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Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Tertuis Simmers Today, the DA Western Cape celebrated the restoration of nearly 300 small-scale fishing vessel permits in the Traditional Linefish sector, together with local fishers, DA Leader Geordin Hill-Lewis, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Willie Aucamp, and provincial leadership. See photos here, here, here, …
Generative AI chatbots are now used by more than 987 million people globally, including around 64 per cent of American teens, according to recent estimates. Increasingly, people are using these chatbots for advice, emotional support, therapy and companionship. What happens when people rely on AI chatbots during moments of psychological vulnerability? We have seen media scrutiny of a few tragic …
Mon – Sat: 6:00 – 16:00Sunday – Closed No. 3, 11th Avenue Houghton Estate Johannesburg 2198, Gauteng … Endangered Species: South Africa is home to several endangered species, including the African penguin, white rhino, and Cape vulture. Read More at the Source
As we head into 2026, South Africans are watching inflation, interest rates, and gross domestic product (GDP) growth closely. These are all factors that shape the cost of living, borrowing costs, the return on savings, and the overall health of the economy. Although global conditions remain uncertain, the latest data suggests a cautiously improved …
The Johannesburg Crypto Exchange (JCE) is building a regulated-focused exchange infrastructure suited to South African market requirements, combining listing facilitation, OTC compliance processes, and bespoke hardware components. The platform targets operators and liquidity providers seeking compliant connectivity and a pragmatic path to on-chain and off-chain settlement. FasterCapital’s ongoing contribution to JCE during this phase includes: …
Total value: R1,1 billion The Biomedical Research Institute (BMRI) is Stellenbosch University’s first official 4-star rated green building. It is also the single most expensive educational building in the country, housing some of the world’s cutting-edge facilities, such as the Centre for Epidemic Response and Innovation (CERI), which will provide the genomic sequencing for the …
In the middle of town, statues stand with quiet authority, and gardens offer shade from the relentless sun. The Jardin de l’État provides a leafy pause, while the promenade at Le Barachois looks out across a glittering expanse of sea that seems almost too blue to be real. Tourists drift in clusters–Europeans escaping winter, a smattering of South Africans, …
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President Cyril Ramaphosa address to the Global Progressive Mobilisation Plenary during working visit to Spain Your Excellency President Pedro Sánchez, Leaders from across the world and across society, Distinguished Guests, Friends, We gather here in Barcelona when the world is in crisis. This is a time of aggression, war, conflict and destruction. The laws and …
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Comic Con Cape Town is almost here, and Solarpop is making sure visitors feel the fun from the moment they arrive. At this year’s Comic Con Cape Town, which runs from 30 April to 3 May 2026, Solarpop is creating an immersive, high-energy space designed to pull fans straight into a world of play. Pokémon …
The May 2026 Outlook Data from the first full week of April shows that while under-recoveries have “improved” from their early-month peaks (which were projecting a R17/L diesel hike), the numbers remain catastrophic. Fuel type Current April price (inland) Est. May increase* Potential May price Petrol 95 R23.36 +R3.63 to +R6.63 R26.99 – R29.99 Petrol …
Police arrested a 50-year-old senior municipal official at his home in Gauteng on Saturday as part of an ongoing corruption probe linked to the Ekurhuleni Metro police department (EMPD). “The SAPS’ Madlanga task team arrested a 50-year-old senior municipal official for fraud, corruption and defeating and/or obstructing the ends of justice,” police spokesperson Brig Athlenda …
Hannah Pearse was the final addition to the Commonwealth Games qualifying list on the last day of the Bombela Concession Company SA Swimming Championships in Gqeberha on Saturday. The 23-year-old couldn’t hold back her tears after sailing to victory in the 200m backstroke in a time of 2 minutes 10.92 seconds to take a step …
Serious questions are mounting over the City of Cape Town’s use of borrowed funds, as residents across multiple communities continue to live without basic services despite repeated claims of large-scale infrastructure investment.
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Luke Fraser ·19 Apr 2026 South Africa is considering a 20% national tax on gross gambling revenue (GGR) amid significant growth in online betting, with public responses incredibly varied. The new 20% levy, which targets online, interactive, and sports betting, aims to generate over R10 billion annually for the state while also addressing the social …
Join South Africa’s Leading Online English Teaching Team – Work from Anywhere in South Africa! The Faculty, a trusted leader in online education, is growing — and we’re looking for passionate, professional, and enthusiastic Online English Tutors to join our dynamic team. Whether you’re an experienced teacher, a recent graduate, or a student with a …
The Six Time Grammy Award Nominee singer ,songwriter and Multi-Platinum Selling International R&B Superstar Tamia is heading to South Africa this August.She will headline The Biggest Women’s Month Celebration Tour Experience taking place on the 6th August at Grand Arena,Grand West in Cape Town,7th August at Durban ICC in Kwazulu-Natal and 10th August at Sunbet …
Small and medium-sized business owners in South Africa once had a wide range of small, half-ton bakkies to add to their fleet of construction and delivery vehicles, but now have to make do with panel vans instead. While Chevrolet Utility and Ford Bantam bakkies were once a common sight on our roads, they have both …
Concern about a missing friend this week led to a life sentence and an additional 23 years’ imprisonment handed down to Vusimuzi Victor Makhaye in the Estcourt regional court. KwaZulu-Natal National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said Makhaye was convicted on charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances, murder and defeating the administration of justice after …
BYD are once again targeting the upper end of the market with the unveiling of their new, R1-million plus, seven-seater Atto 8 plug-in hybrid SUV. The BYD Atto 8 is being offered in two distinct editions. A Premium (DM-i) and Performance (DM-p) derivative. The Premium lands at R1 059 000, and the Performance comes in …
The South African wine industry is preparing for a landmark event as the 10th Annual Wine Tourism Conference (WTC) celebrates a decade of progress from 19 to 21 May 2026. Hosted at the prestigious Cavalli Estate in Stellenbosch, the symposium has become a must-attend fixture for estate owners, investors, and tourism authorities seeking to future-proof …
By Uzziah Mutumbi, Gladman Thondhlana and Sheunesu Ruwanza South Africa would seem like the perfect place for widespread uptake of solar energy. The country is sunny, with high solar generation potential. Solar is a clean, reliable source of power that can help people reduce their dependence on polluting fuels like paraffin and diesel. Switching to …
Tesla planned to launch in South Africa in 2026, but these plans have been put on ice due to the country’s volatile political landscape. An industry source recently told our sister publication MyBroadband that South Africa was at the top of a list of markets that the electric carmaker planned to launch in this year. …