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Luke Fraser  ·7 Sep 2025 The Minister of Employment and Labour, Nomakhosazana Meth, has gazetted a new code of practice for the dismissal of employees.  The code became effective from the date of publication, 4 September, and repeals the previous Schedule 8 Code of Good Practice on Dismissal and the Code of Good Practice Based …

Join on WhatsApp Get the latest updates directly on WhatsApp – motivation, news & more! Join On WhatsApp Nokia is back in the spotlight, launching an impressive new premium 5G smartphone in South Africa. Dubbed a true flagship contender, the device boasts a massive 250-megapixel “Powerful” primary camera, a dependable 5,000 mAh battery, and 8 …

Chery South Africa has officially unveiled the Tiggo 9, a new seven-seater SUV that will serve as the brand’s flagship. Combining a commanding presence with a meticulously crafted interior and advanced technology, the Tiggo 9 has been developed to deliver a premium driving and ownership experience. “The Tiggo 9 represents more than just a new SUV …

Table Mountain National Park is cautioning visitors to observe safety measures as many will converge at vantage points of the mountain for the viewing of the lunar eclipse, this weekend. The so called “blood moon” is expected to occur at 23h00 on Sunday night. Spokesperson, JP Louw says congestion and heavy traffic is expected around …

Bouwer van Niekerk was shot dead at the offices of Smit Sew Attorneys and Conveyancers in Saxonwold on Friday. The legal community and parliamentarians have called for greater protection for those investigating high-profile corruption cases. Insolvency lawyer Bouwer van Niekerk was shot in Johannesburg in what is believed to be a targeted attack on those …

AUCKLAND – New Zealand scored two early tries and kept an error-prone South Africa at bay to win a rugged arm-wrestle 24-17 Saturday and extend their unbeaten streak at Eden Park to 51 matches. All Blacks back-rower Ardie Savea won a decisive turnover in the dying minutes of his 100th Test to halt a late …

Shivambu said he received a mandate from South Africans to start a new political movement. The leader of the Afrika Mayibuye Movement (Mayibuye), Floyd Shivambu, says the ANC has failed as a liberation movement. Shivambu on Friday announced the registration of his new political party, which will rival the ANC and parties like the uMkhonto …

5G6.09.2025 The Competition Commission has published its inaugural Cost of Living report, which found that fibre Internet prices have increased faster relative to inflation than mobile and fixed wireless broadband. Expanding on its Essential Food Price Monitoring report first published in July 2020, the competition watchdog said its new report captures a more inclusive and …

PREVIEW: A few weeks ago, it was widely expected that Sunday’s clash between France and the Springbok Women would be a battle for the top seed in Pool D. ADVERTISEMENT Furthermore, no one could have predicted that South Africa would be top of the group with 10 points, while France are sitting second with nine. …

Malcolm Libera  ·6 Sep 2025 South African homeowners are urged to think twice before putting up a wall or planting a tree near their boundary, which can easily cause problems if they don’t follow the rules.  Legal experts warn that disputes over fences, walls, and messy trees are among the most common issues between neighbours, …

The growing pup play community celebrates judgment-free self-expression, connection and belonging. (Main image: PantheraLeo1359531 / Wikipedia) Meet Pup Drogo, a 42-year-old (pup age, 2) marketing technology professional from Cape Town who has become a passionate advocate for South Africa’s pup play community. In this candid interview, he breaks down misconceptions and explores what pup play …

Mark your calendars, grab a blanket, and prepare to look up.  South Africa is about to get front-row seats to one of the sky’s most dramatic performances.  A total lunar eclipse, better known as a Blood Moon. On Sunday, 7 September, the moon will slip into Earth’s shadow and glow a fiery, burnt red.  This is …

GOAL gives you all the details of the massive fixture between Hugo Broos’ men and the Crocodiles. South Africa resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Lesotho on Friday. The Group C fixture will be massive for Bafana Bafana, who are hoping to dine with the big boys in the global competition for the …

Sandile Dhlomo has been appointed head of Ericsson South Africa and a member of the company’s West and Southern Africa leadership team. With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications and digital industry – and having held several senior roles in the African continent – Dhlomo has strategic leadership experience in ICT, network consulting, …

It is with great pride and purpose that we present the recommendations of B20 South Africa to the G20 Presidency and global business community.  These recommendations are the culmination of months of rigorous deliberation, collaboration and innovation by eight global task forces, each composed of distinguished business leaders, experts and practitioners from across the world. …

Burnt out vehicles and tents at the SA Army’s Combat Training Centre. In my previous article, I noted that had South Africa (SA) maintained the internationally recommended benchmark of 2% of GDP for defence expenditure since 1994, the defence budget in 2024 would have been approximately R77 billion, compared to the actual R28 billion—both in …

South Africa’s major banks could face even more competition in 2026 as the Reserve Bank plans to open up the national payments system (NPS) to entities without banking licences. This change is expected to enable many more businesses, including some with significant customer bases, to offer digital payments and account transfers. The NPS is a …

South Africa’s defense department requested a postponement of joint exercises with the Russian and Chinese navies scheduled for November in the North Asian nation. The planned drills would coincide with South Africa’s hosting of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, and the military wants to ensure that they “do not impact on the logistical, security and …

Mercedes-Benz is considering allowing a rival to share its South African plant after the US ended a key trade pact, a move that has raised questions over the viability of the plant, according to people familiar with the matter. The luxury carmaker has exported the C-Class sedan from South Africa to the US since 1997, …

In view of activities related to South Africa’s G20 Presidency, the Department of Defence is undertaking engagements on the postponement of the joint naval exercise between South Africa, Russia and China planned for November 2025. This is the third iteration of the exercise, which takes place every two years between these BRICS partners. The People’s …

A.     Issues in the environment  1.    Economy  1.1.    National Freight Rail Network 1.1.1.    Cabinet welcomed the announcement by the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (a division of Transnet) of the new Train Operating Companies (TOCs). This major development in the Freight and Logistics Roadmap and the implementation of South Africa’s Rail Policy, marks a significant milestone in the advancement …

ROUND THREE PREVIEW: This is the biggest and most iconic rivalry in the game, regardless of what the coaches and players would tell you. ADVERTISEMENT Yes, we can examine the many side shows – such as New Zealand’s Eden Park record (50 Tests and 30-plus years unbeaten) and South Africa’s four-match winning streak against New …

I remember those heady days following South Africa’s first truly democratic general elections in 1994. The atmosphere in the country was electric as it looked to the future following the dark years of apartheid. Then-President Nelson Mandela, a global icon of reconciliation and human rights, sprinkled his special brand of “Madiba magic” everywhere he went, …

 ·5 Sep 2025 Ford, Glencore and ArcelorMittal SA this week announced plans to cut thousands of jobs in South Africa, dealing a further blow to an economy contending with mass unemployment and lacklustre growth.  Industry in Africa’s most-developed economy faces constraints, including a costly and unreliable electricity supply as well as increased competition from Asian …