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Despite early optimism for South Africa’s economic growth, mounting challenges, including political tensions within the government of national unity, evolving (and sometimes devolving) diplomatic relations with the US, and service delivery concerns in key metropolitan areas, have led economists to adjust their growth forecasts downward. This shift is placing considerable strain on vulnerable sectors, which …

South Africa is in the driving seat of the rotating G20 Presidency from 1 December 2024 to 30 November 2025. The Group of Twenty (G20) is an international forum for economic cooperation that develops policies and strategies to tackle current and future global challenges. Solidarity, Equality and Sustainability At the launch of South Africa’s G20 …

The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa will host the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) – a gathering of Speakers and Presiding Officers from G20 member countries – at the Arabella Hotel in Kleinmond, outside Cape Town, from 29 September to 3 October 2025. The Summit will be held under the theme: Harnessing …

Omoda and Jaecoo are performing incredibly well in South Africa, bringing in record-breaking sales. The Chinese car brand, often referred to as “O&J,” recently announced that it recorded its best sales month to date in June 2025. According to the Naamsa’s latest industry performance report, O&J moved a combined total of 1,009 new vehicles last …

Multi-manager Sygnia has launched a Bitcoin investment product that tracks BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, sidestepping regulatory hurdles preventing the launch of a similar ETF in South Africa. The Sygnia Life Bitcoin Plus Fund launched without much fanfare on 1 June 2025. It offers investors a way to allocate a portion of their portfolio to …

Malcolm Libera  ·4 Jul 2025 The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued an important reminder to the public regarding the correct process for exchanging the withdrawn “Big Five” R200 banknotes.  In a statement on 3 July 2025, the SARB said it continues to receive queries about these old banknotes and wants to ensure that …

Springboks training ahead of Italy test match © Gallo Images The South African Rugby Union (SARU), SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), announced on Thursday an agreement between the two broadcast media houses, for the SABC to broadcast the upcoming second Castle Lager Inbound Series test match between South Africa (Springboks) and Italy …

TCL has launched the TCL 503 smartphone in South Africa, offering budget-conscious consumers a device with dependable performance, a stunning HD display, and great photography features at an accessible price. “Whether you’re new to smartphones, just need a budget-friendly device with modern features, or want a solid backup device, the TCL 503 packs plenty of …

A cold front is set to make landfall over the southwestern parts of South Africa tomorrow afternoon, heralding the arrival of a severe mid-latitude cyclone currently swirling over the South Atlantic Ocean. With the cold-core system’s approach, local authorities urge residents to remain vigilant and prepare for extreme weather conditions that could disrupt daily life …

Staff Writer  ·4 Jul 2025 South Africa’s per capita dam capacity increased dramatically from 1961 to 1980, after which it steadily declined to levels last seen in 1970. Per capita dam capacity, also known as dam capacity per person, measures the total water storage capacity of a country’s dams divided by its population. It shows …

JOHANNESBURG – Severe weather events have become more common in South Africa. In many cases, authorities and homeowners are being caught under prepared. SA Environmental Observation Network Dr Mary-Jane Bopape emphasised that South Africa continues to battle extreme whether events.  In a new study relying on international database of disasters Bopape revealed that KwaZulu-Natal leads …

Once a firebrand of the EFF, now a brief resident of Zuma’s MK party, Floyd Shivambu is re-emerging, this time with plans to launch his own political movement. But after being sidelined in yet another party power struggle, is this a comeback or just more political wandering? Marianne Thamm unpacks the theatrics, the ideology, and …

Deputy President David Dabede Mabuza was born at Phola Trust, in Mpumalanga, on 25 August 1960. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of South Africa in 1989, following his achievement of a national teacher’s certificate from Mgwenya College of Education in 1985. A trained mathematics teacher by profession, he …

What South African Rally Championship Round 1 ReportWhere Bronkhorstspruit, GautengWhen 27-28 June 2025Community South Africa National Tough opener for team, de Bruyn first VAPS T1 Cup winner Despite a tough, challenging and bitterly cold opening event to the 2025 South African Rally-Raid series in Bronkhorspruit over the weekend, Red-Lined Motorsport managed to come home with …

uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MK) has made some significant structural changes in the whippery as part of its skills audit campaign. Party leader Dr John Hlophe has confirmed that MK spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela was removed from his position as deputy whip. Hlophe, who is head of the party in Parliament, has described the calls that party …

A 37-year-old woman from Tafelsig, Mitchell’s Plain, is expected to appear in the Bellville Magistrate’s Court today in connection with the kidnapping of a newborn baby at the Middestad Mall in Bellville at the weekend. The suspect allegedly lured the mother, 25-year-old Imaan Sharmar, to the mall for a workshop on support for young mothers. …

Giacomo Da Re © Gallo Images Italy have selected Giacomo Da Re at flyhalf and three debutants on the bench against South Africa in Pretoria on Saturday, naming a side missing several regulars as coach Gonzalo Quesada looks to widen his talent pool at Loftus Versfeld. Lock Niccolo Cannone will lead the team with tour …

Africa: Implementing Agenda 2063 Our foreign policy is an extension of our domestic imperatives on human rights and resolving the triple challenges of inequality, poverty and unemployment. Through attracting Foreign Direct Investment, we intend to help achieve the three percent economic growth objective. Over the past year, South Africa has signed 12 new bilateral agreements …

Johannesburg – Thursday, 03 July 2025 – Today, the South African Rugby Union (SARU), SuperSport and the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), announced a broadcast agreement between the two broadcast media houses, for the SABC to broadcast the upcoming second Castle Lager Inbound Series Test match between South Africa (Springboks) and Italy (The Azzurri). The …

David Mabuza, who shrugged off a succession of graft scandals to become South Africa’s deputy president, has died. He was 64. Mabuza’s death was announced by the state-owned South African Broadcasting Corp. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW Mabuza emerged as a key power broker in the governing African National Congress (ANC) by signing up tens of …

South African businesses are increasingly seeking independence from Eskom due to its reliability issues, and the steady, multi-digit annual tariff increases the utility is imposing. Jared Nivison While cost savings are a primary concern, power stability is equally critical, as remaining dependent on Eskom’s ageing coal fleet and underperforming mega power stations like Medupi and …

The death of meaningful political advancement means that South Africa has become stuck in a rut of its own carving. Is there a way forward? Remember when South Africa used to be fun? Remember when the memes slammed into each other like neutrons and electrons, causing small explosions every 15 seconds or so? Remember when …

Phillips said access to hygiene products was not a luxury but a fundamental human right. “That is why we are committed to developing the best possible products at the lowest possible prices.” According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Unicef, hygiene poverty can severely affect health, dignity and self-esteem. With the rising cost of …

A seminar on water management in Tunisia and South Africa, titled The Role of Science Diplomacy on Knowledge and Expertise Sharing, Tunisia-South Africa Experience on Water Management as a Model, was held on 19 June at the Pretoria International Convention Centre.  The event was a collaboration between the department of science, technology and innovation; the …