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A man walks on the beach while three Iranian naval ships – the IRIS Makran, a corvette named Naghdi, and the IRIS Shahid Mahdavi – cruise in False Bay on the morning of 13 January. Photos: Brenton Geach The Will for Peace 2026 joint naval exercise between South Africa, China, Russia, and Iran, which started …
Window Art, a leading vinyl frosting and window treatment specialist in South Africa, has published a series of comprehensive guides addressing common challenges faced by commercial property stakeholders. The resources focus on practical solutions for improving energy efficiency, creating professional meeting spaces, and maximising storefront marketing potential. Property Managers Gain Energy Efficiency Strategies The company’s …
This places it alongside a small group of international education tools that have been independently assessed for safety and scalability for real learning impact. Tangible was developed by the Department of Computing Sciences in the Faculty of Science at Nelson Mandela University and is being implemented globally by the not-for-profit Leva Foundation. https://tangible.levafoundation.org/ In …
A photography tour is a guided trip built around taking great images. Instead of just sightseeing, the itinerary, timing, and guiding are designed to put you in the right place at the right time with expert support. What are typical features of a photography tour? You’ll be guided by an expert, usually a professional photographer, …
Luke Fraser ·15 Jan 2026 There are fears that Eskom’s continuation of a High Court review application over the granting of new electricity trading licences could halt the transition to a more competitive market for years. The background for the case revolves around the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) granting electricity trading licences …
South Africa is clearing regulatory hurdles, but foreign investors are still deciding what that is worth. From 29 January, the country will be removed from the European Union’s list of “high-risk third-country jurisdictions”, a move that marks a decisive step out of the greylisting era and lifts one of the most intrusive constraints on cross-border …
British American Tobacco (BAT) is closing its only manufacturing plant in South Africa in a move that will shed thousands of jobs, with the group overwhelmed by the proliferation of illegal cigarettes. The decision by the London- and Johannesburg-listed company will see the group not manufacturing cigarettes locally for the first time in more than …
The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) is working on a new payments standard to drastically improve scan-to-pay transactions in South Africa. The development and implementation of the QR+ Standard forms part of the SARB’s Payments Ecosystem Modernisation (PEM) Programme. Quick Response (QR) codes have become a popular way to direct smartphone users to a website, …
Malcolm Libera ·15 Jan 2026 South Africans can travel to 101 countries without needing a visa in 2026, marking a decline in global mobility compared to the previous year. In 2025, South African passport holders enjoyed visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 106 destinations, meaning access to five countries has been lost over the past year. …
It would not be unwarranted, for this year’s Hot Stocks edition, to look back in anger at 2025. It’s not that the markets were a particular pain point … far from it. But the overriding question is: how did most investors get it so wrong? In short, last year investment professionals were wary of a …
The Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) says it has been inundated with concerns from vehicle owners with poor Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) safety ratings. In a statement, the AA acknowledged that the Hyundai Grand i10, a popular vehicle among e-hailing drivers in South Africa, had received a zero-star safety rating for adult …
President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on Iran to allow its citizens to exercise their right to protest in peace. “South Africa firmly believes that the right to peaceful protest, freedom of expression, and freedom of association are universal human rights that must be upheld without exception,” said Presidency spokesperson Vincent Magwenya. This comes in the …
Last year, Mahindra cemented itself as one of the best-loved brands in South Africa, achieving its best-ever sales year as a result. The Indian carmaker sold 18,097 vehicles in 2025, which represents a 40% year-on-year improvement and marks a record-breaking year for the brand. Overall, the total new vehicle sales industry grew by around 15% …
Located in Heidelberg, in the Gauteng province, the facility currently operates at just 35% of total capacity due to severe volume losses, directly attributable to the exponential growth of the illicit tobacco trade in South Africa, the unit of British American Tobacco said. Renewable Resources: The country is investing in renewable energy sources, such as solar …
Staff Writer ·15 Jan 2026 Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, announced that he will table a declaration of the foot-and-mouth disease outbreak as a state of disaster at the next Cabinet meeting. On Wednesday, 25 January 2026, Steenhuisen outlined the national strategy for containing foot-and-mouth disease in South Africa. “I have a clear roadmap for …
Luke Fraser ·15 Jan 2026 British American Tobacco (BAT) is closing its sole manufacturing plant in South Africa, as the company struggles due to the rise of illicit cigarettes. BAT South Africa said that it will cease all local production of factory-manufactured cigarettes (FMC) and close its only South African manufacturing facility by the end …
British American Tobacco South Africa (Batsa) announced on Thursday, 15 January that it would lose its Heidelberg manufacturing facility in Gauteng and cease local production of factory-manufactured cigarettes by the end of 2026. The decision brings the curtain down on a facility that has been operating in the Heidelberg community since 1975. Batsa said the …
In a break from tradition, Ramaphosa was forced to bypass the traditional handover ceremony, leaving it to be handled behind closed doors. Tensions resurfaced when South Africa learned it had been excluded from this year’s G20 forum in Miami. The latest flashpoint involves South Africa’s naval drills with warships from U.S. adversaries China, Russia, and Iran, a …
AI in the Workplace Training Helps South African Organisations Move from AI Hype to Governed, Practical Use Johannesburg, South Africa – Many South African organisations are already using tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot in day-to-day work. However, without clear governance, policies, and accountability, this informal AI adoption is increasingly exposing businesses to operational, …
Understanding the Myths That Delay Life-Saving Action According to experts at Roche, early detection remains one of the most effective tools in the fight against breast cancer. Still, across Africa, many women delay or avoid screening because of misconceptions that have become all too common. These beliefs often stem from fear, cultural expectations, financial pressure …
By Merilynn Steenkamp, Managing Director, Southern Africa, Multi-Country Network, Roche Diagnostics As a nation, South Africans have proved consistently that we are willing to enable meaningful change. This is a significant point of pride for many of us, and unique to the national mindset. Cervical cancer is the second-most common cancer affecting women in South …
England and Liverpool football legend, Michael Owen, has strengthened his ties with South African sport after being appointed as the newest Brand Ambassador for leading sports betting and entertainment brand, Hollywoodbets. Hollywoodbets, deeply rooted in horse racing and major sports, boasts the “Purple Family” — a team driving its promotional and community initiatives. International star …
Cape Town, South Africa: South African based entrepreneur Moise Kobokiba has launched CoStacked, a new online platform designed to help founders and developers collaborate on startup projects in a more structured and secure way. Many early-stage startups fail due to misalignment between business and technical partners, unclear expectations, and lack of trust. CoStacked addresses this by …
At 81, President Yoweri Museveni is seeking yet another term after nearly four decades in power. By plunging the nation […]