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If you are planning to study at a South African university in 2027, understanding application deadlines is critical. While most universities follow a general application window between April and September 2026, each institution sets its own specific dates. Missing a deadline could mean waiting another year, so it is important to plan ahead and apply …

South African marathon runner Gerda Steyn retained her Two Oceans Marathon title for a historic seventh successive time after fending off a strong field on Saturday, 11 April. Steyn conquered the 56km route in 3:27:43. As she cantered to the finish line at the University of Cape Town’s rugby fields, with an excited crowd spurring …

Malcolm Libera  ·11 Apr 2026 Foreign retirees who are increasingly looking to South Africa now face stricter rules in order to be approved for a retirement visa from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).  Cabinet has approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection (CIRP). Immigration experts Xpatweb stressed that this marks …

Fuel prices have skyrocketed this week, with petrol hitting a two-year high and diesel breaking all previous records. This is likely to impact the price of many staple foods, including bread, in the coming weeks and months. The fuel price hikes will substantially increase production prices for farmers. The price of diesel, which accounts for …

In 1994, when South Africa became a democracy, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) collected R113.8 billion in taxes. When adjusted for inflation, this would have been equivalent to about R624.3-billion in 2025. 31 years later, in the 2025/26 financial year, Sars broke records by bringing in R2 trillion in tax revenue. Collection over the …

South Africa’s adventure enthusiasts have several good options to satisfy their off-roading needs, whether they be bakkies, SUVs, or even custom-built options. For many off-roading enthusiasts, a 4×4 drivetrain is a non-negotiable, but that does not necessarily mean they need to resort to buying a bakkie or breaking the bank to get their hands on …

Water hyacinth, originally from South America, has infested the Hartbeespoort Dam since the 1960s, thriving on nutrient-rich, polluted water entering the dam. The plants cover the water, blocking sunlight and depleting oxygen levels, which impacts the ecosystem. Tourism around the dam is also affected. Until 2016, water hyacinth at the Hartbeespoort Dam was predominantly controlled …

Tesla is nowhere to be seen in South Africa, but you can find dealerships in a country on the other end of the continent. The electric carmaker launched its first dealership in Casablanca, Morocco, in February 2026, opening the books for pre-orders for the Model 3 Sedan and Model Y SUV. It may seem strange …

Hill-Lewis and Sibusiso Dyonase from Sedibeng District Municipality are competing for the position of DA federal leader. Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis says the DA should offer South Africa more than “competence” if it wishes to become the country’s majority party. He was speaking on Saturday at the party’s federal congress in Midrand, where he …

KUGOMPO CITY – South Africa is Africa’s leading economy and most industrialised country. This attracts millions of people from across the continent, searching for a better life.And some, in acts of desperation, arrive undocumented, and others once in the country, then resort to illegal businesses for survival. It’s no different in KuGompo City, where tensions …

Malcolm Libera  ·11 Apr 2026 A recent High Court ruling has sent a warning to bodies corporate and residential estates across South Africa. Levy collection practices that allow legal costs to spiral far beyond the underlying debt may not stand up in court, even where the arrears themselves are not disputed. In a judgment handed …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·11 Apr 2026 Transport Minister Barbara Creecy’s road safety statistics showed a significant decline in fatal crashes over the 2026 Easter period. While this is positive, the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) has stressed that the government should focus more strongly on vehicle roadworthiness. The Department of Transport reports that road fatalities have …

View of South African utility Eskom’s electricity pylons during dawn as frequent power outages implemented by Eskom due to its aging coal-fired plants continue, in Johannesburg, South Africa, February 25, 2023. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File Photo JOHANNESBURG, April 10 (Reuters) – South African utility Eskom on Friday sought regulatory approval for a discounted electricity tariff of 0.62 rand ($0.0377) …

The Palestine Solidarity Campaign said that a protest outside the US consulate in Cape Town signalled the beginning of a movement against imperialism and Zionism.  More than 300 protesters gathered at the consulate in support of the Unite Against Imperialism and Zionism coalition.  The coalition is made up of more than 40 political, labour, faith-based …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·10 Apr 2026 The rand weakened on Thursday due to doubts surrounding a fragile two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran. Traders were also analysing domestic economic data for insights into the health of Africa’s largest economy.  Concerns about the ceasefire’s viability intensified as Israel continued its attacks in Lebanon. As a result, …

While trade relations between South Africa and the United States face several challenges, President Cyril Ramaphosa says the government is committed to rebuilding political and diplomatic relations with the US. Speaking at the American Chamber of Commerce South Africa  Annual General Meeting on Thursday, the President said he has been engaging the new US Ambassador …

Staff Writer  ·10 Apr 2026 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa signalled a push to reset strained ties with the US, backing plans by Washington’s new envoy to boost America’s corporate presence in the country. He has also welcomed “positive signals” on trade relations. The remarks, made at the American Chamber of Commerce in South Africa …

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture hosts National Creative bootcamp in Boksburg The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC), in partnership with its entity, Business and Arts South Africa (BASA), is hosting the Debut Fund Programme Catalyst Bootcamp from 9 to 11 April 2026 at the Birchwood Hotel and OR Tambo Conference Centre in …

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. Good news about petrol Traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz has been picking up over the past week, with the seven-day rolling average for transits last Friday reaching its highest level since the war started. More vessels are crossing, including those …

Staff Writer  ·10 Apr 2026 Central Energy Fund (CEF) data for the end of the first full week of the month shows that motorists are still on the hook for a massive jump in pump prices in May, with an even bigger blow in store. According to the group’s snapshot data for 9 April 2026, …

The trade union Solidarity has called out fuel companies in South Africa over “excessive overhead charges” on petrol and diesel sales. The union claimed that certain fuel companies are adding up to R1 per litre for petrol and R3 per litre for diesel, impacting transporters and petrol stations across the country. Fuel companies were hit …

M-KOPA South Africa has published its inaugural South Africa Impact Report. The findings show that women are playing a leading role in the country’s digital inclusion, both as first-time smartphone users and as income earners within the company’s growing agent network. M-KOPA South Africa is the local subsidiary of the M-KOPA group, which has served …

Chery has resumed teasing the soon-to-arrive KP31 bakkie by previewing the interior of the concept shown in Australia in February. Bakkie onslaught Still to be officially named, the production KP31 will enter assembly near the end of the year, powered by a plug-in hybrid turbodiesel powertrain. Anticipated to go on sale in South Africa next …