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South Africa’s National Disaster Management Centre classified the impact of the severe weather that began on 9 June 2025, including heavy rainfall, flooding, snowfall and damaging winds, as a National Disaster. The gazetted notice records the Eastern Cape as the most affected province. According to SAnews, the government news agency, 6,869 households were affected and …

Following the second Bana Pele Leadership Summit, held on 19–20 October under the theme “From Blueprint to Movement”, Afrika Tikkun has applauded the initiative and its efforts to capture data across South Africa’s early childhood development (ECD) sector. The organisation says this creates an important opportunity to establish a baseline of children’s developmental standards, enabling …

At a young age, Neo Rapelang Kevin Lechwenyo is carving out a place for himself in the world of literature through poetry, storytelling and creative writing. The young talent from Kimberley, Northern Cape, is using words to express his emotions, reflect on life’s challenges and inspire others through stories rooted in hope, resilience and self-discovery. …

The new sports facility strengthens a youth centre reaching more than 600 children and young people annually, bringing sport into a wider investment in education, personal development and future opportunities in a mining community. Marikana, North West: A sports court can be a place to learn teamwork, test one’s abilities and discover a love for …

As World Youth Skills Day 2026 highlights the importance of building skills for a shared future, Rosond believes the next generation of drilling professionals will need technical expertise alongside the human-centred capabilities that enable safer, smarter and more collaborative operations. As the mining industry embraces new technologies, evolving operational practices and increasingly complex projects, the …

As forecasters warn of a hotter, drier summer and municipal supply stays under strain, the South African National Bottled Water Association shares a simple guide to storing safe drinking water at home. South Africans learnt to keep a torch, a power bank and a gas cooker on hand during load-shedding. This summer, the South African …

Former Springbok captain joins RoadCover to champion road safety and help South Africans better understand their rights after a road accident Johannesburg, South Africa – Every sporting legend has a journey and every journey has a road. Former Springbok captain and Rugby World Cup winner John Smit is embarking on a new chapter as a …

As fuel prices place growing pressure on South Africa’s supply chains, SPAR highlights the importance of efficient distribution, energy management and reliable access to everyday essentials. Durban: Rising fuel prices are placing additional pressure on South Africa’s grocery supply chains, increasing the cost of moving products from suppliers to distribution centres and ultimately to supermarket …

The clock is ticking! CapeGate Shopping Centre is calling on shoppers and the wider community to help deliver a little Christmas magic to 520 children from under-resourced communities as the Santa Shoebox Project drop-off deadline approaches. With the deadline of 31 October just around the corner, CapeGate is reminding everyone who has pledged a shoebox …

Cumato brings its Paarl sun-dried tomato and pickle preserves to kitchens and gift tables nationwide Small-batch preserves from local farm produce, from classic and garlic sun-dried tomato to dill cucumber and braai pickles, couriered across South Africa. PAARL, South Africa – Cumato, a small-batch preserve maker in Paarl, has listed its full range of artisan …

SOUTH AFRICA: Portugal’s beloved pastel de nata continues to win hearts around the world. In TasteAtlas’s 2026 ranking of the world’s 100 best desserts, the iconic Portuguese custard tart secured second place, reaffirming its enduring appeal. Now, Casa das Natas is giving South Africans even more reason to celebrate it. Established in March 2022, the …

The two-piece oral appliance is made from a digital scan, adjusted in half-millimetre steps and needs no power, so some CPAP users keep one for power cuts and travel, where their sleep doctor agrees. SANDTON, South Africa, 25 October 2026 – Techno-Dent Clinic, the Sandton dental practice that sees patients from Bryanston, Rivonia, Morningside, Fourways …

Targeted, trackable alerts on the employee screen deliver 90–95% policy completion in days — and the audit trail regulators now require. Johannesburg, South Africa: Organisations worldwide and across Africa are replacing email and Slack for critical compliance communications with direct-to-desktop pop-up alerts that appear in the employee’s line of sight, remain until acknowledged, and generate an …

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng: Specialist legal firm Executor Law has released an industry-focused advisory examining the procedural bottlenecks that commonly delay the finalization of deceased estates in South Africa. The publication serves as an educational resource for executors and beneficiaries, outlining actionable steps to navigate the bureaucratic requirements of the Master of the High Court and SARS …

Champagne Kisses, a Pretoria bridal and formalwear boutique, has published a guide explaining why a custom couture dress is often seen as an investment rather than an expense. PRETORIA, South Africa — Champagne Kisses has published a new guide examining what sets a custom couture dress apart from off the rack alternatives. It addresses a …

D’vine Skin & Body, a Durbanville skincare studio, has published a guide on why tired-looking eyes and ageing eyes are different concerns that need different care. DURBANVILLE, Western Cape — D’vine Skin & Body has published a new article that separates two eye concerns often treated as one. Because tired eyes and ageing eyes can …

Gqeberha: Twelve of 55 cockroach-related work descriptions reviewed in True Clean’s records explicitly mention a follow-up. The local pest control business is using that detail to explain what it checks after the first treatment. The descriptions come from records dated between October 2025 and September 2026. They cover recorded work, including return visits, rather than …

Johannesburg: January is a month of fresh starts in the inner city. People take up new jobs, students go back to college and leases come up for renewal, so the coming weeks are when most renters start weighing up where to live next year. My City Loft rents studio and one-bedroom flats in six buildings …

As the month-end squeeze bites, food rescue app Refreshi is selling surplus food from supermarkets, bakeries and delis at half price or less, from just R39 a bag, and these are the stores where shoppers are getting the most for their money. With payday still days away and more than a third of South Africans …

For most South Africans, pets are far more than animals. They are family. They greet us at the door, comfort us after a difficult day and become part of our biggest milestones. Yet when the unexpected happens, from an accident to a sudden illness, many pet owners are faced with an impossible choice between doing …

Every business starts somewhere. Maybe you spotted a gap in the market, turned a hobby into an income, or decided that there had to be a better way to do something. Along the way, there were decisions to make, problems to solve, and lessons to learn. Now, BOOST Cape Town wants to hear about it. …

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, CapeGate invites shoppers to put pen to paper and share a few heartfelt words with someone undergoing cancer treatment. Sometimes, a few thoughtful words can make all the difference to someone facing a difficult day. This October, CapeGate Shopping Centre is inviting its community to come together in pink and …