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One name that has raised eyebrows during parliament’s ad hoc committee proceedings is businessman Steve Motsumi. Initially mentioned at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, Motsumi’s name was brought up again on Wednesday by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The committee is investigating allegations of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system — …
From 13 – 14 March 2026, Senior representatives from African institutions, the United Nations system, Regional Economic Communities, business, academia, think-tanks and civil society convened in Sandton, Johannesburg, for a High-Level Intra-African Dialogue on “Africa at a Strategic Inflection Point: Agency, Alignment and Resilience in a Fragmenting World.” The Dialogue was convened under the auspices of ACCORD …
Individuals who engage in the illegal sale of petroleum products can face a fine of up to R1,000,000 and up to 10 years’ imprisonment. The price of fuel is expected to skyrocket next month due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, raising concerns about higher transport costs and the knock-on effects on the …
The South African defence industry (SADI) does not have a repository of company information that provides access and links to product solutions that are developed locally for the international market. I was fortunate to be involved in two conference-type engagements in the last two weeks. In both engagements the international entities taking part did not …
From left, Tsogo Kupa (Director), Dr Mnqobi Ngubane and Rehad Desai (Co-producer). (Co-producer Anita Khanna not pictured). Hosted at the Gallagher Convention Centre from 13 to 14 March under the unifying theme, “One Story. One Industry. One Future,” the 19th annual edition of the premier national awards (SAFTAs19) recognises outstanding creative works from the past 18 …
Gauteng, the South African province that’s home to Johannesburg and the capital Pretoria, is struggling to grow and its shift from manufacturing and mining to a services hub is deepening inequality. That’s according to the provincial government, which said urgent action is needed to arrest the decline. In a 153-page development plan presented on Thursday, …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·19 Mar 2026 South Africans are being warned to watch out for rising food prices as the Middle East conflict pushes up oil and logistics costs, with consumer advocates cautioning shoppers against opportunistic retailers. The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) also warned retail businesses to be upfront with consumers in stating …
For an outstanding fifth consecutive year, DGB, one of South Africa’s leading independent wine and spirits producers, has been awarded the coveted title of Best Producer South Africa at the Mundus Vini Spring Tasting 2026. Adding to the achievement, the company has also been honoured as Best Producer South Africa Over the Past 25 Years, …
·19 Mar 2026 South Africa’s National Treasury signalled it has little room to mitigate against the impact of a looming fuel-price shock stemming from the war in the Middle East. The price of crude has jumped more than 40% to over $100 a barrel since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, disrupting …
Bakkie buyers looking at premium, high-performance models in South Africa will need to fork out a decent amount for these – often more than R1 million for the most sought-after variants. Luckily for those shopping in the ultra-luxury bakkie segment, there are several options available from a range of brands, including new energy (NEV) offerings. …
Staff Writer ·19 Mar 2026 While President Cyril Ramaphosa says the pause in promulgating the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act will not affect the scheme’s rollout, the target dates for the first phase have all but collapsed. In addition, the National Department of Health has no clear implementation path and cannot indicate when the scheme …
Veteran playmaker Themba Zwane, and wingers Bongokuhle Hlongwane and Thapelo Maseko, have been recalled to the Bafana Bafana squad for the two home international friendlies against Panama later this month, raising their hopes of going to the 2026 World Cup. Coach Hugo Broos has made several changes, some enforced by injury, after admitting he was …
Staff Writer ·19 Mar 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that a new Basic Income Support (BIS) grant—an overhaul of the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant—will be a jobseeker’s grant. Delivering the keynote address at the News24 On the Record Summit on Thursday (19 March), the president gave an updated and truncated overview …
Back in 2014, two blockchain pioneers set out to solve a problem confronting the early cryptocurrency ecosystem: the extreme price […]
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Cape Town gets most of the attention when people talk about Western Cape property. The prices reflect that too. Over the past several years, buying in Cape Town has become increasingly difficult for a wide range of buyers, from first-time purchasers to families looking to upsize. The result is that a growing number of people …
Why Contracts Need Proper Organisation Every business works with contracts. These may include supplier agreements, service agreements, employment contracts, lease documents, and many other types of records. When these files are scattered across email inboxes, shared drives, and paper folders, it becomes difficult to track them properly. Many organisations struggle with simple questions. When does …
South Africans are well-positioned when it comes to travelling on the continent. The neighbours are close, the rand goes further in some of them than people expect, and the experiences available just across the borders are genuinely world-class. Two destinations that keep coming up in conversations among serious travellers are Botswana and Mozambique. They’re completely …
Why Contract Organisation Matters Every business works with contracts. These may include supplier agreements, service agreements, employment contracts, rental agreements, and many other documents. When these files sit across email folders, shared drives, and paper cabinets, finding the right document can take time. Staff often ask simple questions that are hard to answer when contracts …
Running a small business comes with a very specific kind of stress: you land a big order, you’re excited, and then reality hits. You don’t have the cash to produce or source the goods. The order is right there, but your bank account says otherwise. This is one of the most common situations that leads …
A solar power installation is helping safeguard essential care for adults living with cerebral palsy at Pevensey Place, a specialised residential home in Underberg, that has provided long-term care for more than five decades. Nestled at the foothills of the southern Drakensberg, the facility supports over 70 residents through structured, full-time care delivered by dedicated …
Cape Town will host a powerful gathering of conscious minds and open hearts as The Light Summit takes place at the Peninsula Hotel in Sea Point. This exclusive, one-day immersive event invites attendees into a space of expansion, healing, and practical spiritual integration during a time of profound global energetic shift. This is an expansion …
The Problem With Disorganised Business Files Every business creates many documents each week. These include invoices, employee records, supplier agreements, reports, and internal notes. When files sit across emails, shared drives, USB devices, and paper folders, finding the right document becomes slow and frustrating. Staff often spend time searching through many folders just to locate …
The Role of Software in Radiology Work Radiology departments handle large numbers of patient scans every day. These may include X-rays, CT scans, MRI scans, and ultrasound images. Each scan must be recorded, stored, reviewed, and reported by medical staff. Managing these records manually can become difficult. Staff need to track appointments, patient information, images, …
Factories that produce food, drinks, medical items, cosmetics, and many other goods rely on packing systems to move products safely into containers. Manual packing is slow and often leads to errors. Machines allow factories to pack items faster and with stable results. A reliable system helps a factory keep production moving without delays and with …