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Staff Writer  ·22 Feb 2026 President Cyril Ramaphosa has doubled down on Black Economic Empowerment in South Africa, saying that instead of loosening the laws or heeding calls to abolish them, the country should lean into taking them further. Responding to the debate on his State of the Nation Address last week, the president chided …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·22 Feb 2026 South Africa’s citrus industry achieved a record-breaking 2025 export season, shipping over 200 million 15kg cartons worldwide—the highest volume ever recorded, and a significant milestone for the country’s top agricultural export. Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen praised the industry for what he considers an outstanding achievement. The 2025 export figure …

If you are looking to buy South Africa’s cheapest automatic car, you will need to earn at least R21,000 per month to afford a finance plan, according to TopAuto’s calculations. The Suzuki S-Presso, especially in its 1.0 GL Auto derivative, is a hatchback that offers its drivers the great convenience of not having to change …

DA calls for councils to ring-fence water and sanitation funds Billions are being lost to leaks and failing infrastructure Dry taps persist despite enough raw water supply The Democratic Alliance (DA) calls on municipal councils across Gauteng, and every water-stressed municipality in South Africa, to urgently adopt council resolutions to ring-fence water and sanitation revenue, …

The former acting head of the Mpumalanga department of education is one of 41 suspects arrested on Sunday in a Hawks operation in connection with alleged R114m tender fraud and corruption. According to Hawks Mpumalanga spokesperson Col Magonseni Nkosi, the investigation emanates from alleged tender fraud and corruption dating back to 2018. The man, who …

Portugal might be the ultimate unsung hero of Old World wine. The country’s scene has been making strides to reach the level of fame of the nearby winemaking powerhouses of Spain, France, and Italy. Much like other Old World countries, classifications divide Portuguese wine by quality: Vinho, Vinho Regional, and Denominação de Origem Controlada (DOC). …

Anthropic and OpenAI spent $3.13 million and $2.99 million, respectively, on direct federal lobbying in 2025: more than ever, according to regulatory disclosures. That’s on top of approximately $300,000 per company to lobby in California. The two companies, reportedly valued at $830 billion and $380 billion, respectively, first started lobbying in 2023. For Anthropic, 2025 marked …

According to the latest Passport Index, South African passport holders can now visit 100 countries without a visa, down from 101 in January, ranking the South African passport 47th globally. In January 2026, South… Declining Print Sales: Many newspapers have experienced declining print sales due to the rise of digital media. Read More at the …

Making the victory even more rewarding, it marked the first of a six-match home stretch, which is expected to boost the Lions’ confidence significantly going into their encounter against the DHL Stormers at Ellis Park next week, while it also allowed them to close the gap between themselves and the Durbanites to only one point …

Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas  ·21 Feb 2026 Although South Africa’s unemployment rate decreased by 0.5 percentage points in the last quarter of 2025, the country still has 7.8 million unemployed people and faces a significant critical skills shortage. Career Junction revealed a 4.5% year-on-year increase in job vacancies, with overall recruitment activity increasing by 6% in the …

Car theft is one of the biggest challenges South Africa’s motorists are forced to contend with on a daily basis. Although hijackings are more common than instances of theft, and despite these being more preventable, car theft still occurs. According to the latest police statistics, more than 50 carjackings take place across the country every …

THOHOYANDOU – President Cyril Ramaphosa says the deployment of soldiers to the Western Cape, Eastern Cape and Gauteng is aimed at protecting children in communities where gang activity is on the rise. Teenagers are increasingly being recruited into gangs and drawn into violent crime. Ramaphosa was speaking during Armed Forces Day celebrations in Thohoyandou, Limpopo. …

Africa’s macadamia orchards expanded from roughly 17 000ha to more than 80 000ha over little more than a decade. – ADVERTISEMENT – This was the message delivered by Duncan Allen, executive head of Green Farms Nut Co, on 5 February at the Ambermacs Macadamia Expo in White River, Mpumalanga. Addressing growers, processors and service providers, …

The big hitter has had a mixed time of it at the T20 World Cup up to now. Proteas coach Shukri Conrad is confident young batting star Dewald Brevis will hit his straps in the coming matches at the T20 World Cup, calling him an X-factor player. South Africa qualified for the Super Eights without …

Bees aren’t just about honey; they are the backbone of agricultural productivity. Sibongiseni Peacock, an innovation manager at the DG Murray Trust (DGMT), says that to protect South Africa’s food systems, the country needs a coherent policy vision that supports small-scale beekeepers with land access and extension services. South Africans consume about 5 000 tons of …

Malcolm Libera  ·22 Feb 2026 South Africans could get an extra day off, depending on whether President Cyril Ramaphosa declares the 2026 local government elections a national public holiday. The country officially has 12 public holidays each year, but the real number of days off varies depending on how the calendar falls. The annual holiday …

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For years, South Africa’s low petrol quality has stopped major car manufacturers from introducing their newest models, but that is set to change when the country introduces Clean Fuels 2 (CF2). CF2 was slated for introduction in 2017 to align South Africa’s standard with the Euro 5 standard, which has been in place in Europe …

Who “deals with the pressure better” will decide the India-South Africa Super Eights match, a repeat of the T20 World Cup final two years ago, said Quinton de Kock on Saturday. The two unbeaten teams are familiar foes and both came through their T20 World Cup groups with perfect four-out-of-four records ahead of the clash …

President and Commander-in-Chief Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the underfunding of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) over many years and has pledged additional financial allocations to turn the situation around, as well as matching resources with missions. He made this known during his Armed Forces Day address in Thohoyandou on Saturday 21 February. Speaking …

Can South Africa leverage its mineral wealth and manufacturing expertise to secure a meaningful position in Africa’s mobility revolution? The answer requires an honest assessment of our strengths, our limitations and the strategic role the country can realistically play. South Africa’s manufacturing strengths: A world-class foundation South Africa boasts the most advanced automotive industry in …

Malcolm Libera  ·21 Feb 2026 South Africans part of community WhatsApp groups are being warned that these groups are increasingly spreading misinformation, amplifying fear and, in some cases, causing social harm. Community WhatsApp groups are common across neighbourhoods in South Africa, often created to improve safety and communication among residents. However, security company Community Monitoring …