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Malcolm Libera ·18 Sep 2025 Important South African businesses, especially in the manufacturing and mining sectors, are facing closure due to the country’s unsustainable electricity price increases. Years of rising tariffs, load shedding, and Eskom’s instability have pushed companies to the edge, with some already shutting down operations and cutting jobs. The latest example comes …
Today, 18 September 2025, the Minister of Home Affairs, Dr. Leon Schreiber, presented the Department’s brand-new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to the Tourism Business Council of South Africa’s Leadership Conference. This initiative, which forms a central pillar of our vision to deliver Home Affairs @ Home through digital transformation, leverages cutting-edge machine learning technology to …
Tourism students from all 21 public and private higher education institutions offering Tourism Management, Hospitality and Computer science were invited to the event at Hazyview and Kruger National Park, organised by the Department of Tourism in collaboration with Future Leaders Challenge (FLC). The G20 Hackathon provided a platform for the youth to develop AI …
18 September 2025 – Wits University Wits:H2O is a research grouping that brings together government, business, academia, and civil society to bring real-world solutions to water challenges. South Africa’s water emergency is deepening, with more frequent regional ‘Day Zero’ type events occurring, prolonged local supply failures in metros and smaller municipalities and collapsing infrastructure leaving millions vulnerable. …
Johannesburg, 17 SEPTEMBER 2025 – South Africa to Host G20 Young Entrepreneurs Summit: ShowcasingInnovation, Culture and Youth Leadership. Under the banner of the country’s G20 Presidency, Brand South Africa has partnered with The YoungEntrepreneurs South Africa (YESA) to host the 2025 G20 Young Entrepreneurs Alliance (Yea) Summit inJohannesburg, South Africa from 18 – 24 September …
Can a ride-hailing app change how the world experiences Kenya’s wild? After a decade of transforming mobility in the country, Uber is setting its sights on one of Kenya’s most treasured industries — tourism. To mark its 10-year anniversary, the company has launched Uber Safari, a new product category that brings safari bookings directly into
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FOUR PAWS spotlights Dethroned documentary and ‘#TravelKind’ campaign to drive sustainable transformation in tourism On 27 September 2025, South Africa will join the rest of the world in celebrating World Tourism Day under the theme, “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation”. The day highlights how travel can be a driver for positive change, boosting local economies, protecting …
Speech by Brett Herron, GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament. *Note to editor: This speech was delivered by GOOD Secretary-General & Member of the Western Cape Parliament Brett Herron during today’s Subject for discussion: Debating the growing tide of violent crime in the Western Cape: its roots in social ills, the failures of provincial government responses, and the devastating impact on communities, health facilities and social development programmes.
The post THE SAFETY PLAN HAS FAILED: YOU CANNOT ARREST AWAY INEQUALITY appeared first on For Good.
Head of the African Governance and Diplomacy Programme at SAIIA, Steven Gruzd, tells Forbes Africa that “symbolism is powerful and as the G20 chair, South Africa wields considerable influence on the agenda” ahead of the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. Heritage Day: Celebrated on September 24, this day promotes South African culture and heritage, …
Two weeks ago, social media was outraged by images of a woman bleeding in the street outside a clinic in Tshwane.
The post STATE INERTIA ENABLES MEDICAL VIGILANTISM, NOW SPREADING TO SCHOOL ADMISSIONS appeared first on For Good.
[PARTNER CONTENT] This October on the HISTORY Channel (DStv 186) South Africa takes the spotlight in two gripping new shows – one a local historic crime documentary series and the other a hit survival reality series. Great African Crimes with Mandy Wiener season 2, starts on Friday 3 October at 21h05 and Alone: South Africa …
It’s now possible to buy a BMW X3 that can protect its occupants against handgun fire. Armormax, a South African company that specializes in developing armoured solutions for the nation’s most popular vehicles, has introduced a new protection option for the next-generation X3. The SUV, which made its debut earlier this year, is made right …
ADVERTISEMENT SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT: Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus named most of the players who were members of the squad that retained the Freedom Cup in New Zealand last weekend. Erasmus named a 33-man squad for their closing two Rugby Championship matches against Argentina in Durban and London. The Bok squad will assemble in Durban on Thursday …
Wednesday, 17 September 2025: Marking a bold step in South Africa’s move toward cleaner mobility, Eskom has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with BYD Auto South Africa on 16 September 2025, signalling its intent for future collaboration and supporting the launch of the BYD Dolphin Surf — a compact, affordable all-electric vehicle (EV) that …
Luke Fraser ·17 Sep 2025 Inflation has ticked downwards in South Africa in August, surprising against market and economist expectations of a small lift. Annual consumer price inflation dropped from 3.5% in July 2025 to 3.3% in August 2025. Softer food and fuel inflation took some heat off the headline rate. Market analysts and economists anticipated …
Electricity and energy minister Kgosientsho Ramogkopa says South Africa faces a significant energy crisis, where municipalities cannot collect revenue for the services they provide to residents. Speaking to SABC News, the minister said most municipalities lack the professionally registered engineers required to address issues with local electricity networks. “You are having a situation where municipalities …
After more than 20 years on the menu, McDonald’s South Africa is putting the spotlight on a firm fan favourite, the Chicken Foldover. From today, a nationwide campaign kicks off, celebrating not only the Foldover’s loyal following but also its unique appeal and McDonald’s 30th year in the country. Crafted with 2 chicken patties, crisp …
Contrary to what is frequently reported in the media and repeated by members of the public, South Africa does not impose special additional import taxes on electric vehicles. Only electric vehicles (EVs) from one region have a higher import duty than petrol and diesel models from that same region. However, that higher EV import duty …
The search for Mister South Africa 2025 is down to ten inspiring men who want to make a real difference. South Africa (17 September 2025) – Mister South Africa is all about mentorship, brotherhood, and proving that men can lead with kindness and purpose. This year’s Top 10 finalists are vying to bring their causes …
We see a constructive picture of South Africa’s food price inflation, easing at 5.2% in August 2025, from 5.5% in the previous months (the details are on this Stats SA chart). South Africa has an abundant harvest of grains, fruits, and various vegetables, and the benefits of this are starting to show in prices. It …
There are five passenger cars in South Africa that can be bought for less than R200,000. Vehicle prices have gone up at an alarming rate these past few years, as more than 70% of new models now retail for over half a million rand. Even cars that we typically associate with affordability, such as the …
Making promises to children and then letting them down is a crying shame. To make matters even worse, the culprit is the President of the country and his empty promises directly harm these children’s future. In his 2019 State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Cyril Ramaphosa promised that all schools in South Africa would …
Staff Writer ·17 Sep 2025 Following a surprise drop in inflation in August, some economists believe South Africa could see two more cuts to interest rates this year—with the first potentially hitting tomorrow. According to Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop, cooler inflation of 3.3% in August—against expectations of a rise to 3.6%—has increased the chances …
Tomas Albornoz © Getty Images Flyhalf Tomas Albornoz returns to the Pumas squad for the final two Rugby Championship matches against South Africa after missing their last two tests in Australia, the Argentine Rugby Union said. The 27-year-old was forced to leave the field early after dislocating a finger in Argentina’s 29-23 victory over New …