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On paper, the story should have been straightforward; a South African graduate works hard, obtains their qualification, and steps into the job market. But like many young people leaving university, Mpho Mashele quickly realised that a degree does not automatically open doors. The transition from classroom to workplace turned out to be far more complex …
Kenya’s commercial banks have opted not to adopt the Central Bank of Kenya’s new risk-based lending framework anchored on the […]
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Demonstrating Aurex’s ability to deliver complex renewable energy infrastructure across diverse provinces and operating environments Marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth and technical capability, Aurex Constructors has completed two large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects for global energy company ENGIE and local developer Pele Green Energy. The Grootspruit Solar PV plant in the Free …
Subaru’s all-new seventh-generation Outback has already begun building strong international momentum ahead of its arrival in the local market later this year, having recently been named one of AutoTrader US’s Best New Cars of 2026. Selected from hundreds of new vehicles available to consumers, the recognition highlights the Outback’s capability, versatility and bold new design, …
Cape Town, South Africa: A new South African brand is entering the relationship and experiential travel space with a model designed to address a specific and often unspoken reality in long-term relationships: couples remain committed, but gradually lose emotional and physical connection, without having a clear or practical way to rebuild it. Consensuality has officially …
Background and Rationale The Western Cape Education Department (WCED), in partnership with Funda Wande, has launched Bala Wande, a numeracy intervention aimed at strengthening Mathematics teaching and learning in the Foundation Phase. Building on the success of early-grade reading programmes, this initiative represents a deliberate step towards improving learning outcomes across both literacy and numeracy. …
Durban: Artificial intelligence has become one of the most discussed business tools in South African workplaces, with companies rapidly adopting platforms like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot in the hope of improving productivity, reducing workload, and accelerating decision-making. However, according to College Africa Group (CAG), the real problem is not that AI is failing — it is …
Eight malls, two titles, one national champion and a R350,000 prize pool. Do you have what it takes? Whether you are a seasoned competitor or picking up a controller in a tournament setting for the first time, the MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience 2026 has a place for you. Now in its fourth year, the series …
Having missed the opening race of the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series due to injury, Kabelo Mulaudzi returns in top form after claiming his maiden national 10,000m title. Meanwhile, Kenya’s Felix Kibet Masai will be chasing a personal best on his South African 10km debut at the Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K …
Luke Fraser ·27 Apr 2026 South Africa’s currency has remained unchanged ahead of Freedom Day, as the world continues to monitor the conflict between Iran and the US. While developments in the Iran war have been overshadowed by shots at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, the war in Iran has seen several developments. The Iranian …
Organisers have ensured there’s something for everyone at this year’s Ocean Festival, taking place in Scottburgh from 1 to 3 May 2026. Families can take advantage of the long weekend to enjoy the festival’s vibrant programme, starting with early morning runs and yoga sessions, high-quality sports and boat excursions, finishing off with live music and …
By Larry Claasen STELLENBOSCH -based EV charging company Zimi is bypassing the consumer market to focus exclusively on commercial fleets, betting that partnering with logistics companies before building infrastructure will give it an edge in South Africa’s nascent electric vehicle (EV) sector. Zimi EV charging strategy focuses on fleet-based infrastructure The company, founded by Michael …
Losing hair is something that affects millions of people, yet it remains one of those topics most people suffer through quietly. Men notice their hairline moving back. Women see more hair on the brush than they used to. Some people wake up one morning and realise their parting has widened significantly. Whatever the pattern, hair …
Today, 27 April 2026, we celebrate Freedom Day in South Africa. We are now roughly 32 years into South Africa’s democracy, and many have written extensively about the country’s progress since the dawn of democracy. It is sufficient to say that, while daily challenges can often leave one feeling despondent, as a collective, we have …
Women’s nutritional needs shift across different life stages – from the teenage years through to pregnancy, perimenopause, and beyond. What the body needs at 25 looks very different from what it needs at 45, and what works during one decade of life might not be enough in the next. Getting those nutrients right can have …
New guide examines global reliability data, independent quality studies and what the local warranty actually covers. JOHANNESBURG — Top Chinese Car Brands has published a new guide tackling the single most common question South African buyers raise about Changan: whether the brand is actually reliable. With Changan only relaunching locally under Jameel Motors, and long-term …
An excursion to the Kgosi Mampuru II Correctional Facility to see the gallows was an eye-opening insight into our past. Wits Journalism 2026 class visited the Gallows museum in Pretoria and met the unexpected Visiting the gallows was an unsettling yet needed confrontation with our South African history A journey through the disheartening and silencing …
The ANC is overhauling how it picks its mayoral candidates for this year’s local government elections and the new framework may inadvertently open a door that has long been closed to the party’s elder statesmen and women. A meeting to discuss the elections timeline last week also took up the idea of bringing experienced party …
South Africa’s Freedom Day celebrations in Bloemfontein highlighted both the promise of democracy and the persistent inequality facing millions, as leaders and citizens reflect on 32 years since the end of apartheid. Today (April 27) marks Freedom Day in South Africa, a time to honor the sacrifices made to end apartheid while reflecting on the …
At the end of the third full week of April, data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) showed that South Africa’s motorists can expect a price hike in May, though not as much as was feared earlier in the month. The CEF’s latest report, published at the end of last week, revealed that under-recoveries for …
Flagship range-extending five-seater is expected either before year-end or early 2027. Having made the rounds at a number of high-profile events since its world debut last year, iCaur officially removed the wraps from the right-hand drive market specific V27 at the Beijing Motor Show last Friday. The Chery-owned new energy brand’s first range-extending electric vehicle …
Motorists are paying up to R208 more to fill up their tanks with petrol than they were at the start of the year. South Africa got off to a great start in 2026 with fuel prices dropping to a four-year low in January. Prices dropped even further in February, but this positive momentum has since …
South Africa would seem like the perfect place for widespread uptake of solar energy, not least because switching to solar would help cut electricity bills, which have more than doubled over the last 10 years. Yet solar power makes up less than 10% of the country’s energy mix. About 74% of South Africa’s electricity still …
Check against delivery Speech by the President of the United Democratic Movement and Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Bantu Holomisa at the UDM Qonce (King William’s Town) Rally 27 April 2026 Fellow South Africans, Leaders of our communities, Members of the United Democratic Movement, And to our new members who …