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Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·27 May 2026 South African salary earners faced immense challenges in April, resulting in average salaries dropping to R20,244 – the lowest level in two years. These issues include slowing profit growth, rising inflation, and economic uncertainty – r This is according to the latest PayInc Net Salary Index, which monitors the average …

Delivering a thought-provoking lecture at Parliament’s colloquium marking 30 years of South Africa’s constitutional democracy, UNISA Principal and Vice-Chancellor Prof Puleng LenkaBula challenged South Africans to confront the widening gap between the ideals of the Constitution and the lived realities of inequality, gender-based violence and economic exclusion. Drawing on former president Thabo Mbeki’s iconic “I …

OPINION: French rugby has found the formula that the rest of Europe is desperately trying to solve by blending traditional Springbok strengths – powerful forward packs, dominant set-pieces and unrivalled squad depth – with a more fluid, adaptable attacking philosophy. Clubs such as Bordeaux-Bègles and Montpellier have set a new benchmark for the professional game. …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·27 May 2026 KANU Commercial Body Construction, a wholly owned subsidiary of Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf), has officially opened its new manufacturing facility in Gqeberha.  The facility is located next to Isuzu Motors South Africa’s Vehicle Conversion and Distribution Centre.  This marks a significant milestone in the company’s growth as it enhances …

CAPE TOWN – Former president Thabo Mbeki claims that the ANC is heavily infiltrated by the apartheid intelligence services.  Mbeki was speaking at a town hall discussion with high school pupils and university students in Cape Town The students took the opportunity to ask him a myriad of questions about the current state of South …

Disclaimer first: let me be clear – I am a Pan-Africanist. When people say history repeats itself, I see traces of that in what is happening in South Africa today. In 1976, the youth of this country had become “gatvol” of the oppression imposed by the apartheid government. Fifty years later, three young men from …

Malcolm Libera  ·26 May 2026 South Africa is facing growing tensions over illegal immigration, with civil society organisations and community groups warning that the country could see further unrest if the situation is not brought under control. The concern follows a series of protests, confrontations and allegations of intimidation targeting foreign nationals in parts of …

Minister McKenzie dissolves the Council of the National Arts Council of South Africa The Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Mr Gayton McKenzie, MP, has today exercised his statutory authority under section 5(5) of the National Arts Council Act 56 of 1997, as amended, to dissolve the Council of the National Arts Council of South …

Cape Town, South Africa – The combination of awesome weather, incredible vibe, stunning scenery and record-breaking times make the 2026 edition of the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon the most successful yet. This bodes well for the event, which is nearing the completion of phase 2 of the candidacy process to become an Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM) event. The race, which is already considered Africa’s premier marathon, will then bring Africa its first Major. …

In recent months, a steady stream of negative headlines has painted a bleak picture of Denel. Reports warning of stalled turnaround plans – based on Auditor General’s reports, financial distress, and institutional decline – have shaped a growing narrative that Denel’s best days are behind it, implying that South Africa may be better off without …

Home Affairs’ Refugee Appeals Authority says tens of thousands of appellants between the ages of 25 and 49 could not be found. The number of refugee status applicants who have gone missing is far greater than the number who have seen their appeals through to their conclusion. The Department of Home Affairs’ Refugee Appeals Authority …

Luke Fraser  ·26 May 2026 Pepkor is set to launch a new bank in the near future, leveraging its already massive store base across the country. The group, which owns the Pep, Ackermans, Legit and OK Furniture brands, recently acquired regulatory approval, subject to certain conditions, from the Prudential Authority to establish a bank in …

The Minister of Higher Education and Training, Buti Manamela, has secured commitments from private sector leaders to partner with government in advancing South Africa’s skills development agenda and strengthening the country’s education-to-employment pipeline. The commitments emerged from a high-level business breakfast convened by Manamela on Monday, ahead of the Higher Education and Training Budget Vote …

 Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says tourism sustained 954,000 direct jobs in the economy in 2024, meaning tourism now supports 1 in every 18 jobs in South Africa and for every 13 international tourists who arrive, one job is supported.  “South Africa welcomed a record 10.5 million international arrivals in 2025. In the first quarter …

The AI policy has since been withdrawn by the department, and Malatsi has appointed a panel of experts to help the department draft a new AI document. Director-General Nonkqubela Jordan-Dyani said that they have identified the root cause. “And also engaging officials responsible, it has been said that ChatGPT was used in as far as …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·26 May 2026 The anti-illegal-immigration group March and March says it will proceed with its planned national shutdown on 30 June. The announcement comes following an urgent meeting held at the Union Buildings in Pretoria this week. The meeting involved ministers from the Justice, Crime Prevention, and Security Cluster to address the escalating …

South Africa’s logistics sector is showing its first credible signs of recovery after years of operational decline, with early reform measures beginning to improve stability across ports and rail, according to Paul Foss, regional managing director of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply Southern Africa. The cautiously improving outlook comes as South Africa’s broader …

Luke Fraser  ·26 May 2026 Coronation Fund Managers says that the impact of the war in Iran will lead to increased pain on South African households and deal a blow to the nation’s economy just as it was turning a corner. Coronation said that the six months ending 31 March were split into two distinct …

South Africa is approaching a strategic inflection point in its national security trajectory. The continued decline of the defence budget, despite mounting regional instability and repeated political assurances, is no longer merely a fiscal concern for the military establishment. It is rapidly becoming a national strategic risk with implications that extend far beyond the South …

The Speaker of the National Assembly has received the names of Members from political parties who will serve on the Impeachment Committee. The deadline for the submission of names by political parties was Friday, 22 May 2026. Almost all political parties met the deadline, except the ANC, which indicated that it would submit its names …

When I suggested last week that perhaps some wine commentators – and others in the wine trade – tended to ignore older-established producers in favour of what is new, it felt more akin to a confession than the accusation a few people seemed to think it was. I have, in fact, no problem with wine-writers …

Building tomorrow together: How  SA is shaping Africa’s shared future Africa’s future will not be built by one country alone. It will be shaped through partnership, shared ambition, and growth that reaches across borders. In that shared story, South Africa has an important role to play. As one of Africa’s more developed and diversified  economies, …

“Small things, great love”: The Durban safe house where babies wait for a home Founder of Baby Home Durban North, Joanne Teunissen (right) and her daughter Tatum Teunissen (left), have their hands full with children needing a place to call home. (Photo: Halden Krog/Spotlight) News & Features 25th May 2026 | Biénne Huisman Spotlight meets the …

Parliament, Monday, 25 May 2026 – The Speaker of the National Assembly has received the names of Members from political parties who will serve on the Impeachment Committee. The deadline for the submission of names by political parties was Friday, 22 May 2026. Almost all political parties met the deadline, except the ANC, which indicated …