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Thursday, November 20, 2025 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has, on behalf of the South African government and its citizens, congratulated Iraq on the successful conclusion of its parliamentary elections held on 11 November 2025. Reports indicate that a coalition led by Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, won the parliamentary election. …
Lancet Laboratories has suffered multiple data breaches and was fined R100,000 for failing to respond to the South African Information Regulator’s demands to address shortcomings in its systems. Information Regulator chairperson Pansy Tlakula recently revealed that Lancet paid the fine, which was issued after it failed to comply with an enforcement notice issued in September …
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#G20SouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/xnQJ4X5iOI — Cyril Ramaphosa 🇿🇦 (@CyrilRamaphosa) November 20, 2025 South Africa would not be bullied. “It cannot be that a country’s geographical location or income or army determines who has a voice and who is spoken down to,” Ramaphosa told delegates at a G20 curtain-raiser event. There “should be no bullying of one nation …
Gautam Gambhir @ Getty Images Temba Bavuma’s South Africa are aiming for their first test series victory in India in 25 years when the second match starts on Saturday in Guwahati. The visitors stunned India in a low-scoring first test at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens to extend their fine run after being crowned World test champions …
DefenceWeb has launched a new flagship series of country-specific military reports, starting with a comprehensive profile of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The African Military Profiles series aims to provide detailed, authoritative analysis of the continent’s militaries. The inaugural report on South Africa arrives at a critical time, examining the capabilities and challenges …
Pirate streaming providers are facing headwinds as content owners and pay-TV players like Canal+’s MultiChoice crack down on the illegal activity. MultiChoice recently announced a significant victory against My Family Cinema, known for allowing users to share and watch copyrighted movies and series online illegally. While there was a public announcement that My Family Cinema …
bafana bafana @ Getty Images World Cup qualification has done nothing to bolster South Africa’s world ranking, with Bafana Bafana actually slipping two places according to the latest ranking issued by FIFA. South Africa has gone down two places from 59th to 61st in the world, despite booking a berth at next year’s World Cup …
Our model of work is fundamentally broken. We burn hours in gridlock commutes to sit in offices in congested business districts, trading time, wellbeing and productivity in the process. Meanwhile, a global movement is gaining traction that flips this model on its head; the 15-Minute City. Not just academic theory anymore, but more so, an …
On Tuesday, November 11th, the Plenary of the Senate, under the presidency and moderation of Agustín Nze Nfumu, Second Vice-President […]
Creativity, innovation and scientific knowledge were on full display as the winners of the 4th Laager Rooibos Design Competition and 3rd Laager Rooibos Science Competition were announced in the Western Cape over the weekend, in collaboration with TDL Advertising and The Creative Space. “South Africa’s youth have tremendous potential, and platforms like these ensure their …
Sage launches AI Developer Solutions to accelerate partner-led innovation on the Sage Platform Empowering trusted partners to build and deploy certified AI Agents and workflow automation on Sage’s agentic platform First-of-its-kind integration bringing certified third-party Agents directly into the Sage Copilot experience Combining Sage AI Gateways with Amazon Bedrock and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore to help …
When Joburg bus driver and part-time TikTok creator Romy Magold filmed a quick video last December, she had no idea it would change her life. The clip was simple: “It’s not like R100 will buy you a car, get food and eat.” Just Romy being honest about food, finances and making everyday choices stretch. No …
Water. Earth. Fire. Air… Magic. Magic: The Gathering fans, get ready because the multiverse is about to collide with The last Airbender. Launching on 21 November 2025, the highly anticipated Magic: The Gathering Avatar: The Last Airbender TCG series brings the epic universe to life. This special crossover set blends the iconic gameplay of Magic …
New Magix R&D Lab White Paper Helps Local Businesses Identify Hidden Cybersecurity Weaknesses South African businesses are investing heavily in cybersecurity – patching systems, encrypting data, and monitoring endpoints. Yet many still overlook one of the most dangerous weaknesses in their digital operations: Business Logic Vulnerabilities (BLVs). These aren’t the usual coding errors or configuration …
Education reshapes family histories. For South Africa’s first-generation graduates, one degree transforms what entire households believe can be possible. Nandipha Mbhele, Admitted Attorney and academic at Regent Business School, examines how postgraduate learning creates ripples across generations, communities and the nation itself. Drawing on her experience as both legal practitioner and mentor to prospective students, …
Eskort, South Africa’s leading pork producer, has made a multimillion-rand investment in robotic slicing, weighing and packaging machinery for its premium sliced meats range. The new equipment has been installed at Eskort’s factory in Heidelberg, Gauteng, and CEO Arnold Prinsloo says it has improved productivity, product presentation and shelf life, as well as reducing energy …
Cape Town, South Africa, November 2025, Oceans Africa has officially opened bookings for the 2025/26 Dive Cape Town Summer Season, offering private dive charters that access the Cape Peninsula’s extensive kelp forests, temperate-water reefs, and diverse marine ecosystems. Travelers can explore seasonal site information via their Dive Cape Town page, discover additional marine experiences through …
Landmark $75 million funding initiative will scale literacy and life skills programming to support 8 million children annually across at least eight African countries by 2027; dozens of leaders across sectors convene in South Africa for joint board session; Ana Arsov appointed to Room to Read’s Global Board of Directors Room to Read, a global …
A Revolutionary Super Hybrid SUV for Urban and Off-Road Mastery DEEPAL, the intelligent electric mobility brand under Changan Automobile, has strengthened its presence in the MEA region with the UAE launch of the DEEPAL G318, unveiled on November 18 at Nara Oasis, Dubai. This follows the regional success of the DEEPAL S05 and S07, marking …
Summer is the season of sunshine, gatherings and special moments, and Rhodes Quality is here to make it even more enjoyable with a new Limited-Edition Summer 100% Juice range. Made with 100% fruit juice and no added sugar or preservatives, this seasonal collection brings fresh flavour and variety to every occasion, available for a limited …
World Fisheries Day draws attention to rampant illegal fishing activities and the global decline in fish stocks, which are threatening marine ecosystems. Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) fishing is on the rise, putting the health of our oceans, food security, and Africa’s coastal economies at serious risk. New data from the WWF Southern African Sustainable …
Agreement signed between Equatorial Guinea and Gabon on Telecommunications and digital connectivity On Monday, November 10th, the City of La […]
As the G20 Summit draws near, more and more people turn their profile pictures purple in support of women in South Africa. media update’s Venelize de Lange explores what the upcoming GBV shutdown means for ethical, informed media coverage of sensitive issues, and how freelance writers and journalists can write about it. On 21 November …