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Health workers have long relied on body mass index (BMI) to measure whether people are within a healthy weight range, but leading researchers have made the case for a new way to understand and diagnose obesity, writes Jesse Copelyn for Spotlight. To tackle the global rise in obesity, our understanding of the condition needs to …

Staff Writer  ·18 Jun 2025 The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has declared a national disaster in South Africa following severe weather in the country. The head of the National Disaster Management Centre, Elias Sithole, said the magnitude and severity of severe weather warranted a national response. South Africa has experienced weeks …

At a time when AI and digital transformation are reshaping industries across South Africa, Dell is ideally positioned to support businesses on their journey to innovation and impact. Habib Mahakian has been appointed as Vice President and Managing Director for Dell Technologies South Africa, expanding on his current role as VP for Emerging Markets. ”I’m …

Habib Mahakian Dell Technologies South Africa has a new MD following the recent resignation of Doug Woolley, who has taken a senior role at JSE-listed Altron Group. Habib Mahakian has been named MD and vice president of Dell South Africa with immediate effect, the company said on Wednesday. This expands his current role as vice …

“To be clear, I am NOT taking drugs!” the richest man in the world announced on his social media platform X at the end of May. “The New York Times was lying their ass off.”  Elon Musk — originally from South Africa and until recently the head of the Trump administration’s so-called department of government …

South Africa’s (SA) May headline consumer inflation (CPI) held steady at 2.8% YoY, unchanged from April. While fuel disinflation continued to exert downward pressure, this was counterbalanced by a modest rise in food prices and a stable core inflation print. On a monthly basis, inflation eased to 0.1% from 0.2% in April, signalling some short-term …

Malcolm Libera  ·18 Jun 2025 South Africa is facing a retirement crisis, with the latest 10X Retirement Reality Report revealing that only 6% of South Africans are on track to retire comfortably.  10X Investments (10X) is an authorised Financial Services Provider, a licensed Retirement Fund Administrator and Investment Manager. According to the firm, to be …

When Yanga Giyose launched his law firm in 2017, it wasn’t just about professional independence. It was about building something sustainable, reclaiming how legal work is practised, and creating opportunities for others along the way. Today, Giyose Incorporated Attorneys is an established player in the sector, and its founder is calling for stronger support structures …

Webinar: Turn up the BaaS with Veeam Data Cloud webinar recording. As cyber criminals increasingly target backups, organisations are turning to backup as a service (BaaS) to strengthen business resilience. At a complimentary ITWeb and ITWeb Africa webinar, brought to you in partnership with Veeam Software South Africa, experts highlighted the growing need for advanced, …

THE Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA) notes the tabling of the third iteration of the 2025 National Budget which highlights why the economy needs a thriving mining industry. The revised budget numbers reflect the double hit to government revenue and the debt ratio from not going ahead with the VAT hikes proposed in the March …

The Ferrari 296 Speciale Piloti is reserved solely for Ferrari racers   It appears that brands are launching more special editions than actual production models in recent times. And with Le Mans this past weekend, some brands are celebrating past endurance achievements. McLaren, for one, revealed it 750S Le Mans edition ahead of the race …

Production will, seemingly, commence next year before the official kicking-off of sales in 2027. After a comparatively short voting session, Volkswagen has announced Tengo as the moniker it will use for the locally assembled version of the Tera from 2027. People have spoken Though it didn’t state how many votes were received, the moniker, it …

Masandawana and the Tigers came into the game eyeing Group F’s top spot after Borussia Dortmund and Fluminense shared spoils earlier. Article continues below Sundowns played Ulsan HD in their Group F opener Masandawana played some nice football PSL champions claim a massive advantage Watch every FIFA Club World Cup game free on DAZNStream now …

‘GNU+’ needs new policies that are pragmatic, evidence-based and collaborative 18 June 2025 – 04:30 Whether South Africa secures a fairer trade deal with the US after President Donald Trump’s fractious meeting with President Cyril Ramaphosa, which glaringly globally exposed South Africa’s massive governance shortcomings, remains to be seen. However, it may yet be the …

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has arrived in Moscow for a working visit aimed at strengthening economic and trade ties between South Africa and Russia.  The Deputy President was received at the airport on Tuesday by the Deputy Head of State Protocol, Andrei Milyaev, the Deputy Director of the African Department, Andrei Stolyarov, and South Africa’s …

Oracle today announced a strategic alliance with Metron, a leading provider of scientific, research, and technology innovations, to collaborate on scalable decision support solutions for multi-domain operations. Oracle and Metron solutions enable defense organizations to outpace their adversaries in the OODA (observe, orient, decide, and act) loop by providing them with the tools to make …

South Africa is on the brink of overhauling decades-old divorce legislation, with sweeping reforms set to better protect spouses left financially stranded after a marriage ends, particularly those in unions without the legal cushion of shared assets. Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi is spearheading this legal shake-up through the proposed General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill of …

Starlink has taken aim at what it has described as “misleading claims” in sections of the media about its views on South Africa’s black empowerment laws and reiterated that it is keen to get an operating licence as soon as possible. The company, which is owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, said in a letter to …

I feared we’d lose Faith Muthambi forever a couple of seasons ago. Please Sass writers, we need to hear more from this queen. Perhaps a spinoff show? A reality show? The Real House Ministers of the National Assembly? Dear writers of the South Africa Sh*t Show. Thank you so much for reading my monthly reviews …

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Mobile data bundles expire in South Africa as a mechanism for network operators to manage the limited wireless capacity available to cellular networks. This was explained by MTN SA CEO Charles Molapisi to the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communications. Molapisi and executives from South Africa’s other major mobile network operators were “invited” to appear before …

PIETERMARITZBURG – Drivers of trucks, motorists and public transport commuters are urged to plan their journeys carefully ahead of an overnight road closure on the N3 this week. The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) says the highway between Cato Ridge and the Dardanelles (Umlaas Road0 interchange will be closed in both directions from 8PM …

Domestic adventure travellers that spend more than R2 000 per day show a preference for wildlife safaris (12,2%), wine tours (10,3%), and whale watching (9,4%), according to data collected by the Southern Africa Tourism Services Association (SATSA). SATSA conducted a survey from November 15, 2023 to January 15, 2024, of more than 4 200 people, revealing …

The South African Women’s Hockey Team ignited their FIH Nations Cup campaign with a resilient 3–1 comeback victory over Malaysia in Poland. Despite seeing two penalty strokes saved, the South Africans overturned a half-time deficit to claim all three points and breathe momentum into their tournament. South Africa started brightly, winning an early penalty corner, …