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I hope that you have been lucky enough to have this experience as an adult, but I find going to schools, sniffing the air, looking at the badges, uniforms and hairstyles and speaking to other parents – one of the best ways to see how our country is changing. I remember once, years ago, as …

Nearly a third of the cost of every litre of petrol in South Africa in August 2025 can be attributed to taxes, an analysis of official Department of Mineral Resources and Energy data reveals. South Africa’s fuel taxes have become a heated topic in recent years as many households struggle to make ends meet amid …

The Department of Transport is optimistic that it can clear the driving licence card production backlog by December 2025. This comes after the machine broke down in February 2025, resulting in a backlog of more than 730,000 when it returned to service in early May. Speaking to SABC News, spokesperson for the Department of Transport, …

Staff Writer  ·24 Aug 2025 The market response to the US tariff disaster that hit South Africa this month has left analysts confounded and scratching their heads, with the rand barely showing a blip. This is despite the country being hit with one of the highest trade tariffs among the United States’ trade partners and …

Special Envoy to the United States Mcebisi Jonas believes “non-state” actors are working to promote personal political and business interests. Mcebisi Jonas has warned that figures lurking in the background are on a campaign to discredit South Africa. President Cyril Ramaphosa’s Special Envoy to the United States did not name the “nefarious” persons allegedly working …

The access to the various export markets that some SA industries enjoy now is the result of the efforts of the past two decades. What is critical for the sustained success of our export markets is the initiatives we take now in the changing global trading system to secure constant access, and to open more …

Veteran actress Nandi Nyembe has passed away at 75 years old. News of her passing was widely circulated in the early hours of Sunday, August 24. “The loss of a giant will be felt far beyond what we can see or explain… Nandi Nyembe’s contribution is imprinted in our theatres, sets and books, a thespian …

The KwaZulu-Natal department of education has condemned incidents of violence at two schools on Friday, where several pupils were injured, with one needing to undergo surgery.  According to KZN education MEC Sipho Hlomuka, in the first incident at Trenance Park Secondary School in Verulam, a 17-year-old pupil was stabbed in his neck with a kitchen …

South Africa’s government said on Friday it will allow private firms to run trains on its freight rail network, aiming to boost efficiency as state-owned logistics firm Transnet struggles to keep up with demand. Transnet, which runs the country’s freight rail and port services, has faced equipment shortages and maintenance backlogs worsened by widespread cable …

Zane Dangor, director-general of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, is the chief architect of South Africa’s case against Israel at the International Court of Justice. He also has extensive on-the-ground experience of the forces at play in the Middle East. What are Dirco’s plans going forward? When and how can the atrocities be …

The US Department of Justice’s (DoJ ) investigation into MTN’s alleged bribery and corruption in securing contracts in Iran and Afghanistan has raised concerns about the potential escalation of tensions between South Africa (SA) and the United States (US).  International politics experts warn that the probe could significantly impact relations between the two countries, already …

South Africans woke up lighter, happier, and proud again, as Saturday’s Gross Happiness Project numbers showed exactly what we all felt: the Boks bring joy. South Africa (24 August 2025) – South Africa woke up smiling again. After a gloomy sporting weekend that drained the country’s spirits, the Springboks have restored the nation’s joy with …

The Brazilians’ head coach took a swipe at Orlando Pirates’ style of play after crashing out of the MTN8 on Saturday. Mamelodi Sundowns welcomed Orlando Pirates to the Lucas Moripe Stadium for the MTN8 semi-final second leg. Both first and second leg ties ended deadlocked at 1-1, but the Buccaneers held their nerve to claim …

New models come in two heritage-inspired colours to ignite the spirit of adventure. A production run of just 60 of the recently announced Defender 110 Trophy Edition is now confirmed for South Africa. This new Defender 110 Trophy Edition celebrates the brand’s return to international adventure challenge events, offering a meticulously curated range of expedition …

Swys de Bruin’s side ran in 10 tries at Franklin’s Gardens in Northampton in a contest that they controlled from start to finish. Hele led the scorers with three tries inside 50 minutes, as the No 8 showed her impressive pace and power on all three occasions to force her way through a belligerent Brazilian …

READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby World Cup 2025 Round One encounter between South Africa and Brazil in Northampton. ADVERTISEMENT Nolusindiso Booi, who captained the Springbok Women at the previous tournament in New Zealand in 2022, is also South Africa’s most experienced Test captain, having led the side in 23 Tests. …

Staff Writer  ·24 Aug 2025 The latest employment statistics published by Stats SA show that domestic worker jobs in the country continue to decline as workers face increasing financial stress. While the quarter-on-quarter growth for the sector was up, the year-on-year tracking was down from Q2 2024. Not only are domestic worker jobs shrinking year-on-year, …

MTN chairman and special envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, has alleged he is the victim of an information war led by well-connected people who want to make South Africa a pariah state. President Cyril Ramaphosa appointed Jonas as special envoy to the US in April 2025, intending to mend fences with the Donald …

Sunday 24 Aug 2025 NEWS: The Springboks will be without a key player for their upcoming tour to New Zealand after a player tested positive for a prohibited substance. Springbok prop forward Asenathi Ntlabakanye has provided an “adverse analytical finding” during random testing by the South African Institute for Drug Free Sport (SAIDS). The non-performance …

Transport minister Barbara Creecy says laws imposing various new requirements on e-hailing operators and drivers in South Africa could be gazetted within two months. Creecy told the Sunday Times that the National Land Transport Amendment Act (NLTA) was being translated into a second official language following her approval of the legislation in March 2025. She …

A new multinational study of middle-income countries, including South Africa, has found that most people would not feel comfortable if they had a gay or lesbian child. The recently released results come from a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center between January and May 2024. More than 18,000 adults across 15 middle-income countries took …

Cape Town surfers got the surprise of their lives when a penguin paddled out and joined them on the waves. Western Cape, South Africa (23 August 2025) – South Africa is famous for its wild encounters. Sharks, whales, dolphins, even curious seals often make an appearance when locals paddle out into Cape Town’s icy Atlantic. …