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Luke Fraser ·12 Feb 2026 Amid South Africa’s extreme water supply challenges, President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that a new state-owned entity will soon be established to tackle the issue. People across the nation, notably in Johannesburg and Knysna, have been experiencing prolonged water shortages. Ramaphosa himself has deemed the increasing infrastructure challenges linked to …
Staff Writer ·12 Feb 2026 On top of the Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak hitting beef prices in South Africa, consumers and retailers have been warned that African Swine Fever (ASF) will hit pork prices in the coming months. This follows recent communication to the trade from the South African Pork Producers’ Organisation (SAPPO), detailing …
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) has been confirmed as the leading university on the African continent across multiple global rankings systems. In the inaugural QS World University Rankings: Sub-Saharan Africa, UJ came second overall out of nearly 70 universities from 21 countries. This follows other rankings that have placed UJ first in Africa, including the …
Toyota South Africa Motors CEO Andrew Kirby. Image: Toyota South Africa’s motor manufacturing industry is on a path towards structural decline that mirrors the country’s broader deindustrialisation trend, Toyota South Africa Motors CEO Andrew Kirby has warned. Speaking at Toyota South Africa’s annual State of the Motor Industry briefing on Thursday, Kirby painted a picture …
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a frank assessment of South Africa’s most pressing challenges on Thursday night, pledging decisive action to confront rampant crime, worsening water outages, dysfunctional municipalities and the next phase of Eskom’s restructuring. In his 2026 State of the Nation Address at Cape Town City Hall, Ramaphosa said while progress had been made …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to draw on the country’s deepest values and collective strength as it confronts challenges including crime and a worsening water crisis, declaring that the nation will stand firm both at home and on the global stage. “To navigate this new world, we must draw on our strength …
South Africa’s retirement funds safeguard trillions of rand earmarked for members’ long-term financial security. When governance fails, the damage is immediate and personal for savers. The 2025 King V Report on Corporate Governance raises expectations of how boards should lead ethically, exercise control, and deliver sustainable value. For retirement fund trustees, King V may be …
South Africa’s security challenges are increasingly maritime, yet its defence priorities remain stubbornly terrestrial. The result is that the South African Navy is burdened with extensive responsibilities but denied the funding to discharge them. SA Navy in action (Cover photo: Ricardo Teixeira) This mismatch has eroded the country’s ability to police its own waters, protect …
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address tonight comes amidst a backdrop of an improving economy, but South Africa needs faster growth and more investment to deliver on the promise of the GNU. Economic recovery under the GNU is now underway. Inflation has moderated. Investor confidence is showing signs of recovery. The country has …
Leading up to tonight’s State of the Nation Address (SONA), there have once again been calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to act decisively on South Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) transition. Zero Carbon Charge (Charge) warned that the South African government’s continued inaction is undermining investment in the industry, leading to poorer energy security and slow …
Luke Fraser ·12 Feb 2026 The University of Cape Town has again been named the best university in South Africa, with the latest accolade coming from the inaugural QS World University Rankings for Sub-Saharan Africa. The rankings provide an in-depth analysis of the strengths of Sub-Saharan Africa’s higher education ecosystem, with 70 universities from 21 countries …
Invitation to serve on the National Arts Council Audit and Risk Committee Main purpose: To provide oversight on behalf of the Council of the National Arts Council (NAC) on the effectiveness of the control environment, compliance with legal and regulatory procedures, financial reporting, risk management procedures, internal and external audit functions, and other matters as …
Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Ms Thoko Didiza;Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP), Ms Refilwe Mtshweni-Tsipane; Former President of South Africa, Mr Kgalema Motlanthe;Former Chairperson of the NCOP, Mr Amos Masondo; Former Chairperson of the NCOP, Dr Naledi Pandor; Mayor of Cape Town, Alderman Geordin Hill-Lewis,Chairperson of the National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders, Kgosi Thabo Seatlholo; Isithwalandwe Seaparankoe, Mam’ Sophie de Bruyn;President of Contralesa, Kgoshi Mathupa Mokoena;Members of Parliament;Premiers of our provinces; Fellow South Africans. Seventy years ago, thousands of women from all races marched to the Union Buildings… Droughts: South Africa is prone to droughts, which can severely impact agriculture and water supply. Read More at the Source
Tata now has 45 dealers in South Africa, following its relaunch in the country in August 2025. The company said it originally planned to set up 40 dealers in the first 12 months of operating, but this target was exceeded in under six months thanks to strong demand. “The introduction of the Tata brand and …
In an economy where small business owners are under increasing pressure and traditional routes to entrepreneurship feel increasingly out of reach, one South African restaurant brand is reframing what scale can, and should, mean. For Col’Cacchio, scaling in 2026 isn’t about rapid expansion for the sake of footprint. It’s about creating a model that opens …
Johannesburg, South Africa & Dubai, UAE: South Africa’s crypto economy is serving as a strategic gateway for Web3 growth across the African continent. As institutional and retail interest in digital assets continues to mature, regulated, market-ready exchanges are increasingly important to support capital formation, compliance, and investor confidence. FasterCapital’s EquityPilot program has been designed to …
To Unlock Our Economy, We Must First Unlock Our Smallest Businesses by Jordaan Burger, Managing Director, Sage Africa & Middle East: The trajectory of South Africa’s economy is inextricably linked to the vitality of its Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs). This is not a new observation, but a foundational truth that informs our national development …
Mpumalanga, South Africa — Many individuals entering addiction treatment struggle with a challenge that traditional talk therapy cannot easily address: the inability to identify and verbalise emotions after years of substance-induced numbing. Pace Recovery Centre provides an alternative approach through equine therapy, a nonverbal treatment modality that builds fundamental emotional awareness before expecting verbal articulation. …
Beloved shows including The Wonderfully Weird World of Gumball, Teen Titans Go! and Batwheels debut in isiZulu, supported by new local voices and multilingual greetings across the channels. Warner Bros. Discovery is strengthening its connection with South African families by introducing isiZulu dubbing for fan favourite Cartoon Network and Cartoonito shows, a major step in …
Pretoria, South Africa – Spine Health offers educational resources addressing home adaptations for arthritis sufferers and natural approaches to chronic tension headache relief. Home Modifications Support Arthritis Independence Daily activities place varying degrees of stress on arthritic joints. Gripping, twisting, reaching overhead, and climbing stairs challenge sensitive areas, with most joint strain stemming from environmental …
Cape Town & Dubai, UAE — 12 February 2026 — Small and micro-businesses face a persistent resource gap estimated at trillions globally. Beetroot, a connected AI platform for entrepreneurs, today announced it has joined the EquityPilot program by FasterCapital to scale its product development and go-to-market strategy. The partnership will focus on executing key growth …
Effie South Africa has issued the call for entries for the 2026 Effie Awards South Africa, inviting agency and client partner teams to put forward the work that has delivered measurable impact in the market. Recognised globally as the benchmark for marketing effectiveness, the Effies reward campaigns that don’t just resonate creatively — they demonstrate …
Centurion practice shares expert guidance on reducing injury risk and managing occupational musculoskeletal challenges across diverse working populations The Chiropractors, a chiropractic centre with two decades of experience serving the Centurion and Menlyn communities, has released educational resources addressing musculoskeletal challenges affecting two distinct working populations. These guides provide practical information on how desk work …
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