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Caitlyn Hilliard-Lomas ·10 Feb 2026 Transparency International’s (TI) 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that South Africa is still seen as more corrupt than not, with its score stagnating at historic lows. South Africa is also below the global average on the index, which, for the first time in over ten years, has fallen to …
In the past few years, a handful of companies have emerged as rooftop solar giants in South Africa, installing hundreds of megawatts of power that contribute meaningfully to reducing load-shedding. Utility-scale renewable generation expansion has slowed down due to limited transmission grid capacity in the Cape provinces, which have the greatest generation and return-on-investment potential. …
Following reports that VW South Africa may be considering the closure of its factory in Kariega in the Eastern Cape, the group’s Communications Head has clarified the German automaker’s position. Fears arose after Martina Biene, the Volkswagen Group Africa chairwoman, wrote to President Cyril Ramaphosa in December asking for rapid reforms which would allow VW …
Ride-hailing drivers are causing traffic chaos around the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, and Donald Kau, head of PR and communications at the tourist attraction, says they aren’t using drop-off areas properly. Speaking to Cape Talk, Kau noted that many tourists are moving around the V&A Waterfront throughout the day, which e-hailing operators responded to. …
Chery was the third best-selling carmaker in South Africa in January 2026, claiming the title from Volkswagen. The latest data from Naamsa shows that VW sold 4,774 vehicles in South Africa last month, officially earning it the third spot. Chery, on the other hand, sold 2,258 units and came seventh overall. While this is 2,516 …
Malcolm Libera ·10 Feb 2026 South Africa is facing an increased risk of social unrest due to the combination of climate shocks, poor governance, and inadequate risk planning. A relevant example is the convergence of a drought with the water supply and infrastructure challenges facing parts of South Africa, which could spark widespread protests. This …
South Africa and China have recently agreed to deepen unilateral trade, which includes increased local automotive investment. The Framework Agreement on Economic Partnership for Shared Prosperity was signed by Trade Minister Parks Tau and his Chinese counterpart, Minister Wang Wentao, and will be followed by further negotiations. This agreement will see China provide duty-free access …
GOLDMAN Sachs expects a surge in deal activity in South Africa this year, with its local CEO predicting broad-based growth across sectors as the economy begins to benefit from structural reforms and rising commodity prices. “We expect activity across the board and our pipeline has broadened across sectors,” Simon Denny, CEO of Goldman Sachs South …
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber has announced the launch of the second and final phase of his department’s Citizenship Reinstatement Portal, which will enable more citizens to apply for a smart ID. Once the portal confirms a citizen’s status, their record is automatically updated on the National Population Register. “Their profile is changed to ‘citizen’ …
Staff Writer ·10 Feb 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has launched the second and final phase of its online citizenship reinstatement portal, allowing South Africans to reclaim their citizenship within hours. The portal was launched in late 2025 in response to a May 2025 Constitutional Court order affirming findings by the lower courts that …
Clean water is something most people take for granted?—?until there’s a problem. A strange taste, a funny smell, or limescale building up on taps and showerheads can all be signs that something isn’t quite right. Whether the water comes from a municipal supply or a private source, getting it checked is one of the smartest …
Thinning hair is one of those things that creeps up slowly. One morning the parting looks a little wider. A few months later, there’s more scalp showing under bright lights. Then the photos start telling a story that’s hard to ignore. It happens to men and women, young and old, and the emotional toll it …
There’s a moment most people hit where they stop pretending the thinning isn’t happening. Maybe it’s a photo taken from behind. Maybe it’s catching a glimpse under harsh bathroom lighting. Whatever triggers it, the thought that follows is usually the same: can anything actually fix this? For a growing number of South Africans, the answer …
Johannesburg, GT – A multi-defendant Class Action Lawsuit against SARS: Customs & Excise has been announced to be filed in the High Court containing serious allegations of conspiracy to Commit Fraud/Defraud, Corruption, Spoliation and Theft, Intimidation, Incitement including Targeted Harassment. Shipping Lines and Clearing Agents (co-conspirators), participate in orchestrated schemes and are the primary financial …
Empact Group has published its first Sustainability Report, marking a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to transparency and accountability. Covering the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025, the report outlines the organisation’s intention and commitment to embed sustainability across its operations and supply chain, whilst detailing some of the key initiatives that …
A swimming pool is a big investment. When it needs repairs or upgrades, one of the biggest challenges is figuring out what to do with all that water. Draining it away can feel wasteful, especially if you’ve already spent money on chemicals and heating. That’s where pool bladder hire comes in. A pool bladder is …
R25 coffee before 8am… What? Starbucks? And it’s not just a standard Americano? Did I hear right? YES! Mornings set the tone for the rest of the day. Whether it’s a quick stop before work, a pause before lectures, or a moment carved out before the city fully wakes up, those early hours tend to …
Johannesburg: For several years, the South African economy has been bemoaned on the continent as a sleeping giant that is not reaching its full potential. Despite significant optimism in July 2025 that South Africa was on the right track to achieve economic growth of 1.8%, this was not achieved as the country grappled with deep-rooted …
The new ES90 arrives in Q1 2026 with three carefully curated trim levels, marking a significant expansion of the brand’s all-electric lineup. The all-new Volvo ES90 will launch in South Africa in Q1 2026, marking the arrival of Volvo’s latest electric luxury sedan. The local ES90 range will comprise three distinct trim levels—Core, Plus, and …
After a fruitful 2025 season during which she became the fourth fastest South African 10km female runner of all time, comeback queen Tayla Kavanagh is relishing the opportunity of taking on the best in SA, Africa and the world at her first road race of the season – the Absa RUN YOUR CITY GQEBERHA 10K …
Johannesburg: February is traditionally a time when people seek companionship with the hope of finding true love. But while many are searching for genuine relationships, scammers are equally active, preying on emotional vulnerability and the desire for connection. The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) warns that romance scams spike during this period, with criminals using …
South Africa – DigitFMS has unveiled the enhanced AI-powered version of Digit D-Bulk, its intelligent bowser control solution, marking a significant evolution in how organisations manage and protect bulk fuel assets. Already deployed across high-risk and remote operations, Digit D-Bulk has established itself as a trusted system for fuel accountability. The newly enhanced version builds …
New Industry Study By SpielFabrique Provides Data-Driven Insight Into Africa’s Growing Games Ecosystem, Developer Realities, And Market Infrastructure Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, announces its support of the State of the African Video Game Industry 2026, a comprehensive new report published by SpielFabrique that examines the structure, scale, and evolution of game …
I find myself as one involved in both aspects of these trades – one ‘keeps the lights on’ and one ‘sheds light on the truth’. Or as my young boys would have a chuckle to: One is a ‘Story Teller’ and the other is a ‘Wire Puller’. Yes – I was teased mercilessly in primary …