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South Africa, like all developing countries, should use its membership of the G20 to untangle itself from the chains of imperialism so that it can enjoy economic emancipation, said the South African Communist Party (SACP). Through its national spokesperson, Mbulelo Mandlana, the SACP said South Africa’s participation in the G20 was a positive sign for …

The Boks were much-changed from last week, with 11 new starters in the team from the week before in Paris. The Springboks battled hard to see off a brave Italy 32-14 in a pulsating match in Turin on Saturday to remain unbeaten on their European tour. The Boks fought hard for their win, with Italy …

15 November 2025 – Bafana Bafana return to action when they host Zambia in an international friendly match at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, on Saturday. Kick-off is at 15h00. This match is part of coach Hugo Broos’ preparations for the Africa Cup on Nations (AFCON) in Morocco at the end …

Between the Lines: Investigating SA’s literacy crisis Over the coming weeks, this series of Mail & Guardian features will unpack South Africa’s literacy crisis: who is accountable for failures and how students, parents and teachers can hold duty-bearers to account, how teacher support transforms classrooms, what families can contribute when given the tools, and whether …

Malcolm Libera  ·15 Nov 2025 South African citrus growers are slowly taking over one of Europe’s most traditional fruit markets, and Spanish farmers are not pleased.  In recent months, representatives from Valencia’s main farming associations have been raising the alarm, arguing that South African exporters are beating Spain in its own backyard by undercutting local …

No player in the South Africa camp is suspended and no injuries have been reported. Coach Vela Khumalo would be hoping his top performers like Emile Witbooi, Shaun Els and Neo Bohloko will rise to help his team reach the last 16. Amajimbos possible XI: Radebe, Sekgoto, Dlekedla, Hendricks, Mothapo, Dhlamini, Maraletse, Witbooi, Booysen A, …

 ·15 Nov 2025 S&P Global Ratings lifted South Africa’s credit rating for the first time since 2005, citing the nation’s improving growth and fiscal trajectory. The credit assessor upgraded the nation’s rating by a notch to BB, just two notches into junk. S&P kept a positive outlook on the nation as there’s potential for further …

Malcolm Libera  ·14 Nov 2025 South Africa’s currency, stocks, and bonds continued to rally on Thursday as investors responded positively to signs of fiscal discipline following the government’s medium-term budget policy statement. The rand temporarily dropped below the significant R17/USD mark for the first time since February 2023, reaching 16.955—its strongest level in more than …

A group of 153 Palestinians who arrived unannounced at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport have been permitted to enter the country on 90-day visas. This after Gift of the Givers offered to host the travellers. So far, 130 have elected to stay in South Africa with the rest travelling on to other destinations. Border Management …

Arrival at OR Tambo On a warm Thursday morning in Johannesburg, while commuters were inching along the N12, a Global Aviation aircraft rolled to a stop at OR Tambo International Airport. The doors stayed shut. Instead of disembarking, just over one hundred Gazans remained seated as South African immigration officials boarded the plane to verify …

The government, including its security cluster, will investigate the circumstances under which a planeload of 153 Palestinian travellers arrived at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. This is according to home affairs minister Leon Schreiber. The Palestinians were allowed to enter South Africa on 90-day visas on humanitarian grounds. They had been temporarily stopped by …

During this year at the helm of the G20, South Africa found itself–and the continent it represents–caught in the middle of a great-power tug-of-war. The forum, once dominated by Western economies, now includes the African Union as a permanent member, giving Africa a collective voice in global decision-making. Yet, that same voice has become more assertively multipolar–tilting at times …

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Ronald Lamola, will brief the media on South Africa’s state of readiness to host the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit, which is scheduled to take place from 22 to 23 November 2025, at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, Nasrec. The G20 Leaders’ Summit will mark the culmination of South …

Staff Writer  ·14 Nov 2025 Sentiment toward South Africa has shifted decisively to positive this week, following an optimistic and credible mid-term budget review—but economists warn not to lose sight of reality in the euphoria. Specifically, while South Africa’s fiscal consolidation is yielding positive results, and a lower inflation target is set to drive investment …

PREVIEW: With South Africa halfway through their Nations Series tour and with two strong wins under their belt, they now come up against Italy at the Allianz Stadium in Turin in only the second rugby match ever to be hosted at the home of football giants Juventus. Italy’s home advantage provides them with a platform …

The Democratic Alliance Students’ Organisation (DASO) expresses great concern at recent cases of the appointment of individuals with pending sexual assault allegations to leadership roles within Student Representative Councils, including at WITS, UCT, and NMU. This undermines both the integrity of student governance and the safety of survivors, sending a chilling message that accountability is …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has confirmed that the G20 Leaders’ Summit will proceed as planned, despite the absence of representation from the United States (US) government. The President was speaking to the media on the sidelines of the CEO-City Cleanup Partnership Programme held in Kliptown, Johannesburg, on Friday morning. Recently, US President Donald Trump announced that …

Spotify is hiking its Premium plan pricing in South Africa for the second time in 2025 and introducing new plans in various markets, including locally. The music streaming platform last hiked prices in September 2025. However, its latest price hikes come as it adds more value to its plans, including lossless audio streaming for the …

After receiving reports from the relevant officials, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, can provide the public with the following update on the facts surrounding the processing of travellers from Palestine at O.R. Tambo International Airport. Yesterday, 13 November 2025, a chartered flight arrived in Johannesburg from Nairobi, Kenya. Upon arrival, the 153 …

Malcolm Libera  ·14 Nov 2025 South Africans who rely on medical aids received welcome news this week after Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana confirmed that no decision has been made to scrap medical tax credits—at least for now. Speaking ahead of his Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS), Godongwana made it clear that he had issued no …

Chairperson of the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, Khusela Diko, has repeatedly criticised the proposal to introduce EEIPs in South Africa’s ICT sector. EEIPs, or Equity Equivalent Investment Programmes, provide foreign companies with an alternative to sector-specific B-BBEE ownership requirements in South Africa. Communications minister Solly Malatsi published a draft policy proposing …

What Dunlop Champions 2025Where Zwartkops Raceway, PretoriaWhen Saturday 8 November 2025Community South Africa National Dunlop drivers dominate Extreme Festival classes Dunlop toasted its full crop of 2025 Extreme Festival presented by Coca-Cola circuit racing champions after the Regional season came to a head at the Zwartkops Raceway finale on Saturday. Another of high action saw …