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The Leatherback Rum Aliwal Shoal Surfski Challenge returns as a premier calendar event on the KZN South Coast South Africa’s top surfski paddlers are looking forward to competing in the 4th Leatherback Rum Aliwal Shoal Surfski Challenge, taking place in Scottburgh on Sunday, 3 May 2026, as part of Ocean Festival 2026. The race has …
If higher fuel prices were meant to push South Africans more decisively toward electric vehicles, the latest used car data from AutoTrader shows that it is happening, just not all at once. Looking at Q1 2026 versus Q1 2025, the shift is clearer when you focus on Consumer Advert Views (CAVs). These aren’t just vague …
With the first cold spell of winter making itself felt, the perfect way to fend it off is in the warmth of one of Ster-Kinekor’s cinemas, enjoying classic titles and blasts from the past. The Throwback Cinema line-up for May has something for everyone, from balloons and rockets to steamy love scenes, making it perfect …
Botswana’s central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate by 200 basis points, tightening monetary policy as authorities respond to […]
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In a province where townships and rural enterprises continue to serve as catalysts of economic activity, KwaZulu-Natal’s entrepreneurial landscape is increasingly shaped by the resilience, innovation and determination of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). These businesses play a critical role in stimulating local economies, creating employment opportunities and strengthening community development, particularly within underserved …
At a time of heightened geopolitical tension, much of the global focus has been on fragmentation — shifting alliances, disrupted trade routes and growing regional instability. Less attention has been paid to the steady deepening of economic ties between the Gulf and Africa. Recent developments suggest that the relationship is gaining weight. In January 2026, …
Subaru South Africa and VOX Weather partner to drive all-weather confidence with the Crosstrek Subaru Southern Africa is proud to announce a partnership with VOX Weather, one of South Africa’s fastest-growing and most trusted online weather forecasting platforms. This collaboration brings together advanced meteorological insight and Subaru’s renowned engineering to highlight the marque’s core promise: …
The 3rd edition of the Ocean Festival Lifesaving Carnival will take over Scottburgh Main Beach on Friday, 1 May 2026 as a key sporting event that makes up the Ocean Festival programme. As lifesaving continues to grow in popularity along the KZN South Coast, the Ocean Festival Lifesaving Carnival is playing an increasingly important role …
When Charl Theron arrived on the property three kilometres outside Franschhoek village on the R45 Main Road, in June 2023, there was no hotel. There was a working craft brewery, Hey Joe Brewing Co., which had been drawing visitors to the site since around 2018, and beyond it, the early stages of a construction project …
South Africans are working harder but falling behind as living costs outpace income. This Workers’ Day, Sebastien Alexanderson highlights the need for smarter money management and scalable income streams. 1 May 2026: It’s Workers’ Day, and South Africans are not just feeling pressure at work; they are feeling it everywhere their money touches. At the …
Solar panels are replacing diesel generators on some major film sets in South Africa, as streaming giants come under growing pressure to clean up one of the film industry’s dirtiest habits – its addiction to diesel generators. Netflix shot the second season of its hit show “One Piece” in Cape Town, its biggest production in …
In today’s fast-evolving world, education is no longer limited to textbooks and exams. It is about building confidence, nurturing creativity, and preparing students for real-life challenges. This is where Choithram International School (CIS Freetown) stands out among the best schools in Sierra Leone, offering a holistic approach that transforms students from learners into confident individuals. …
By De Wet Joubert, Operations and Strategic Projects Director, RS South Africa As rail companies seek to enhance cost efficiencies, implementing a robust strategy for both planned and unplanned maintenance is crucial to improving the bottom line. This is especially important in South Africa, where the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) has indicated …
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has concluded a high-level working visit to Argentina, securing key agreements aimed at strengthening South Africa’s response to Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and safeguarding the future of the livestock sector. At the centre of the visit was a Ministerial engagement with Argentina’s Secretary of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Sergio Iraeta. …
What is a Media Monitoring Service? A media monitoring service is an essential tool for organisations, brands, and public figures that systematically tracks and gathers mentions of specific keywords, names, or topics across various media platforms. By analysing traditional channels like print newspapers and television broadcasts, alongside digital sources including news websites, blogs, and social …
City by city, South Africa’s two leading anti-foreigner figures – media-facing activists Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma and Zandile Ndlovu – organise and lead marches against foreigners, encountering no obstacles. This week, March and March, a shadowy anti-foreigner movement led by Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, which emerged in 2025, marched in Tshwane and Johannesburg using the rhetoric of anti-migrant hate. …
Customer experience moves to the centre of business strategy As markets remain competitive and customers grow less tolerant of friction, 2025 marked a clear shift in how organisations think about customer experience (CX) – particularly in business-to-business environments. According to Grant Phillips, Group CEO of e4, customer experience has evolved from a functional concern into …
Over the New Year holiday at the start of 2023, the Secretary-General of the ANC, Fikile Mbalula, was snapped wearing a white suit criss-crossed with images of rail-tracks and sleepers. With corruption investigations into the Republic’s Public Rail Agency, Prasa, ongoing, it was no surprise that the picture of the politician was soon dubbed ‘The …
Firm borders, fair laws: government delivers on SoNA commitments to restore order at ports of entry and workplaces Government notes ongoing public discourse on immigration, particularly on issues related to illegal immigration, and wishes to reaffirm its commitment to safeguarding South Africa’s sovereignty, security, and the rule of law, while upholding the country’s constitutional values …
Lesotho nationals who overstayed their time in South Africa have been invited to register with the Ministry of Home Affairs in Maseru with a view to getting amnesty. Archive photo: Sechaba Mokhethi Lesotho has started the process of amnesty for Basotho who overstayed in South Africa. The Ministry of Home Affairs issued a public notice …
JOHANNESBURG – Bellarmine Mugabe has paid his R600,000 fine and has been deported from South Africa. The former Zimbabwean president’s son and his cousin were sentenced by the Alexandra Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday morning. Mugabe had been in custody since mid-February alongside his cousin and co-accused, Tobias Mugabe Matonhodze, on attempted murder charges stemming from an incident at the …
New EV likely to undercut BYD Dolphin Surf and Geely E2 in Chinese manufacturer price war. Soon to become its first dedicated all-electric vehicle (EV) in South Africa, Chery provided the local media with a first official taste of the incoming Q. The flagship of the so-called Q family of small EVs in China, the …
South Africa’s automotive sector has faced several disruptions since the start of the year, despite the strong momentum carried over from 2025, which has helped some automakers and hindered others. The year started on a high note, with the Automotive Business Council (Naamsa) reporting that aggregate domestic passenger vehicle sales in January reached 37,190 units, …
MTN South Africa CEO Ferdi Moolman Online gambling has emerged as a surprising drag on MTN South Africa’s prepaid business, with the parent group citing the surge in betting activity as a key reason its local mobile arm is struggling to grow. In its 2025 integrated report, published on Wednesday, MTN said muted prepaid growth …