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The United States Mission to South Africa has hailed the arrival of the anti-HIV injection, Lenacapavir, as a testament to the power of international collaboration. The Mission welcomed nearly 38,000 doses of the drug commonly referred to as “Len”praising American innovation for its role in advancing global public health. The National Department of Health has …

Luke Fraser  ·10 Apr 2026 South Africa’s corporate sector is facing extreme financial pressures, even as the latest data from Stats SA shows a year-on-year decline in the total number of liquidations. Stats SA data showed that the country recorded 135 closures in February 2026, up from 96 in January. However, this still was 3.6% …

South Africa’s defence industry is a story marred by contradiction. On one hand, private manufacturers like Rheinmetall Denel Munition (RDM) are capable of securing billions in export orders and reinvesting heavily in local production. While on the other hand, state-owned Denel remains a governance black hole, and the national arms-control bureaucracy in the form of …

Malcolm Libera  ·9 Apr 2026 Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has reiterated his department’s clampdown on non-compliant contractors, with 52 already blacklisted, and more are likely to follow.  Speaking in an interview with HOT1027FM, Macpherson said the government’s blacklisting of 52 companies is part of a much broader effort to clean up public …

Unlike the electric Ora 03, the 05 will have a combustion engine option, though, it remains to be seen whether it will be hybridised or not. Revealed in February, Great Wall Motors (GWM) has confirmed that the relaunching of the Ora brand in South Africa will be spearheaded by the new Ora 05. No more …

GWM has expanded its electrified line-up in South Africa with the launch of the new HAVAL H6 PHEV, a plug-in hybrid SUV that combines electric efficiency, long-distance usability, and intelligent all-wheel-drive performance in a premium family package. The arrival of the HAVAL H6 PHEV marks an important step in GWM’s local electrification strategy. Positioned within …

Home Affairs proposes tighter asylum rules and a merit-based citizenship systemThe earlier draft of the White Paper introduced the ‘first safe country’ rule, a points-based citizenship system and annual application windows to reduce backlogs and tighten controls. White paper on immigration reforms sparks concern over gaps in protectionAdvocacy groups warn the reforms may not fully …

South Africa’s proposed changes to its history curriculum are reigniting debate over how the country’s past should be taught in schools. The Department of Basic Education is considering a shift away from a Eurocentric narrative towards a more Afrocentric approach, with greater focus on African empires, oral histories and liberation movements. The changes would also …

9 April 2026 — SARS’s Illicit Economy Strategy targets corruption and fraud in government departments as high-priority focus areas. Through an ex parte application in the Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, under section 163 of the Tax Administration Act, SARS has secured a preservation order against two of its former officials, who …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·9 Apr 2026 On Wednesday, the rand, government bonds, and stocks experienced a significant surge, recovering some of the losses incurred since the onset of the Iran war. This boost came after US President Donald Trump agreed to a two-week ceasefire. Trump’s decision was made shortly before a deadline he had imposed for …

9 April 2026 – David Campbell Francis and Siphelele Ngidi Traders in the informal economy need a supportive ecosystem so they can move beyond survival and contribute to local growth and development. The informal economy is responsible for a large share of economic output across the continent. Yet economic policy is almost always designed for …

Leadership is not an innate trait; it evolves through experience, mentorship, and supportive environments that encourage curiosity, growth, and collaboration. Investing in leadership development also promotes diversity of thought and innovation, both essential to sustaining excellence in the wine industry. When cellars invest in their people, they send a powerful message that their employees matter. Nurturing …

OPINION: There was a time when one of the most fascinating Springbok matches of the year wasn’t a Test. It was Springbok versus Springbok. The trial match once served as the ultimate selection shoot-out – the best players in the country colliding in a brutally honest audition for national honours. In 2002, Loftus Versfeld hosted …

Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema says the only viable future for South Africa is for his party, the ANC and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK Party) to work together in a coalition. “That is the future for South Africa, unless you choose those options like the Democratic Alliance (DA), the Freedom Front Plus …

The new Kia Tasman has made its South African debut. Here to challenge the established likes of the Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Volkswagen Amarok and Isuzu D-Max, this quirky-looking double-cab bakkie is 5,410mm long and 1,930mm wide, with a wheelbase of 3,270mm. While maximum ground clearance in 4×4 models measures 252mm, a wading depth of …

Malcolm Libera  ·9 Apr 2026 South African taxpayers face the possibility of higher taxes in the future as the tax base continues to shrink, mainly due to skilled individuals leaving the country.  This was the feedback from Tanya Tosen, Tax and Remuneration Specialist at Tax Consulting SA, who said the pressure on the tax base …

The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is reviewing South Africa’s fuel price formula in an effort to reduce costs for motorists. This is according to the department’s Director of Fuel Pricing Mechanism, Robert Maake, who spoke to SAnews.gov.za in Pretoria on Tuesday (7 April 2026). He explained that the fuel price is influenced by several factors, …

Staff Writer  ·9 Apr 2026 Trade union Solidarity has urged fuel companies to immediately halt what it calls “excessive overhead charges” on petrol and diesel in South Africa. According to the union, fuel companies are adding up to R3 per litre to diesel and R1 per litre to petrol, impacting service stations and transporters in …

What does the ceasefire mean for South Africa and for Africa? It is clearly a good thing for South Africa and Africa, as it is for the rest of the world, mainly because oil and gas prices immediately dropped significantly, particularly on news that the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened. Brent crude oil fell …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted new US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell’s credentials, a month after the diplomat was issued a formal reprimand for criticising the government and questioning a domestic court ruling. Bozell and envoys from 19 other nations, including Cuba, Lebanon, Zimbabwe, and Ukraine, were formally accredited at a ceremony in Pretoria, the …

It has been whispered in hushed tones that he is being ‘groomed’ to take over as head coach from Rassie Erasmus. Now his mentoring agency has fearlessly and unambiguously articulated the fact. Michael Yormark, President of Roc Nation Sports International, made no secret of the fact that they believe Mzwandile Stick is a Springbok coach …

 ·8 Apr 2026 South African President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted new US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell’s credentials, a month after the diplomat was issued a formal reprimand for criticising the government and questioning a domestic court ruling. Bozell and envoys from 19 other nations, including Cuba, Lebanon, Zimbabwe and Ukraine, were formally accredited at a ceremony …

Welcome remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the presentation of Letters of Credence of new Heads of Mission accredited to South Africa Ambassadors and High Commissioners,Directors-General in the Presidency and the Department of International Relations and Cooperation,Distinguished Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning. It is my pleasure to welcome you as you begin your tenure as …

The all-new, fully-electric Geely EX2 is expected in South Africa any day now, with the Chinese automaker teasing its imminent launch on social media. A source in the local vehicle retail industry confirmed to our sister publication, MyBroadband, that the EX2 will go on sale later this month. The source explained that sales principals at …