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Staff Writer ·23 Feb 2026 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows. Six of the nine economists canvassed — including those at Bank of America Corp. and Morgan Stanley — expect Fitch Ratings to …
Botswana does not get the same amount of attention as Kenya or Tanzania when people talk about African safaris, but the travellers who have been there will tell a different story. The country runs on a low-volume, high-value tourism model, which means fewer vehicles on the roads, smaller groups, and a much more personal wildlife …
The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has committed to rebuilding the Pilanesberg International Airport, following a devastating fire that destroyed its main terminal building in 2023. The airport, which serves as a key tourism avenue into the North West Province, is situated less than 10km from Sun City Resort, making it an ideal entry …
Marine conservationists face countless technical challenges in their mission to protect ocean ecosystems. From securing coral fragments in turbulent waters to maintaining research equipment in corrosive saltwater environments, the practical demands of underwater conservation work require reliable, environmentally safe solutions. To succeed in this mission, traditional methods often cannot meet these enormous technical challenges. Conservationists …
Malcolm Libera ·23 Feb 2026 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has noted that luxury vehicles and properties will be a focus area in the upcoming financial year as it pays special attention to wealthy South Africans. During SARS’ revenue announcement presentation last year, the SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter said that the increase in collections …
Joseph Seutloali, the 2025 ultra marathon winner of the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon, is more excited than ever to return for the iconic race in 2026. After pocketing R250 000 for his 2025 victory, Seutloali now has his sights set on the R380 000 prize should he successfully defend his title on Saturday, 11 April …
The Commission for Gender Equality (CGE) will be convening a webinar to bring together scholars, faith leaders, policymakers, civil society actors, and constitutional institutions to interrogate how gender inequality is sustained at the intersection of religion and health and how these systemic realities shape lived, embodied experiences. This engagement forms part of the CGE’s constitutional …
Vehicle tracking and telematics leader partners to explore performance analytics for professional golf. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Netstar, a subsidiary of Altron and leading provider of vehicle tracking and telematics solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with the Sunshine Tour to develop enhanced golf performance analytics and tracking capabilities together. The strategic partnership aims to …
23 February 2026By Staff Writer These are the preliminary recorded rainfall figures for the 24-hour period ending at 8am on Monday 23 February 2026, according to the SA Weather Service and readings that we get from other sources. The total recorded rainfall for January 2026 across South Africa is available by clicking here. Recorded rainfall …
23 February 2026 – Wits University Six undergraduate and two postgraduate students from Wits are set to compete in the 54th Budget Speech Competition. They are part of a group of ten undergraduates and ten postgraduate students from universities across South Africa chosen by Nedbank and Old Mutual to compete ahead of the annual Budget …
Car builders in South Africa have a new challenge on their hands, as European regulations threaten to cut down on locally-built vehicles exported out of the country. With its Automotive Package announcement, the European Commission is driving towards a zero-emission vehicle future with regulations that also aim to reduce CO2 emissions on all new vehicles. …
Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, is leading the South African delegation at the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) and the high-level segment of the Conference on Disarmament in Geneva from 23 to 25 February 2026. South Africa’s prominent role at the session is underscored by its recent …
The village exists off the grid and off the radar, invisible to the dashboards, algorithms, and decision-making systems meant to […]
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Luke Fraser ·23 Feb 2026 Skukuza Airport is a small airport within the Kruger National Park, and has been named as the most beautiful airport in the world by Forbes. Skukuza Airport lies within the Kruger National Park, and Airlink offers direct flights from Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town. While charter planes also operate from …
Statement read by the Acting Head of the Special Investigating Unit during a press conference to announce the investigation outcomes of the Home Affairs investigation Members of the media, Honourable Minister of Home Affairs, Valued South Africans participating in this press conference through online channels and other platforms, Good morning. I extend my gratitude for …
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister Mzwanele Nyhontso will lead a high-level South African delegation to Cartagena, Colombia, for the International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development (ICARRD+20) this week. The ICARRD+20 conference marks 20 years since the inaugural International Conference on Agrarian Reform and Rural Development, held in Porto Alegre, Brazil, and convenes …
After a pandemic-induced pause, the City of Cape Town reintroduced paid street parking. For some, this felt like a human rights violation. I recall a woman in a heated argument with a parking marshal over a R10 parking fee. So accustomed to free parking, she felt entitled. Like a teenager whose allowance has been cut …
When President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the deployment of the South African National Defence Force to the provinces of Gauteng and the Western Cape in his 2026 state of the nation address, he was met with desperate applause by a crime-weary nation. This is largely due to police failure in almost every aspect of their duties …
A hungry South Africa will “keep wanting more” after their statement victory over co-hosts India at the T20 World Cup earmarked Aiden Markram’s side as serious title contenders. India were swept aside by 76 runs as 80 000 fans in Ahmedabad were silenced on Sunday and their 12-match win streak at the T20 World Cup, stretching …
A car is part of daily life for many drivers. School runs, work trips and weekend plans all depend on a vehicle that starts, stops and steers as it should. Regular care, clear checks and honest feedback from a trusted workshop keep that car on the road and out of trouble. RS Service Centre in …
Most people don’t think about chemical or liquid spills until one actually happens. And when it does, things can go sideways fast. A container tips over, a pipe starts leaking, or someone knocks a drum off a shelf. If no one knows what to do or where the cleanup equipment is, a small mess turns …
Walk through any workshop, warehouse, or factory floor and there is a good chance something is leaking somewhere. A hydraulic line dripping oil. A drum with a slow seep around the bung. A machine that leaves a puddle after every shift. These small leaks do not look like a big deal at first, but they …
Getting a chemical splash in the eyes is one of those things that happens in seconds but can cause damage that lasts a lifetime. A worker pours a solvent and it splashes back. Someone opens a battery and acid flicks upward. A pressurised line bursts and sends coolant into somebody’s face. These are not rare …
South Africans are spending more money through their phones and laptops than ever before. Online shopping in South Africa has grown rapidly over the past few years, and the range of products available to buy from home keeps getting wider. From electronics and entertainment gadgets to things for the kids and backup power for loadshedding, …