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Oswin Appollis © Backpagepix South Africa have moved a step closer to returning to the Fifa World Cup after they defeated Lesotho 3-0 in a Group C qualifier played at the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein on Friday evening. Bafana have retained a five-point lead at the top of the standings (Benin are now the …

 ·5 Sep 2025 Sanlam plans to offer banking services to its South African clients from next year as it seeks to grow revenue and gain a foothold in a thriving credit market.  Africa’s largest insurer plans to leverage an agreement it entered into with TymeBank, the digital lender backed by billionaire Patrice Motsepe, to create …

One of the interlinked industries that tends to benefit when the agricultural sector is thriving is the agricultural machinery industry. This year is no different; South Africa’s agricultural machinery sales have remained reasonably robust since the start of 2025. I suspect the sales are likely to continue at this encouraging pace. If we consider the …

It’s official: the new VW Amarok 222kW is coming to South Africa. The 222kW Amarok will be the first model in the range to feature a petrol engine, giving it a niche appeal in a market dominated by diesel units. The petrol bakkie has been on a rather confusing journey since it was first revealed, …

Keynote address by Hon. Sindisiwe Chikunga, MP, Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, At the South African International Maritime Institute (SAIMI) Women’s Day Seminar and Awards Theme: “Accelerate Action: Empowering Women to Navigate New Horizons”Nelson Mandela University, Ocean Sciences Campus, GqeberhaThursday, 4 September 2025 Salutation Programme Director, Ms Nondumiso Mfenyana …

Dave Nicholls, board chair of the South African Nuclear Energy Corporation (Necsa), confirmed on Thursday, 4 September, that five board members have resigned. His confirmation comes after Chris Yelland, managing director of EE Business Intelligence, posted the news on the social media platform X late on Wednesday evening. BREAKING NEWS: There have been a total …

Zinc safeguards South Africa’s infrastructure by protecting steel from corrosion, ensuring durability, safety, and cost savings for decades. Simon Norton, Director of the International Zinc Association (IZA) Africa Steel remains the backbone of South Africa’s national infrastructure, yet its susceptibility to corrosion poses a severe threat to longevity and safety. From rail networks and power …

South Africa A © Cricket South Africa A phenomenal unbeaten century by Jordan Hermann was not enough for South Africa A as New Zealand A claimed a consolation 18-run win on the DLS Method in the final one-day match in Benoni on Wednesday. The left-hander, Player of the Match in game two where he scored …

Samsung Mobile South Africa has confirmed that the Galaxy S25 Edge is now available to purchase locally. The new device was first teased by Samsung at its Unpacked event in January this year. It has taken several months for the new ultra-thin smartphone to land in SA. It is turning into a bumper day for …

The City of Johannesburg has repealed its CCTV bylaw, which would have required people and companies installing camera systems with public views to first apply for approval from the municipality. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), which launched a legal challenge to prevent the bylaw’s enforcement, welcomed the decision in a statement. Its legal challenge …

While the South African Post Office (Sapo) is on the edge of collapse, private point-to-point package drop-off and pick-up services have already taken over much of its core service offering. For the vast majority of its 232-year existence, the Post Office was the country’s go-to mailing service. In the 1980s, it was one of the …

Staff Writer  ·4 Sep 2025 The Competition Commission has published its inaugural Cost of Living Report, which assesses the affordability of basic goods and services in South Africa. The report stems from the commission’s Essential Food Price Monitoring (EFPM) Report, launched in 2020, which observed and tracked the prices of selected essential food items in …

The Reyaga Community project has announced plans for a major shutdown of the industrial suburb of Rosslyn, taking direct aim at automotive giant BMW and the broader industry for what they call entrenched economic exclusion and practices that violate spatial justice. The planned action, detailed in a comprehensive memorandum addressed to BMW and other major …

South African Hockey is proud to unveil the SA Men’s High Performance Squad for the 2025/26 season – a talented and dynamic group of players who will form the backbone of our international ambitions over the next cycle. This squad brings together established internationals, exciting young prospects, and proven performers, all selected to continue driving …

Failure to manage the privatisation of State-owned enterprises and a lack of political will are some of the reasons trade unions and political parties have raised as key factors in the monumental job losses affecting various industries in South Africa. With more than 4000 jobs on the line at South Africa’s largest steel producer, ArcelorMittal …

Although billed as a world model, for now it remains unconfirmed whether the Victoris will come to South Africa. In a surprise reveal, Suzuki’s Maruti division in India has taken the wraps off the all-new Victoris as its latest SUV. Fitting in A model shrouded in mystery until now, the Victoris slots in-between the Brezza …

The Novel TB Vaccines Preparedness Consortium recently convened in Johannesburg, South Africa, bringing together leading researchers, policymakers, and partner organisations to ensure South Africa is ready to introduce new TB vaccines as soon as they become available. Prof Lee Fairlie, director of Maternal and Child Health at Wits RHI, opened the meeting by framing the …

Malcolm Libera  ·4 Sep 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa may have scored a major own goal for South Africa after praising Zimbabwe’s land reform programme, a policy widely viewed as disastrous for the Zim economy.  His comments, made during the official opening of the Zimbabwe Agricultural Show in Harare on Friday, 29 August 2025, have drawn …

Suzuki achieved record-breaking sales in South Africa in August 2025. According to the latest report from the Automotive Business Council, Suzuki was able to sell a grand total of 6,534 new passenger and light commercial vehicles – its best figure to date. The Japanese carmaker’s previous record was set in January when it told 6,399 …

Hensoldt South Africa’s GEW business unit – specialising in spectrum dominance – has signed a landmark contract with Saudi Arabian Military Industries Advanced Electronics Company (SAMI-AEC), representing one of the largest projects in GEW’s history. The multi-year project will provide a modern electronic warfare capability in Saudi Arabia in support of civil and military operations, …