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The Triple Blue Number Club (BNC) at the Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathon is an exclusive elite group – so elite, in fact, that only 11 runners will be chasing this status (their 30th race) on Saturday, 11 April 2026. To date 98 runners have completed 30 Totalsports Two Oceans Ultra Marathons or more – …
When Lesego Chombo was crowned as Miss Botswana in 2022, she immediately set up a foundation to support disadvantaged youngsters and their parents in rural areas. After ending her term as Miss World Africa in November 2024, the 26-year-old became the youngest cabinet minister in Botswana’s history when she was appointed as Minister of Youth …
Hyundai Automotive South Africa is celebrating 800,000 vehicles sold in the South African market since its debut 25 years ago. From small beginnings as a relatively unknown brand, Hyundai has grown into South Africa’s fourth-largest automotive brand behind Toyota, Suzuki, and Volkswagen. “Reaching 800,000 vehicles sold is a reflection of how much South Africans love …
TUT proudly announces its leadership role of a new, innovative project entitled the South African Music Technology, Innovation and Capacity-building (SAMTIC) project, funded by the ERASMUS+ programme. This project brings together a host of universities from South Africa and the European Union with the intention of transforming music education at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in …
South Africa is considering raising import duties on Chinese and Indian-made cars in an effort to protect local manufacturers. While seemingly well-intended, it is a solution that is likely to hurt consumers without addressing the root of the industry’s problem – a lack of affordable homegrown options. There are seven legacy original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) …
The dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions with the US and Israeli offensive against Iran that has killed the Islamic republic’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei is roiling global markets and South Africa’s economy is going to feel the pain while the gold sector and companies such as Sasol stand to gain. The fallout from the …
Police in Johannesburg and Pretoria cannot arrest motorists over unpaid traffic fines. This is according to Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) spokesperson Xolani Fihla, who recently spoke on 947 about the increased roadblock presence on the province’s roads. Fihla explained that the authorities have increased the number of roadblocks and traffic stops as part of …
As global tensions dominate headlines, a new discussion has gone viral: which countries would be safest if World War III were to break out? Primedia+ Digital Content Editor Barbara Friedman discussed a viral list making the rounds. It highlights nations known for neutrality, geographic isolation, or strong civil defence systems. Fiji is in the number …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·2 Mar 2026 The US-Iran conflict has escalated after a US attack killed Iran’s Supreme Leader on Saturday, 28 February, causing elevated uncertainty in South Africa on multiple fronts. The country now faces higher fuel prices from the shock to global oil markets, the resulting impact on inflation, and a follow-through on the …
Attorney Gary Trappler appears in the dock at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court on 27 February. Photo: Riyadh Karodia Green Point attorney Gary Trappler has been ordered by the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court to pay his neighbour, Thandi Mgwaba, R7,500 in damages for slashing her car tyres. Magistrate Stephen Bengequla, on 27 February, ordered Trappler …
Some Budgets make noise. This one keeps its head down and gets on with the job. South Africa’s 2026 Budget offers no splashy giveaways or ideological pivots. Instead, it focuses on one thing: stabilising the public finances after a long stretch of pressure, policy drift, and last year’s bruising Budget politics. That was the tone …
Monday, March 2, 2026 The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has formally engaged the University of the Free State (UFS) following the release of a peer-reviewed study identifying the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in various sanitary pads and pantyliners available in South Africa. In a statement issued on Sunday, the …
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has had sight of a “restricted internal” 2026 SANDF document that references a programme of structured military training engagements with Russian Ministry of Defence institutions. The Democratic Alliance now demands an urgent and clear public statement with answers from the Minister of Defence and Military Veterans Angie Motshekga, and the President, …
INTERVIEW: South Africa may not have lost its appetite for hosting a World Cup, but the likelihood of the two most successful teams in the game ever hosting another global event appears slim to zero. South Africa (four-time Webb Ellis Cup holders) and New Zealand (three) are the only back-to-back winners of the game’s biggest …
Staff Writer ·2 Mar 2026 South Africa’s 2026 budget has been warmly received by virtually all stakeholders. But the real test for the country now lies in implementation—an area it has historically fallen flat. The budget presented on Wednesday, 25 February, by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana struck the right note with analysts and economists. Overperformance …
Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·2 Mar 2026 During Wednesday’s 2026 Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana revealed that the country has more than R88 billion in unclaimed financial assets and benefits. The government now plans to manage these unclaimed benefits by creating a central administrator responsible for record-keeping and tracing. This is to make the claims process …
South Africa have hardly put a foot wrong in their march to the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals, but complacency can have no place against a New Zealand side famed for punching above their weight when the teams meet at Eden Gardens on Wednesday. The Proteas are the tournament’s only unbeaten side and look a far …
What ATE VW Challenge 2026 PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 7 March 2026Community Gauteng Regional ATE VW Challenge all set for another, spectacular season Among South Africa’s longest running racing series, the ATE VW Challenge came to being when 1980s GTi Club members wanted something more exciting to do than just spit, shine and the …
2 March 2026 – The South African Football Association (SAFA) and Standard Bank have announced a landmark sponsorship that will see Africa’s largest bank by assets become an official partner, supporting Bafana Bafana, Banyana Banyana and grassroots national teams from 2026 and beyond. The announcement comes at a pivotal moment for South Africa, with Bafana …
Payment systems touch nearly every part of daily life. People pay for rent, electricity, school fees, and shopping in many ways. Shops, clinics, schools, and service providers need ways to accept cash, cards, app based transfers, and bank transfers without chaos. Simple, safe payment flows help both sides: the business gets paid on time and …
Johannesburg’s inner city continues to attract renters who want affordability and convenience without the long commutes that suburban living demands. Three neighbourhoods close to the CBD offer distinct options for people looking to make the city centre their home. Jeppestown, Joubert Park, and Marshalltown each bring something different to the table, from historic character to …
Women are often told to check their breasts, but many are unsure about when to start or how often to do it. The truth is that screening saves lives. When problems are found early, the chances of successful treatment go up. This is true whether someone is in their thirties, forties, or older. Taking steps …
The search for affordable housing in Johannesburg takes people beyond the famous suburbs and into areas that often get overlooked. While everyone talks about Sandton, Rosebank, and the inner city, other neighbourhoods offer rental options that make financial sense for working South Africans. Some of these areas sit close to the CBD. Others lie on …
Johannesburg’s inner city offers rental options that the northern suburbs simply cannot match on price. Young professionals, students, and workers who need to be close to the city centre have found that these older neighbourhoods provide affordable housing with character and convenience. While suburban rentals climb ever higher, the inner city remains accessible to people …