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This festive season, give the gift of a family fun filled experience with a day out at Betway SA20 where cricket culture and entertainment collide. Johannesburg is gearing up for its biggest summer celebration as The Wanderers transforms into a vibrant festival playground, hosting SA20 blockbuster match days from New Year’s Day (1 January 2026) …
This festive season, give the gift of a high-energy Pretoria summer experience, where cricket, culture and all-day entertainment unite. Pretoria is gearing up for its biggest midsummer celebration as Centurion transforms into a vibrant festival playground between 27 December and 22 January 2026, creating a destination where families, superfans and holidaymakers come together for unforgettable …
GQEBERHA FESTIVE SHOWSTOPPER This festive season, give the gift of a proudly Eastern Cape summer outing, where cricket, culture, coastal energy and full-day entertainment come together. Gqeberha is gearing up for its biggest holiday celebration as St George’s Park transforms into a vibrant festival playground for a series of blockbuster fixtures from 28 December 2025 …
The decision by the Constitutional Court to declare the Preferential Procurement Regulations invalid has considerably derailed the localisation agenda and hamstrung the government’s ability to leverage its reported R1 trillion procurement expenditure to support locally manufactured goods and impeded the economy’s ability to generate much-needed jobs, said Eustace Mashimbye, Chief Executive Officer of Proudly South …
This festive season, give the gift of a vibrant Durban summer day out, where cricket, culture and unforgettable entertainment come together. Durban is gearing up for its biggest coastal celebration as Kingsmead transforms into a high-energy festival playground between 28 December 2025 and 21 January 2026, welcoming fans of all ages for a season of …
Several other G20 member states raised objections to the exclusion of South Africa from America’s G20, at the first meeting of sherpas, chaired by the US, in Washington this week. But the US did not budge, sources told Daily Maverick. “It was discussed. We and others raised objections. No final decision,” said someone close to …
The recent passing of the Immigration Amendment Bill was only necessary because too many institutions failed to do their jobs. There’s a horrifically South African expression usually uttered when throwing a bottle or banana peel on the floor; I’m creating jobs. It’s such a simplistic, short-sighted analysis that shows no regard for cost-benefit or the …
South Africans are hopeful that Bafana Bafana will conquer the continent three decades after Neil Tovey and Co. were crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions on home soil. The wait for a second African title has been too long, punctuated as it was by some disappointing performances that saw Bafana becoming the laughing stock of …
South Africa’s long-delayed move to cleaner fuel is once again in focus, with the 2027 ban on high-sulphur diesel still officially standing despite years of postponements. The transition to Cleaner Fuels Two (CF2) has been pushed back multiple times, but recent developments suggest preparations are finally gaining momentum, as per Business Tech. CF2 represents a …
“Obviously, it’s a group that will not be easy. I’m expecting Egypt and South Africa to qualify from this group,” El Badry told FARPost. “As for South Africa, they have some young players, very good players, and talented players. Honestly, I don’t know what to expect between Egypt and South Africa. Chances are good for …
IT WOULD be stretching it a little to suggest Hugo Broos resembled a kid in a sweetshop as he anticipated the start of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). Yet for a coach going into his third tournament, the old man’s excitement was palpable. And that’s a good thing as South Africa seek to win …
Poles and electricity boxes were installed in 2023 in Nyamankulu near Cofimvaba, but Eskom and Intsika Yethu Municipality say there are outstanding issues
The Department of Transport reported to parliament in its 2024/2025 annual report that it repaired 100% of potholes within 14 days of being reported to them. Reporting to the Select Committee on Public Infrastructure in November, the South African National Roads Agency Limited (SANRAL) said that all potholes that were reported on the SANRAL app …
Over 50,000 vehicles were recalled by the National Consumer Commissioner across several major automotive brands in 2025. As a result, the Automobile Association of South Africa (AA) recently criticised South Africa’s vehicle pre-market assurance standards. “Although vehicle recalls currently serve an essential role in addressing latent safety defects, they are inherently reactive in their nature …
South Africa is set to welcome several world-famous musicians in the coming year, with tickets selling out fast. And the reasons why these artists choose South Africa is clear: South Africa is the top-visited African location for international artists in Africa. Speaking to City Press in March this year, music… Technical Colleges: South Africa has …
A mass shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal on the West Rand has resulted in the deaths of nine people. Several others were injured. Police spokesperson, Brig Athlenda Mathe, said the shooting occurred at KwaNoxolo Tavern in the Tambo section of Bekkersdal. She said some victims were randomly shot in the street by unknown gunmen. …
Digital artist known by the handle amoskere65 today announced the release of their latest collection of retro-futuristic collages, a vibrant series that reinterprets mid-century advertising and vintage photography through a lens of modern surrealism. The collection, titled “Echoes of Tomorrow,” is now available for viewing and limited print purchase on the artist’s online platforms. amoskere65 …
Cecilia Molokwane © Gallo Images South African netball witnessed an eventful year in 2025. The major story of the year has to be the suspension of former Netball South Africa (NSA) president, Cecilia Molokwane, from all netball activities. The former Limpopo Baobabs coach will be facing a disciplinary inquiry in January after being suspended by …
BEKKERSDAL, SOUTH AFRICA- Nine people were killed when gunmen opened fire at a bar outside Johannesburg early Sunday, police said, in the second such shooting in South Africa this month. Ten more were wounded in the early morning attack at the tavern in the impoverished Bekkersdal township in a gold mining area around 40 kilometres …
When Lutendo Mundzhelele noticed frothy saliva dripping from the mouths of his cattle two weeks ago, he feared foot-and-mouth disease had reached his farm in Makonde, Limpopo. One cow, its body trembling, could no longer walk. Soon, more animals showed signs of disease. Mundzhelele has farmed here since 1999, taking over the herd left by …
THIS week, as the government outlined its latest multi-pronged measures to heighten the safety of tourists and international travellers heading to South Africa during the festive season, the country’s Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille, offered the reassurance meant to steady nerves and boost confidence. South Africa, she said, is “safe to a large extent.” There …
Luke Fraser ·21 Dec 2025 Durban is home to South Africa’s most aggressive drivers, while Johannesburg drivers are the most distracted. This is according to Discovery Insure’s latest Holiday Drive Trends report, which offers a data-driven look at festive season travel patterns in South Africa. The analysis draws on telematics data from 200,000 Discovery Insure …
BMI TechKnowledge is currently developing a new, sustainable funding model for the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), which is likely to replace the TV licence scheme. However, until the new funding model is implemented, which could still be a considerable distance away, South African residents require a TV licence to purchase a TV. Both SABC …
Luke Fraser ·21 Dec 2025 South Africa’s biggest landlord, Growthpoint Properties, has built a bridge from its Sandton offices to Sandton City Shopping Centre. Growthpoint Properties is South Africa’s largest real-estate investment trust, with a market cap of R57 billion. It owns significant stakes in several major buildings, including the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. …