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The Constitutional Court has ruled that men may assume their wives’ surnames, declaring Section 26(1)(a) to (c) of the Births and Deaths Registration Act unconstitutional insofar as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender, by failing to afford men the right to assume the surname of women after marriage. JUSTIN: The ConCourt has confirmed that …

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South Africa’s energy regulator appeared before Parliament on Wednesday, 10 September 2025, to explain the details of its R54-billion Eskom error, which could cost residents billions in the coming years. This comes after the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) quietly settled with Eskom after the power utility challenged its sixth multi-year price determination …

Staff Writer  ·11 Sep 2025 The Constitutional Court has ruled that sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act are unconstitutional, ordering that they be changed to allow men to take the surnames of their wives in marriage. The matter was first heard in the Constitutional Court in March, following a previous ruling in the …

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The minister of Home Affairs was also ordered to pay the costs of the application. The Constitutional Court of South Africa (ConCourt) has ruled that husbands are now permitted to legally adopt their wives’ surnames. On Thursday, the ConCourt confirmed that sections of the Births and Deaths Registration Act were unconstitutional, effectively upholding a lower …

New Zealand © Getty Images New Zealand will look to end South Africa’s Rugby Championship title defence on Saturday in a crunch match in Wellington where both sides have put their faith in raw talent to thrive under pressure. After seeing off the Springboks 24-17 at Eden Park, Scott Robertson’s All Blacks lead the table …

Demand for workers with artificial intelligence (AI) skills in South Africa jumped 77% over the past year, as employers across sectors rush to adopt the technology, a major recruitment platform said on Thursday. The data from Pnet’s Job Market Trends Report, which compared the first half of 2025 to the same period in 2024, shows …

South Africa said it was “deeply concerned” by a Russian attack that killed Ukrainian pensioners, striking a more critical tone of Moscow than usual as it repeated its desire to help find peace. “Deliberate targeting of non-combatants is a blatant violation of international humanitarian law,” the Department of International Relations and Cooperation said in a …

Staff Writer  ·11 Sep 2025 While there is a concerted effort to make South Africa less reliant on cash, the latest PayInc Economic Index (PEI) shows that demand for coins and notes has increased 4.4% from last month. According to PayInc, formerly BankservAfrica, this shows how enduring cash is in South Africa’s economy. Even though …

Spokesperson for the Department of Transport, Collen Msibi, says South Africa’s new e-hailing regulations will take effect on Friday, 12 September 2025. Speaking to 702, Msibi said the new regulations address several challenges in the ride-hailing industry, including driver and rider safety, vehicle roadworthiness, and driver operating jurisdictions. “It’s coming into effect this Friday. It’s …

Despite an apology to SA for its R54 billion electricity pricing blunder, the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (Nersa) is set to face more heat, with it being formally referred to the Public Protector to be investigated for the fiasco by the Democratic Alliance (DA). The DA announced the move on Thursday, saying the …

As vehicles from China, India and elsewhere take over the new vehicle market, government inaction is threatening to bring about a jobs bloodbath 11 September 2025 – 05:00 by David Furlonger Are you in the market for an American car or bakkie? In South Africa, you have two brands to choose from. Korean and Indian? …

Complaint 32167                                                                                       Ruling by the Press Ombud Date of article:                    2 February 2025 Headline of publication:   “Former Bafana Bafana coach recuperating in hospital” Author:                                  No byline An article about the hospitalisation of Mr Ephraim “Shakes” Mashaba forms the subject of the complaint. Mr Sithembele Khala, a spokesperson for the Mashaba family, lodged the …

iStore South Africa has confirmed that pre-orders for the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air will kick off on 12th September 2025. In keeping with other global regions, the devices are expected to launch on 19th September 2025 too. No recommended pricing has been shared, but iStore has detailed its trade-in offers. Last night, Apple …

Nthuthuko was reported missing days after his admission. The lag in immunisation has been attributed to several factors, including disruptions caused by COVID-19 restrictions and vaccine hesitancy. Dementia is more common in older adults. But, it is not a normal part of ageing. HIV testing had decreased by 8.5% from the first quarter of 2024 …

The Government of the Republic of South Africa is deeply concerned about the indiscriminate attacks on civilians emanating from a Russian attack, which killed pensioners in the village of Yarova, in Eastern Ukraine. At a time when armed conflicts are increasing and escalating, South Africa not only calls for a de-escalation and ceasefire, but also …

The City of Cape Town has introduced a new vehicle licence renewal service that lets motorists replace their discs without getting out of their cars. The metro stated that the new vehicle licence drive-thru is a new innovation meant to save customers time and effort, following the launch of its online booking system. Right now, …

Celine Abrahams The Belgian tactician expressed his frustration over the controversial equaliser in the 1-all draw with the Super Eagles on Tuesday. Bafana draw with Nigeria Bassey scored the equaliser Broos reacts to the goal Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 Cultural Heritage: The country has a rich cultural heritage, with numerous traditional ceremonies, rituals, and …

Book deals with no less than 50 chapters from 1900, through two World Wars and the height of the South Africa Grand Prix, to the present MSA4. South African circuit racing has an incredible heritage spanning 125 years. The beginning.. Starting with an eight-kilometre two-car race around the Newlands cricket grounds in 1900, the adventurous …

The chair of the Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Ministries in the Presidency, Rikus Badenhorst, has urged the transport department to intensify efforts to introduce digital driving licences. On Monday, 8 September 2025, Badenhorst urged transport minister Barbara Creecy to establish a timeline and plan to introduce digital driving licences in South Africa. …

Staff Writer  ·10 Sep 2025 Economists at Nedbank have raised their economic growth expectations for South Africa in 2025 following better-than-expected numbers in the second quarter. Countering the continual decline in GDP expectations from various economists and analysts this year, Nedbank now believes South Africa will hit 1.2% GDP growth for 2025, up from previous …