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The biggest takeaway from André Esterhuizen’s ground-breaking cameo on the flank is that opposition coaches Scott Robertson, Fabien Galthié and Andy Farrell won’t know what to expect when they tackle the Springboks later this season. Springbok fans have come to know and love the Bomb Squad, and all of its iterations. Since 2019, Rassie Erasmus has …

South Africa now hosts four AI-focused data centres – more than Taiwan and the Netherlands combined – placing it among the top 13 countries globally for AI compute infrastructure, according to a new study by University of Oxford researchers. The study, AI Compute Sovereignty: Infrastructure Control Across Territories, Cloud Providers, and Accelerators, reveals South Africa …

Honourable Chairperson of the Session;Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Khumbudzo Ntshavheni;Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Kenny Morolong;Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee, Honourable Thelisa Mgweba;Honourable Members of Parliament;Our Statistician General, Risenga Maluleka;Our Chairperson of the Statistics Council, Dr Nompumelelo Mbele;Fellow South Africans! I want to start by recalling the words of English philosopher and physician, …

Budget Vote Speech for 2025 of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO), at the Marks Building (M46), of Parliament, in Cape Town, South Africa JulyJul 03 2025 01:30pm – 06:30pm Africa/Johannesburg Minister Lamola to deliver DIRCO Budget Vote Speech, which is to be preceded by a media briefing – DIRCO … Commitment to …

Keshav Maharaj © Gallo Images Proteas left-arm spinner Keshav Maharaj has been ruled out of the second test against Zimbabwe due to a left groin strain. The captain for the series sustained the injury while batting on day three of the first test on Monday. He will return home for further assessment to determine the …

GLAMOUR’s Most GLAMOUROUS (GMG) Fashion Awards returns in 2025 with even more flair, power, and purpose. Taking place at the ultra-luxurious Langham Hotel in Johannesburg on 19 July 2025, this iconic evening promises a stylish celebration of South African fashion’s boldest voices, brightest stars, and boundary-pushers. The GMG Fashion Awards aren’t just about red carpets …

Stats SA Vote 14 2025/ 2026 Budget Debate: Budget Speech By Khumbudzo Ntshavheni Mp, Minister in The Presidency 02 July 2025, Cape Town Honourable House Chairperson,Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Honourable Theliswa Mgweba,Deputy Minister in The Presidency, Honourable Nonceba Mhlauli,Honourable Members of the of the Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring …

Severe cold fronts are hitting South Africa this week, bringing disruptive rain, snow and hazardous conditions. This comes as the country endures a deadly winter, with recent floods claiming 102 lives in the Eastern Cape and other winter-related incidents causing fatalities in KwaZulu-Natal. As a new cold front makes landfall in the Western Cape today, …

There’s been a significant number of changes in the June 2025 chart of South Africa’s best-selling passenger cars. Here’s the breakdown. The Corolla Cross claimed top spot as South Africa’s best-selling passenger car in June 2025. Image: Toyota South Africa’s new-car sales market continues to gain momentum as 2025 progresses, with many manufacturers seeing a …

An editorial in BusinessLIVE has called for the government to rein in the manufacturers of vapes and subject them to the same regulatory control as the purveyors of cigarettes and snuff. The plea comes after recent findings that some popular disposable e-cigarette brands – after a few hundred puffs – release far higher amounts of …

Malcolm Libera  ·2 Jul 2025 Lanseria International Airport, South Africa’s only privately owned and operated airport, is preparing for several major upgrades to compete with others like OR Tambo International Airport.  According to CEO Rampa Rammopo, the Gauteng-based airport is laying the groundwork for significant upgrades to expand capacity, boost services, and position Lanseria as …

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamoma, will deliver the Budget Vote Speech of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) on Thursday, 3 July 2025, in Parliament, Cape Town. Minister Lamola will use the occasion to outline South Africa’s foreign policy priorities for the financial year 2025-2026, focussing on programmes …

On Wednesday, 24 June 2025, on the sidelines of the United States of America–Africa Summit in Luanda, Angola, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi engaged with the Assistant United States Trade Representative responsible for Africa, Ms Connie Hamilton. The meeting followed the submission by South Africa on a proposed Framework …

Malcolm Libera  ·2 Jul 2025 The rand and South African government bonds strengthened on Tuesday, driven by investor optimism regarding progress towards a lower inflation target.  The rand was trading at 17.65 against the dollar, reflecting an increase of about 0.3% from Monday’s closing level. The rand has reached its highest level since November and has …

At homechoice, chat commerce (powered by Infobip) is not just a support channel; it’s a full sales and customer experience engine. Second, where traditional e‑commerce requires heavy infrastructure, chat commerce thrives with leaner teams, automation and 24/7 bots. This makes it especially attractive for SMEs and emerging brands looking for scale without the complexity. Clickatell maintains that chat …

June proved to be a fantastic month for carmakers in South Africa with 47,294 units making their way off the showroom floor. This is 7,444 units more than the industry sold in June 2024, reflecting a year-on-year (YoY) improvement of 18.7%. As expected, Toyota led the pack last month with 11,690 sales – considerably more …

I observe the barrage of media images. Two strike me as strangely familiar. One is of ICE agents rounding up those suspected of being in the US illegally, and the other of members of the California National Guard and US Marines on the streets of Los Angeles – apparently to quell the protests there. These …

Trump imposed a 31% tax on U.S. imports from South Africa in April as part of his global “reciprocal” tariffs, before pausing their application for 90 days to allow for negotiations. South Africa aims to secure a trade deal that would exempt some of its key exports from the tariffs, including autos, auto parts, steel, and …

By Lehlohonolo Lehana. The African Development Bank (AfDB) approved $474.6 million loan to support South Africa’s Infrastructure Governance and Green Growth Program (IGGGP), the bank said on Tuesday. This IGGGP is the second phase of the bank’s strategic support for South Africa’s just energy transition (JET). It builds on the previous $300-million Energy Governance and …

Encounters 2025 honoured powerful documentaries from Africa and beyond. Here’s who won, and why their stories matter. South Africa (01 July 2025) – For nearly three decades, the Encounters South African International Documentary Festival has stood as a powerful platform for truth-telling, curiosity, and creative excellence. This year, the 27th edition once again brought audiences …

PRETORIA – A delegation of Afrikaners recently concluded a visit to the United States. WATCH: SA delegation remains calm in ‘genocide ambush’ by Trump The group said it had a series of engagement with White House officials and other key stakeholders. The delegation was led by FF Plus leader, Dr Corne Mulder, Dr Theo de …

Ekurhuleni municipality’s senior auditor, Mpho Mafole, has been gunned down. Mafole was the city’s group divisional head for corporate and forensic audits. Police spokesperson Col Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said Mafole was driving along the R23 in Kempton Park when he was killed by unknown suspects. She said officers found Mafole lying in his car with gunshot …

South Africa’s Department of Transport plans to propose extending the driving licence to Parliament before the end of the year, something that various organisations have called for in recent years. The department’s annual performance plan for 2025/26 revealed its plans to submit the proposal to Parliament in the fourth quarter of the financial year, sometime …

Another group of white Afrikaner men from South Africa last week announced their visit to the US to discuss issues including farm attacks in this country and land expropriation. The various men visiting there are interconnected and seem to be creating echoes in US chambers. It has become something of a strange trend – photographs …