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Malcolm Libera  ·6 Apr 2026 New data shows that Rosebank, one of Johannesburg’s high-end residential areas, is emerging as a hijacking hotspot in South Africa. According to the latest South African Police Service (SAPS) crime statistics for the third quarter of 2025, covering October to December, 4,778 carjackings were reported across the country. That works …

Staff Writer  ·6 Apr 2026 Stats SA’s latest quarterly employment survey (QES) shows that the average monthly salary in South Africa increased to R29,690 in the fourth quarter of the year. This represents a 0.1% increase over the revised R29,650 recorded in the third quarter of the year. Year-on-year gross earnings increased by R49.6 billion …

Petrol attendants in South Africa typically earn around R8,200 per month, above the national minimum wage. This is according to new data from the Trade & Industrial Policy Strategies (TIPS), which noted that petrol attendants serve an important role in South Africa’s automotive ecosystem. While motorists in many other countries pump their own fuel, attendants …

It is with profound sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Albert Mazibuko, a legendary member of the world-renowned group Ladysmith Black Mambazo. His passing on Sunday, at the age of 77, is a loss not only for South Africa’s music industry, but for the nation as a whole. Albert Mazibuko was more than a performer; he …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·6 Apr 2026 Beauty and skincare products are dominating South African shelves, with the sector expected to grow significantly in the near future. According to the Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), a data and research platform, international brands dominate South Africa’s beauty and skincare sector. The data shows that these products account for …

During the South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC), global e-hailing giant Uber committed to investing R5 billion in the country over the next few years in a bid to improve mobility and delivery. According to Uber’s General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa, Deepesh Thomas, the conference marked a shift from announcements to implementation, with a focus on …

The number of pay-TV subscribers in South Africa fell below seven million for the first time in at least five years, dropping 9.6% from 7.4 million to 6.7 million in the year to September 2025, according to communications regulator Icasa’s latest State of the ICT Sector report. The decline adds hard regulatory data to the …

Seven Eritrean football players of the national team have reportedly vanished in South Africa following their historic participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying stage. This marks the first time in 19 years that Eritrea has progressed this far, yet the celebrations have been overshadowed by the players’ refusal to return home after …

South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa will receive the credentials of US Ambassador-designate Brent Bozell this week, a step that may signal a tentative easing of strained ties between the two countries. Bozell’s formal accreditation on 8 April comes after months of friction between Pretoria and Washington, including the expulsion last year of South Africa’s ambassador …

South African car buyers are becoming increasingly likely to abandon legacy brands for emerging Chinese offerings, and there are several reasons why. Global consumer credit reporting agency TransUnion found that in 2025, Chinese brands far outpaced the broader South African new vehicle market. It noted that while overall original equipment manufacturer (OEM) sales returned to …

Bafana Bafana super fan Joy ‘Mama Joy’ Chauke and South Africa’s Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie are at loggerheads over the funding of supporters’ trip to the 2026 FIFA World Cup. With Bafana Bafana having secured their spot in the tournament co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, the debate over who …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 7 April 2026. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued its regional forecast for Tuesday, 7 April 2026. Saws forecast a Yellow Level 2 severe thunderstorm warning in effect and a mix of cold, cloudy and unsettled …

Luke Fraser  ·6 Apr 2026 The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration has highlighted the challenges of doing lifestyle audits of government employees. Given the heightened levels of corruption in South Africa, lifestyle audits are seen as a valuable way of seeing how political and state employees live. Lifestyle audits are forensic investigations that …

Clean-up operations are currently under way in Durban, following storms that swept through parts of KwaZulu-Natal overnight, leaving widespread flooding, fallen trees and damaged vehicles across several areas. In a statement, the eThekwini municipality said its disaster management team is on the ground working tirelessly to respond to incidents, clear obstructions and restore access in …

A 14-year-old boy died when he overturned his father’s car several times. His father was his passenger and had allegedly been drunk when the boy took over the wheel on the M25 in KwaMashu, KZN, on Sunday. Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched after their operations centre was inundated with calls from …

About two decades ago, a cricketer’s main focus in their career was representing their country in Tests and one-day internationals (ODIs). There would be a bit of domestic cricket, and a sprinkle of county cricket for some. T20 cricket was not the behemoth it is now, especially at franchise level. Now the landscape has shifted …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·6 Apr 2026 On Tuesday, 31 March 2026, Water and Sanitation Minister, Pemmy Majodina, released the Green Drop Report for 2025, assessing wastewater management across South Africa, which showed an increase in the number of critical wastewater systems. South Africa has achieved a national No Drop Risk Ratio (NDRr) of 64.0%, which classifies …

The Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) has been named the best airport in Africa for an eleventh consecutive year. During the annual Skytrax World Airport Awards, the South African airport also received awards for the best staff among airports in Africa, as well as recognition as the cleanest airport on the continent. The World Airport …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has launched an ambitious $200 billion investment drive running through 2030, presenting a country he says has fixed its worst economic bottlenecks and is ready for large-scale private capital. Announced at the South African Investment Conference in Johannesburg, the initiative aims to boost industrialization, modernize infrastructure, and tackle soaring unemployment, which affects …

South Africa’s citrus industry is cautiously optimistic heading into its 2026 export season, forecasting shipments of 210 to 215 million cartons. This marks a potential 5% increase on last year’s record 203.4 million cartons. The country, the world’s second-largest citrus exporter after Spain, begins its season in April, sending oranges, lemons, grapefruit, and mandarins primarily …

Prison officials confiscated contraband, including drugs, cellphones, cash, routers, digital accessories and sharp objects during a surprise raid at the Pollsmoor Correctional Centre in Cape Town on Saturday evening. The search operation was led by national commissioner Makgothi Thobakgale. He said these items were often smuggled into correctional facilities through visitors, during inmates’ court appearances …

OPINION: We have finally arrived at our first official rankings for 2026—the long wait is over! The opening rankings are always the most difficult, especially since most teams have only played between three and six matches so far. How do we compile these rankings? A bit of a “thumb suck”… yes—but we do take several …

With our Friesland Pinotage, we wanted to introduce a wine that honours that heritage while showing the fresher, more food-friendly expression of Pinotage we love to drink today. Rooted in Stellenbosch and made from low-yielding vineyards grown in weathered granite soils, this Pinotage is crafted with an eye on balance and drinkability. It brings out …

South Africa’s inability to go deep into the Champions Cup once again is getting embarrassing after an unfortunate weekend of Round of 16 action saw the Bulls and Stormers crash out. To be fair to both of those teams, they got stuck in, and the Stormers, in particular, were robbed of victory by “dreadful refereeing …