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Concern about a missing friend this week led to a life sentence and an additional 23 years’ imprisonment handed down to Vusimuzi Victor Makhaye in the Estcourt regional court. KwaZulu-Natal National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said Makhaye was convicted on charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder and defeating the administration of justice after …

BYD are once again targeting the upper end of the market with the unveiling of their new, R1-million plus, seven-seater Atto 8 plug-in hybrid SUV. The BYD Atto 8 is being offered in two distinct editions. A Premium (DM-i) and Performance (DM-p) derivative. The Premium lands at R1 059 000, and the Performance comes in …

The South African wine industry is preparing for a landmark event as the 10th Annual Wine Tourism Conference (WTC) celebrates a decade of progress from 19 to 21 May 2026. Hosted at the prestigious Cavalli Estate in Stellenbosch, the symposium has become a must-attend fixture for estate owners, investors, and tourism authorities seeking to future-proof …

By Uzziah Mutumbi, Gladman Thondhlana and Sheunesu Ruwanza South Africa would seem like the perfect place for widespread uptake of solar energy. The country is sunny, with high solar generation potential. Solar is a clean, reliable source of power that can help people reduce their dependence on polluting fuels like paraffin and diesel. Switching to …

Tesla planned to launch in South Africa in 2026, but these plans have been put on ice due to the country’s volatile political landscape. An industry source recently told our sister publication MyBroadband that South Africa was at the top of a list of markets that the electric carmaker planned to launch in this year. …

President Cyril Ramaphosa remarks at the plenary on  extremism and inequality at the Defence of Democracy Initiative during working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, Barcelona, Spain Your Excellency President Pedro Sánchez, Your Excellency President Lula, Your Excellencies Heads of State and Government, Distinguished Guests, Friends, It is a great honour to be part of …

Staff Writer  ·18 Apr 2026 The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has adjusted the earnings threshold that applies to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA). The change means any workers whose salaries have increased beyond R22,467 a month in 2026 will lose certain automatic protections. The earnings threshold is the level at which workers …

Luke Fraser  ·18 Apr 2026 The KwaZulu-Natal North Coast is undergoing a massive shift and is no longer South Africa’s best-kept secret in the property market. This is according to Eva August, CEO of Century 21 South Africa, who says the area is not just seeing a recovery but showing genuine, data-backed momentum. August said …

Luke Fraser  ·18 Apr 2026 South Africa’s first-time homebuyer market is undergoing a massive shift, with rising participation from self‑employed individuals. Standard Bank’s data showed that the first-time homebuyer market is getting younger, more female, increasingly moving into sectional titles, and seeing rising participation from self‑employed individuals. In 2025, the average first-time homebuyer with Standard …

These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. Better news about petrol prices this May New mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund shows that petrol prices won’t rise as much as previously anticipated this May. Petrol is now expected to increase R2.62 per litre, which, while considerable, is a lot less …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·17 Apr 2026 The rand appreciated in early trading on Thursday, supported by a weaker US dollar and growing investor optimism that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East may be coming to an end.  The rand was trading at 16.3350 against the dollar, which is about 0.3% higher than its previous closing …

The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has secured a UNESCO Chair and formalised a strategic partnership with government, positioning the institution at the centre of South Africa’s and Africa’s digital inclusion agenda. The UNESCO Chair in Cultural Inclusivity and Equity in Digital Media in Africa, awarded for the 2026 to 2030 cycle, was secured following a …

As part of the relaunch of the Chinese bakkie builder JMC in South Africa, the brand has unveiled the all-new Vigus double-cab bakkie, replacing the one unveiled late in 2025. The new Vigus was first unveiled at the start of the month, with more details arriving since its initial launch. Priced from R399,900, the new …

Luke Fraser  ·17 Apr 2026 Naspers, via its majority-owned subsidiary Prosus, has sold a stake in Delivery Hero to Uber Technologies. Naspers is one of South Africa’s most valuable companies, with stakes in Takealot, Media24, Property24, Mr D and AutoTrader. It also operates within a vertical company structure alongside the Dutch company Prosus, which holds …

Motorists in South Africa can purchase a Toyota Hilux capable of stopping bullets from a handgun or an assault rifle. This option comes courtesy of SVI Engineering, a company based in Gauteng that specialises in developing armoured solutions for South Africa’s most popular vehicles. SVI has announced a new B6 Stopgun V3.0 package for the …

Read the full article on ITWeb. Google South Africa country director Kabelo Makwane details the internet giant’s strategy for inclusive connectivity access and AI, the rise of YouTube content engagement in SA, appetite for the Africa-based cloud region and how Google aims to help local users create commercially-viable innovations. Published on 17 April 2026 Fynbos: …

Illicit cigarettes have quietly come to dominate South Africa’s tobacco market — not on the margins but at its core. New research from the University of Cape Town (UCT) has revealed that roughly 60% of all cigarettes sold in the country in 2021 were probably  illicit, marking a dramatic shift in both the structure of …

Analysts say the legal battle could reshape both Malema’s image and the EFF’s political future Julius Malema left the regional court in KuGompo, formerly East London, yesterday in angry mode, hitting out at magistrate Twanet Olivier after she sentenced him to five years’ jail, accusing her of bias, and that her remarks went beyond legal …

Autumn 2026 marks more than just the end of an academic journey for 21-year-old Shothodzo Mukwena; it celebrates the rise of a young innovator determined to shape South Africa’s technological future. Graduating with the current autumn cohort, Mukwena represents what curiosity, discipline and self-belief can achieve. Shothodzo Mukwena Raised in Johannesburg with his roots in …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for deeper trade ties, strengthened democratic partnerships and a more equitable multilateral system at the Spain–South Africa Business Forum during his working visit to the Kingdom of Spain.  Addressing delegates at the Business Forum on Friday, President Ramaphosa said the visit underscores the shared commitment between the two nations to …

Staff Writer  ·17 Apr 2026 Data from the Central Energy fund for the end of the second full week of April shows a positive trend for fuel price recoveries, but nowhere near enough to save motorists from another massive hike. According to the CEF’s latest snapshot, under-recoveries for petrol and diesel have trended lower over …

Cold, wet and windy conditions are expected across various parts of the country, including the southern and eastern coastline of South Africa this weekend. Moreover, marine conditions are expected to markedly deteriorate, with wave heights along the coastline forecast to reach 4-5m from Sunday into Monday. The South African Weather Service (Saws) issued an alert …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·17 Apr 2026 A parliamentary select committee has raised significant concerns about the ineffective intervention in the Ditsobotla Local Municipality, noting a severe lack of support from national departments. The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration is concerned that only the National Treasury and the Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional …

Friday, 17 April 2026: Eskom has noted recent public commentary by the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) regarding the 2026 wage negotiations, including claims that Eskom budgeted for a 9% increase for bargaining‑unit employees and that management received more than 100% salary increases. Eskom confirms that the 2026 wage negotiation process has …