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The PowerBall jackpot has rolled over 20 consecutive times. After rolling over 20 consecutive times, the PowerBall jackpot has reached life-changing heights. This Friday’s PowerBall and PowerBall Plus draws have a total value of guaranteed jackpots sitting at R176 million. The draw plays just after 9pm. PowerBall and PowerBall Plus estimated jackpots: PowerBall: R150 million …

Renault has officially launched the new Kwid in South Africa. Earlier this week, we reported that Renault had updated the small hatchback for our market, lowering its price tag in the process. Now, the French carmaker has confirmed that the Kwid range has been repositioned, slashing its sticker down from R196,999 to R178,799. This makes …

Television industry stakeholders and government leaders participated in the Heritage Month Dialogue in September 2025 to address the growing threat of piracy on South Africa’s creative industry. Participants included MultiChoice, the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) and the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF). The event was hosted in Polokwane as part of the Department …

With their place in Saturday’s African Hockey Cup of Nations final already secured, the South African men’s hockey team produced another commanding performance, defeating Nigeria 8–3 in Ismailia on Thursday to close out the group phase unbeaten and full of confidence ahead of their rematch with Egypt. South Africa made the ideal start when the …

HONOR has revealed its latest Magic 8 series in China this week. The new flagship devices are expected to arrive in South Africa next year. No definitive timeline has been outlined, but the new phones are expected in the first quarter of 2026. It is turning into a banner week for new flagship smartphone announcements …

The pilot of the second aircraft which went missing on Wednesday in the KwaZulu-Natal Midlands has been found dead. Provincial transport and human settlements MEC Siboniso Duma said at about 7.20am on Thursday, his office received a report from the Aeronautical Search and Rescue Co-ordination Centre and the SAPS search and rescue unit indicating they …

Through owning about 21% private-label (privately owned or exclusively sourced products), the Group is able to exercise greater influence over the pricing and value of thousands of food products.  The retailer has also delivered more than R55 billion in instant cash savings since the Xtra Savings rewards programme was launched in 2019. In the 2025 …

The use of South African-made tech in Russian war drones is deeply alarming. It exposes South Africa to potential complicity in international law violations. The DA will ensure this matter does not disappear behind a veil of secrecy. The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes with profound concern Bloomberg reports that laser range-finding equipment manufactured by South …

BYD executive vice president Stella Li The world’s largest manufacturer of electric cars, China’s BYD, will build a nationwide network of super high-speed vehicle charging stations in South Africa, TechCentral can reveal. BYD executive vice president Stella Li, who has been credited with leading BYD’s rapid expansion outside China, disclosed the company’s plans in an …

This latest iteration of international matches follows three decades of the SANZAAR joint venture delivering some of the best rugby action in the world and a partnership that has seen the southern hemisphere teams constantly at the top of the world rankings and winning nine out of 10 Rugby World Cup titles. It will see …

Two prominent grocery retailers, Pick n Pay and Spar, have partnerships with on-demand delivery services for greater reach, but one appears to have the upper hand regarding its network and pricing. Pick n Pay announced its partnership with Takealot’s Mr D in October 2022, and Spar recently announced its partnership with Uber Eats in July …

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Luke Fraser  ·16 Oct 2025 South Africa has dropped out of the ranking of the best 50 passports in the world, with the country falling from 48th to 53rd globally. This is according to the latest Henley Passport Index, which compares visa-free access of 199 different passports to 227 travel destinations.  The ranking is determined …

Invitation to the Homecoming Ceremony at Iziko South African Museum The Department of Sport Arts and Culture, through its implementing agencies, Iziko Museums of South Africa and the South African Heritage Resource Agency’s Repatriation and Restitution Office in collaboration with representatives of the Northern Cape Reburial Task Team, respectfully invites members of the media to …

The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says motorists must still pay for temporary driving licences, despite the Department of Transport’s announcement that the fee had been waived. However, the Department of Transport has clarified that the fee exemption only applies if motorists meet three conditions, including that their licence must have expired in a specific …

There is no greater rivalry in rugby than the All Blacks and Springboks, and it does not get bigger than the men in black touring South Africa, writes Mark Keohane. Finally it is official. Rugby’s worst kept secret is rugby’s best news for 2026. The All Blacks will tour South Africa in 2026, play all four …

UNIDO, in collaboration with the Industrial Development Corporation and Guidehouse Germany, and with support from the DTIC and DFFE, is developing a €25 million project to support the decarbonisation of South Africa’s steel sector. This initiative, which will be submitted to the Mitigation Action Facility for funding, aims to enhance competitiveness, meet climate obligations, and …

This October, the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG) has announced a nationwide campaign to mark World Mental Health Day (10 October), under the theme, ‘Together for Mental Health’. Mental Health is one of the most urgent issues facing South Africans today. One in three South Africans will experience a mental illness in their …

South Africa’s landscapes are not just breathtaking, they’re storied. Thomas Fuhrmann / Wikimedia Commons From the mist-shrouded peaks of the Drakensberg to the endless plains of the Karoo, every mountain, cave, and valley hums with tales whispered through generations. These myths aren’t mere relics of the past; they shape how locals see their land, turning …

A.    ISSUES IN THE ENVIRONMENT 1.    SPORTS 1.1.    South Africa qualifies for FIFA World Cup 20261.1.1.    Cabinet congratulates the senior soccer national team, Bafana Bafana, on qualifying for the FIFA World Cup 2026, a feat last achieved in 2002 (through qualification games) and in 2010 (through host nation privileges, when South Africa hosted the first Soccer World Cup tournament in …

Staff Writer  ·16 Oct 2025 The Department of Employment and Labour says it will come down hard on any employers in South Africa who do not comply with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) and the new racial employment targets it set in April. Responding to a parliamentary Q&A, Minister Nomakhosazana Meth said that the department …

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (FMCSA) has only shipped a few hundred examples of the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Ranger since it went into production at the end of 2024. The PHEV bakkie is manufactured at Ford’s Silverton plant in Pretoria and is not sold locally, as it is strictly produced for export to markets …