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Absa says the single highest-value transaction by any of its customers on Black Friday morning was a R1-million point-of-sale payment at a car rental company. With half a day remaining, the amount had already surpassed Absa’s biggest transaction on Black Friday last year, which was R638,000 spent on an international holiday booking. While it’s unclear …

In the past month, DStv subscribers have received free package upgrades, several new channels, and price reductions on decoders. From 10 November, DStv customers subscribed to a decoder-based package have been upgraded to a higher package tier as part of MultiChoice’s Thol-iUpsize promotion. Until 31 December 2025, DStv Access and Family subscribers have been upgraded …

It is legal for homeowners’ associations (HOAs) in estates in South Africa to fine residents for speeding and other traffic violations committed by visitors and delivery people. However, homeowners must have contractually agreed to such rules, and the rules themselves must meet several conditions, explained Johlene Wasserman, Community Schemes and Compliance Director at VDM Law. …

Motorsport South Africa joins the South African motorsport community in mourning the passing of Justin Robertson, who left us yesterday. A fierce competitor and a naturally gifted racing driver, Justin made his mark across several categories and became a familiar and much respected presence at circuits around the country. His pace, determination and humility earned …

Staff Writer  ·28 Nov 2025 The South African Police Service (SAPS) has recorded a 4.9% decrease in reported serious crimes in the country, including a sizeable 11.5% drop in murders—but some of the most violent areas are still getting worse. Presenting the much-delayed crime statistics for the second quarter of the year, covering July through …

PREVIEW: The final match of the Nations Series promises a thunderous climax as Wales welcome the reigning world and Rugby Championship champions, South Africa, to Cardiff. It’s a true clash of rugby identities: Wales’ traditional flair and indefatigable spirit against the Springboks’ trademark physical dominance and relentless tactical precision. For South Africa, it’s an opportunity …

South Africa, you asked – and we listened. Codigo Tequila proudly presents the launch of Theatre, a new event series bringing global icons to local stages. For our debut edition, we welcome the deeply anticipated Lane 8 – live in South Africa for the very first time. For years, fans across the country have been calling for the …

Introduction: Unlocking the True Potential of Your Land In the world of property development, the difference between a stagnant asset and a high-yield investment often lies in a single document: your Zoning Certificate. Whether you are a homeowner looking to operate a business from home, or a developer eyeing a multi-unit residential project, the existing …

My first connection to South Africa came through Nelson Mandela. In the US, every Black History Month, teachers read excerpts from Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, Long Walk to Freedom. It even has a special place on our family dining room table. But I have a confession to make. Though I’d seen Mandela’s name many times, my …

Malcolm Libera  ·28 Nov 2025 Salaries in South Africa are taking a beating, and it’s because annual salary increases follow a CPI basket that doesn’t reflect the real inflation rate faced by different income levels. This is according to Chris Blair, Group Director at remuneration and HR analytics firm 21st Century, who noted that South …

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The South African Broadcasting Corporation’s (SABC’s) debt collectors, employed to collect non-payment of TV licence fees, use scare tactics and fake “deals” to try to convince holders to pay the fees. While some debt collection campaigns threaten non-paying TV licence holders with trace alerts against their names, others offer false discounts on the amounts owed. …

Concerns have been raised over whether the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act (Aarto) will reduce road accidents and fatalities on South African roads. This comes from the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA), which highlighted that the Aarto pilots in Tshwane and Johannesburg hadn’t shown any signs of improving road safety, despite being …

South African artists in all media have a following in Paris. The Franco-South African arts and culture association, Le Kraal, tries to follow and post on the in­­coming artists to gather the Saffas living here around them and celebrate the art emerging from Mzanzi. Throughout the year, we have had returning musicians such as Stogie …

 ·28 Nov 2025 When Donald Trump welcomes the Group of 20 to his private golf resort in Miami next year, he’ll decide who’s on the guest list. That much is clear after the US president said in a social media post Wednesday that he won’t invite South Africa, the holder of this year’s G-20 presidency …

South Africa and Indonesia have launched a new visa-free travel agreement, opening the door for citizens of both countries to visit without applying for a visa in advance. Announced at the Indonesia Africa CEO Forum in Johannesburg, the deal aims to boost tourism, trade, and investment while fostering closer economic ties. By simplifying travel, entrepreneurs, investors, …

Solidarity’s private Afrikaans university, Akademia, and real estate developer Kanton have broken ground on a new R3.2-billion residential full-time campus on the outskirts of Pretoria East. A sod-turning ceremony on Friday at the Mooiplaats site on Boschkop Road, about eight kilometres from Solomon Mahlangu Drive, marked the start of the project’s first phase of construction. …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the regrettable statement by President Donald Trump on South Africa’s participation in the 2026 G20 meetings. The G20 South Africa 2025 Leaders Summit  attended by several Heads of State and Goverment, was hailed by all those who attended the summit as one of the most  successful summits. The summit produced …

In a recent statement, South Africa’s minister of correctional services said more than 18,000 parolees had reoffended in the past three years. They included 209 committing murder and 330 rape during 2024-25. This is one of the country’s most pressing justice problems, yet it remains poorly understood. It’s called recidivism: a situation where an individual …

Luke Fraser  ·27 Nov 2025 The Business Licensing Bill has received more pressure, with the Western Cape Government (WCG) and the Centre for Development and Enterprise (CDE) rejecting the Bill in its current form. The draft Business Licensing Bill, gazetted by the Department of Small Business Development, proposes the introduction of a national registry for …

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has unveiled his matchday squad for Saturday’s final Nations Series clash against Wales in Cardiff. Springbok scrumhalf Cobus Reinach will earn his 50th Test cap when he takes the field. Erasmus opted for a seven-one split in favour of the forwards on the bench, with the replacement front …

DHL Global Forwarding has appointed Justin Cheong as Head of Air Freight in South Africa.  He will be based in Johannesburg and will lead the company’s air freight strategy, commercial growth, and operational excellence across the country. Justin brings extensive international experience in air freight management and business development across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. His appointment reinforces DHL Global Forwarding’s commitment to strengthening trade connectivity …

 ·27 Nov 2025 President Donald Trump said that he would not invite South Africa to participate in next year’s G-20 summit in Miami and that he planned to “stop all payments and subsidies” to the country, as relations between Washington and Pretoria continue to deteriorate. Trump, in a social media post on Wednesday, repeated claims …

Crypto payments have exploded in South Africa over the last few years, and there is no doubt that they are becoming mainstream, VALR co-founder and CEO Farzam Ehsani has told MyBroadband. However, some obstacles remain that hinder the widespread adoption of cryptocurrency for payments, such as the need for clarity and harmony in tax regulations. …