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INTERVIEW: South Africa may not have lost its appetite for hosting a World Cup, but the likelihood of the two most successful teams in the game ever hosting another global event appears slim to zero. South Africa (four-time Webb Ellis Cup holders) and New Zealand (three) are the only back-to-back winners of the game’s biggest …

Staff Writer  ·2 Mar 2026 South Africa’s 2026 budget has been warmly received by virtually all stakeholders. But the real test for the country now lies in implementation—an area it has historically fallen flat. The budget presented on Wednesday, 25 February, by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana struck the right note with analysts and economists. Overperformance …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·2 Mar 2026 During Wednesday’s 2026 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealed that the country has more than R88 billion in unclaimed financial assets and benefits. The government now plans to manage these unclaimed benefits by creating a central administrator responsible for record-keeping and tracing. This is to make the claims process …

South Africa have hardly put a foot wrong in their march to the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals, but complacency can have no place against a New Zealand side famed for punching above their weight when the teams meet at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The Proteas are the tournament’s only unbeaten side and look a far …

What ATE VW Challenge 2026 PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 7 March 2026Community Gauteng Regional ATE VW Challenge all set for another, spectacular season Among South Africa’s longest running racing series, the ATE VW Challenge came to being when 1980s GTi Club members wanted something more exciting to do than just spit, shine and the …

2 March 2026 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) and Standard Bank have announced a landmark sponsorship that will see Africa’s largest bank by assets become an official partner, supporting Bafana Bafana, Banyana Banyana and grassroots national teams from 2026 and beyond. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for South Africa, with Bafana …

Chris Yelland  ·1 Mar 2026 On 18 February 2026, the Gauteng Division of the High Court delivered a judgment in the case of Sibanye Gold (Pty) Ltd & Others vs. Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and Another (2026/123) that will resonate far beyond mining boardrooms and lawyers’ offices. It exposes, with judicial clarity, the ugly underbelly …

UAE airspace has been closed after cities across the Middle East were targeted by Iran in retaliation for attacks led by the US and Israel. Airports Company South Africa (Acsa) have confirmed that multiple flights to and from the United Arab Emirates have been cancelled. UAE airspace was closed yesterday as the United States and …

As Operation Lions Roar begins today, 28 February, we speak not only as members of the Iranian community in South Africa, but as sons and daughters of an ancient nation whose history is intertwined with that of Israel.  At this sacred time of Purim, when Jews around the world commemorate salvation from annihilation in ancient Persia, we …

Luke Fraser  ·1 Mar 2026 The rand’s future faces an uncertain path following the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran, which have plunged the Middle East into chaos. Global markets are entering a high-risk open on Monday amid tensions in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. Nigel Green, founder and chief executive of …

Henning Retief, Kleine Zalze viticulturist He doesn’t do it with fanfare. He does it block by block, slope by slope, and season by season. There’s a moment in every harvest when Henning knows. Not because a machine tells him, not because a number on a spreadsheet confirms it, but because the vineyard itself speaks. “We …

Luke Fraser  ·1 Mar 2026 A new report from The 2030 Reading Panel shows that only 30% of learners in Grades 1 to 3 are reading at grade level in their home language, with Limpopo the worst-performing province. The 2030 Reading Panel is an independent group of South African leaders from civil society, business and …

The SA Army Foundation reportedly receives R6.5 million a month from mandatory contributions by military personnel. Payments totaling roughly R50 million meant for the SA Army Foundation have reportedly been misappropriated. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) this week confirmed that it had completed an investigation into the misconduct, but could not comment on whether …

Fuel sales are becoming less important to the success of forecourts in South Africa. While petrol and diesel sales have served as the core of the petrol station business model for decades, this is starting to change due to shifts in consumer expectations, new technology, and economic trends. This is according to Karen Keylock, National …

Malcolm Libera  ·1 Mar 2026 The average formally employed South African would need to save between R2,425 and R17,158 every month to retire comfortably, depending on their age when they start and savings strategy.  The latest 10X Retirement Reality Report shows that only 6% of South Africans are on track to retire comfortably. Household Saving …

The department of international relations and cooperation (Dirco) says it is in communication with South Africans in the UAE and the broader Gulf region after the US and Israel launched missile strikes and drones at Iran, which retaliated with missiles, that forced the temporary closure of UAE airspace. Dirco deputy director-general Clayson Monyela confirmed that …

Namibia came from behind to secure their first-ever HOLLYWOODBETS COSAFA Women’s Championship title with a 2-1 win over record seven-time winners South Africa in the final at the New Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane on Sunday. The hosts struck first through Nthabiseng Majiya in the opening half, but Muhinatjo Hanavi and Memory Ngonda found the …

Sunday, March 1, 2026 Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that the current closure of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace is having an impact on flights operated by Emirates and Qatar Airways, thus far. This follows recent military strikes in the Middle East. ACSA owns and operates South Africa’s nine principal airports, including …

Shukri Conrad on Sunday said the team has embraced their favourite tag in the T20 World Cup as they stay unbeaten heading into their semifinal against New Zealand. Runners-up in the 2024 edition, South Africa went past Zimbabwe by five wickets in their last Super Eights match New Delhi to the only unbeaten team in …

For the South African government, the US/Israel attack on Iran and the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is more than just a violation of international law, as President Ramaphosa has called it – it is a potentially lethal blow to an ally. And that alliance has come at a cost to SA’s relations with the …

President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses deep concern regarding the escalation of tensions in the Middle East.  These developments pose a serious threat to regional and international peace and security, with far-reaching humanitarian, diplomatic and economic consequences.  President Ramaphosa calls on all parties to exercise maximum restraint and to act …

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Overview In today’s increasingly globalised world, Cultural, Creative Industries and Sports (CCI&S) are emerging as crucial sectors of national economies that significantly contribute to leisure and entertainment and stand as pillars of innovation, competitiveness, employment and development. The global share of the creative economy was estimated to be around $2.3 trillion in 2024, contributing 3.1% …