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The South African government has officially classified the devastating severe weather affecting multiple provinces across the country as a national disaster. The Department of Cooperative Governance (DCoG) said that since May 4, heavy rainfall, flooding, thunderstorms, damaging winds, and snowfall have caused deaths, infrastructure damage, and disruptions to essential services in the Western Cape, Eastern …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·11 May 2026 The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has identified 1,348 non-essential state properties for disposal—801 of which have been approved for the next steps in the process. These properties are mainly residential assets, such as houses and vacant residential land, that are located across all provinces in the country. The …

Staff Writer  ·11 May 2026 Every rand spent on complying with South Africa’s bureaucratic transformation legislation is a rand not spent on service delivery, says Business Leadership South Africa CEO, Busi Mavuso. And when the country needs to focus on growing the economy to build businesses and boost jobs, the government needs to conduct proper …

The hardest part of entering a new market is finding a competitive advantage that sets you apart. And when you enter a saturated market, this becomes the truest test of survival for any business. So what then is the secret? How do companies enter new markets and dominate them so quickly?  The Beijing Auto Show …

10 May 2026 – Statement by Minister David Maynier, Minister of Education Western Cape In the interests of learner and teacher safety, and after extensive consultation with the Provincial Disaster Management Centre and the South African Weather Service (SAWS), a decision has been taken to close schools in certain areas of the Cape Winelands Education …

Eskom is the single largest consumer of diesel in South Africa, accounting for up to 30% of the country’s refined diesel supply during peak load. While the power utility’s consumption is closer to 10% during stable periods, Eskom’s diesel demand is large enough to pose a significant threat to the nation’s fuel stocks. Eskom primarily …

Some of the best partnerships begin with a wrong turn. Kingsley Edochie, founder of Lagos-based beverage retailer BottleKing, was searching for a South African wine producer when a mistaken address led him through the doors of wine.co.za instead. That accidental meeting has now grown into a formal collaboration that will bring South African wine journalism …

The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) wishes to clarify misleading impressions and speculation currently circulating regarding the “Conference of the Left” initiative associated with the South African Communist Party (SACP).

SAFTU wishes to place on record the following:

SAFTU has not held any formal meeting with the leadership of the SACP regarding participation in the …

The award of a tender for a circumcision device used in 40 provincial health districts and the military has been deemed unlawful by the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria. The device may no longer be used for circumcising boys aged ten to 14. The 36-month tender was awarded to CircumQ by National Treasury in April …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·10 May 2026 Situated on the N4 highway is the Alzu Petroport—a petrol station that is home to a family of white rhinos, amongst other animals such as buffalo, zebras, and various antelope. Between Middelburg and Nelspruit is the Alzu petrol station with nine restaurants and stores, including popular choices like Spur, Mugg …

Luke Fraser  ·10 May 2026 Secunda, in Mpumalanga, is home to the world’s largest single point of emissions, with Sasol’s operations in the area producing more carbon dioxide than entire countries. Secunda was built to serve the second Sasol coal liquefaction plant, when the country sought to reduce its dependence on imported oil after the …

Malcolm Libera  ·10 May 2026 Homeowners are being warned that properties are increasingly being targeted by criminals through sophisticated schemes. South Africa is experiencing a notable increase in title deed fraud and property hijackings across the country.  Speaking in a radio interview with HOT1027FM, Grant Smee, CEO of Only Realty Property Group, said that confidence …

Police are investigating two counts of murder and three of attempted murder after a shooting at Zamimpilo informal settlement in Langlaagte, Johannesburg, during the early hours of Sunday. According to police spokesperson Capt Tintswalo Sibeko, the shooting occurred at about 3am. “It is alleged that a group of more than 40 people were sitting outside …

A burning sensation. An itch that won’t go away. A rash. Yellow or brown or white discharge. For many teenage girls and young women in South Africa, these are things that you don’t talk about. They’re symptoms to hide — from friends, partners, parents and even healthcare providers. That’s what research my colleagues and I …

By Adrian Ephraim SOUTH Africa’s commercial vehicle sector has a policy challenge. The technology for electric trucking is proven, the early operational data is compelling, and a growing number of fleet operators have already committed. But the regulatory environment is lagging so far behind industry readiness that it risks strangling momentum before the market reaches …

By Staff WriterPublished: 10 May 2026 This forecast is for: Mon 11 May 2026The maps cover: Mon 11 May – Mon 11 May Two cold fronts are expected to affect the Western Cape from this weekend, with the first expected to make landfall on Sunday while a second and more powerful frontal system will impact …

Trade, industry & competition minister Parks Tau has substantially raised the monetary thresholds at which mergers must be notified to the Competition Commission, in a move that a senior competition lawyer has said will accelerate many transactions but risks leaving fast-moving tech and artificial intelligence deals beyond the regulator’s reach. In a notice published in …

Taschica Pillay|Published 14 hours ago Copy to Clipboard Award-winning TV and radio broadcaster, author and podcaster Joanne Joseph , has a new legal current affairs programme, Case In Point. The programme premiered on Thursday evening on SABC News Channel 404 on DStv. The hour-long show explores the complexities of South Africa’s legal system, examining major …

Minister McKenzie And Deputy Minister Mabe issue final call for three clubs as competition reaches its conclusion Entry window reopens briefly for fans of Sekhukhune United, Polokwane City, and Stellenbosch FC – closes 17:00 Monday 11 May 2026 Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture Gayton McKenzie and Deputy Minister Peace Mabe today announced a brief, …

South African health authorities are in a race against time to trace contacts across the country following a rare hantavirus outbreak linked to the expedition cruise ship MV Hondius, as global health bodies coordinate a response to the geographically unusual incident that has claimed three lives globally. The outbreak involves the Andes virus (ANDV) strain, …

Malcolm Libera  ·10 May 2026 Estates and other gated communities in South Africa have been warned that parties are not restricted to the Community Schemes Ombud Service (CSOS) and may approach the High Court directly when necessary. This was outlined in a recent judgment by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) that has clarified the …

For most South Africans, retail is experienced in a single, visible moment: a quick trip to the store, a transaction at the till, a bag of essentials carried home. Yet what we see in-store is only the tip of a much larger system. Behind every product on the shelf is a complex, coordinated ecosystem of …

The Phala Phala incident was deeply embarrassing to President Cyril Ramaphosa, so the ANC quickly swept it under the carpet. The Constitutional Court on Friday unswept it. The result is a small avalanche of questions about what happens next, on what basis the decision was made, and most crucially, whether there is a chance Ramaphosa …

The Omoda C4 is a new crossover from Chery’s premium carmaker, and it’s coming to South Africa. The C4 is set to become Omoda’s new entry-level car, slotting below the C5, C7, and C9. It will be offered with a variety of powertrains, including an internal combustion engine (ICE), hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), and battery-electric …