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ActionSA has gazetted our Notice to introduce the Constitution Twenty-Second Amendment Bill which, if passed, would represent the most significant overhaul of the bloated Executive of 32 Ministers and 43 Deputy Ministers since the dawn of democracy in 1994. This Amendment follows a series of governance failures. The latest being President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on “special leave” amid allegations of interference in police …

HONESTLY, what’s wrong with people? Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed how the use of a cellphone while driving has become the norm these days? The worrying thing is that these days we have almost come to accept that people will be driving and speaking on their phones. It’s as if the …

Malcolm Libera  ·27 Jul 2025 Makro is the cheapest grocery retailer in South Africa for a basket of essential grocery items compared to its top six competitors, including Pick n Pay and Checkers. This is according to BusinessTech’s grocery basket comparison, which collected the online prices of nine staple foods and products in a typical middle-income …

In die Skriflig On-line version ISSN 2305-0853Print version ISSN 1018-6441 Abstract DREYER, Willem A.. The Synod of Emden: Cradle of the Netherdutch churches of South Africa. In Skriflig (Online) [online]. 2020, vol.54, n.1, pp.1-8. ISSN 2305-0853.  https://doi.org/10.4102/ids.v54i1.2630. The Synod of Emden, which took place from 04 to 13 October 1571 in the city of Emden, is of great importance …

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Original price R 19,559.00 Original price R 19,559.00 – Original price R 19,559.00 Original price R 19,559.00 Current price R 11,900.00 R 11,900.00 – R 11,900.00 Current price R 11,900.00 | / Whale Watching: The southern coast is a popular destination for whale watching, particularly in Hermanus, where visitors can see Southern Right Whales from …

Hannes Nienaber covered schools’ rugby in South Africa for Volksblad, Beeld, and Rapport for 11 years. He also created the biggest school rugby website in South Africa – School of Rugby – back in 2007. It eventually morphed into Supersport Schools Plus. He still occasionally milks cows. Heritage Day: Celebrated on September 24, this day …

LIV Golf has officially announced it will host a tournament in South Africa next year, with the historic event set to take place at the world-class Steyn City in Johannesburg. Adding to the excitement, the fiercely competitive South African LIV team, the Stingers, will get the chance to play in front of their home fans …

Many of South Africa’s telecoms faithful have good reason to celebrate, considering the surge in share prices of the four biggest JSE-listed companies in this sector over the past year. A MyBroadband analysis found that R1,000 in shares split evenly between Vodacom, MTN, Telkom, and Blue Label Telecoms a year ago is worth around R1,853 …

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: London, United Kingdom – 26 July 2025 LIV Golf formally confirms that its first ever tournament on African soil will take place at Steyn City, Johannesburg, from 20 – 22 March 2026. The debut was unveiled this morning by LIV Golf CEO Scott O’Neil in a press conference at JCB Golf Club, …

Armormax has published details about its newly-developed Security Variant of the Ford Ranger 2.0 Turbo Diesel XL 4×4 Automatic Double Cab. This variant was requested by a client that needed a patrol and interception vehicle capable of withstanding fire from assault rifles from multiple assailants in non-permissible terrain. It also needed to be able to …

Born on 7 April 1995, Maqholo – who hailed from Middledrift in the Eastern Cape where she attended Josi Marela High – played seven Tests for South Africa between 2018 and 2019. A versatile back who played fullback and flyhalf, Maqholo rose through the ranks and toured to the UK with the SA U20 team …

Here’s what to expect on Sunday, 27 July 2025. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for damaging winds in KwaZulu-Natal on Sunday. “A surface high ridges along the KZN coast today [Saturday] and tomorrow [Sunday], resulting in strong winds with an average speed of 20 to 25KT gusting …

Fuel stations in South Africa must evolve to keep pace with the global shift towards electric vehicles. According to Nedbank Commercial Banking National Retail Services Manager Karen Keylock, there is a global drive towards cleaner fuels and new energy vehicles (NEVs). The South African market remains limited regarding electric vehicle infrastructure; however, many organisations and …

From the Government of National Unity’s failure to agree on its maiden Budget, to Trump’s market-moving “Liberation Day” tariffs and South Africa’s diplomatic woes, South African investors have had to contend with heightened uncertainty recently. This environment underscores the importance of maintaining a disciplined investment approach. Investors who focus on fundamentals and recognise enduring trends …

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is intensifying efforts to dismantle organised crime operations and address recent allegations made by Lesotho’s Police Commissioner, Advocate Borotho Matsoso, regarding possible illegal camps in South Africa. In a scheduled Board of Commissioners (BOC) meeting, SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola said he met with all nine provincial commissioners …

MATCH REPORT: The Springbok Women stepped up their preparation for the World Cup with a 26-34 defeat at the hands of the Black Ferns XV at the Athlone Stadium on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT The Black Ferns XV struck first, being very dangerous with ball in hand as fullback Mererangi Paul got over in the second minute …

Lesotho police this week warned of such camps that could destabilise both countries. The national commissioner of the South African Police Service (Saps), General Fannie Masemola, and Lesotho police chief advocate Borotho Matsoso have confirmed a collaborative investigation into allegations of military-style training camps for Basotho on some South African farms. Matsoso this week warned …

The police crime intelligence division is investigating allegations of Basotho nationals undergoing military-style training on South African farms to reclaim land “stolen” from the mountain kingdom.  This comes after Lesotho police chief advocate Borotho Matsoso is reported to have confirmed the emergence of a group calling itself “Malata Naha” which is allegedly recruiting Basotho youth …

Seth Thorne  ·26 Jul 2025 The troubled Madibeng Local Municipality in North West is once again under scrutiny, as the provincial government appointed a law firm to probe serious allegations of maladministration and misconduct. The popular tourist town of Hartbeespoort, with the Hartbeespoort Dam and the whitewater rapids of the Crocodile River nestled along Magaliesberg mountain …

Malcolm Libera  ·26 Jul 2025 Emojis are becoming a common part of workplace communication, but experts warn they can easily be misinterpreted and lead to serious trouble.  In South Africa, emojis are becoming the centre of legal disputes, disciplinary hearings, and misconduct investigations. One high-profile example is the ongoing case involving Eastern Cape High Court …

South Africas G20 Presidency FNB & RMB Back SA’s G20 Presidency with Ubuntu & Sustainability 08 July 2025 Marine Conservation: The country has established several marine protected areas to conserve marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Read More at the Source

Size Fossil Fuels: South Africa relies heavily on coal for electricity generation, with coal- fired power plants providing the majority of the country’s energy needs. Read More at the Source

Professor Himla Soodyall is currently the Executive Officer of the Academy of Science of South Africa (ASSAf). An ASSAf Member since 2003, she was elected to the ASSAf Council in 2011 and appointed General Secretary in 2014. Within ASSAf she has been active in drafting of several strategies and promotion of activities for young scientists, …