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Today National Treasury releases two documents on enhancing South Africa’s approach to disaster risk insurance by better using private sector participation: (i) a disaster risk strategy; and (ii) a survey of municipalities’ experience of managing disaster risk. Summaries of these documents appeared in the 2025 Budget Review. South Africa has the largest and most mature …

Gauteng’s bridges and roads are under threat of collapse as illegal mining continues to erode the province’s infrastructure. This illegal mining specifically targets trace gold left over in the many abandoned mine systems originally dug by legitimate companies. These abandoned mines undercut huge sections of Gauteng, adding further instability to the area’s inherently unstable dolomite …

The August wave of LEGO sets is now available. More than 70 new sets have arrived in South Africa. Certain stores are running specials during this period. A new month usually means new LEGO sets but August is a bumper month with dozens of new options available all around the world, including South Africa. Judging …

The proliferation of smartphones and increased Internet access have severely impacted conventional voice service revenues in South Africa over the past five years. Although traditional voice calls are still popular among cellular network subscribers, their contributions to total service revenues have shrunk. Regular mobile voice calls are routed over a network operator’s towers using radio …

Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) and Kaizer Chiefs Football Club have announced that they have visited the Ethelbert Child and Youth Care Centre in KwaZulu-Natal ahead of the Toyota Cup match that took place at Moses Mabhida on Saturday, 26 July. Building on the momentum that began on Mandela Day in 2023, this collaborative initiative …

South African mobile network users should be aware of the various tools and settings available to block premium content services and prevent their airtime from being stolen by dodgy players in the space. These services are operated by wireless application service providers (Wasps) and have been around since the early days of the cellular industry. …

After weeks of relative resilience in the face of a looming 30% tariff threat from the United States, the rand and the JSE fell sharply on Friday morning as the tariffs became a reality. Although the official implementation takes effect seven days after today’s 1 August deadline, markets have already reacted to the confirmation that …

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) condemns in the strongest possible terms the unilateral decision by U.S. President Donald Trump to impose a punitive 30% tariff on South African exports. This reckless act of economic aggression is designed to protect U.S. corporations at the expense of workers, communities, and industries in the Global …

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), a state-owned company, said on Friday that there had been a “systems failure” at OR Tambo International Airport that disrupting flights. OR Tambo is South Africa’s busiest airport, and a hub for the Southern African region. ATNS said the system failure on Friday — a busy day for the …

CAPE TOWN – South Africa has made history at the 2025 International Mathematics Olympiad in Australia.   The young mathletes achieved the best results for South Africa in 25 years.   A learner attending Reddam House in Durbanville achieved a silver medal.   While pupils from different schools across the city achieved bronze medals, one …

A TSCM fabrication plant in Taiwan The apparent threat by Taiwanese officials to impose microchip export restrictions on South Africa is likely unenforceable. Most of the electronic equipment sold in South Africa featuring Taiwanese-made chips is imported from other jurisdictions, and not directly from Taiwan. According to Axiz CEO Craig Brunsden, there are regional supply …

BYD has officially confirmed that it will launch a new electric hatchback in South Africa this September. Earlier this year, it was discovered that BYD had filed a trademark application for the name “BYD Seagull,” which is one of its smallest and most affordable cars. The Chinese automaker has slowly been building up its arsenal …

A group of immigrant women standing to one side at Jeppe Clinic on the instructions of Operation Dudula members. Archive photo: Kimberly Mutandiro In recent months, the anti-immigration group Operation Dudula has been turning away immigrants from government clinics in Gauteng. They claim to be targeting only “illegal” migrants. An asylum seeker with valid papers …

By Lethabo Mkhize In the face of rising protectionism, South Africa is opting for measured dialogue with its third-largest export market, the United States. Trade Minister Parks Tau recently confirmed that there “is no intention of decoupling” from Washington, despite new U.S. import levies targeting South African goods. Instead, the country is actively seeking talks …

Malcolm Libera  ·31 Jul 2025 The rand remained stable in early trading on Wednesday, as pressure mounts for the country to finalise a trade agreement with the United States before the August 1 deadline.  The rand was trading at 17.86 against the dollar, showing little change from its previous close.  On Tuesday, South Africa’s trade …

India’s biggest automaker won’t wait until next year to relaunch its passenger vehicle division. In a surprise development, Indian auto giant Tata has announced its return to South Africa next month after quietly ending its passenger vehicle operations eight years ago. ‘New’ Tata Still present via its truck and bus division, the Mumbai-based brand has …

[Image: Pixnio] Ath-Corp – short for athletic corporate – is the biggest shake-up in office wear we’ve seen in decades. Across London, Paris, and Berlin, employees are ditching stiff, traditional suits for a softer, sportier style that combines boardroom sharpness with the comfort of weekend gear. Now, this European trend is about to explode in …

Independent Economist Elize Kruger says she expects the Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee to cut interest rates by 25 basis points when it announces its rate decision this afternoon at 15:00 in Pretoria. Kruger says subdued consumer price inflation, muted economic growth, and real rates remaining restrictive may leave the door open for additional monetary …

31 July 2025 – 05:00 by Thembi Baloyi, Colin Anthony and Rudzani Nndwa Demand for sound advice in uncertain times Faced with headwinds ranging from President Donald Trump’s tariffs and escalating geopolitical conflicts abroad to the critical problems facing the domestic economy, private bankers and wealth managers now also have to deal with the hysterical …

On Friday, 1 August 2025, South Africa is expected to be hit with a 30% tariff on exports to the United States after talks between Pretoria and Washington failed. Should the tax changes be implemented, South Africa will be one of many countries targeted by U.S. President Donald Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs. The tariffs will …

As South Africa enters its final hours to negotiate a viable trade deal with the United States of America to avoid punitive tariffs on South African imports, South Africa now faces a secondary blow via restricted access to Taiwanese semiconductor chips following Minister Ronald Lamola’s unnecessary decision to downgrade the Taiwanese mission in South Africa. …

High-net-worth individuals linked to luxury brands are increasingly vulnerable to data breaches and digital fraud From Dior to Cartier, some of the world’s largest luxury brands have recently fallen prey to cybercrime, resulting in widespread data leaks that have put their wealthy clientele at risk. “Affluent individuals tend to have a more complex and extensive …

South Africa’s wine industry is sitting on a powerhouse of potential, and the key to unlocking it lies in turning wine tourism into the country’s biggest drawcard. According to Daneel Rossouw, Head of Sales for Agriculture at Nedbank Commercial Banking, local wine producers are perfectly placed to grow the industry through strategic tourism initiatives. ‘Wine …

You’ll need to spend a bare minimum of R359,900 to purchase a double cab bakkie in South Africa. Bakkies continue to play a major role in our automotive landscape, loved by commercial ventures and private individuals in equal measure. For households, the five-seater double cab is almost always the way to go, providing a larger …