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Before a single raindrop falls, the Pacific Ocean is already helping to shape South Africa’s weather. Thousands of kilometres away, a natural climate pattern known as El Nino can influence everything from soaring temperatures and shrinking dams to the risk of devastating veld fires.  have said that it will be the strongest on record. The …

Please find attached soundbite by Stephen Moore MP.  The Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has denied a written request for an urgent Parliamentary debate on South Africa’s drinking water supply crisis. This is after the President, on 12 March in Parliament, committed to a ready action plan at the end of March 2026. …

Oppo launched in South Africa in September 2020. Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is retrenching employees in South Africa amid a slowdown in global smartphone sales. The company confirmed the job cuts after a source told ITWeb that a total of 13 employees in different roles had been impacted. Oppo did not disclose the number of …

Pre-Order Now Be first in the L6. A limited pre-order allocation is available ahead of the official July launch. The L6 is built to move on your terms. Secure your place today and be among the first South Africans to drive it. WesBank finance is available, enquire now and we will take care of the …

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) in partnership with the Province of KwaZulu-Natal, through the Department of Economic Development, Tourism, and Environmental Affairs (EDTEA), cordially invites you to attend South Africa’s 2nd International Special Economic Zones – Infrastructure & Investment Conference.  Key Highlights Include High-Level Networking & Exhibitions: Opportunities to engage with …

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South Africa is once again dealing with a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak, with new cases reported in several regions. This raises important questions, especially for consumers and farmers. First, beef remains safe to eat. There’s no need for concern about food safety. And while some may expect prices to rise, the opposite may happen. South …

The incumbents will report to the Assistant Manager (Product Evaluation) and be responsible for preparing, driving, servicing, disassembling and rebuilding durability vehicles. Overtime and shift work is a mandatory requirement of these positions. This is a 6 months Contract. KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS: Testing: must be able to follow test procedure accurately. Ability to accurately complete …

Water systems are essential to modern buildings and industrial operations, but they can also provide favourable conditions for the growth of harmful microorganisms if not properly managed. One of the most significant waterborne bacteria is Legionella, the organism responsible for Legionnaires’ disease, a potentially serious form of pneumonia. Routine Legionella testing is an important component …

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Graduate unemployment in South Africa is real, and it’s not going anywhere anytime soon. Youth unemployment sits above 45%, and graduate employment figures across most disciplines remain stubbornly low. Having a qualification doesn’t automatically change that number for you. Most people researching a marketing degree already know this. A family member has said it, a …

Advert – scroll down comments individually delivered to the Minister, so far No I do not support the draft Bill 255 Yes I do 3114 Not fully 268 The Department of Human Settlements has officially released the Draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill, 2026 for public comment. This draft …

Admission requirements Please note that the below admission requirements are subject to change pending selection and possible faculty-specific requirements. Study information is subject to change and summarises the general fields of study. This information was compiled for introduction and orientation purposes and the North-West University accepts no liability for inaccuracies that may occur in this …

We have three spheres of government, which is responsible for providing primary healthcare services? Health services are delivered by national, provincial, and local governments, which work together to ensure access to healthcare. (Photo: Shutterstock) News & Features 7th July 2026 | Christina Pitt A court battle over blocked access to Johannesburg clinics has exposed how …

Please find attached soundbite by Ryan Smith MP.  The South African High Commission to the United Kingdom(UK) closed without notice this week as its building, South Africa House in London’s Trafalgar Square, has so badly deteriorated under the weight of decades of neglect by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO). South Africa House’s …

The weekly anti-migrant protests announced by March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma are expected to begin on Thursday, following the nationwide demonstrations held on 30 June targeting undocumented foreign nationals. More than 20 civic groups, led by the March and March movement, participated in the protests across all nine provinces, calling for undocumented foreign nationals …

Recorded live on the exhibition floor of the ITWeb Security Summit 2026, Prof. Noluntu Mpekoa, Associate Professor, Institute for Sustainability and Corporate Citizenship, College of Economic and Management Sciences, University of South Africa, spoke to ITWeb’s Simnikiwe Mzekandaba about the future of cyber security in Africa, focusing on collaboration, policy alignment, skills development and building …

JOHANNESBURG – Home Affairs said it has made progress in reducing South Africa’s refugee appeals backlog. The Refugee Appeals Authority of South Africa has reduced its active caseload by more than 12%. READ | Constitutional Court finds parts of Refugee Act unconstitutional The number of outstanding appeals dropped from over 79,000 cases at the end …

There is a hidden humanitarian crisis unfolding at South Africa’s border with Zimbabwe. Fifteen kilometres outside Musina, on farmland previously used by the Department of Agriculture, the government has built what it calls a “temporary repatriation processing centre (TRPC)”. It is a camp. The predominantly Malawian and Zimbabwean men, women and children inside it are …

Costly new generation weight loss drugs are unaffordable for most people, which has opened up a black market for cheaper, unregistered and untested versions of the medicines being sold across the country, posing a public health threat, as highlighted by a newspaper exposé and unpacked by Bhekisisa health journalists. Over several weeks, a Mail & …

Jetour T2 owners would have felt both ends of the emotional scale lately. Beaming with pride at the recent clinching of a South African Car of the Year (COTY) victory, countered by worry over a widely shared post on social media highlighting its limited payload. Storm in social media tea cup or valid concern? The …

By Staff WriterPublished: 9 July 2026 This forecast covers: Sat 11 Jul – Mon 13 Jul More snowfall is possible in South Africa and Lesotho on Saturday, Sunday and Monday as per the map. In the Eastern Cape light snow is currently indicated at higher elevations around Barkly East and Lady Grey, as well as …

The South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) has raised concerns over an increase in alleged human rights violations against foreign nationals, including reports of door-to-door operations to identify and forcibly evict them from homes in townships and informal settlements. The statement comes as anti-migrant organisations continue to call for undocumented immigrants to leave South Africa. …

JOHANNESBURG – Political Analyst Brutus Malada said government has missed an opportunity to address South Africa’s migrant problems. He said the recent protests would have been a perfect opportunity for the state to tackle the crisis.Thousands of demonstrators marched this week, calling for undocumented migrants to leave South Africa. “With the kind of protests we …