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In a significant development, Israel has officially responded to South Africa’s genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), more than a year after Pretoria submitted its detailed arguments. Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya said Israel filed its response on Thursday. “Government has noted the filing of Israel’s response to SA’s written pleadings in the …

Bakkies in South Africa tend to be put to work by their owners, whether it be hauling a tonne of cargo in the load bay, towing a caravan, or dragging several tonnes on the back of a trailer. As such, prospective buyers will look at a bakkie’s braked towing capacity as a crucial part of …

Albert Oosthuysen|Published 1 day ago Copy to Clipboard The conversation around South Africa’s gig economy often focuses on access to tools. Today, more people than ever can design content, invoice clients, manage workflows and sell services using affordable digital platforms including Xero and Canva. On top of this, the latest AI tools allow you to …

Taschica Pillay|Published 10 hours ago Copy to Clipboard South Africa’s decision to summon, but not expel, the United States ambassador after controversial remarks about the struggle song “Kill the Boer” reflects a calculated diplomatic effort to repair strained relations between the two countries, international relations experts say. The government this week issued a formal démarche …

The Bottom Line South Africa business incentives cost over R1 billion per job If you ever visit an industry expo, do yourself a favour and ask any of the exhibitors what kind of state support they are getting for their home-grown inventions. Just after they tell you that it has taken them three to five …

Two suspects have been arrested after Free State police intercepted a vehicle transporting counterfeit liquor with an estimated street value of R105,000. Police said a 24-year-old male and a 22-year-old female were arrested after officers discovered several boxes of fake alcohol during a vehicle search on Saturday. “Upon conducting a thorough search, members discovered several …

National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola says the authority of the State will prevail over criminality and lawlessness as government intensifies its fight against organised crime through the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to support police operations.  Speaking at a joint media briefing at the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure …

Staff Writer  ·15 Mar 2026 Central banks from Washington to London to Jakarta are about to make their first assessments of economic damage after more than two weeks of conflict between the US and Iran. Decisions in the coming week encompassing every member of the Group of Seven and eight of the world’s 10 most-traded …

Malcolm Libera  ·15 Mar 2026 Shell has confirmed that it is still engaged in the sale of its downstream assets in South Africa, which include a network of nearly 600 petrol stations.  If the sale is ever concluded, it would mark the end of well over a century of Shell petrol stations operating in South …

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South Africa’s currently stable fuel supply is increasingly vulnerable due to escalating Middle East geopolitical tensions, with experts warning that reliance on imported crude and reduced local refining capacity exposes the country to supply chain disruptions, potentially leading to fuel rationing and long queues. The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has repeatedly reassured …

Find out what the latest weather forecast from the SA Weather Service means for your region. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has issued a raft of severe weather alerts for Sunday, 15 March, ranging from flooding threats in the north-east to dangerous heat in the Cape provinces and elevated fire risk in the west. …

MATCH REPORT: The Stormers returned to winning ways in the United Rugby Championship after they recorded a 32-19 bonus-point victory against the Bulls in their rescheduled Round Eight clash at Loftus Versfeld on Saturday. John Dobson’s side entered the match under pressure after three derby defeats (two against the Sharks and one against the Lions), …

Eulogy by the Deputy President of South Africa, H.E. Mr Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile at a Special Official Funeral Category 2 of Mosiuoa Gerard Patrick “Terror” Lekota at Old Grey Sports Club, Willows, Bloemfontein, Free State Programme Director / Chairperson;The Lekota Family;The Honourable Premier of the Free State;The Honourable Speaker of the Free State Legislature;The Honourable …

Staff Writer  ·14 Mar 2026 The South African rand extended its fall on Friday, heading for a second consecutive week of losses as surging energy prices, fuelled by conflict in the Middle East, rattled global markets and heightened inflation concerns. The rand traded at R16.80 against the dollar, little changed from its Thursday close of …

Mozambique has overtaken South Africa as the top trading country on the continent as intra-Africa trade grows thanks to improved infrastructure and implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a new report by Standard Bank says. The bank this month launched its fifth annual Africa Trade Barometer, based on data from about 2,200 …

Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has cautioned that rapidly rising electricity charges are placing an unbearable strain on ordinary South Africans, especially the poor and working class. The organisation said tariffs are increasing far above inflation, making electricity increasingly unaffordable. FOSA warned that high costs could drive more communities toward illegal electricity connections, often exploited …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·14 Mar 2026 According to the latest Passport Index, South African passport holders can now visit 100 countries without a visa, down from 101 in January, ranking the South African passport 47th globally. In January 2026, South African passport holders lost visa-free access to five destinations—Mauritania, Nigeria, Pakistan, Kosovo, and Palestine —ranking 48th …

Mourners gathered in Bloemfontein on Saturday to bid farewell to struggle veteran Mosiuoa Lekota, remembered as a towering figure in South Africa’s liberation struggle whose life was defined by service, conviction and an unwavering commitment to justice. Delivering the eulogy, Deputy President Paul Mashatile described Lekota as a giant whose political journey spanned some of …

HUMANSDORP – Pointing at a calf lying motionless in a green field in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province, farmer Igsahn Felix let out a heavy sigh. “That one is not going to make it,” he said. Home to more than two head of cattle per person, the province is the beating heart of South Africa’s …

Share current article via EmailShare current article via FacebookShare current article via TwitterShare current article via LinkedIn Enter fullscreen mode displaying this image.Expand Friends and comrades of the late Mosiuoa Lekota at the memorial service that held at the Regina Mundi Catholic church at Moroka in Soweto. Picture Thapelo Morebudi (Thapelo Morebudi) The funeral of …

New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), which include hybrid-electric, plug-in hybrid (PHEV), and fully electric offerings, gained traction in South Africa last year, and none more so than the Toyota Corolla Cross. According to pre-owned car sales data collected by AutoTrader, hybrid sales increased 76% last year, and of all the variants sold in 2025, the Corolla …

Malcolm Libera  ·14 Mar 2026 The recent collapse of a building under construction in Omonde, south of Johannesburg, has highlighted deep concerns about safety and compliance in South Africa’s built environment. Speaking in an interview with CapeTalk, Vice President at Master Builders South Africa, Mark Fugard, said the incident points to serious failures in the …

Despite major shifts in buying and selling behaviours in the pre-owned car market in South Africa, the sector recorded a strong year of growth last year, generating over R160 billion in 2025. This is according to AutoTrader, whose data suggests both dealerships and buyers reshaped themselves under pressure, emerging more disciplined, more data-driven, and more …