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The government and petroleum industry stakeholders have assured citizens that South Africa is not at risk of petrol and diesel shortages, but motorists are already reporting low supplies and price hikes at forecourts across the country. Last week, both the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) formally announced that South Africa’s fuel supply was …
GWM has deservedly earned some goodwill in South Africa with its standard H6 selling in respectable numbers, and an after-sales network that’s consistently improving and expanding its footprint. And now its sub-brand, Haval, has finally launched its standard H6 with hybrid and plug-in capability at a price considered generally competitive. Does it look different? …
Three products are now planned for the plant, but sharing with another manufacture will take place. Stellantis has reportedly halted production of its long-delayed local vehicle assembly plant in the Eastern Cape over alleged revisions to the final business case. No assembly thus far Last year, the conglomerate announced that the facility in the Coega …
“Israeli attacks on Palestinians have peaked in both frequency and intensity over the past several weeks”
Staff Writer ·23 Mar 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa says that South Africa’s private healthcare sector cannot continue to operate in parallel to the public sector, and that the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme will ensure that the two become one. Writing in his weekly letter to the public, the president continued to tout the NHI …
As a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which has seen oil refineries and petroleum handling ports targeted and the Strait of Hormuz closed, fears over global fuel supply are growing. However, South Africans may not need to be as worried as other countries, as Iran’s Ambassador to South Africa said the …
A woman believed to be a lawyer was fatally shot in broad daylight on Monday morning at the intersection of Fox and Joubert streets in the Johannesburg city centre, in what witnesses describe as a targeted attack. According to eyewitness Pontsho Mahlangu, the woman had just got out her vehicle and was walking towards the …
The Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, hosted the 2nd Partnerships for Education Business Dinner, an outcomes-driven engagement at the UCT Graduate School of Business at the Waterfront in Cape Town on 18 March 2026. The event is an annual gathering that brings together leaders from business, education, and civil society to reflect on …
South Africa’s capital markets face a combination of declining liquidity, reduced depth, and intensifying global competition. To meet these challenges, industry leaders set out a range of measures aimed at improving market attractiveness, access, and efficiency during a panel discussion at the Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s Industry Conference on 18 March. The session, moderated by …
On 6 March 2026, the former South African Antarctic supply ship SA Agulhas (IMO 7628136) slipped quietly from Durban harbour for the last time. Renamed simply Agulhas (from SA Agulhas I), her destination was not another voyage south into the ice, but the shipbreaking yards of South Asia — India or Bangladesh — where her …
The price of petrol is expected to go up by roughly R5 per litre this April. The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has deteriorated with oil prices skyrocketing to $112 per barrel within the last few days, raising the cost of importing the precious liquid. This has been exacerbated by a weaker rand and …
Staff Writer ·23 Mar 2026 The Supreme Court of Appeal has dismissed attempts to put a stay on South Africa’s new Employment Equity targets imposed on businesses in the country. The Employment Equity Amendment Act and its accompanying two sets of Employment Equity Regulations, including the 5-year sector numerical EE targets for the eighteen economic …
You spend roughly a third of your life tucked in your bed – that quiet sanctuary of rest. But here’s the thing that many people don’t even think about when it comes to sleep and wellness – your bedding is quietly building a micro-ecosystem, and you’re the host. Every night your body sweats, secretes body …
The Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (SAPPMA) recently hosted a highly informative webinar as part of its ongoing commitment to sharing objective, non-profit industry knowledge with the plastics pipe sector. A series of technical webinars have been scheduled for 2026, featuring internationally respected speakers who presented at the Pipes XXII Conference in Poland last …
World-class experience coupled with profound local knowledge proved a winning combination as Hank and Pippa McGregor powered to victory in the Carnegie Power Ballito Downwind, bringing Paddle Fest 2026 to an exhilarating close on Saturday, 21 March. The 18.5km doubles race, held between Tiffany’s Beach and Blythedale Beach, delivered ideal downwind racing, with a strong …
The Student Project Fund, an initiative designed to support engineering and technology students as they transform innovative ideas into practical solutions, has been launched by RS South Africa. The initiative provides selected students with up to R10 000 worth of RS products, enabling them to access the tools and products needed to design, build, and …
Imagine experiencing an underwater world of exploration, research and collection through a board game. Finspan, the latest title from Stonemaier Games, is now available in South Africa and it does exactly that. It immerses players in the rich ecosystems of the ocean where they get to discover fish across the Sunlight Zone, Twilight Zone and …
The inaugural Forex People KZN Schools League Race delivered an unforgettable opening to Paddle Fest 2026, with young paddling stars Keegan Vogt (U18) and Grace Holloway-Mulder (U18) claiming top honours in the boys’ and girls’ divisions, respectively at Durban Undersea Club (DUC) on Saturday, 21 March. Organised by South Africa Surf Ski – and supported …
Johannesburg: Most have not spotted it yet… The same constraints that held local companies back are now the exact characteristics that predict deployment success. This is according to Mischa John, co-founder of Lambie AI, a leading Johannesburg-based firm deploying autonomous AI systems for South African companies Every week, the same scene seems to play out …
Durban: Being a learner in South Africa means showing up with pride, standing tall, and carrying your school’s spirit with every step – fuelled by that unmistakable South African energy that inspires and unites. Now it’s time to bring the vibe and get the crowd roaring, as Toughees by Bata (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zGL2BDqiPo) calls on school spirit …
March can be your garden’s make-or-break month Most of us love the idea of a beautiful garden. In reality, life gets busy. One week of rain becomes three. The hedges get a little wild, the shrubs start spilling over, and suddenly the garden feels like something you need to catch up on. That’s why March …
Runners can look forward to achieving their goals on race-day as a team of seasoned pace setters returns to lead the way at the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon powered by BYD. Taking place in Cape Town on Saturday, 11 April 2026 (Ultra Marathon) and Sunday, 12 April 2026 (Half Marathon), these experts will be hard …
At least six new bakkies are set to make their debut in South Africa. As you may already suspect, most of the new entries lined up for our market are from Chinese brands looking to expand their presence in one of the country’s most lucrative segments. This includes a brand-new carmaker called Riddara, as well …
Malcolm Libera ·22 Mar 2026 Data shows that when petrol attendants earn around R8,200 a month in South Africa in 2026. However, despite meaningful technologies that promote tipping, most South Africans don’t tip attendants. Petrol attendants in South Africa play a crucial role in motorists’ daily lives and the overall functioning of fuel stations. In …