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Mark your calendars, grab a blanket, and prepare to look up.  South Africa is about to get front-row seats to one of the sky’s most dramatic performances.  A total lunar eclipse, better known as a Blood Moon. On Sunday, 7 September, the moon will slip into Earth’s shadow and glow a fiery, burnt red.  This is …

GOAL gives you all the details of the massive fixture between Hugo Broos’ men and the Crocodiles. South Africa resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Lesotho on Friday. The Group C fixture will be massive for Bafana Bafana, who are hoping to dine with the big boys in the global competition for the …

Sandile Dhlomo has been appointed head of Ericsson South Africa and a member of the company’s West and Southern Africa leadership team. With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and digital industry – and having held several senior roles in the African continent – Dhlomo has strategic leadership experience in ICT, network consulting, …

It is with great pride and purpose that we present the recommendations of B20 South Africa to the G20 Presidency and global business community.  These recommendations are the culmination of months of rigorous deliberation, collaboration and innovation by eight global task forces, each composed of distinguished business leaders, experts and practitioners from across the world. …

Burnt out vehicles and tents at the SA Army’s Combat Training Centre. In my previous article, I noted that had South Africa (SA) maintained the internationally recommended benchmark of 2% of GDP for defence expenditure since 1994, the defence budget in 2024 would have been approximately R77 billion, compared to the actual R28 billion—both in …

South Africa’s major banks could face even more competition in 2026 as the Reserve Bank plans to open up the national payments system (NPS) to entities without banking licences. This change is expected to enable many more businesses, including some with significant customer bases, to offer digital payments and account transfers. The NPS is a …

South Africa’s defense department requested a postponement of joint exercises with the Russian and Chinese navies scheduled for November in the North Asian nation. The planned drills would coincide with South Africa’s hosting of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, and the military wants to ensure that they “do not impact on the logistical, security and …

Mercedes-Benz is considering allowing a rival to share its South African plant after the US ended a key trade pact, a move that has raised questions over the viability of the plant, according to people familiar with the matter. The luxury carmaker has exported the C-Class sedan from South Africa to the US since 1997, …

In view of activities related to South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the Department of Defence is undertaking engagements on the postponement of the joint naval exercise between South Africa, Russia and China planned for November 2025. This is the third iteration of the exercise, which takes place every two years between these BRICS partners. The People’s …

A.     Issues in the environment  1.    Economy  1.1.    National Freight Rail Network 1.1.1.    Cabinet welcomed the announcement by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (a division of Transnet) of the new Train Operating Companies (TOCs). This major development in the Freight and Logistics Roadmap and the implementation of South Africa’s Rail Policy, marks a significant milestone in the advancement …

ROUND THREE PREVIEW: This is the biggest and most iconic rivalry in the game, regardless of what the coaches and players would tell you. ADVERTISEMENT Yes, we can examine the many side shows – such as New Zealand’s Eden Park record (50 Tests and 30-plus years unbeaten) and South Africa’s four-match winning streak against New …

I remember those heady days following South Africa’s first truly democratic general elections in 1994. The atmosphere in the country was electric as it looked to the future following the dark years of apartheid. Then-President Nelson Mandela, a global icon of reconciliation and human rights, sprinkled his special brand of “Madiba magic” everywhere he went, …

 ·5 Sep 2025 Ford, Glencore and ArcelorMittal SA this week announced plans to cut thousands of jobs in South Africa, dealing a further blow to an economy contending with mass unemployment and lacklustre growth.  Industry in Africa’s most-developed economy faces constraints, including a costly and unreliable electricity supply as well as increased competition from Asian …

Oswin Appollis © Backpagepix South Africa have moved a step closer to returning to the Fifa World Cup after they defeated Lesotho 3-0 in a Group C qualifier played at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday evening. Bafana have retained a five-point lead at the top of the standings (Benin are now the …

 ·5 Sep 2025 Sanlam plans to offer banking services to its South African clients from next year as it seeks to grow revenue and gain a foothold in a thriving credit market.  Africa’s largest insurer plans to leverage an agreement it entered into with TymeBank, the digital lender backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, to create …

One of the interlinked industries that tends to benefit when the agricultural sector is thriving is the agricultural machinery industry. This year is no different; South Africa’s agricultural machinery sales have remained reasonably robust since the start of 2025. I suspect the sales are likely to continue at this encouraging pace. If we consider the …

It’s official: the new VW Amarok 222kW is coming to South Africa. The 222kW Amarok will be the first model in the range to feature a petrol engine, giving it a niche appeal in a market dominated by diesel units. The petrol bakkie has been on a rather confusing journey since it was first revealed, …

Keynote address by Hon. Sindisiwe Chikunga, MP, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, At the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) Women’s Day Seminar and Awards Theme: “Accelerate Action: Empowering Women to Navigate New Horizons”Nelson Mandela University, Ocean Sciences Campus, GqeberhaThursday, 4 September 2025 Salutation Programme Director, Ms Nondumiso Mfenyana …

Dave Nicholls, board chair of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), confirmed on Thursday, 4 September, that five board members have resigned. His confirmation comes after Chris Yelland, managing director of EE Business Intelligence, posted the news on the social media platform X late on Wednesday evening. BREAKING NEWS: There have been a total …

Zinc safeguards South Africa’s infrastructure by protecting steel from corrosion, ensuring durability, safety, and cost savings for decades. Simon Norton, Director of the International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa Steel remains the backbone of South Africa’s national infrastructure, yet its susceptibility to corrosion poses a severe threat to longevity and safety. From rail networks and power …

South Africa A © Cricket South Africa A phenomenal unbeaten century by Jordan Hermann was not enough for South Africa A as New Zealand A claimed a consolation 18-run win on the DLS Method in the final one-day match in Benoni on Wednesday. The left-hander, Player of the Match in game two where he scored …

Samsung Mobile South Africa has confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Edge is now available to purchase locally. The new device was first teased by Samsung at its Unpacked event in January this year. It has taken several months for the new ultra-thin smartphone to land in SA. It is turning into a bumper day for …

The City of Johannesburg has repealed its CCTV bylaw, which would have required people and companies installing camera systems with public views to first apply for approval from the municipality. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), which launched a legal challenge to prevent the bylaw’s enforcement, welcomed the decision in a statement. Its legal challenge …

While the South African Post Office (Sapo) is on the edge of collapse, private point-to-point package drop-off and pick-up services have already taken over much of its core service offering. For the vast majority of its 232-year existence, the Post Office was the country’s go-to mailing service. In the 1980s, it was one of the …