conversation risks missing the point. This is not simply about whether schools are overstepping their role or whether sport has become too dominant …

The Department of Home Affairs has noted with concern various unfounded media reports and social media posts suggesting that Lesotho nationals will no longer be required to present valid passports when entering South Africa.  These reports falsely claim that citizens of the Kingdom of Lesotho may now enter the Republic using only their national ID …

Staff Writer  ·22 Apr 2026 Legal experts have warned that the new earnings threshold taking effect next Friday (1 May) could have significant financial implications for employers in South Africa. The Department of Employment and Labour gazetted the changes on Friday, 17 April, pushing the earnings threshold to R269,601 per annum—an increase of around 3%. …

South Africa is home to several low cost regional airlines, all operating in a highly competitive environment, which drives air fares lower and makes flying more affordable. In an interview with AeroTime, Airlink CEO De Villiers Engelbrecht explained that low-cost carrier (LCC) FlySafair is “dominant”. “They account for about 68% of the total capacity, and …

This new SUV combines power, smart technology and practicality into one trendy package, with a badge that South Africans know and trust. The new Territory is said to introduce a more confident and mature design aligned with Ford’s latest SUV design language. While the front fascia has also been redesigned with a sharper hood, there …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·21 Apr 2026 The rand and government bonds began the week on a negative note, as market participants awaited the release of domestic inflation data.  This was compounded by reports of renewed closures in the Strait of Hormuz, which led to a rise in oil prices and dampened appetite for risk assets. As …

The department of home affairs has set a 31 March 2027 deadline to complete the hosting infrastructure for South Africa’s national digital identity system, with the full platform due to come online in 2027/2028. That is the first financial year in which citizens will be issued with verifiable digital credentials via a secure mobile wallet. …

Media Release by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism 1.5 million international tourists spent almost R26 billion in the Western Cape in 2025. This accounts for a quarter of South Africa’s 2025 international tourism revenue. According to this newly released data from South African Tourism, tourism in the Western …

Tragedy in Johannesburg: One dead, two injured in Emmarentia road rage shooting Man to appear in court after fatal road rage shooting Conflict and dispute specialist Andre Vlok said the problem begins long before such incidents unfold, citing frustration, anxiety, and fear as key precursors to violence. He warned that a lack of effective conflict …

Malcolm Libera  ·21 Apr 2026 South Africa’s economy started to turn for the better at the start of the year, but that momentum is already fading, with fuel prices expected to bring significant pain. South Africa’s economic activity surged in March, with the Pay Inc economic index climbing 0.9% month on month to a record …

Parliament, Tuesday, 21 April 2026 – The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Ms Sonja Boshoff, has called on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to intervene in the challenges facing the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). She urged the department not to wait until there was a deadlock before …

ActionSA notes the recent sanctioning of a former audit partner linked to the VBS Mutual Bank scandal, nearly eight years after one of South Africa’s most devastating corruption episodes unfolded. While the imposition of a lifetime ban and financial penalties marks a long-overdue step toward accountability, it also underscores a far more troubling reality: justice …

The key to rescuing South Africa’s ailing steel industry, in which a unit of ArcelorMittal is feuding with smaller competitors, is by growing demand rather than fixating on export controls, the country’s chief trade regulator said. ArcelorMittal South Africa last year shut a steel mill, citing competition from so-called mini-mills that use scrap metal as …