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Peace Talks Abbey Makoe|Published 1 day ago Copy to Clipboard THE President Donald Trump administration is moving with turbo-charged speed to settle the Western Sahara conflict. In that expeditious US adventure, there are bound to be winners and losers. South Africa, a long-standing backer of the Western Sahara people’s fight for independence, appears to be …

When President Cyril Ramaphosa delivers the State of the Nation Address (SONA) on the evening of 12 February 2026, the setting will once again carry deep constitutional and historical symbolism. Parliament is set to convene a joint sitting of the two Houses at the Cape Town City Hall – the same venue, where former President, …

For over a century, the corner of Market and Commissioner Streets was marked by Die Herberg Hotel, a building whose walls traced the rise, transformation, and trials of Krugersdorp itself.  From its origins as a… Athletics: South African athletes have excelled in track and field events, with notable figures like Oscar Pistorius and Wayde van …

ULTRA South Africa has announced its headline acts for the festival’s highly anticipated 11th edition, set to take place across two cities in April 2026. The electronic dance music extravaganza will return to Johannesburg’s Expo Centre at Nasrec on Saturday 25 April, before moving to Cape Town’s The Ostrich venue the following day.

Malcolm Libera  ·8 Feb 2026 South Africans are being warned about a fast-growing and highly dangerous form of digital fraud that is increasingly targeting people through their smartphones. Known as RAT attacks, these scams are particularly effective because many victims have never heard of them and don’t realise what is happening until it is too …

Patriotic Alliance (PA) leader Gayton McKenzie has clarified that his recent public support for US President Donald Trump and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was expressed in his role as party leader, not as a cabinet minister. In a statement, McKenzie said his remarks were made “in my capacity as president of the PA, …

Malcolm Libera  ·7 Feb 2026 Data from the PMBEJD Group, the Living Wage South Africa Network (LWSA), and other firms show that a person needs to earn anywhere between R6,600 and R27,600 per month to live a ‘decent’ life. This is the amount needed for a worker to maintain dignity, functionality, and stability in their …

Imagine a world where fresh vegetables and herbs sprout in the heart of our cities without the need for sprawling farms. Hydroponics – a method of growing plants without soil – uses a nutrient-rich water solution instead of earth and is useful in areas where soil quality is poor, land is frequently flooded, water supply …

South Africans should not compare the results of recent vehicle safety tests with those for cars assessed before August 2025. A key change in the assessment protocols for Global NCAP ratings means that almost all the vehicles previously tested would have achieved two or fewer stars for adult occupant protection. The Automobile Association of South …

JOHANNESBURG – The future of Volkswagen operations in South Africa hangs in the balance. The Volkswagen Group South Africa says 2026 will be a “make or break” year for its local business. Its German parent is yet to commit to a key new investment here. The company warns that it faces stiff global competition for …

Many South Africans strive to own a car, whether it be new or pre-owned, but fail to consider the costs involved beyond monthly repayment premiums and fuel spend. There is a long list of ‘extras’ involved in car ownership, including insurance, licensing and registration, annual licence disc renewal fees, and general vehicle maintenance. The domestic …

South Africa is gearing up for one of the most significant overhauls of its post-school education and training system since democracy. Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela is seeking to expand the role of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) colleges to tackle massification pressures. But first he has his eye on modernising …

South Africa and China have signed the China-Africa Economic Partnership Agreement, a landmark deal granting South African exports duty-free access to the Chinese market and boosting investment into the country. The agreement was signed in Beijing by Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition Parks Tau and China’s minister of commerce, Wang Wentao, during the joint …

Malcolm Libera  ·7 Feb 2026 South Africa’s long-running semigration trend, which for years saw households relocating from inland provinces to the coast, is slowing—with more households returning to inland provinces like Gauteng. New data from banks, estate agencies, and other platforms show that while coastal areas remain attractive, demand is becoming more evenly spread across …

The Ditsobotla Local Municipality in the North West has not paid its employees’ pension contributions for 14 months, according to the South African Municipal Workers Union (Samwu). Municipal spokesperson Pius Batsile acknowledged that pension funds have not been paid for several months and attributed it to low revenue collection. “The municipality is facing cash flow …

The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) says it has stepped up its social grant review programme as part of a broader push to tighten compliance under stricter National Treasury conditions. In a briefing at Parliament on the agency’s third-quarter performance on Thursday, Sassa CEO Themba Matlou said about 240,000 grants have been reviewed so …

Luke Fraser  ·7 Feb 2026 A recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment makes it clear that South Africans living in areas with Home Ownership Associations (HOAs) are required by law to pay for levies. The SCA case, Waterford Estate Homeowners Association NPC v Riverside Lodge Body Corporate and Others, is a landmark ruling, according …

From Decline to Recovery By Zimkita Mavumengwana Each year, Reverse the Red Day on 7 February shines a spotlight on a powerful idea: extinction is not inevitable. With the right knowledge, partnerships and action, species that are slipping towards extinction can be stabilised and, in some cases, brought back from the brink. South Africa’s National …

Home » Urgent Reforms Needed in South Africa’s Healthcare System | Craig Comrie | Kaya FM In a KayaBiz interview with Gugu Mphuthi, Craig Comrie speaks to the urgent need for practical reforms in South Africa’s healthcare system. He highlights why delays come with real consequences for access, affordability, and quality of care, and points …

The belief that South Africans must retire at 65 is gradually shifting as new pension and employment rules become more widely accepted. Economic pressures and longer lifespans along with evolving workforce needs are driving both government and companies to reconsider fixed retirement ages. Rather than forcing workers to leave at a specific age the updated …

Staff Writer  ·6 Feb 2026 While lower petrol prices in South Africa are great news for motorists, the impact on inflation is limited because half the price goes to tax—and another tax hike may be coming. According to Investec Chief Economist, Annabel Bishop, South Africa’s inflation print for December, at 3.6% y/y, was little changed …

More than R500,000 has been raised to support the family of David Sejobe, the well-known MultiChoice front-of-house security officer who tragically died after being struck by a vehicle while cycling to work last Friday. A BackaBuddy crowdfunding campaign, which has shot past its initial target of R20,000, was launched to assist Sejobe’s grieving family. The …

Long overdue facelift D-Max will soon go on-sale. Isuzu has officially started teasing the much awaited facelift D-Max for South Africa, just under three years after it debuted in Thailand. Watch the teaser video below In a teaser clip posted on its social pages, the internally named RG D-Max’s changes for South Africa will, seemingly, …

Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen today visited the Agricultural Research Council (ARC) Onderstepoort Veterinary Research (OVR), where the President and CEO of the ARC, Dr Magingxa, handed over the first batch of locally produced Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccines in over 20 years.  This milestone signals a shift from reactionary disease chasing to a …