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The family of rapper Bravo Le Roux have launched a fundraiser to help cover costs to repatriate his body to South Africa and support his daughter. Bravo, whose real name was Sinesipho Peter, died in Switzerland on January 22. A statement shared by Bravo’s family on Monday said as tributes pour in for the late …
Malcolm Libera ·27 Jan 2026 King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has called for KwaZulu-Natal to be renamed, saying the province should be known simply as KwaZulu. He made the call while speaking at the 147th commemoration of the Battle of Isandlwana in Nquthu, in the north of the province, where he questioned why the name “Natal” is …
If the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) were to ever come into government, they would lock up every single AfriForum member in South Africa. This was said by EFF President Julius Malema when addressing supporters in… Proteas: The national flower of South Africa, the protea, symbolizes the beauty and diversity of the country’s flora. Read More …
Chinese developer Zendai Developments had high hopes of building a new R84-billion city in Modderfontein on the East Rand of Gauteng, touting it as the “New York of Africa”. However, the plan, which dates back to 2014, failed due to funding issues and disagreements with the City of Johannesburg over affordable housing. The land was …
It feels like everyone in Cape Town is having the same conversation these days: just how unaffordable this city is becoming for ordinary residents. Do you have old rates and utilities statements from the past decade which you could submit alongside your current ones for a cost comparison? If you’re a tenant who has been …
The Council on Higher Education (CHE) and the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) have formally entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to strengthen cooperation, coordination and collaboration in the quality assurance, accreditation and promotion of pharmacy education and training in South Africa. The agreement recognises the complementary statutory mandates of the CHE, as the …
Staff Writer ·27 Jan 2026 South Africa is enjoying a strong economic rally, with forecasters seeing the country’s growth prospects to be on an upward trajectory and the rand reaching its strongest levels in four years against the dollar. However, economic realities and very real risk factors cannot be ignored—and the loss of access to …
Staff Writer ·27 Jan 2026 Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that the United States could easily impose financial sanctions on South Africa if it really wanted to damage the country, but individuals are more likely to be targeted. Speaking on the Praag Podcast about the latest political and economic tensions between the US and South …
France have learned from their painful defeat in November to 14-man South Africa, forwards coach William Servat said on Tuesday, ahead of next week’s Six Nations opener. France went into halftime leading 14-13 against the world champions, whose lock Lood de Jager had been sent off for a dangerous tackle. But the 14 men ran …
Mobile network operators say they are scrutinising new regulations from the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) regarding voice, SMS, and data bundles. ICASA published the regulatory amendment on Friday, which included updated rules for bundle depletion, as well as rolling over and transferring minutes, messages, and megabytes. Called the End-User and Subscriber Service …
Responses from MPs reveal encouraging support from across various parties for the Freedom Bills drafted by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR), a legislative package aimed at genuinely transforming South Africa into a prospering, non-racial society. The four bills in the package – the No More Race Laws Bill, the Value For Money Bill, the …
There is much anxiety in South Africa about the possibility of losing access to the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa). Much of it is understandable. Trade preferences feel tangible; their removal feels punitive. And in a period of already heightened economic insecurity, the idea that South Africa might be “pushed out” of a major …
TopAuto recently got the chance to briefly test drive the new Geely Riddara RD6 – a bakkie with the stats to keep up with the fastest models on the market. Geely is a new Chinese car brand that launched in South Africa in late 2025, and currently offers two SUVs – the electric E5 and …
The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa) says any threats from Eskom or municipalities of fines or disconnections for failing to register their rooftop solar systems are impractical, irrational, and unfair. Eskom has previously said that it can cut off non-registered customers as their solar systems could pose a threat to the safety of the grid …
Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption continues to progress in the workplace and deliver meaningful impact and intelligence across business processes – the era of AI and human collaboration is here. “AI is reshaping how organisations operate. Advances in AI supercomputing and agentic AI are moving work beyond manual coordination into intelligent, multi agent ecosystems that can …
Safari travel involves many moving parts that need to work together smoothly. Flights, transfers, accommodation, activities, and timing all play a role in how the experience feels from start to finish. When these details are planned properly, travellers can relax and focus on the environment around them. When planning is weak, even the most scenic …
27 Jan 2026 – South Africa’s road safety crisis is no longer defined by isolated incidents – it is shaped by a daily pattern of preventable risk. CTU, a South African specialist transport insurer working closely with taxi owners, bus operators, fleet managers and commercial vehicle drivers, sees the consequences of unsafe driving behaviour every …
Two recent incidents have prompted Straton Prepaid to expand on this subject. The first one was a personal wake-up call: I recently renovated my flatlet and installed a new Sub DB with new wiring. Unfortunately, the existing prepaid meter was ‘tossed’ out in the rubble. It took me a few months to upgrade my main …
By Kit Wostenholm, Chief Executive Officer, Crestcare Group of Hospitals Rural and peri-urban healthcare settings in South Africa face enduring gaps in clinical capacity, infrastructure, and access. Yet emerging models of care are beginning to transform how (and where) high-quality medicine is practised. This article explores the clinical, systemic, and technological foundations enabling sustainable, high-impact …
Johannesburg: As artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot become increasingly common in offices, many South African organisations are discovering that AI adoption without clear governance can quickly create operational, reputational, and compliance risks. College Africa Group (CAG), a South African corporate training provider, has seen growing demand from HR, finance, and leadership teams …
Parliament, Monday, 26 January 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition will tomorrow receive a briefing from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition and industry stakeholders on the implementation of the South African Automotive Master Plan. Details of the meeting are as follows:Date: Tuesday, 27 January 2026Time: 09:30Venue: S12A, NCOP Building, Parliament …
English and Afrikaans soundbites by Chris Hattingh MP. The Army Day spectacle likely cost close to R500 million and must be fully disclosed. Meanwhile, the SANDF is failing core duties, with grounded aircraft, stalled projects, and collapsing healthcare. South Africa needs jobs and services, not military pageantry, and any rule-breaking will face consequences. The Army …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for renewed focus on investment and infrastructure development to ensure that South Africa’s recent economic gains translate into sustained and inclusive growth. In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President said the country entered the new year with growing momentum in its economic recovery, supported by several positive indicators …
What Passion for Speed PreviewWhere Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 31 January 2026Community International Massive entry, great variety will be a treat for Gauteng race fans Zwartkops will celebrate 25 glorious years of its fan favourite Passion for Speed featuring a dazzling entry including several international attractions to the Pretoria racetrack this coming Saturday 31 January. …