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History will probably list 2025 as a good year for SA. The government of national unity survived, the rand strengthened, the low oil price kept people happy, interest rates declined, food prices are not increasing at double digits anymore, and the stock exchange hit a few records. Ignorance and/or denial of the pressing problems of …

By Sulette Ferreira More than one million South Africans, about 1.6% of the country’s population of 63 million, currently live overseas. Emigration is never a solitary event or a purely economic decision. When one person leaves, an entire network of relationships is reshaped. This means that parents, grandparents, siblings and friends are left behind, making it …

A service provider with billions of rand worth of state tenders from Gauteng has been arrested for alleged drunk and reckless driving and fleeing from law enforcement officers in KwaZulu-Natal. KwaZulu-Natal transport MEC Siboniso Duma said the motorist was allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol in Ramsgate when he was spotted by Road Traffic …

At least one major Internet service provider (ISP) in South Africa has observed a significant surge in user traffic on a platform that is popular for enabling the illegal sharing of copyrighted content. According to Axxess marketing director Franco Barbalich, the portion of traffic attributable to BitTorrent usage on the ISP’s network rose from 3% …

Malcolm Libera  ·28 Dec 2025 In South Africa, a typical formally employed worker is entitled to 20 days of annual leave in addition to public holidays. For many employees, planning to leave around public holidays is a strategic way to maximise time off while minimising the use of leave days. In 2025, South Africans will …

Staff Writer  ·28 Dec 2025 The Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers has published its recommended salary hikes for South Africa’s top government officials, pushing an above-inflation increase of 4.1%. The commission is mandated to make annual recommendations relating to the salaries and/or the upper limits of the salaries, allowances, benefits, and the …

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As any runner in South Africa will know, ‘you’re not a real runner until you’ve run the Comrades Marathon’, and this is in no small part due to the incredible legacy left by Bruce Fordyce. It’s widely known that the Comrades Marathon was the first major sporting competition in South Africa to welcome non-white participants …

Every so often, a new buzzword springs up in the wine world. Often rather nebulous, sometimes completely intangible, its role is pithily to reflect a trend gaining traction with the cognoscenti. Ten years ago, ‘minerality’ was all the rage; today, ‘salinity’ is in vogue. At the commercial end of the spectrum, we had ‘premiumisation’ – …

Bafana was left fuming by officiating decisions during their 1-0 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) loss to Egypt on Friday that has left their qualification for the next round in danger. The exciting Group B match was influenced by VAR decisions where Mohammed Salah scored the only goal from a controversial penalty awarded after a …

South Africa’s retail landscape is on the brink of a revolution. As the nation grapples with evolving consumer behaviours, a profound structural reset is taking place. By the end of 2025, online sales are projected to soar past R130 billion, claiming nearly 10% of the national retail market. This dramatic increase, against a backdrop of …

Second home finance in South Africa: everything you need to know Financing a second home differs from your first, whether for leisure or investment, understand the financial and legal complexities before committing. Haunted South Africa I’ve recently become quite a fan of American Horror Story, a television show that chronicles the bizarre and spooky inhabitants …

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Gumpo, Sibonokuhle (University of South Africa, 2005) ABSTRACT “Almost all places are in trouble, but some are in more trouble than others” Kotler, Haider & Rein (1993) Kotler, Haider & Rein (1993) contend that all places are in trouble now, or will be in the near future. … Commitment to Quality Journalism: Many South African …

Nestlé South Africa invites South African students to apply for the Bursary Programme 2026. Bursary Application Closing Date: 09 January 2026Location: South Africa (all accredited institutions) Bursaries will be awarded for studies within the following fields: Agriculture Brand Management Computer Science Data Analysis Digital / E-commerce Engineering Food Science & Technology Information Technology Innovation Media …

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YEAR IN REVIEW Dr. Reneva Fourie|Published 3 hours ago Copy to Clipboard Dr. Reneva Fourie South Africa’s conduct in international relations during 2025 reflected a sustained effort to preserve integrity and strategic focus amid an increasingly unstable global environment marked by geopolitical fragmentation, economic strain on developing countries, and weakening multilateralism. These dynamics were exacerbated …

For the year 2026, the South African Republic published a calendar of public holidays, which included longer breaks along with new observances to give its residents better opportunities for planning travel, family time, and cultural events. The official schedule has been revised by the government to embrace the liberties of existing and newly designated public …

Was it G20? Potholes? 67? Rage Bait? Corruption? What ‘Word of the Year’ really defined us in 2025? South Africa (28 December 2025) – When PanSALB announced “G20” as South Africa’s Word of the Year, it felt like déjà vu. Another official choice that echoed the news cycle but not necessarily the lived experience of …

By Staff WriterPublished: 27 December 2025 This forecast is for: Sun 28 December 2025The maps cover: Sun 28 Dec – Mon 29 Dec From Sunday it should be fine and hot to very hot in the west, otherwise partly cloudy and cool to warm with isolated to scattered showers and thundershowers over the central and …

27 December 2025 | From Arrive Alive 27 Dec 2025 | From Arrive Alive POTCHEFSTROOM – A crime intelligence-driven operation by the Crime Combating Operational Team resulted in the arrest of four suspects, including a female, for possession of drugs and possession of suspected stolen goods. The suspects were arrested after police searched their premises in Meriting New … …

Egypt captain Mohamed Salah admitted that Bafana dominated them. “I’m very happy with the result, for sure,” Salah said as per Flashscore. “It was a tough game; they dominated most of the time. It’s a team that can keep the ball for a long time, so I think we had a good game plan and …

One of South Africa’s largest Internet service providers (ISPs) saw multiple customers consume hundreds of terabytes of data during the year. South Africa’s Internet traffic has surged in recent years. In November 2025, the country’s largest Internet exchange point, NAPAfrica, reached peak traffic of six terabits per second (Tbps). Hundreds of companies peer at the …

A group of 14 South Africans working as IT specialists in Thailand is reportedly being held against their will, raising urgent concerns about their safety and well-being. Sipho Mzolo, father of Siphiwe Mthombeni, one of the stranded workers, said the group left South Africa late last year after being offered IT jobs in Thailand. “My …