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The South African government is currently mulling the idea of raising import tariffs on Chinese and Indian-made cars in an attempt to stem the flood of imports and protect the local car industry. However, while the tariffs may have the well-intentioned goal of protecting our factories against foreign competitors, it fails to address the underlying …
The Iranian embassy in South Africa has defended the country’s targeting of American military installations in the escalating confrontation with the US and Israel. Tehran insists its actions fall within its right to self-defence under international law. “Our act is our inherent right,” ambassador Mansour Shakib Mehr told a media briefing in Pretoria on Wednesday. …
South African organisations are reporting higher rates of malicious insider activity than the global average, with nearly half saying deliberate data theft by employees has increased over the past year, according to Mimecast’s latest State of Human Risk Report. The annual study, which surveyed 2 500 IT security and IT decision-makers across nine countries — …
The war in Iran is escalating, with Tehran responding to US–Israel attacks with missile and drone strikes across the region. Operation Epic Fury and Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion began on 28 February 2026. More than 7 000 km to the south, Prof. Barend Prinsloo, Director of the Centre for Geopolitical Security and Strategy at the …
Emirates has resumed flights from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to South Africa on Thursday and Friday. More than 6,400 citizens of our country are stranded due to the escalating conflict in the region, with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) urgently advising South Africans to evacuate through the limited flights. Governments have been …
Staff Writer ·5 Mar 2026 The Competition Commission has approved the proposed sale of The Bridge Shopping Centre in Gqeberha to Capelink Investments. The shopping mall is a popular destination in the metro, annexed to the 50,000-square-metre Greenacres Shopping Centre in the same area. The Bridge gets its name from its unique layout, built over …
Staff Writer ·5 Mar 2026 Motorists who intend to travel over the Easter long weekend have been warned to ensure the validity of their vehicle licence discs and driving licence cards. This comes as the traffic department’s Natis system shows that 700,399 vehicle licence discs will be expiring at the end of March. The renewal …
Following months of planning to extend South Africa’s driver’s licences to eight years, the Transport Department has missed a critical deadline in its implementation plans. According to its own Annual Performance Plan, the department was meant to submit its decision to parliament for endorsement by the fourth quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, which it …
The Kwid is in entry-level Evolution trim. The Renault Kwid 1.0 Evolution is aimed squarely at first‑time buyers and students who need ultra‑low instalments and running costs. Despite its price, it brings crossover‑style looks, a raised driving position and basic modern conveniences. But remember to budget for comprehensive insurance and be aware that it lacks ESP, …
Malcolm Libera ·4 Mar 2026 The Cabinet has approved sweeping amendments to South Africa’s key labour laws, including changes to the Labour Relations Act and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Key changes include doubling retrenchment pay, extending protections to gig workers, and creating a fairer maternity leave system. However, these new workers’ rights come …
Speech by Deidré Baartman Western Cape Minister of Finance 2026 SIGMA Africa Summit Cape Town 4 March 2026 Leaders and innovators in the gaming and gambling space Distinguished guests Ladies and gentlemen Thank you for the welcome, and thank you to the SiGMA Group for the invitation to join you at this year’s Africa Summit …
From the brink of bankruptcy, during the post-COVID era five years ago, the South African Rugby Union is now the financially most stable organisation in the game. Despite the financial fall-out of the failed bid to sell a stake in SARU to an American consortium, the Ackerley Sports Group, the organisation has stabilised enough to …
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The Science Forum South Africa 2026 will take place from 2 to 4 December at the CSIR International Convention Centre, Pretoria, South Africa. The objective of the Forum is to ignite a vibrant discussion on the role of science in society, between all stakeholders, the scientific community, government, industry and civil society at large. The …
COSAFA Women’s CupTop Story Namibia made history with a maiden title at the HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship 2025 after they defeated hosts South Africa 2-1 in the final in Polokwane on Sunday. It was a solid campaign throughout from Namibia, who got their revenge some 20 years after South Africa beat them in the 2006 …
The cost of petrol and diesel is set to increase dramatically next month, following the devastating attacks throughout the Middle East this past weekend. According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, petrol prices are facing an under-recovery of up to R1.30 per litre. The situation is even more severe for diesel, which …
Stocks rebound on Trump comments It looks like the genesis of the recovery in stock markets comes from Trump’s comments about the US escorting ships through the Straits of Hormuz, and that the US would provide insurance for shipping companies. The potential closure of Hormuz has been the big fear for markets, given the amount …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·4 Mar 2026 The risk-sensitive rand was trading at 16.4925 against the US dollar, reflecting a decline of approximately 2.3% from Monday’s closing value. The All-Share index of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange was down 4.8% at last check. South Africa’s benchmark government bond for 2035 saw a sell-off, pushing yields up 13.5 basis …
What South African National Motocross Round 1 ReportWhere Terra Topia, GautengWhen Saturday 28 February 2026Community South Africa National Wins and great results at National Motocross opener It was a golden day at the races for Team Tork Craft with two overall wins and a bunch of podiums across the classes at Terra Topia’s opening round …
Staff Writer ·4 Mar 2026 The latest RMB/BER Business Confidence Index for the first quarter of 2026 shows that businesses in South Africa were finally crawling out of the 2020/21 COVID-19 slump—but the US’s war in Iran now risks upending that. The index rose by a further three points to 47 in the first quarter …
South Africa is willing to play a mediating role in the Middle East conflict if asked, President Cyril Ramaphosa told local media on the sidelines of an energy conference in Cape Town. “South Africa is always ready to play a contributing role, either in mediation or whatever. And if a gap opens or if we …
Global power dynamics are today characterised by a combination of geo-strategic, economic, political, social, technological and environmental forces which have given rise to the volatility that we are experiencing today (Heintz: 2024). Let us in this context examine the debate about unipolarity and multipolarity. I wish to preface observations in this regard by quoting a …
The National Democratic Revolution (NDR) remains the guiding vision of the ANC and the foundation of South Africa’s democratic project. It is not simply a slogan from the liberation era. It is a long-term programme aimed at transforming a society shaped by centuries of colonialism and apartheid. At its heart, the NDR seeks to build …
When South Africa and New Zealand step onto the lush, electric turf of Eden Gardens tonight for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semi‑final, they carry with them more than squad depth, coaching charts, and tactical blueprints. They carry history bruised, tangled, unforgettable history. And for the first time, this storied tension spills into …