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Staff Writer  ·15 Oct 2025 Despite economic activity in South Africa ticking up for a fifth consecutive month, the persistent low-growth environment shows that the country is operating in survival mode. This is one of the findings from the latest PayInc Economic Index, which tracks millions of transactions processed by the PayInc platform. The group …

Walmart has given a first brief look at how it stores in South Africa will look. Massmart is set to announce the first open Walmart outlets in South Africa this month. The company says it is focused on making sure its prices are low enough that customers don’t have to go to competitors. Massmart, the …

The Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by the South African Police Service’s KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, completed two days of robust and intense engagements in the early hours of this morning with Lt Gen Shadrack Sibiya, Deputy National Commissioner for Crime Detection. Lt Gen Sibiya was the third witness to …

The South African men’s hockey team sealed their place in the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations final in emphatic style, powering to an 11–3 victory over Ghana in Ismailia on Wednesday. After a competitive and physical opening quarter, South Africa gradually took control and delivered a statement performance worthy of defending champions. The early …

The Auditor-General of South Africa (AGSA) has revealed a trend of non-payment of TV licences within government entities and among government officials. Presenting before the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies, the AGSA stated that its analysis identified nearly 1.1 million TV licence numbers associated with non-payment. “Of these, a significant portion (801,604, i.e. …

South Africa’s agriculture minister signed a trade protocol with China to export five types of stone fruit to the Asian country for the first time. The agreement signed by John Steenhuisen and Sun Meijun, the head of China’s General Administration of Customs, opens the market for the export of apricots, peaches, nectarines, plums and prunes, …

The South African women’s hockey team were left frustrated after being held to a 0–0 draw by Kenya in their third match of the 2025 African Hockey Cup of Nations in Ismailia on Wednesday. Despite enjoying the bulk of possession and creating numerous chances, the South Africans were unable to find a way past a …

South Africa thrashed a hapless Rwanda side 3-0 in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification (Group C) match played at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday evening. South Africa takes a deep breath 🇿🇦💥 Bafana Bafana 𝐖𝐈𝐋𝐋 return to the #FIFAWorldCup 🏆✈️#WCQ | #SSFootball pic.twitter.com/sjcOxHknpE — SuperSport Football ⚽️ (@SSFootball) October 14, 2025 The result …

On October 14, the Business Day newspaper published a story where Shoprite, one of South Africa’s retailers, reminded us of the worsening level of poverty in the country. The organisation attributed the deteriorating poverty, in part, to the: “deep challenges in food affordability and access, with consumers under severe pressure in the face of subdued …

Luke Fraser  ·14 Oct 2025 South Africa could soon have new legislation for the nation’s water management, with President Cyril Ramaphosa warning that a lack of water could be worse than load shedding.  The Department of Water and Sanitation is working on two new Bills, the Water Services Amendment Bill and the National Water Amendment …

The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC), together with the Department of Health, will this week (14-15 October) convene a multi-stakeholder roundtable session to discuss the country`s preparedness to rollout Lenacapavir – a new HIV prevention method recommended by the World Health Organization for member states as an additional HIV prevention choice, as part of …

At the heart of South Africa’s crisis is the failure of its economy to grow; at the heart of its economic stagnation is its failure to attract sufficient investment. This is the message from the Institute of Race Relations (IRR) in the latest report in its Blueprint for Growth series, “Open(ing) for business”: South Africa’s …

For almost a decade, Nadira Maharaj has been a steady and spirited presence in KwaZulu-Natal’s motorsport circles. As the secretary at MMC&CC, she is the quiet force ensuring that every race day runs as seamlessly as the riders make it look. From Admin Assistant to the ActionNadira’s journey began not behind the wheel but behind …

Nedbank’s Eugene Liebenberg Nedbank Connect, Nedbank’s recently launched mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), is taking a slow and steady approach to entering the South African market, but its ambitions are broader, with other markets in Africa firmly in its sights. Eugene Liebenberg, head of digital products at Nedbank, said in an interview with TechCentral that …

ArcelorMittal SA’s head of mergers and acquisitions, Ondra Otradovec, is holding talks in South Africa with the nation’s top development-finance institution and trade department about the sale of the steelmaker’s local unit, people familiar with the situation said. The executive’s presence in the country is a sign that the discussions between the Luxembourg-based steelmaker and …

Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau says the National Consumer Commission (NCC) is monitoring the impact of Temu’s South African “warehouse” on the local retail sector. Responding to parliamentary questions from EFF MP Sinawo Thambo, the minister said the NCC hasn’t received any formal complaints against Temu. However, it is aware of concerns …

It will likely still be a few years before South Africa can launch its new driving licence cards, and the Department of Transport (DoT) has been silent about where the plan currently stands. The latest update was included in the Driving Licence Card Account’s (DLCA) annual performance plan for 2025/26, which set targets for implementing …

Meta is turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to supercharge the growth of South Africa’s creator economy, unveiling a suite of AI-powered tools and monetisation features designed to help local creators produce content faster, connect with audiences more deeply, and build sustainable digital businesses. The announcement came during Meta’s first-ever Creator Braai, held in Johannesburg last …

The ad hoc committee investigation in to SAPS corruption continues. South Africa has heard the testimonies supporting Gen Mkhwanazi’s claims of grand corruption in the justice system, but the first of the people he’s accused now have an opportunity for rebuttal. Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya countered many claims made by Mkhwanazi and National Commissioner …

It is time for South Africa to demonstrate its sincere commitment to facilitating lasting peace in the Middle East, which can only be achieved through normalising diplomatic relations with Israel. In light of the peace agreement, which entails a ceasefire, the release of hostages and prisoners of war, and plans to rebuild Gaza, South Africa …

Staff Writer  ·14 Oct 2025 While economists are iffy about another interest rate cut in 2025, they are confident that South Africa is still in a cutting cycle with more drops to come. According to Investec Chief Economist, Annabel Bishop, the South African Reserve Bank has taken a stop-start approach to its cutting cycle, which …

Altron’s Bongani Andy Mabaso Altron announced today the successful deployment of South Africa’s first operational artificial intelligence factory, powered by Nvidia AI infrastructure, including Nvidia-accelerated computing and Nvidia AI enterprise software. This platform delivers comprehensive AI infrastructure, tools, training and support while maintaining data sovereignty and regulatory compliance. The platform is currently live with five …

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has urged all citizens, especially social grant beneficiaries, to remain alert and follow crucial safety guidelines during SASSA payout periods. With millions collecting their grants every month, incidents of theft and scams tend to increase around payment dates. SAPS has collaborated with SASSA to ensure smoother operations at pay …

The death toll from bus crash on the N1 outside Louis Trichardt in Limpopo now stands at 42. The Transport Department says the deceased are 18 adult females, 17 adult males and seven children. More than 30 passengers have been taken to hospital. The bus lost control and rolled down an embankment and landed on …