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The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) notes a significant increase in registrations by South Africans on the Travel Smart system, with over 6,400 South African citizens in the Middle East registering their presence as of 4 March 2026. South African citizens currently in the region for non-essential travel who wish to evacuate cities …

Staff Writer  ·3 Mar 2026 63 South Africans, consisting of 54 adults and 9 children, have been removed from Ireland by charter flight. Ireland’s Justice, Home Affairs, and Migration Minister, Jim O’Callaghan, confirmed completion of a charter operation to South Africa to effect deportation orders. The flight departed Dublin Airport at 17h05 on Saturday, 28 …

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Unbeaten South Africa continue their quest for a maiden World Cup title in the first semifinal of the T20 World Cup against New Zealand in Kolkata on Wednesday, with a potential repeat of the 2024 final against India awaiting. Should Aiden Markram’s side inflict their second defeat of the tournament on New Zealand – they …

Malcolm Libera  ·3 Mar 2026 The escalating conflict in the Middle East could present a significant risk to South Africa’s inflation outlook, which could spell bad news for interest rate cuts in the near future. Interest-rate traders have priced in a chance of a South African interest-rate hike later this month as the Iran conflict …

The author, Endeavor South Africa CEO Alison Collier A structural shift is under way in global venture capital, with investors increasingly turning to emerging markets as performance in traditional tech hubs moderates. The best risk-adjusted returns are no longer concentrated in a handful of established ecosystems — and this is not a philosophical shift, it’s …

Staff Writer  ·3 Mar 2026 South Africa’s ties to Iran could see the country hit with the “death penalty” from the United States, where local companies are axed from the US financial system. According to Aluma Capital Chief Economist, Frederick Mitchell, this is a risk factor investors will have to consider, following the US and …

What would a third world war even look like, and can South Africa stay out of it? As Middle East tensions escalate and a widely circulated list names South Africa among the world’s safest countries in the event of World War III, experts are urging caution and context. Online reports dating back to 2024 have …

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 South Africa has called on all its citizens currently in the Middle East to urgently contact the relevant South African embassies accredited to their countries of residence to ensure that they are registered, and that their whereabouts are known to officials amid heightened regional tensions. In an advisory issued on Monday …

3 March 2026 – Today, the South African Football Association (SAFA) in collaboration with adidas proudly reveals the new 2026/2027 home jersey for both Bafana Bafana and Banyana Banyana – a bold evolution of an iconic design that captures the spirit of South African football. Drawing inspiration from the unforgettable 2010 jersey – a symbol …

Critics often portray the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) as bloated and inefficient, citing that personnel costs, compensation of employees, consume around 65-70% of the defence budget. This high proportion fuels claims of overstaffing, with calls for drastic headcount reductions to free up funds for equipment and operations. However, this view is a fallacy …

OPINION: As time ticks closer to the 2026 international season and next year’s Rugby World Cup, Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus could consider a few in-form youngsters to make their Test debuts this season. Erasmus has proved that he is not afraid to back a youngster, despite their age. When a player is ready for …

SA Rally Raid will host its first compulsory Electronic Roadbook (RBR Roadbook Reader) training session for the 2026 season this week, following the official announcement that digital roadbooks will be mandatory from Round One. The move brings the championship into direct alignment with leading international rally raid events, including the Dakar Rally, where digital navigation …

Hyundai Automotive South Africa is celebrating 800,000 vehicles sold in the South African market since its debut 25 years ago. From small beginnings as a relatively unknown brand, Hyundai has grown into South Africa’s fourth-largest automotive brand behind Toyota, Suzuki, and Volkswagen. “Reaching 800,000 vehicles sold is a reflection of how much South Africans love …

TUT proudly announces its leadership role of a new, innovative project entitled the South African Music Technology, Innovation and Capacity-building (SAMTIC) project, funded by the ERASMUS+ programme. This project brings together a host of universities from South Africa and the European Union with the intention of transforming music education at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in …

South Africa is considering raising import duties on Chinese and Indian-made cars in an effort to protect local manufacturers. While seemingly well-intended, it is a solution that is likely to hurt consumers without addressing the root of the industry’s problem – a lack of affordable homegrown options. There are seven legacy original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) …

The dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions with the US and Israeli offensive against Iran that has killed the Islamic republic’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei is roiling global markets and South Africa’s economy is going to feel the pain while the gold sector and companies such as Sasol stand to gain. The fallout from the …

Police in Johannesburg and Pretoria cannot arrest motorists over unpaid traffic fines. This is according to Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Xolani Fihla, who recently spoke on 947 about the increased roadblock presence on the province’s roads. Fihla explained that the authorities have increased the number of roadblocks and traffic stops as part of …

As global tensions dominate headlines, a new discussion has gone viral: which countries would be safest if World War III were to break out? Primedia+ Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman discussed a viral list making the rounds. It highlights nations known for neutrality, geographic isolation, or strong civil defence systems. Fiji is in the number …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·2 Mar 2026 The US-Iran conflict has escalated after a US attack killed Iran’s Supreme Leader on Saturday, 28 February, causing elevated uncertainty in South Africa on multiple fronts. The country now faces higher fuel prices from the shock to global oil markets, the resulting impact on inflation, and a follow-through on the …

Attorney Gary Trappler appears in the dock at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on 27 February. Photo: Riyadh Karodia Green Point attorney Gary Trappler has been ordered by the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court to pay his neighbour, Thandi Mgwaba, R7,500 in damages for slashing her car tyres. Magistrate Stephen Bengequla, on 27 February, ordered Trappler …

Some Budgets make noise. This one keeps its head down and gets on with the job. South Africa’s 2026 Budget offers no splashy giveaways or ideological pivots. Instead, it focuses on one thing: stabilising the public finances after a long stretch of pressure, policy drift, and last year’s bruising Budget politics. That was the tone …

Monday, March 2, 2026 The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has formally engaged the University of the Free State (UFS) following the release of a peer-reviewed study identifying the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in various sanitary pads and pantyliners available in South Africa. In a statement issued on Sunday, the …

The Democratic Alliance (DA) has had sight of a “restricted internal” 2026 SANDF document that references a programme of structured military training engagements with Russian Ministry of Defence institutions. The Democratic Alliance now demands an urgent and clear public statement with answers from the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga, and the President, …