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Staff Writer  ·22 Jan 2026 South African electricity users are on a countdown to see just how much more they will be paying for electricity in 2026, with a potential 10.5% price hike on the cards. Following a truncated public participation process that ended on 21 January, households will now have to wait until the …

A dedicated Road Accident Fund tribunal would relieve the pressure on the courts which are clogged with RAF claims, the assistant State Attorney in Johannesburg says. Graphic: Lisa Nelson The assistant State Attorney in Johannesburg, Simbongile Siyali, has called for a dedicated tribunal to deal with Road Accident Fund (RAF) cases. This would relieve the …

Staff Writer  ·22 Jan 2026 Economists at Nedbank believe the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) will hold interest rates for longer than most other projections—until the second half of the year. Commenting on the latest inflation data published by Stats SA this week, the group noted that the slight bump in …

Government officials have blamed high speed limits in South Africa for the carnage on the country’s roads. However, our speed limits align quite well with the rest of the world, including some first-world nations. While it has been dead silent on the topic since, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) proposed a blanket speed limit …

Despite a touchy start, the Department of Communication and Digital Technologies’ DigiTech platform has proven helpful for several South African tech startups. First launched in May 2022, the platform was criticised for its poor design and the large sums of money that were spent on it. However, the department has since revamped the website, and …

South Africa’s government is appealing for donations to help fund repairs at the iconic Kruger National Park, following torrential rains and flooding that claimed dozens of lives and caused widespread damage to lodges, camps, and roads. The cost of rebuilding has initially been estimated at R500 million ($31 million), Minister of Forestry Fisheries and Environment …

As Mercedes-Benz battles back against the influx of affordable SUVs in the South African market, it has knocked thousands of rands off for no fewer than four of its models, including AMG Line options. The German automaker decided to slash the prices of four diesel SUVs, with two models seeing their prices reduced by a …

Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says there is a unique solution that can help bring South Africa’s high electricity prices down — bring down the cost of coal. Ramokgopa did not reveal government’s plan to achieve this, but told 702 that coal costs contribute roughly 40% to the cost of electricity in South Africa. …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·22 Jan 2026 South African meat lovers can expect prices to continue to rocket for at least the next three months, as the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease continues to wreak havoc in the country’s feedlots. According to economists at Nedbank, South Africa’s latest inflation reading of 3.6% was in line with …

Cape Town’s summer coastline is renowned worldwide for its blue waters, consistent winds, and big-air heroics. But beneath the beauty lies the kind of power that commands respect. Following the tragic passing of South African kiteboarder Graham Howes, his family and the NSRI have launched a fundraiser for a new rescue vessel in his name. …

The University of Venda (UNIVEN), through its Faculty of Management, Commerce and Law, has further strengthened its position as a leader in cybersecurity by successfully hosting the presti-gious International Federation for Information Processing (IFIP)–UNIVEN–CSIR International Cybersecurity Conference, underscoring its growing influence as a regional and global innova-tor in digital security. Held recently in Pretoria, South …

Department of Sport, Arts and Culture Ministerial Outreach Programme hands over Multipurpose Sport Facility, Equipment and Attire at King Senzangakhona Secondary School, Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal The Deputy Minister of Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Peace Mabe will officially handover a state-of-the-art Multipurpose Sport Facility with sporting equipment and attire to King Senzangakhona Secondary School in …

Unathi Thosago brings more than 20 years of experience across the financial services, pharmaceutical, agricultural and insurance IT sectors. Her appointment forms part of Parliament’s broader strategy to strengthen cybersecurity resilience, modernise digital platforms and improve public trust in the institution through secure, accessible technology. Before joining Parliament, Unathi served as service and client technology …

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has once again affirmed its position as a national academic leader, ranking number one in South Africa for Computer Science, Engineering, Physical Sciences, and Business and Economics in the latest Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings by Subject 2026. The 2026 subject rankings place UJ at the forefront of …

Malcolm Libera  ·21 Jan 2026 South African homeowners are being warned that municipalities are increasingly focusing on how residential properties are used, and that any violations are being heavily penalised. According to VDM Incorporated director Cor van Deventer, a growing number of municipalities are ramping up inspections and issuing penalty rates for zoning contraventions as …

Vodacom Bulls © Gallo Images The BBRU has announced the Sibanye-Stillwater Super League 2026 edition, the biggest cross-border club competition in South Africa. Willem Strauss, President of the Blue Bulls Rugby Union, said that the new league, an extension of last year’s Castle Super League, has expanded to 40 clubs from six different rugby provinces …

Luke Fraser  ·21 Jan 2026 South Africa’s inflation rate dipped to a 21-year low of 3.2% on average in 2025, with prices across the nation broadly in line with the new inflation target rate. Consumer price inflation ticked marginally higher in December to end the year at 3.6%, up from 3.5% in November, with the …

Last month, ArcelorMittal SA (Amsa) applied for a 51% duty on certain flat-rolled steel products imported from China. This comes on top of the 10% duty already in place, meaning importers may soon pay a 61% premium for products from China. Should government grant this increase, the costs will be borne across the economy – …

The tide of new Chinese car brands entering South Africa doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon, given that at least six new marques are set to open their doors before the end of 2026. Last year saw the arrival of six new manufacturers from the People’s Republic, including Changan, Deepal, Dongfeng, Geely, Leapmotor, …

A new analysis using the latest data from the Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index and global non-household electricity prices shows that mining Bitcoin is not commercially viable in South Africa. Trading platform advisory BestBrokers conducted the analysis, finding that Bitcoin mining only made financial sense in a handful of countries. These include Indonesia, Kazakhstan, and …

The renewal of and South Africa’s continued inclusion in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is not merely desirable – it is absolutely essential for the country’s economic survival, job creation and growth. AGOA offers preferential access to the American market, which is crucial for creating thousands of jobs and facilitating billions of rand …

South African meat prices rose at the fastest pace in nearly eight years in December as the country battles an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle, adding to food-inflation pressures. Read: SA to import vaccines to tackle foot-and-mouth disease Meat prices in urban areas were 12.6% higher in December than a year earlier and were …

MyBroadband recently conducted a brief test drive of the fully electric Geely Riddara RD6 and was impressed by the vehicle’s performance, specifications, and practicality. While still little known to many South Africans, Geely is the parent company of Volvo, Lotus, Polestar, and Smart. Its Riddara sub-brand is also China’s largest new energy vehicle pickup brand. …

Malcolm Libera  ·21 Jan 2026 South Africa’s water infrastructure is being pushed to the edge, a crisis that could be worse than load shedding, as early warning signs are already here.  Speaking in an interview with Jeremy Maggs, Riskonet Africa risk expert Volker von Widdern warned that the system is now close to breaking under …