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Season 14 Episode 1 20 January 2026 · 21:27 min South Africa’s energy transition has created a booming market — and a lot of noise. In this episode of Business Talk, host Michael Avery sits down with Lukas Stoltz, Regional Sales Manager at Herholdt’s Group, to… San People: The San people, also known as Bushmen, …

Becoming a magistrate is a calling to public service.  It combines legal knowledge, careful judgment, and daily problem-solving that directly affects people’s lives.  If you are considering this path, here is a clear guide to what a magistrate is, the role involves, the qualifications you need, and the practical steps to get there in South …

South African taxpayers have welcomed the positive changes that are giving them encouragement. This mainly relates to some financial relief that has been reinforced with the idea of fairness in the tax system. While the economic pressures in the country remain severe recent measures and policy directions have focused on reducing the burdens on individuals …

The age of 65 has served as the standard retirement age in South Africa for many decades. But this traditional model is starting to change. Economic pressures & longer lifespans are forcing people to rethink when they should stop working. The workforce itself is also evolving in ways that challenge old assumptions about retirement. South …

A devastating road accident involving a private scholar transport vehicle has claimed the lives of at least 13 school learners in Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg, on Monday morning, 19 January 2026. Preliminary… Scholarships: The government offers various scholarships and funding opportunities for students to pursue higher education. Read More at the Source

Isuzu Motors South Africa has invested heavily in two key partners operating in and around its assembly plant in Struandale, Gqeberha. This plant is the Japanese carmaker’s key manufacturing hub for bakkies and commercial vehicles sold both locally and throughout broader African markets. Isuzu helped its major panel manufacturer, VSL Manufacturing, build its R750-million purpose-built …

The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has announced that it continues to support various flood-stricken communities by conducting rescue operations to evacuate people stranded in the Limpopo and Mpumalanga provinces.  These areas have been severely affected by flooding and rising water levels due to heavy rains over the past two weeks. The SANDF has …

Splendid hundreds by Jason Rowles and Muhammed Bulbulia and a dominant performance from their bowlers and in the field, enabled South Africa to crush Tanzania by a lopsided 329 runs in their ICC Under-19 World Cup match at the High Performance Oval in Windhoek on Monday. It was the perfect way for South Africa to …

Team SA delegation to showcase reform progress, G20 legacy, and investment-ready economy at World Economic Forum 2026  Johannesburg, South Africa 16 January 2026 – When South Africa’s delegation touches down in Davos next week, it will arrive carrying significant momentum from recent milestones that strengthen the country’s global standing.  Fresh from hosting a historic G20 Summit on African soil …

As the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting gathers in Davos for its 56th instalment, the eyes of the global business and policy community will be on a familiar yet ever-evolving delegation: Team South Africa. Representing a nation that has navigated a tumultuous decade of economic adjustment, political transition, and social transformation, the South African contingent arrives in Switzerland with a clear agenda.  The narrative Team South Africa takes to …

Luke Fraser  ·19 Jan 2026 The National Treasury has extended the deadline for public comment on a proposed online gambling tax amid a growing epidemic of gambling in the country. While the addiction risk regarding gambling is well known, the recent rise of online gambling has meant that it is accessible almost anywhere, at any …

Luke Fraser  ·19 Jan 2026 South Africa officially has another National Disaster following severe weather and widespread flooding across five provinces. Following severe weather and widespread flooding, a National Disaster has been classified under the Disaster Management Act, 2002. The classification was effected by the Head of the National Disaster Management Centre (NDMC), Elias Sithole, …

Staff Writer  ·19 Jan 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has approved a 3.8% salary increase for South Africa’s top politicians, including ministers, deputy ministers and parliamentarians. The approval of the above-inflation pay hike comes following the recommendation from the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers in December. The commission had recommended an increase of …

Things are looking a lot brighter at the start of 2026 than they have in easily the past five years. Eskom is largely a solved problem (for now). Transnet is turning the corner, albeit painstakingly. These network reforms by The Presidency (of which Eskom and Transnet, including the ports, are the two largest) are working. …

Communications minister Solly Malatsi says approximately 98,000 decoder-like set-top boxes (STBs) remain to be installed by 31 March 2026 for South Africa’s broadcast digital migration (BDM) project. The minister was responding to a Parliamentary question from ANC MP Shaik Imraan Subrathie, and he added that completing these installations is a priority for his department. “As …

Staff Writer  ·19 Jan 2026 The police ministry has revealed that the attempted ‘national shutdown’ in 2023 cost the country R370 million in additional operational costs. This was revealed in a parliamentary Q&A by the EFF’s Leigh-Ann Mathys, who questioned the costs incurred by the South African Police Service, specifically relating to the shutdown. In …

Local market specification and pricing will be made soon. Announced for South Africa at the end of last year, Suzuki’s Maruti division has started shipping export versions of the Victoris to no less than 100 markets, including South Africa. Name change In a short statement over the weekend, the brand confirmed that around 450 vehicles …

The South African National Space Agency (SANSA) says the country can expect geomagnetic storm conditions to increase over the next 24 hours. This is due to the arrival of an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection (CME), which was triggered by a long-duration X1.9 solar flare on Sunday, 18 January at around 20:00. “A solar flare is …

Note to Editors: These remarks were delivered by ActionSA National Chairperson, Michael Beaumont at the #HandsOffXolani Picket  Dumelang, Molweni, Sanibonani, Goeie More, Good Morning; South Africans, Xolani Khumalo is being arrested today because he refuses to surrender the country he loves to criminals. He is paying the price that comes with doing the work SAPS and …

What Dakar 2026 Final Car ReportWhere Yanbu, Saudi ArabiaWhen Saturday 17 January 2026Community International Victorious Nasser, Lurquin survive final sprint scare Qatari Nasser Al Attiyah and Belgian Fabian Lurquin survived a late scare to take their Dacia Sandrider to victory as Nasser scored his sixth Car victory. The pair opened the road on Saturday’s final …

Two decades ago, the Department of Science and Technology recognised nanotechnology as a strategic field capable of reshaping South Africa’s industrial future. This led to the establishment of the Masters Nanoscience Programme, a collaboration between four universities designed to train MSc graduates who can drive innovation, manufacturing and technology development locally rather than relying on …

Motorsport South Africa (MSA) is proud to announce the launch of the 2026 MSA Short Circuit GP Series, a dynamic Club-level Championship designed to develop South Africa’s next generation of motorcycle racing talent. The Short Circuit GP Series forms a critical stepping stone for riders with National and International ambitions, providing a structured, safe, professionally …

Malcolm Libera  ·18 Jan 2026 South African passport holders have lost visa-free access to five countries and are likely to face stricter vetting when applying for visas to major travel destinations like the USA and Europe.  According to the Henley Passport Index, which is widely regarded as the most authoritative global ranking of passport strength, …

The African National Congress (ANC) welcomes and congratulates two of South Africa’s outstanding luminaries, erudite scholars and champions of human rights, on receiving the Olof Palme Prize. The Olof Palme Prize is an esteemed international award honouring the legacy of former Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme and recognising individuals and organisations for their outstanding contributions to peace, …