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The Africa Finance Corporation has secured a fresh $100 million loan facility to fund infrastructure and industrial projects across the […]
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BLOEMFONTEIN, SOUTH AFRICA — RiVo Media today announced the official launch of RiVo Chat, a sophisticated, locally-developed AI chatbot solution designed to transform static websites into high-performing, 24/7 sales engines. Built specifically for the South African market, RiVo Chat bridges the gap between global AI innovation and local business needs. Unlike generic, “plug-and-play” overseas tools, …
This new SUV combines power, smart technology and practicality into one trendy package, with a badge that South Africans know and trust. The new Territory is said to introduce a more confident and mature design aligned with Ford’s latest SUV design language. While the front fascia has also been redesigned with a sharper hood, there …
If your core could talk, it would probably ask you to do reformer Pilates. Not because it’s trending, but for the kind of deep, stabilising strength that improves everything from how you stand to how you train. This strength starts at your core and radiates outward, shaping how your body moves, balances, and performs. Yes, …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·21 Apr 2026 The rand and government bonds began the week on a negative note, as market participants awaited the release of domestic inflation data. This was compounded by reports of renewed closures in the Strait of Hormuz, which led to a rise in oil prices and dampened appetite for risk assets. As …
Stress is often seen as something that lives in our minds. But speak to anyone carrying tight shoulders, stiff hips, or persistent headaches or fatigue, and a different picture starts to emerge. Stress doesn’t just stay in our thoughts; it settles into our bodies. “Our bodies don’t separate mental and physical stress,” says Ceri Hannan, …
The department of home affairs has set a 31 March 2027 deadline to complete the hosting infrastructure for South Africa’s national digital identity system, with the full platform due to come online in 2027/2028. That is the first financial year in which citizens will be issued with verifiable digital credentials via a secure mobile wallet. …
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is highlighting the importance of understanding Separation Anxiety Disorder (SAD), a mental health condition that can affect both children and adults and may interfere with everyday life if left unaddressed. Feeling upset when saying goodbye to someone you love is completely normal. Many children cry on …
Media Release by Dr Ivan Meyer, Western Cape Minister of Agriculture, Economic Development and Tourism 1.5 million international tourists spent almost R26 billion in the Western Cape in 2025. This accounts for a quarter of South Africa’s 2025 international tourism revenue. According to this newly released data from South African Tourism, tourism in the Western …
Tragedy in Johannesburg: One dead, two injured in Emmarentia road rage shooting Man to appear in court after fatal road rage shooting Conflict and dispute specialist Andre Vlok said the problem begins long before such incidents unfold, citing frustration, anxiety, and fear as key precursors to violence. He warned that a lack of effective conflict …
Malcolm Libera ·21 Apr 2026 South Africa’s economy started to turn for the better at the start of the year, but that momentum is already fading, with fuel prices expected to bring significant pain. South Africa’s economic activity surged in March, with the Pay Inc economic index climbing 0.9% month on month to a record …
Parliament, Tuesday, 21 April 2026 – The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Ms Sonja Boshoff, has called on the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition to intervene in the challenges facing the Southern African Customs Union (SACU). She urged the department not to wait until there was a deadlock before …
ActionSA notes the recent sanctioning of a former audit partner linked to the VBS Mutual Bank scandal, nearly eight years after one of South Africa’s most devastating corruption episodes unfolded. While the imposition of a lifetime ban and financial penalties marks a long-overdue step toward accountability, it also underscores a far more troubling reality: justice …
The key to rescuing South Africa’s ailing steel industry, in which a unit of ArcelorMittal is feuding with smaller competitors, is by growing demand rather than fixating on export controls, the country’s chief trade regulator said. ArcelorMittal South Africa last year shut a steel mill, citing competition from so-called mini-mills that use scrap metal as …
The Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) remains optimistic about prospects for ongoing growth in South Africa, stating in its newly released ‘Global Wind Report 2026’ that the country has about 17 GW of advanced projects that could enter construction within the next five years. While acknowledging the grid constraints that are limiting wind installations, the …
France is in talks to lend South Africa money to support a programme to regenerate its rundown cities, the European country’s ambassador said. The funding would add to the $925 million lent to the country by the World Bank to finance the South African National Treasury’s Metro Trading Services program, aimed at improving water and …
Fostering a competent, professional public service is foundational to South Africa’s prospects for economic growth and future resilience as a constitutional democracy. The failure to create such institutions in the three decades since the transition, and the consequent administrative dysfunction, poses a grave danger to South Africa’s economic growth prospects, and to its endurance as …
Staff Writer ·21 Apr 2026 The South African government is paying millions of rands in legal fees to meet various legal challenges to the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme—with a pivotal case being heard next month. According to Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi, the state is facing 15 legal cases challenging the NHI, each costing the …
South Africa and Lesotho have agreed that citizens need only their national identity documents to cross the border. Archive photo: Sechaba Mokhethi South Africa and Lesotho have agreed that citizens only need their national identity documents to cross the border. Children under 16, who do not qualify for national IDs, will continue to use passports. …
BMW South Africa and its Motorrad division have joined forces to launch a trio of special-edition models across two and four wheels. First up is the S 1000 RR M2 Edition, finished in Black Storm Metallic with red accents on the front fairing and passenger seat cover. Priced at R406,950, it also features a tinted …
Luke Fraser ·21 Apr 2026 Hopes for interest rate cuts in South Africa have been dashed despite major signs of economic improvement across the country. 2026 began with optimism in South Africa and around the world. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) was widely expected to cut interest rates by 50 basis points throughout the …
The Central Bank of Uganda has officially begun buying gold from local producers in a move aimed at strengthening the […]
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Johannesburg: South Africa’s healthcare system has undergone significant transformation since the end of apartheid, shifting from a deeply unequal structure to one increasingly focused on inclusivity and reform. While progress has been made in expanding access to public healthcare services, disparities between the private and public sectors remain a pressing concern. In response, the proposed …
For many young people who completed their matric in 2025 and now find themselves at home without a clear direction, or whose planned gap year has lost its appeal, the coming months offer a powerful opportunity for a fresh start. “Delaying all forms of learning after matric can sometimes lead to prolonged periods of stagnation, …