Google

Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) has welcomed the appointment of Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the US, saying he has demonstrated the maturity and political acumen needed to enhance and strengthen ties between the two countries. The organisation notes that his commitment to dialogue, reconciliation and nation-building helped lay the foundation for South Africa’s transition to …

Shell is in advanced talks with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) to sell its retail fuel stations in South Africa, according to people with knowledge of the matter. Adnoc emerged as the preferred bidder after Shell’s talks with Gunvor Group — one of the world’s biggest independent oil traders — fell through, said the …

South Africa is stepping confidently onto the global investment stage. Over the past few years, the country has not only set ambitious investment targets but has also exceeded them, securing more than R1.5 trillion in commitments across sectors ranging from energy and telecommunications to advanced manufacturing and infrastructure. The 2026 South Africa Investment Conference alone …

Luke Fraser  ·15 Apr 2026 Businesses in South Africa have welcomed the appointment of Roelf Meyer as the country’s next ambassador to the US. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed his ally to the next ambassador to the US following the expulsion of Ebrahim Rasool as ambassador last year. Ramaphosa worked closely with Meyer, a former member …

Mahindra & Mahindra is at an advanced stage of assessing plans to upgrade its South African plant, according to people familiar with the matter, as India’s second-largest automaker looks to capitalise on rising demand for affordable vehicles. The company has been working with the state-owned Industrial Development Corp to assess the feasibility of setting up …

Last month marked a historic moment for Isuzu Motors South Africa (IMSAf) and its bakkie-building plant at Struandale in Gqeberha, as it managed to break its annual local production record. During the company’s financial year ended 31 March 2026, Isuzu recorded a massive 21% year-on-year increase in production volumes for both the D-Max bakkie and …

More than R60 billion is allocated annually to water services authorities. Despite water access rising from 55% in 1994 to 90% in 2026, millions of South Africans still face unreliable and unsafe water supplies. The Department of Water and Sanitation has outlined a multi-pronged response but admits that the gap between available funding and what …

Luke Fraser  ·15 Apr 2026 South Africa’s economy lifted in March despite the global impact of the war in the Middle East, but South Africa is not out of the woods. This is according to the PayInc Economic Index, which measures the value of electronic transactions processed through the PayInc platform. “The PayInc Economic Index …

Thanks to ongoing conflict in the Middle East and fluctuating international oil prices ($96,12, or R1,572.73 a barrel at the time of writing), South African motorists should brace for even higher fuel costs in May, with the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) showing growing under-recoveries across all fuel grades. The CEF’s latest …

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa undertook a Working Visit to the Kingdom of Spain on Wednesday night. “His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa is this evening undertaking a working visit to the Kingdom of Spain, where the President will have an audience with the King of Spain, His Majesty Felipe VI, and a bilateral …

Keynote Address by the dtic Minister, Mr Parks Tau, MP at the Northern Cape Investment and Job Conference Mokala Sun, Kimberley Programme Director,Premier of the Northern Cape, Dr Zamani Saul,Members of the National Executive, Members of the Executive Council,Representatives of the business community, investors and development finance institutions, andLadies and gentlemen: Good Morning! Introduction The Northern Cape Province is often described through the language of scale. It is the largest province by land area. It holds some of the most significant mineral deposits on the continent. It receives some of the highest levels of solar irradiation anywhere in the world. And yet, for too… Addo Elephant National Park: Established in 1931, it is …

South Africa has called for renewed global cooperation to advance dignity, equality and sustainable development, as world leaders gather to address the challenges of a rapidly changing global landscape. Delivering the country’s statement at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (CPD59) in New York, Deputy Minister of Women, Youth …

Staff Writer  ·14 Apr 2026 A year on from first announcing a swathe of “Liberation Day” tariffs and universal tariffs on trade, the Trump administration is doubling down on the tactic, with the investigation into South Africa and 59 other countries the next step in the scheme. The Trump administration announced its “Liberation Day” Tariffs …

NEWS: Springbok hopefuls will have an opportunity to impress Rassie Erasmus in an international friendly this season, with the head coach believing it will cast the net wider to build more depth in the national side. The SA ‘A’ side will return to action for the first time since the 2022 Outgoing Tour in a …

Geely has officially launched the new E2 in South Africa. The E2 is a compact, all-electric hatchback that intends to compete in South Africa’s entry-level EV market. Prices start at R339,900, making it the cheapest electric vehicle in the country, undercutting the R341,900 BYD Dolphin Surf by R2,000. “The model reflects Geely’s commitment to making …

South Africa A have made a welcome return to the rugby calendar. SA A will take on Zimbabwe in Gqeberha on 20 June in a curtain-raiser to the Springboks’ opening match of the season against the Barbarians. The last time SA A team took the field was during the 2022 end-of-year tour against Munster and the …

For centuries, the center of the commercial universe was the Mediterranean. To the merchants of Venice and Genoa, these waters were the “Established Way.” They knew every port, every tax collector, and every prevailing wind. It was comfortable, it was prestigious, and, for a long time, it was enough. But while the Italians clung to …

Staff Writer  ·14 Apr 2026 After raising South Africa’s economic forecast in its January outlook, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is now expecting much worse for the country, thanks to the war in the Middle East. The IMF has published its April 2026 World Economic Outlook report, which comes after global markets were shocked by …

The last time the SA ‘A’ team took the field was during the 2022 Castle Lager Outgoing Tour against Munster and the Bristol Bears, and with the 2027 Rugby World Cup in sight for both the Springboks and the Sables – who qualified for the international spectacle for the first time since 1991 – the …

Club Med SAS has landed in the middle of a furore over the best way to keep sharks from attacking tourists at its more than $120 million South African resort. Just months ahead of the official opening of Club Med Tinley Manor — the French tourism company’s first resort in the country about 30 miles …

What South African Endurance SeriesWhere Aldo Scribante, Gqeberha EPWhen Saturday 11 April 2026Community South Africa National Charl Michael ahead in South African Endurance Series chase Multitalented Cape Town race driver Charl Michael Visser stepped up and defied the conditions to lead a young Adjust4sleep Motul RBR Nova Proto NP02 team to victory in a treacherous …

14 April 2026 – Wits University Wits graduates have once again excelled in the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) Initial Assessment of Competence. This professional examination marks a critical milestone on the path to qualifying as a Chartered Accountant in South Africa. Sanjika Gamlath Senarathne from the Wits Margo Steele School of Accountancy …

The Simola Hillclimb is locally and internationally renowned for some of the wildest and most powerful race cars in the world. The top tier of the Modified Saloon Car category boasts a fiercely competitive array of machines producing1 000 kW and more, making it the ultimate motorsport spectacle. Pieter Zeelie is the reigning King of …

Throughout South Africa, concerns are mounting over the increase in damaged vehicles on our roads, including cars that have been written off. One concerned party is the South African Motor Body Repairers’ Association (SAMBRA), which noted that the rise in vehicle write-offs is reaching a risk point, with some vehicles written off for as low …