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Johannesburg, 15 January 2026 – HEINEKEN Beverages has once again been recognised as a Top Employer for 2026 in South Africa by Top Employers Institute and, for the first time, has achieved Top Employer certification for Africa. The company has remained in the national Top 10 ranking. The certification reflects HEINEKEN Beverages’ continued focus on …
Things are looking up for South Africa’s property market with the latest interest rate cut placing homeowners on a firmer financial footing. The Monetary Policy Committee’s unanimous decision to reduce rates by 25 basis points brings the repo rate down to 6.75% and the prime lending rate to 10.25%. This means more property investments are …
Cape Town, South Africa – 15 January 2026 – Space Ranger Fred, the children’s book series known for its humour-driven adventure stories, has announced an expanded vision aimed at helping children aged six to twelve build confidence, curiosity, and problem-solving skills through storytelling and real-world experience. The expansion positions Space Ranger Fred as a literacy-led …
What Dakar 2026 Stage 10 Bike ReportWhere Bisha, Saudi ArabiaWhen Wednesday 14 JanuaryCommunity International Sanders crashes, Branch, Cox fight to the finish Argentinian Luciano Benavides benefited KTM teammate Daniel Sanders crashing to jump into a slender Dakar 2025 Bike lead over Honda rider Ricky Brabec on Stage 10 Wednesday. French Honda rider Adrien van Beveren …
Luke Fraser ·14 Jan 2026 South Africa has been removed from the European Union’s list of High-Risk third-country jurisdictions after it was taken off the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF’s) grey list. South Africa was added to the EU list in August 2023 as an automatic consequence of its greylisting earlier that year. The country …
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Malcolm Libera ·14 Jan 2026 Provisional taxpayers are warned that the 2026 provisional tax deadline is fast approaching, with the risk of penalties and interest if they fail to meet their obligations. This warning comes from Tax Consulting SA, which noted that their IRP6 returns and payments are accurate and submitted on time ahead of …
Greater clarity on cost, demand and technology is reshaping how distribution networks are built and managed. South Africa’s logistics sector is entering 2026 under sustained pressure, but with greater clarity about what matters. Cost volatility, changing consumer behaviour, international e-commerce and rising security risks are no longer emerging themes. They are structural realities, according to …
The SA National Defence Force (SANDF) appears to have defied orders from President Ramaphosa to withdraw three Iranian warships from the multinational naval exercise Will for Peace taking place in False Bay this week. But there has been considerable confusion about Iran’s involvement, and the Democratic Alliance (DA) and members of the public are demanding …
After years of debate about the future of South Africa’s driving licences, the government, along with the Department of Transport and other stakeholders, is weighing up two main options. It has been confirmed that driving licence cards will eventually be valid for eight years instead of five. However, the push towards a digital, ID-linked driving …
South Africa’s government welcomed the approval of a US preferential-trade deal before a key vote in the Senate, where Pretoria has faced opposition to its continued inclusion in the pact. The House of Representatives approved the three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, which expired in September, by 340 votes to 54 on …
The University of Venda will be represented on the International Education Association of South Africa (IEASA) council following the successful nomination and election of Mr Thabo Dikgale, who received widespread support from across numerous institutions of higher learning. The election of two candidates to serve on the council from the General Membership took place from …
Calabash SA has been cancelled after headliner Muse withdrew. Here’s what went wrong, how refunds are being handled, and what fans are saying. Music lovers across South Africa had been gearing up for what was billed as one of the country’s biggest live music events of 2026. But instead of packing stadiums in Johannesburg and …
Following the poor results achieved by the Hyundai Grand i10 during crash safety tests, the Automobile Association (AA) has urged motorists to make smarter choices when making purchases. The Grand i10 recently received a zero-star rating for adult occupant protection under the Global New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) #SaferCarsForAfrica programme. The passenger vehicle also received …
South Africans can purchase flight tickets for as little as R373 this January. The country’s largest domestic air carrier – FlySafair – just published a list of flight prices for January 2026 on its official social media channels with the caption “Flights from R373*? No, it’s not a glitch. If it’s a glitch, you’d better …
Malcolm Libera ·14 Jan 2026 South Africa’s sugar industry, one of the country’s largest agricultural employers, is facing what industry leaders describe as a looming tax-driven disaster. SA Canegrowers has warned that unless the government urgently changes course, the industry could face serious long-term damage, with major consequences for jobs, rural communities and food security. …
The pledge collides with debt, weak institutions and a long history of technology funds that promised transformation but struggled to […]
Minister Ronald Lamola has arrived in Juba, leading a High-Level African Union Ad-hoc Committee of Five (C5) Visit to South Sudan from 14 to 15 January 2026. He is leading the delegation in his capacity as the Chairperson. This visit is a follow-up to the previous C5 Ministerial Visit to Juba, which took place exactly …
Music fans across Mzansi have been left disappointed after the official cancellation of Calabash South Africa 2026. The organisers confirmed the sad news on Tuesday, revealing that the much-anticipated festival will no longer go ahead after international rock band Muse withdrew from the event. According to the organisers, the cancellation comes after Muse announced that …
In addition to commemorating 30 years of South Africa’s democracy, 2024 saw the country take a historic step toward democratic consolidation with the establishment of its Government of National Unity. Moreover, South Africa’s 30-year-old democratic adulthood comes at a critical juncture in international relations. The glaring inherent contradictions associated with the dominant global liberal orthodoxy …
South Africans can bring Starlink equipment into the country without smuggling it over the border illegally. A recent X post from PSAFLIVE, which describes itself as an independent news and current affairs provider, alleged Starlink kits were being smuggled from neighbouring countries and sold in South Africa. The post included a video from a person showing a …
South Africa’s oldest and largest electric vehicle (EV) leasing and management fleet operator, Everlectric, is seeing increased demand for its services and is expanding its model range in 2026. The company was founded and continues to be run by CEO Ndia Magadagela, CCO Paul Plummer, and CFO Wesley van der Walt. It currently manages over …
AgriSA notes the announcement made today by the minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, outlining the strengthened national foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) strategy and acknowledges the considerable efforts underway within the Department of Agriculture to stabilise the current situation. The updated strategy reflects a more coordinated, risk-based, and science-led approach to vaccination, surveillance, movement control, and zoning, …
Publicis Groupe Africa (PGA), in partnership with the Soma Foundation, has launched a CSI pilot programme introducing young people to robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and coding, aimed at equipping unemployed youth with practical, future-ready digital skills. The three-month pilot programme, launched in late 2025, was delivered at the Riversand Incubation Hub in Fourways, Johannesburg, and …