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Luke Fraser  ·17 Feb 2026 The Pantry is expanding rapidly, with the Marble Hospitality Group opening more of the ultra-luxury stores across the country. The third Pantry store opened in Bassonia, south of Johannesburg, adding to the existing permanent stores in Rosebank, Johannesburg, and Hazelwood, Pretoria, which opened in October last year. The new store …

South Africa had 55 registered remittance service providers as of 2024, with the Sarb currently considering expanding legislative definitions. Migrants from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have been sending billions back to their countries of origin. The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) confirmed over R100 billion had been transferred out of South Africa using …

Today’s partial solar eclipse will be visible from SA. Here’s what you need to know! South Africa (17 February 2026) – A partial solar eclipse will be visible from large parts of the country today. That’s when the moon moves between the earth and the sun, partially covering it and creating an interesting spectacle to …

US President Donald Trump’s pick for ambassador to South Africa, conservative activist and writer Leo Brent Bozell III, has arrived in the country, where he will seek to improve fraught ties between the two states. An embassy official told Reuters on Monday that Bozell had arrived. He is expected to present his credentials to President …

The Miss South Africa 2026 finalists attended a stylish Galentine’s Day celebration hosted by House of NALA at its Sandton City store, marking an evening of friendship, fashion and a thoughtfully curated in-store experience. Guests were welcomed on a red carpet before enjoying music and a glass of Precious Hidden Valley Wines in a relaxed, …

Johannesburg, 13 February 2026: Brand South Africa is proud to extend a warm welcome to two newest members of its team, Ms Mmaphuti Rankapole-Tshifularo, appointed as Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), and Ms Sherylee Shaik, as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The appointments mark an important milestone in strengthening the organisation’s executive leadership capacity as it advances …

Qhawekazi Mazaleni inspires learners through mother-tongue storytelling and messages of possibility East Rand, Gauteng – Miss South Africa 2025 and Empower Youth Africa (EYA) Ambassador, Qhawekazi Mazaleni, today visited Monde Primary School in the East Rand, where she conducted a book-reading session as part of her ongoing literacy-led Empower Youth Africa engagements. Qhawekazi read from …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for a cessation of all violence and hostilities in South Sudan.  The President delivered the closing remarks at the African Union (AU) Ad-hoc High Level Committee for South Sudan (C5) Plus Summit, held in Ethiopia on Sunday. The summit was convened on the sidelines of the 39th Ordinary Session of …

The Court of Master Sommeliers Europe (CMS Europe) will return to Johannesburg in 2026, further cementing South Africa’s position as a destination for globally benchmarked wine education. The programme will be hosted by Chenin Noir, a leading hospitality consultancy specialising in wine education, sensory training and professional standards development across the African continent. Scheduled to …

What Rotax Max Challenge 2026 Season PreviewWhere South AfricaWhen Tuesday 17 February 2026Community South Africa National All the angst and excitement of a brand new Rotax karting season South Africa, and the world’s most popular karting series, Rotax Max is ready to burst into action for another epic season of racing. The first choice of …

Police have arrested two more suspects after an e-hailing driver was killed in the vehicle he was driving in Pretoria West on Wednesday. The men, aged 30 and 26, will join the female suspect, aged 25, who was arrested on Friday, Gauteng SAPS spokesperson Col Mavela Masondo said. The trio is expected to appear in …

The first batch of South Africa’s newest Chinese SUV has made it onto our shores, as 500 Lepas L4 models landed at the Durban Car Terminal last week. Lepas is the latest premium offering by the Chinese giant Chery, expanding its local portfolio even further. General Manager of Lepas South Africa, Jay Jay Botes, and …

Staff Writer  ·16 Feb 2026 South Africa’s rand has seen another bout of strength against the US dollar, moving back below R16.00/$ from around R16.30/$ at the start of the month. The main driver of the rand’s renewed strength is the return of risk-on sentiment in global markets following a correction triggered by the United …

Staff Writer  ·16 Feb 2026 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued a notice to large onland diesel users, announcing a significant change to claim amounts. From 1 April 2026, these diesel claimants, being onland users in the farming, forestry, and mining sectors, will be able to claim back 100% of the eligible diesel …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·16 Feb 2026 The rand declined on Friday, influenced by a drop in commodity prices after strong labour data from the US reduced expectations for imminent Federal Reserve rate cuts.  The rand traded at 16.02 to the dollar, down about 0.4% from the previous day’s close.  “Yesterday’s retreat in commodities such as gold, …

The Department of Transport (DoT) has issued a tender for a contractor to outsource the rollout and administration of key functions of the incoming Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (Aarto). The tender, which was published on 8 December 2025, is for the “Appointment of a turnkey contractor for the rollout and operation of …

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has opened its Military Skills Development System (MSDS) applications for 2027, allowing young and deserving South Africans the chance to join the military on a two-year contract. Applications opened on Monday 16 February and will close on 27 March 2026. The application form can be found here. Successful …

The Nissan NP200 is one of the most high-risk vehicles for hijackings in South Africa, despite the fact that the vehicle was discontinued almost two years ago. The security company Fidelity ADT recently published a list of the eight vehicles most frequently targeted by hijackers in South Africa, which includes the NP200 and one other …

The yields on South Africa’s longer-dated 20- and 30-year government bonds are on track to go as low as 8% this year, while that of the 10-year could drop to 7.5%, providing the National Treasury with enough wiggle room to significantly reduce its borrowing costs while the country has started reporting primary budget surpluses. The …

Staff Writer  ·16 Feb 2026 Business groups that sounded the alarm on Eskom and the Energy Department’s plan to maintain the power utility’s monopoly on energy transmission are breathing a huge sigh of relief. The groups warned earlier this month that the Department of Electricity and Energy’s proposal to “revise” Eskom’s unbundling would lead to …

The current plan to greatly extend the Gautrain network will fail to address one of the country’s biggest problems. This is according to Stellenbosch University emeritus professor Jan Havenga, a respected logistics researcher and former Transnet and Spoornet senior manager. In a recent interview with the radio station RSG, Havenga highlighted that the planned Gautrain …

The Bottom Line The finance minister faces his 2026 budget with an improving economic backdrop, but unlocking private sector investment remains the final hurdle. WHEN Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana delivers his national budget speech this month, he will do so from a position of strength for the first time since taking charge. Godongwana has not …

By Adrian Ephraim SOUTH Africa has embarked on its most ambitious energy transformation in the post-apartheid era, with the Cabinet’s approval of the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2025 in October marking an historic pivot toward renewable energy dominance. The R2.23 trillion plan commits to installing 105,000 MW of new generation capacity by 2039 – equivalent …

Malcolm Libera  ·15 Feb 2026 The discontinued Nissan Almera and NP200 are still in the crosshairs of hijackers in South Africa in 2026, with security experts warning that demand for parts is driving their demand. The Nissan Almera first made its local debut in 2001, establishing itself as a practical and affordable sedan. The third-generation …