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 ·30 Mar 2026 Johannesburg’s benchmark stock index is heading for its worst month in almost two decades, reeling from a double hit as the Iran war saps demand for emerging-market assets while plunging precious-metal prices weigh on the country’s miners. The FTSE/JSE All Share Index was down 14% in March, on track for its biggest …

A growing number of young African professionals are packing their laptops and passports and joining the global movement of digital nomads. They’re working from beach cafés in Bali, shared apartments in Lisbon, and creative hubs in Cape Town–part of a new kind of talent migration driven less by desperation and more by choice, flexibility and …

Anyone in South Africa considering the recently launched Mitsubishi Destinator as a new family car will need to earn at least R52,000 per month to afford it on a finance plan, according to TopAuto’s calculations. The Destinator is expected to arrive in South Africa any day now and will add to the Japanese brand’s increasing local line-up, …

Taschica Pillay|Published 22 hours ago Copy to Clipboard After a personal and difficult decision, Verushka Singh has stepped down from her title as Mrs South Africa, placing her family responsibilities above the demands of the crown. Singh, 40, originally from Reservoir Hills and now based in Johannesburg, announced this week that she would relinquish the …

The imminent steep jump in fuel prices this week exposes how South Africa has been slow to drive demand and sales for electric vehicles (EVs). This leaves millions of consumers vulnerable to soaring transport costs in the coming months as the war in the Middle East pushes oil prices sky-high. On Wednesday, the price of …

‘So the cynic would say that these investment conferences are nice for good vibes but if you really want to increase investment, start with some service delivery.’ All eyes are set on the South Africa Investment Conference taking place at the Sandton Convention Centre on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, …

South Africa’s immediate fertiliser supply is said to be sufficient, but higher diesel prices, as well shipping delays in the Strait of Hormuz due to the conflict in the Middle East, will greatly impact farmers across South Africa, according to key industry players. Fertiliser is one of the highest-cost production inputs, making up roughly 35% …

Malcolm Libera  ·29 Mar 2026 Stakeholders in the legal profession are warning that the law profession is increasingly under threat in South Africa.  This is the warning from Law Society of South Africa president Nkosana Mvundlela, following the fatal shooting of a legal practitioner outside the CCMA in Johannesburg. He described the killing as actually …

Motorists in South Africa are preparing for sharp petrol and diesel price increases next month by stockpiling fuel – something the local government has warned not to do. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has also created widespread fear over potential fuel shortages, which is being driven by messages calling for South Africans to …

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They were without five injured players and faced Argentina and China with only eight players available, with all of Nadine Roos, Simamkele Namba, Liske Lategan, Shannon-Leigh Windvogel and Patience Mokone ruled out due to injury. The South Africans suffered a 19-5 defeat to Argentina, but bounced back in the second half against China to claim …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·29 Mar 2026 As of March 2026, South Africa’s maize exports are around 1.7 million tonnes, below the 2.4 million tonnes forecast for the 2025-2026 period. Agbiz Chief Economist Wandile Sihlobo told Moneyweb Radio that South Africa is likely to miss the maize export target due to extremely weak demand, which is weaker …

Energy Council supports gradual transition to independent transmission operator. SA Wholesale Electricity Market launch pushed to Q3 2026 to ensure readiness. Full transmission unbundling now expected by April 2029.  South Africa’s energy reform programme is advancing at a measured pace, with industry leaders backing a phased approach to the unbundling of Eskom and the establishment …

Malcolm Libera  ·29 Mar 2026 Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States are warning citizens to exercise a high degree of caution when travelling to South Africa ahead of the busy Easter holiday travel period. These countries all maintained elevated travel advisories for South Africa in March 2026. They flagged serious concerns around violent …

Hyundai has achieved a significant milestone with the sale of its 800,000th vehicle. The South Korean automaker announced this month that it sold 800,000th car since the brand launched in our market 25 years ago – the equivalent of 32,000 units per year. “Reaching 800,000 vehicles sold is a reflection of how much South Africans …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·29 Mar 2026 The City of Cape Town has allocated R93 million to a gas-to-power plant at the Coastal Park Landfill near Muizenberg, which converts waste gas into electricity. The plant, which is powered by methane gas emissions from the decomposing refuse at the site, is part of a project that has generated …

The South African government has been actively involved on various levels, locally and internationally, to fight the ongoing poaching  scourge.  Since 2008 a holistic, integrated and multidimensional response, involving all relevant government departments, including conservation authorities, enforcement and intelligence agencies, customs, the prosecuting authorities and other national, regional and international organisations and stakeholders, to address …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·28 Mar 2026 In its recent report on buying behaviour and market segment trends, Eighty20 revealed that chicken is South Africa’s most popular fast food type, dominating the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector ahead of pizza. Data science and consumer analytics agency Eighty20 revealed that twice as many people reported eating at chicken-led …

The DFFE is the central coordinating and policy making authority in respect of environmental conservation in South Africa. In its capacity the department has been designated a CITES management authority with the responsibility of coordinating the implementation of the convention internally and to act as channel of communication between the CITES Secretariat and other parties …

World TB Day is commemorated on March 24th each year, marking Dr Robert Koch’s discovery of the bacterium that causes TB in 1882. It reminds us of how humanity has grappled with this disease, and of the global efforts towards its diagnosis, treatment, and ultimate cure. Under this year’s theme, “Yes, You and I Can …

This is not a lazy Sunday afternoon drive. This rough, steep gravel pass crosses the Grootrivier on the northern side of the Baviaanskloof Mountains via a river crossing just below a weir, without a bridge. Whilst the pass itself is a mere 5 km long, it is the access roads which make the driving of …

They suffered a 19-5 defeat against Spain and a 14-5 loss to Kenya before boucing back to beat Brazil 26-12. A spate of injuries added to the South Africans’ misfortunes, but the strong finish on day one at Estadio Nicolau Alayon bodes well for Sunday’s clashes against Argentina and China, to be played at 17h28 …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region on 29 March 2026. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has forecast fine conditions in the western interior for Sunday, 29 March 2026. Cloudy and cool conditions are expected in the eastern parts. Elsewhere, partly cloudy and warm conditions …

English and Sesotho soundbites by Tsholofelo Bodlani MP The Democratic Alliance welcomes the positive progress made in yesterday’s Portfolio Committee meeting, where a clear pathway has emerged for the Post Office to exit Business Rescue in the near future. This development is a critical step in avoiding liquidation and creates an opportunity for the South …