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Touted by the Department of Defence (DoD) as a turning point for South Africa’s defence force, the “Journey to Greatness” strategy has been accused by political parties of being a hollow and unaccountable policy shell. In a rare show of cross-party convergence, both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) slammed the …

Authorities in Mpumalanga have launched an investigation after a man’s decomposed body was found on the roof of the Hazyview police station on Wednesday. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brig Donald Mdhluli told TimesLIVE: “Officers had been troubled by a persistent bad smell around the station for weeks which they suspected was from a dead rat or …

South Africa’s beloved Blue Crane is now officially classified as vulnerable, sounding alarm bells for conservationists, farmers, and wildlife lovers alike. The downgrade from near threatened was confirmed in the newly published Regional Red Data Book of Birds, and the message is clear: without urgent intervention, the species may spiral toward extinction. The change in …

History will be made when the Barbarians take on the Springboks on South African soil for the very first time. ADVERTISEMENT The famous invitational side and the World Cup champs will go head to head at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. A fixture like this is usually contested at the end of the season. However, …

Note to Editors: Please see attached soundbite by Dianne Kohler Barnard MP The Democratic Alliance welcomes the arrest of Lt General Khumalo, Brigadier Ncube, Brigadier Madondo and Major General Gabela, top figures within the South African Police Service’s Crime Intelligence CI Division. This is a welcomed step in rescuing an organisation on the brink of …

South Africa’s digital economy is accelerating fast. With a projected 92% increase in national data centre capacity by 2030, rising from 501.1 MW to 962.4 MW, according to Africa Data Centres, businesses across sectors are demanding faster, more reliable internet connections than ever before. However, there’s a bottleneck that continues to frustrate progress: fibre deployment. …

South Africa and Zimbabwe have launched a pilot tourist-only border crossing between Kruger National Park and Gonarezhou National Park, opening new doors for eco-adventure in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area. The seasonal route, accessible via the Sengwe-Tshipise Corridor, runs from May to November 2025 and operates twice a week for 4×4 vehicles. Travellers must pre-book, spend …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for the urgent inclusion of young people in building a capable, ethical, and developmental state. Mashatile was delivering the keynote address at the G20 High-Level Intergenerational Roundtable in Sandton on Friday, where he highlighted the importance of empowering youth to lead economic transformation, social development, and global engagement. Having …

The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is undertaking a massive project to fix its deteriorating road infrastructure with a new pothole and resurfacing campaign. The metro has earmarked R149.9 million for the Johannesburg Roads Agency to attend to potholes in key areas, covering at least 85km of roads. In an official media statement, the CoJ said …

Friday 27 Jun 2025 The news of Siya Kolisi’s late withdrawal on the eve of the Springboks clash against the Barbarians stole the headlines on Friday morning. ADVERTISEMENT The Springbok captain will miss the exhibition match at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Jesse Kriel has been handed the captain’s armband in the absence of …

27 June 2025 – Wits University Development of drug delivery systems focused on targeted therapy, nanomedicine, and regenerative medicine. For patients living with complex illnesses such as cancer, HIV, TB, neurological disorders, neurotrauma, or other infectious diseases, the way medicine is delivered to the body can be just as important as the medicine itself. These …

Malcolm Libera  ·27 Jun 2025 Severe storms and natural events are increasing in South Africa, and homeowners are warned to maintain their insurance and property to avoid high costs. Following devastating storms in the country this month, the South African Weather Services (SAWS) issued several alerts for continued inclement conditions for the rest of the …

Friday 27 Jun 2025 TEAM UPDATE: Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT Regular captain Siya Kolisi has been ruled out of the match due to a ‘niggle’. Marco van …

South Africa has 23 independent power producer–owned solar power facilities, each contributing more than 75MW of dispatchable power to the grid, with the largest providing 150MW. The country’s independent power producer (IPP) procurement programme aims to add 39GW of capacity to South Africa’s energy mix by 2030. Plants already in operation have contributed significantly to …

South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency is placing climate resilience and the Just Energy Transition (JET) at the heart of its global agenda, highlighting the escalating environmental challenges facing developing nations. In an interview with the media, South Africa’s G20 Sous Sherpa, Xolisa Mabhongo, emphasised the critical importance of disaster resilience, using recent national …

O’Mahony will lead a team packed with international quality to take on the Boks in Cape Town, the first time the Barbarians have faced them on South African soil. Fellow Ireland Test centurion Cian Healy, who will also call time on his rugby career on Saturday, packs down at loosehead alongside France’s Camille Chat and …

Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Andrew Whitfield has been fired from the Government of National Unity (GNU) cabinet. This is confirmed by the Presidency, who state that the move was made in terms of Section 93(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Ramaphosa has thanked Whitfield …

South Africa’s Group of 20 (G20) Presidency convened its third Sherpa meeting this week, focusing on critical global challenges, including sustainable development and geopolitical tensions. Speaking to the media, South Africa’s G20 Sous Sherpa, Xolisa Mabhongo, stressed the urgency of achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), noting that the G20 represents 85% of global GDP and …

Honourable Premier of the North West Province, Mr Lazarus Mokgosi,Mr Zane Dangor, G20 Sherpa and Director-General of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation of South Africa,Sherpas from G20 Members, Invited Guests and International Organisatons,Members of the Economic Committee, North West Provincial Government, the Free State Provincial Government and the Northern Cape Provincial Government,Senior Officials …

With confirmation from Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen that he will run for a third term as political party leader, it appears that the DA will stay on its current course for some time. This could avoid messy arguments about the national coalition, and cement some expectations that it will not grow much beyond its …

In an inspiring display of youth-led action and global citizenship, learners from the Maths and Science Leadership Academy (MSLA) in Kimberley have launched a powerful initiative aimed at addressing South Africa’s Grade 4 reading crisis. Under the banner of “Make Reading Count”, the project was initiated by four Grade 11 learners who represented South Africa …

Rassie van der Dussen © Gallo Images Top-order batter Rassie van der Dussen will stand in as captain for rested Aiden Markram when South Africa play hosts Zimbabwe and New Zealand in a Twenty20 tri-series during July. Markram struck a second-innings 136 at Lord’s this month to steer South Africa to a five-wicket victory over …

Seth Thorne  ·26 Jun 2025 Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has lashed out at President Cyril Ramaphosa over the removal of DA member Andrew Whitfield as Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition. The DA has issued an ultimatum to Ramaphosa: that he fire Ministers Thembi Simelane and Nobuhle Nkabane, Deputy Minister David Mahlobo, …

Cabinet has directed the Inter-Ministerial Committee (IMC) on the National Dialogue to ensure prudence with the funding of the initiative, following concerns raised by the public on how much government would spend on it. “Cabinet has noted public concerns about the estimate Budget for the National Dialogue and wishes to clarify that the proposed Budget …