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Ford has announced a series of major upgrades to its Ranger models in South Africa, including not only a massive engine line-up change, but also an all-new model. The American automaker has made the call to refresh its Silverton-assembled Ranger range to continue to meet the diverse needs of its local clientele. Its new, expanded …
Luke Fraser ·1 Apr 2026 Premier has concluded the acquisition of RFG, with the food-producing giant stating that the deal brings 53 iconic brands under one roof. JSE-listed Premier said that RFG would be fully integrated into Premier as its new Culinary business, operating alongside Bakeries, Milling, Confectionery and Home & Personal Care. “This marks …
Mine surveyors operate in environments defined by constraint. Ground movement alters reference points. Production advances limit access. Physical obstructions restrict line of sight. In these conditions, conventional survey methodology can introduce inefficiencies, operational delays, and unnecessary risk. Mineware Consulting has introduced new resection survey functionality within the Syncromine Survey Module. This enhancement allows surveyors to …
The new LEGO range of Science Kits are now available in South Africa, and at a discount. The three kits, which are meant to make science education not only fun, but also a hands-on experience, each focus on different schoolchildren age ranges and the topics they need to learn at those ages. These are being …
The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on the Minister of Defence, Angie Motshekga, to immediately cancel the Army Golf Day, as well as all related social events and parades scheduled for 9 and 10 April at Thaba Tshwane. These non-essential activities should not be prioritised above the urgent needs of South African soldiers who are being …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·1 Apr 2026 On Tuesday, the rand showed some strength but was still set to end the month over 6% weaker against the dollar due to a selloff triggered by the war in Iran. The rand traded at 17.0050 against the dollar, approximately 1.2% stronger than its previous close. This risk-sensitive currency received …
An Institute for Security Studies (ISS) Africa round table on the Cape of Good Hope sea route drew together around 50 academics, bureaucrats, researchers and think tank representatives. Participants largely agreed there is a need for enhanced maritime security amid Middle East tensions affecting shipping traffic. The round table, held at the Future Africa campus …
Chery has officially confirmed that it will invest in a local manufacturing plant. At the 6th annual South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC 2026), held in Sandton this week, the Chinese carmaker stated that strong local reception was a key factor in its decision to invest in a production facility. “This investment is a vote of …
1 April 2026 – Ruth Castel-Branco and Brenda Mwale South Africa is proposing to extend labour and social protections to platform workers. South Africa’s minister of employment and labour has published a sweeping set of proposed amendments to the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Employment Equity Act and the National Minimum Wage Act. The …
Staff Writer ·1 Apr 2026 Iconic global drink giant, Coca-Cola, has pledged R17.6 billion in planned investment in South Africa over the next three and a half years. Luis Felipe Avellar, president of The Coca-Cola Company’s Africa operating unit, made the pledge at the 2026 South African Investment Conference. The conference, which has been held every year …
What Rotax Max Challenge National ReportWhere Killarney Kart Track, Cape TownWhen Saturday 28 March 2026Community South Africa National Visser opens Rotax National season in perfect style Charl Michael Visser commenced his Rotax karting grand slam season in perfect style with a dominant National debut DD2 gearbox class display at the season opening South African championships …
Staff Writer ·1 Apr 2026 Just as South Africans sucked up a record petrol and diesel price hike on Wednesday (1 April), fuel recovery data for the start of the new month shows an even bigger blow is to come. The latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows early under-recoveries of R7.88 per …
The Mzansi outfit squandered a series of clear-cut chances, allowing Los Canaleros to capitalise and secure a hard-fought 2-1 victory in Tuesday evening’s friendly, just a couple of days after the two sides had played out a 1-1 draw in Durban, ultimately handing the visitors a 3-2 aggregate win over the two matches and marking …
The quality and depth of players coming through the South African schools system will always give their franchises an advantage over their Scottish rivals. Edinburgh’s South African tour ended on a frustrating note this past weekend, as they lost 14-33 to the Stormers in Cape Town. The team from the Scottish capital was more resilient …
It is the end of an era for Fiat, and the Italian brand’s cars are no longer available in South Africa. Parent company Stellantis has quietly discontinued the Fiat 500, the marque’s sole remaining vehicle locally, after its sales slowed to a trickle. The 500 was launched in 2008 as a fashionable, retro car competing …
Hong Kong Stock Exchange-listed Chinese automotive giant Chery International is planning a multi-billion-rand investment to recommission the old Nissan plant in Rosslyn, Pretoria, with production of Chery vehicles in SA expected to begin by next year. Chery bosses confirmed the investment during the sixth annual South Africa Investment Conference (Saic 2026) in Sandton on Tuesday, …
Steel components that have been near strong magnets, welded, or subjected to mechanical stress often become magnetised without anyone intending it. This leftover magnetism, known as residual magnetism, seems harmless at first glance. But in mining, manufacturing, and materials handling, it creates problems that range from annoying to expensive. Residual magnetism causes fine metal particles …
Metal contamination in production lines is a problem that most consumers never think about, but manufacturers deal with every day. A single bolt, wire fragment, or piece of tramp metal on a conveyor belt can damage processing equipment, contaminate a product batch, or create a safety hazard that shuts down an entire operation. Industries that …
Buildings constructed before the 1990s often contain materials that were considered safe at the time but are now known to cause serious health problems. Renovating, demolishing, or even just maintaining an older property can expose workers and occupants to substances that damage the lungs, skin, and nervous system over years of contact. Among the most …
Most people picture construction as cranes and scaffolding going up. But before a single brick gets laid, the land itself needs serious preparation. Raw plots are rarely flat, stable, or ready for foundations. Trees need clearing, soil needs moving, and the ground needs shaping to match engineering plans. This early phase is where the real …
Every construction project creates waste. Broken concrete, old brickwork, rocky soil, and leftover building materials pile up fast. Most people assume this rubble goes straight to a landfill. In reality, much of it can be turned into usable aggregate right there on the job site, saving time, money, and trips to the dump. The process …
The east coast of Africa holds a stretch of coastline that many seasoned travellers consider one of the last unspoiled beach destinations on the planet. Mozambique, with its 2,500 kilometres of Indian Ocean shoreline, offers something increasingly rare in the age of mass tourism: genuine remoteness, crystal-clear water and marine ecosystems that have not been …
A roof is one of those things that rarely gets attention until something goes wrong. A leak during a storm, missing shingles after high winds or visible sagging along the roofline all trigger the same urgent search: who can fix this, and how quickly? The challenge is that not all roofing contractors deliver the same …
Johannesburg: Music lovers are invited to celebrate Freedom Day weekend in true rock-and-roll style as The Hangout Fest 3 returns with an electrifying lineup, vibrant atmosphere, and a strong message of freedom, connection, and self-expression. Set to take place on Saturday, 25 April at The German Club in Edenvale, this highly anticipated event promises a full day of …