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LONDON – Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx scored two tries apiece as South Africa beat Argentina 29-27 at Twickenham to win successive Rugby Championship titles for the first time in their history. The world champions’ relentless forward power ultimately proved the difference as they overturned a 10-point deficit after Argentina led 13-3 early in the …

Cobus Reinach and Malcolm Marx both scored two tries. The Springboks edged Argentina 29-27 in a hard-fought Rugby Championship match at Twickenham in London on Saturday to win the trophy for a second time in a row. It is the first time the Boks have gone back-to-back in the competition and the sixth time they …

Wetility, a MultiChoice Innovation Fund-backed renewable energy fintech startup, has announced its plans to launch OneBill, a new subscription model designed to make rooftop solar more accessible. The company says OneBill combines grid and solar electricity bills into a single invoice, eliminating the need for homeowners to juggle bills from two separate entities. “OneBill is …

From “arrived early for my shift” selfies to dance breaks during card machine troubles, these attendants are showing us that work can be serious business with a whole lot of humour. South Africa (04 October 2025) – Petrol attendants have always been part of everyday life in South Africa, but a few are now taking …

Yay! It’s that time of year when Pretoria and Jozi’s streets turn purple again.  Pretoria, South Africa (04 October 2025) – The jacarandas are out, and honestly, it’s one of the highlights for anyone who drives the cities’ canopied streets. They add a touch of magic here that can’t be found anywhere else in SA, …

Comrades, Sisters and Brothers, On behalf of the Central Executive Committee and the 1.7 million members of the Congress of South African Trade Unions, I welcome you to South Africa, the land of struggle and sacrifice, the land of Nelson Mandela, Chris Hani, Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, and so many other giants of our people’s movement. It …

Both parents, regardless of gender, sex, colour or circumstances, will now be entitled to equal parental leave that they can share amongst themselves (4 months, 10 days). ConCourt unanimously confirms constitutional invalidity against sections which deal with maternity and paternity leave under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) (and the corresponding UIF legislation). The …

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. New Toyota appearing in South Africa this week Toyota is featuring a new car at the Naamsa AutoWeek currently taking place in Gqeberha. The model in question is the bZ4x, the company’s first mass-produced electric vehicle. Toyota South Africa Motors CEO Andrew …

3 October 2025 – The South African U20 Men’s National Team, Amajita, got their 2025 FIFA U20 Men’s World Cup campaign back on track as they brushed aside New Caledonia 5-0 in their second match of the competition at Estadio El Teniente in Rancagua, Chile in the early hours of Friday morning (SA time). Following …

South Africans have recently expressed concerns online about how government abuse of digital IDs could allow for tracking people’s movements and cutting off their access to basic services. However, many of the capabilities they fear a digital ID would bring about are already supported through South Africa’s physical ID system and financial activity monitoring entities …

The South African government is bad, and quality of life in SA is falling behind the rest of the world. The recent Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI), a comprehensive analysis and ranking of how well countries are governed, puts SA at a dismal low rank of only 77 among 120 countries measured. SA fell from …

Deputy Minister Peace Mabe to officially open the 22nd Annual National Oral History Conference in Limpopo The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture, Deputy Minister Peace Mabe in collaboration with the Limpopo Provincial Government, invites members of the media to the official opening of the 22nd Annual National Oral History Conference 2025. Hosted through the …

Two North-West University (NWU) dancers, Tebogo Baas and Matlhogonolo Bodibe, are preparing to compete against the best in the world when they represent South Africa at the 2025 World Dance Championships (WDC) in Assen, Netherlands, in November. This event includes a dance festival, congress, and WDC World Championships, featuring the world’s best ballroom and Latin …

Kiplagat Sang South Africa registered their biggest win at the tournament by outclassing their group rivals. However, head coach Raymond Mdaka said although the game was not an easy affair, Amajita should have scored more goals. Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 Misinformation: The spread of misinformation and fake news poses a significant challenge for credible …

ROUND SIX PREVIEW:  History is on the cards for South Africa if they win the Rugby Championship decider against Argentina at the Allianz Stadium in London on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT The Springboks have never won back-to-back Tri-Nations or Rugby Championship tournaments, and this could be their first-ever successful title defence. And the ideal way to prepare …

Motorists who are still waiting for their new driver’s licence can order a temporary licence at no additional cost. A temporary licence normally carries a R72 fee, however, the Department of Transport (DoT) recently confirmed that it decided to waive this fee. This comes after the DoT also instructed airlines in South Africa to accept …

Staff Writer  ·3 Oct 2025 Fuel price recoveries are kicking off the new month on the front foot, putting motorists in good standing for the coming weeks, and sparking hope for petrol price cuts in November. Early data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that both petrol and diesel prices are starting the new …

Staff Writer  ·3 Oct 2025 Parents in South Africa will now have four months and ten days of parental leave to share between them, following a groundbreaking Constitutional Court ruling. The Constitutional Court of South Africa has confirmed a ruling from the Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg that the country’s current labour laws for maternity …

Case  CCT 206/25[2025] ZACC 21 Hearing Date: 30 July 2025 Judgement Date: 03 October 2025 Post Judgment Media Summary   The following explanatory note is provided to assist the media in reporting this case and is not binding on the Constitutional Court or any member of the Court. On Friday, 31 July 2025, the Constitutional Court issued …

South Africa are firm favourites to wrap up a second straight Rugby Championship title for the first time when they face Argentina at Twickenham on Saturday in a competition with an uncertain future. This year’s tournament has been one of the most exciting and unpredictable since Argentina joined South Africa, New Zealand and Australia in …

South African motorists who are waiting for the Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) to produce their new driver’s licence qualify for a temporary licence at no additional charge. This is according to Department of Transport spokesperson Collen Msibi, who confirmed to MyBroadband that the department decided to waive the R72 fee for temporary licences in …

SME South Africa is overjoyed to take home the Silver trophy for being the Best Online Magazine. The award has been presented during the annual event, hosted at the NH Sandton. This award recognises the distinguished approach to editorial content that helps to develop an engaging digital experience. One that promotes community stakeholder engagement, with …

South Africans travelling with Emirates now have a new travel headache.  It’s not your overweight luggage or your oversized carry-ons. Nope. It’s power banks.  According to The South African, the airline has rolled out a fresh ban on the use of power banks mid-flight, effective 1 October 2025.  This ban comes after a scary incident on a Dubai-to-Amsterdam flight where a power bank …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on the Government of the State of Israel to release South Africans and other nationals abducted as part of Israeli authorities’ interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla. The flotilla comprises humanitarian vessels seeking to deliver aid to Gaza. President Ramaphosa says the interception in international waters off the coast of …