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South Africa’s ever popular bakkie market looks set for a bumper year. Despite being the third largest segment after passenger vehicles and exports, South Africa’s liking for light commercial vehicles failed to subside throughout 2025. Reinforced by the Toyota Hilux having been the country’s best-seller for years, the segment never fails to feature within the …

The US attacked Venezuela and deposed its long-serving President Nicolas Maduro in an overnight operation on Saturday, President Donald Trump said, in Washington’s most direct intervention in Latin America since the 1989 invasion of Panama. “This was one of the most stunning, effective and powerful displays of American might and competence in American history,” Trump …

Hugo Broos © Backpage Pix South Africa coach Hugo Broos has promised to show “no mercy” to Cameroon when he comes up against his former side in the last 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday. Broos will lead Bafana Bafana out at Al Medina Stadium in Rabat against the nation he led …

The cheapest double-cab bakkie you can buy in South Africa is the JAC T6, which starts at R359,900. Bakkies are one of the most popular vehicle types for good reason, as they are practical and well-suited for navigating our roads and the beautiful South African landscape, from SAN Parks like the Kruger to remote farms …

For the day, Pretoria can expect a minimum temperature of 15°C and a maximum of 31°C. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a warning for severe thunderstorms expected to affect parts of Gauteng, including the City of Tshwane, on Saturday afternoon and evening. According to Saws, the warning is valid from 3pm on …

Malcolm Libera  ·3 Jan 2026 South Africa is heading for disaster if urgent action is not taken to rescue its ailing industrial sector, warns mining expert Peter Major.  Major explained that smelters in South Africa heavily depend on electricity, and the price increases have made them uncompetitive. He added that despite a deal two years …

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02 January 2026 UPDATE Stay active in the new year with Apple Watch New research from the Apple Heart and Movement Study shows participants with Apple Watch keep up their exercise levels well into the new year Apple Watch is the ultimate fitness and health companion to support users in reaching and maintaining their goals in …

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South African water will host China, Russia and Iran for a week in January as their navies conduct maritime trade protection exercises. South Africa’s hosting of a naval exercise with Russia, China and Iran is set to cause much debate in the coming weeks. Exercise Will for Peace 2026, also known as Mosi III, will …

All provinces will now start and end the school year at the same time. The countdown to the 2026 school year has officially begun, with parents across South Africa already bracing for uniforms, stationery lists, and early-morning alarms. The Department of Basic Education (DBE) has confirmed that public schools will reopen on 14 January 2026, …

South African motor-vehicle operators above the age of 60 are being forewarned of the new regulations that will take place in renewing driving licenses from 5 January 2026. When a senior driver fails to comply with prescribed medical fitness assessments and papers, the driving license therapy will run the automatic cancellation of such a driving …

Our betting expert expects Bafana Bafana to edge out a tight affair in Rabat against the Indomitable Lions. Best bets for South Africa vs Cameroon South Africa to qualify at odds of 2.10 on Betway Both teams to score at odds of 1.90 on Betway Lyle Foster as anytime goalscorer at odds of 3.30 on …

Senior Drivers in South Africa Face New Licence Requirements Before january 2026 Older drivers across South Africa need to take action soon as updated driving regulations come into force before january 5 2026. Transport authorities have introduced more rigorous renewal procedures to ensure that senior motorists remain fit to drive safely. These changes seek to …

Staff Writer  ·1 Jan 2026 Many South Africans are singing the praises of Japan, and its biggest city, Tokyo, as a great holiday destination. BusinessTech went to see for itself. What we found was a friendly and advanced society with complete safety, honest people, great restaurants, and excellent service without the need for tipping. What …

Staff Writer  ·2 Jan 2026 Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates that substantial price cuts for petrol and diesel are all but confirmed for January 2026, with the changes expected to take effect next week. The data shows petrol prices with an over-recovery of between 59 and 63 cents per litre, while …

South African motorists have received welcome news as the government has confirmed a fuel price cut of R2.75 per litre, effective from 31 December 2025. This reduction comes just in time for the New Year and is expected to provide major relief to households, businesses, and commuters who have been under pressure from rising fuel …

Tourism has always promised opportunity, but for many small, community-based food businesses, that promise has felt just out of reach… until now. Western Cape, South Africa (03 January 2026) – South Africa is open for business… and for visitors. From coastal towns to city centres, peak tourism season is in full swing, with travellers arriving …

You will need to earn anywhere from R20,000 per month up to a staggering R1,450,000 per month in order to afford the cheapest and most expensive cars in South Africa, if you were to hypothetically buy either one on a finance plan.  South Africa’s car market is incredibly diverse with models that come in all shapes, …

Luke Fraser  ·2 Jan 2026 Following a challenging 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa has delivered a message of hope for 2026, optimistic that the nation, including its economy, is heading in the right direction. In his 2026 New Year’s Message, the president acknowledged the difficulties that South Africans faced over the past year. This includes unemployment, …

MUSINA – The Border Management Authority (BMA) is expecting thousands of people,to travel through the Beitbridge Border Post back to South Africa. Commissioner Michael Masiapato is expected to lead an inspection team to assess readiness and also observe movements. READ| BMA steps up festive season border enforcement Earlier this week, Masiapato confirmed to eNCA, that …

A new high-capacity undersea fibre-optic cable connecting South Africa to the rest of the world came online in 2025, while several more are planned to go live over the next few years. These rollouts will increase Internet capacity in South Africa, boost overall online reliability and service redundancy, and reduce international bandwidth costs, making broadband …

South Africans spent about R1bn a day on alcohol in the days leading up to New Year’s Eve, according to the Rethink Your Drink campaign. Rethink Your Drink is an alcohol harm-reduction campaign by the DG Murray Trust, aimed at challenging norms, policies and industry practices that promote and normalise heavy drinking. Kashifa Ancer, the …

Several drowning incidents were reported at beaches around the country on New Year’s Day, as thousands of people took to the water to welcome 2026. According to Lifesaving South Africa (LSA), New Year’s Day started with the drowning of an adult man on Strand Beach, Cape Town. Dhaya Sewduth from LSA said the organisation was …