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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 …
After finishing as runner-up last year, Sboniso Sikhakhane is confident that Saturday, 11 April 2026, will be the day he claims his first-ever Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon powered by BYD victory. The Entsika Athletics Club top runner clocked 3:11:18 in 2025 to cross the finish line just 31 seconds after Joseph Khoarahlane Seutloali had …
Across sits above the Grand Vitara, instead of replacing it as Suzuki’s new flagship, hybrid SUV. At its confirmation for South Africa near the end of last year, the Suzuki Across was viewed with an amount of scrutiny. Victoris to Across Using the name applied to its flagship SUV in Europe, where it has been …
EFF leader Julius Malema has expressed gratitude to former president and MK Party leader Jacob Zuma for visiting his family home in Limpopo to offer condolences after the death of his aunt, Martha Malema, stressing that the gesture was rooted in African values rather than politics. Speaking at his party’s mass voter registration campaign launch …
Farmers were welcomed to a well-planned and visually appealing trial layout at Mariendal Boerdery’s Soutbos farm. Image: Jedrie Harmse – ADVERTISEMENT – The programme is designed to support farmers in choosing hybrid packages suited to their specific production regions, ultimately improving long-term productivity. “Through our Crop Extravaganzas, we aim to equip farmers with the information …
JOHANNESBURG – LIV Golf South Africa was so successful that they are bringing it back in 2027. LIV Golf made its historic African debut at The Club at Steyn City starting March 19, and they have already confirmed a return for 2027. The grand event featured stars like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm on the …
DAY ONE WRAP: The BlitzBok Women started the Uruguay leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament slowly, but exploded into try-scoring action later on Saturday to jump to the top of the standings after the three matches played on at the Estadio Charrua in Montevideo. The South Africans had a poor start in their opening …
German Ambassador Andreas Peschke has become the envy of the diplomatic corps in South Africa for his ability to deliver fluent speeches in isiZulu. In an interview in his office in the German consulate-general in Cape Town last week, overlooking District Six and the city, he explained that he had started studying isiZulu as a …
“The difference between public and private [health sectors] is like night and day when it comes to managing acute pain”
·22 Mar 2026 Uncollected garbage is piling up across Johannesburg amid protests and labour disputes at waste management utility, Pikitup. Only two landfill sites are fully operational – Goudkoppies and Robinson Deep, both south of the city – according to a Pikitup statement on Wednesday. Other landfills, including Marie Louise and Ennerdale, have been restricted …
Malcolm Libera ·22 Mar 2026 The rand has weakened by 4.4% on a trade-weighted basis since the onset of the war, largely due to the dollar’s strength as investors seek safe-haven assets. However, Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop said the rand is expected to strengthen when the war concludes, which will help improve risk sentiment. …
Programme Director,Organised Labour Overall Convenor, Mr Gerald Mkhomazi Twala;Deputy Minister of Employment and Labour, Ms Judith Nemadzinga-Tshabalala;Leaders of our trade union federations, Zingiswa Losi, President of COSATU, and GS Solly Phetoe; Comrade, Godfrey Selamastela of FEDUSA; Comrade Steve Manganye of NACTU, and Comrade Maredi, Acting President of SAFTU, led by President Maredi;Fellow compatriots, Good Morning, …
Malcolm Libera ·22 Mar 2026 The 2026 national budget introduced several tax adjustments that have direct implications for foreign nationals who own property in South Africa. This is the feedback from Nicolas Botha, Tax Team Compliance and Processing Manager at Tax Consulting South Africa. Botha said the changes affect a range of areas, including rental …
Implausibly, on the morning of 16 June 1976, I first heard there was trouble in Soweto from London. Editors at NBC, the American broadcast network, telephoned me in Johannesburg to say that students were marching to protest the unequal, segregated school system. Could I get into Soweto, 12 miles from the city, as soon as …
The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) has warned motorists not to purchase large amounts of petrol and diesel in a panic over possible fuel shortages. Since the start of the month, news headlines around the country have been dominated by updates and reports on the situation in the Middle East – one of …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·22 Mar 2026 South Africa’s ports—the key gateways into the country—have seen the highest number of ship dockings since 2019, recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic-related slowdowns. In 2025, a total of 9,342 ships arrived at South Africa’s ports, including the eight main commercial seaports: Cape Town, Durban, Richards Bay, Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), …
WELLINGTON – South Africa’s spinners played a decisive role as the tourists won the fourth Twenty20 international against New Zealand by 19 runs on Sunday to square the five-match series 2-2. New Zealand were well placed to clinch the series midway through their chase in Wellington after the Proteas scored 164-5. However, from 88-3 after …