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Enjoy a classic film at a classic ticket price of just R50 at select Ster-Kinekor cinemas During the month of March, Ster-Kinekor’s Throwback Cinema movie titles offer a broad genre of much-loved films from the past for everyone to enjoy – all at the classic ticket price of R50. “Bringing back popular movie titles from …
New article from Bed King examines how personalised sleep technology addresses one of South Africa’s most overlooked health concerns. CAPE TOWN — Bed King has published a new article examining the relationship between sleep quality and long-term health, timed to align with the global focus on sleep wellness. The piece makes a case that most …
Cape Town has seen its fair share of jaw-dropping vehicles over the years. But this weekend, the Mother City played host to something far rarer: a moving parade of some of the world’s most expensive hypercars. Source: Bugatti According to The South African, the 2026 Bugatti Grand Tour officially kicked off in Cape Town, bringing …
Malcolm Libera ·10 Mar 2026 The rand began the week significantly weaker as investors, shaken by surging oil prices and their potential impact on global inflation and growth, sold off risk assets and took profits on some of their best-performing trades. The rand traded at 16.85 per US dollar on Monday, down 2% from its …
Pretoria-based digital marketing firm publishes new guide on why polished, professional website content may be undermining customer trust. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Click Results, a Pretoria-based SEO and web design agency, has published a new article that challenges a widely held assumption in digital marketing: that better-crafted copy always produces better results. The article poses …
Staff Writer ·9 Mar 2026 Global oil prices hit over $110 a barrel for the first time since 2022, drawing fears of another global inflation crisis echoing the fallout of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Coupled with the sharp rise in oil prices, the rand has weakened significantly, marching back towards R17/$ amid a wider emerging …
Growth stunting in children is one of the most significant public health and development challenges facing South Africa. Affecting an estimated one in four children under five (UNICEF, WHO & World Bank Group, 2025), stunting is a biological marker of chronic undernutrition with far-reaching consequences. It is not merely a health issue but a profound …
Ricardo Teixeira In mid-February I was among a group of 28 international defence journalists invited to India to observe a series of exercises hosted by the country’s armed forces. The first was Exercise Milan, a multinational naval exercise that culminated in the International Fleet Review, where dozens of warships assembled in formation to be reviewed …
To presume to influence global affairs, one needs credibility, neutrality, and moral clarity, which South Africa simply does not have. South Africa has made two formal statements on the US-Israeli war against Iran, which began 11 days ago. In the first, it expressed “deep concern regarding the escalation of tensions in the Middle East,” and …
Malcolm Libera ·9 Mar 2026 Money is flowing out of South Africa as global investors rush toward safer assets amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. This is the feedback from Investec Chief Economist, Annabel Bishop, who said rising risk aversion in global financial markets has pushed investors away from emerging markets like South …
Historic milestone: RBL travels to Africa for the first time | Friendly match against record champions Mamelodi Sundowns | Base camp in Johannesburg RB Leipzig is setting another strong international marker and will travel to South Africa for the first time in the club’s history. As part of the tour “RE KAOFELA” (English: all together), …
BRASILIA – Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged President Cyril Ramaphosa to boost defense co-operation, warning that both countries were vulnerable to foreign invasion. Both Lula and the visiting Ramaphosa have been critical of the war against Iran waged by the United States and Israel. Lula said: “I don’t know if comrade …
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has left oil tankers stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, leading to oil prices escalating and potential shortages in South Africa. Our sister publication, MyBroadband, spoke to fuel station owners and a source within the shipping industry to learn more about potential local fuel shortages. None of the …
A general view of the Pretoria skyline with smog in the air taken from the Union Buildings ahead of the inauguration of South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa as President in Pretoria, South Africa, June 19, 2024. PHILL MAGAKOE/Pool via REUTERS PRETORIA, March 10 (Reuters) – South Africa’s economy grew 1.1% in 2025, slower than the country’s central bank and …
Motorsport South Africa (MSA), with support from the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) Motorsport Funding Programme, is proud to announce the launch of the MSA National Motorsport Marshal Safety Training and Competency Development Programme. The first of this nationwide series of training initiatives will take place at the historic East London Grand Prix Circuit on …
Staff Writer ·10 Mar 2026 United States Ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell III, says Washington is running out of patience with Pretoria’s lack of action on what he called a ‘list of five asks’ delivered to Pretoria a year ago. These ‘asks’ were first reported in June 2025, based on feedback from a …
Government welcomes the latest data released by Statistics South Africa showing that South Africa’s economy grew by 1,1% in 2025, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) expanding by 0,4% in the fourth quarter (October–December). The fourth quarter performance marks the fifth consecutive quarter of economic growth, signalling continued resilience in the economy despite a challenging global …
South Africa’s economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as the widening war involving Iran, Israel and the United States begins to ripple through global energy markets, raising concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Oil markets reacted sharply as the conflict intensified. Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel …
Eye injuries at work happen faster than most people expect. A splash of cleaning fluid, a spray of metal shavings, a mist of chemical vapour at the wrong moment, and someone is standing there with a substance in their eye that needs to come out immediately. The difference between a minor incident and a permanent …
Electric vehicles are becoming a more common sight on South African roads. As more people make the switch from petrol and diesel cars, the question of how and where to charge becomes one of the first practical things to sort out. For most EV owners, charging at home is the most convenient option, and getting …
South Africans are buying more products online than ever before, and it is easy to see why. Better prices, wider selection, and the convenience of having things delivered to your door make it hard to argue against. The challenge is knowing what to look for across different product categories, and making sure the thing you …
Outdoor living is a big part of life in Australia. Whether it is a weekend barbecue, a quiet morning coffee outside, or kids playing in the backyard, the deck is one of the most used spaces on a property. Getting it right matters, and the material you choose will affect how the space looks, how …
Deciding to get help for addiction is one of the hardest decisions a person can make. Whether it is for yourself or someone you care about, taking that first step requires a lot of courage. The good news is that proper support is available, and understanding what the process looks like makes it a lot …
The quiet village of McGregor in the Western Cape will take centre stage on CapeTalk 567 AM as Martin Myers sits down with Steve van Schaik, founder of At The Courtyard bistro + theatre, for a conversation about creativity, music, and building something meaningful in a small town. The interview forms part of CapeTalk’s “Business …