Google

While it recently celebrated its 1st birthday, Afrikaans e-hailing service Wanatu is being criticised for not fixing its buggy app and charging users exorbitant fees. It has also refused to provide any details about tangible growth or future potential, after previously punting ambitious expansion plans. Wanatu launched in Pretoria and Centurion in October 2024 and …

The genomes of 28 ancient hunter-gatherers from southern Africa have revealed a population with unique genetic variants that contributed to the evolution and adaptation of Homo sapiens. The research published in the journal Nature shows that southern Africa served as a long-term ecological refuge where hunter-gatherer populations thrived and maintained continuity through changing climatic and …

Home Affairs Minister Leon Shreiber said investigations found that the arrival of charter flights carrying Palestinians was not intended to be a one-off. The Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn South Africa’s 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian passport holders. The decision comes after two charter flights transporting Palestinians landed in South Africa last month. About …

South Africa faced Uruguay with a golden opportunity to secure a place in the top twelve and immediately improve on their thirteenth place finish from two years ago. It was a tense and gripping contest that ended one all in regulation time before Uruguay edged the shootout to deny South Africa the step forward they …

The department of home affairs has withdrawn the 90-day visa exemption for Palestinian ordinary passport holders after flagging deliberate and ongoing abuse of the exemption by Israeli actors linked to “voluntary emigration” efforts for residents of the Gaza Strip. According to the department, this follows investigations and recommendations by national intelligence structures and consultations conducted …

Motorsport South Africa (MSA) mourns the passing of Mustapha Innes Murudker, who passed away on Friday, 5 December. A pioneering figure in South African motorsport, Innes made history with his 1989 Western Province Rally Championship victory, competing against leading names of the era and proving what determination and skill can achieve. A respected businessman from …

Malcolm Libera  ·7 Dec 2025 Renowned economist Roelof Botha says that the prime lending rate should be 1.25% lower than it currently is, which would mean an extra savings of R1,388 per month from the current rate.   Both said the latest Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index shows that, despite immense pressures, South Africans continue to …

World Rugby has engineered a 2027 World Cup draw that unfairly punishes the Springboks and All Blacks while gifting the north a free passage, writes MARK KEOHANE. Writing for the Sunday Times, Keohane argues that the draw “tilts the field” in favour of the northern hemisphere, placing the world’s No 1 and No 2 sides …

In 2009, then-African Union chair Muammar Gaddafi envisioned a united Africa with a single currency, one military and a continent where Africans needed one passport to move freely. Africa, however, not as ready for this move towards integration as the controversial Libyan leader proposed. Crossing African borders is still a test of stamina. But South …

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has issued a warning to the public over concerns about an increase in after-hours scams targeting motorists. RTIA recently observed an increase in after-hours scams targeting motorists with fake traffic fines and alerted drivers to this through a series of X posts. It advises drivers to disregard these messages …

Norwegian firm Scatec ASA has commenced commercial operation at its new 273MW Grootfontein PV solar power farm in the Western Cape. The farm is expected to generate 700 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of clean energy annually, leading to an estimated abatement of 630,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. Scatec expects the facility to generate predictable revenues from …

Staff Writer  ·7 Dec 2025 SARS and the National Treasury have moved to allay concerns around changes to the definition of “bona fide inadvertent errors” in tax filings, noting that the stricter interpretation has corporates and high-net-worth individuals in mind. Earlier this year, the tax service appeared to cut one of the biggest lifelines to …

The Hyundai Grand i10 has received a disappointing result after being tested for crash safety as part of the #SaferCarsForAfrica campaign. The assessment was done by the Global New Car Assessment Program (NCAP) in partnership with the Automobile Association (AA). Global NCAP crash tests vehicles and rates them according to the amount of protection they …

Orlando Pirates set the tone from the opening exchanges, pressing high and nearly capitalising on a slip from goalkeeper Washington Arubi inside the first 10 minutes. Evidence Makgopa latched onto the loose ball, but his strike was cleared off the line to keep the scores level. The tempo remained lively, and the Buccaneers had to …

The Confédération Africaine de Football’s (CAF) Under-17 Girls Integrated Football Tournament (GIFT) will be staged just outside Harare, Zimbabwe from Monday, the second edition of this key developmental platform. Here is all you need to know about the competition. KEY FACTSWhen: 08-18 December, 2025Where: Ngoni Stadium, Norton, 40-kilometres west of HarareAge-group: Under-17 GirlsTeams: Eight HOW …

South Africa has no compact bakkies, but that doesn’t mean that the demand for an affordable workhorse has disappeared. While vehicles like the Nissan NP200, Ford Bantam, Fiat Strada, Mazda Rustler, and Chevrolet Utility used to be a common sight on our roads, the body type vanished from showrooms last year, and no automaker has …

A mass shooting at the Saulsville Hostel in Atteridgeville, west of Pretoria, resulted in the deaths of 10 people. More than 10 others were wounded and taken to hospital, police said. The attack occurred at about 4am on Saturday. No further details are immediately available on the incident, which is under investigation. TimesLIVE The New …

Domestic policies generally guide agricultural developments here at home. That said, gatherings such as this past weekend’s G20 Summit always provide an opportunity to mobilize support and generate global policy discourse around particular issues. These gatherings also provide an opportunity for policymakers and business leaders to connect with other countries and strengthen ties. This was …

Kenwood Ironing Board Cover (Blue)*: Fresh Look, Smooth FinishGive your ironing board a vibrant refresh with the Kenwood Ironing Board Cover in classic Blue. Designed for optimal performance, this cover ensures a perfectly smooth surface for effortless ironing and excellent results. * Please note: This product is designed for use with the IBM20 Ironing Board, …

Exactly three years ago, we reported how R275 million had been spent on a taxi rank in Limpopo which had never opened. Construction started in 2011 on the Thohoyandou taxi rank. The bill now stands at R311 million. It has still not opened. In October, Premier Phophi Ramathuba announced at a press briefing at the …

Africa’s road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is paved with drama, history, and opportunity. Morocco, the continent’s top-ranked team and Qatar 2022 semifinalists, headline the African contingent after landing in Group C alongside five-time champions Brazil, Scotland, and Haiti. Catch all the World Cup action live on SuperSport. It’s the draw that will command …

Malcolm Libera  ·6 Dec 2025 Giraf Macadamia Milk is becoming a familiar sight in coffee shops across South Africa, thanks to its compatibility with coffee, while also supporting local farmers.  Founder Philip Moufarrige explained that the brand began in the Lowveld, close to the region’s macadamia farms. The milk is produced at the AmberMacs Macadamia …

MultiChoice veteran Byron du Plessis has the enormous task of turning around the company’s South African division’s struggling business. Du Plessis was appointed as MultiChoice South Africa CEO a year ago. His title changed to Canal+ Africa Pay-TV SA CEO in September 2025 following the French firm’s acquisition of MultiChoice. The 41-year-old has been with …

The murder of a witness who testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry will further diminish the public’s trust in the police’s ability to protect whistleblowers and may discourage others from testifying. This is according to Professor Nirmala Gopal, a criminologist at the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Marius… Publications on Social Issues: Many newspapers publish special …