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Two skaters from Kimberley in the Northern Cape will take part in an international skating competition in Russia. They are the only two skaters from Africa to be invited and will share space with the best skaters in the world. Their passion and hard work have earned them a ticket to an international competition – …

The Sunday Times reports that a seven-person transport department delegation travelled to France to inspect a smart card printing machine for driving licence cards. However, the machine the department’s Driving Licence Card Account (DLCA) division wanted to procure was not in France. A video shared on WhatsApp showed the delegation being entertained by representatives from …

A heartfelt thank you to all our SCOUTS SA volunteers across South Africa who selflessly give their time, energy and passion to educate and guide our young people! Your dedication and unwavering support are the backbone of our Scout Movement.  Without you, Scouting would not be the life-changing journey it is today.  Your impact reaches …

The national dialogue continues on Saturday with a convention to outline its modalities. The dialogue aims to assess 30 years of democracy, identify challenges and work towards a prosperous future. President Cyril Ramaphosa initiated the national dialogue as part of the government of national unity. Despite challenges, including a R700m price tag and task team …

Charity founder Imtiaz Sooliman and fellow Eminent Persons Group members urge South Africans to look beyond cynicism, saying the talks could be a turning point. Gift of the Givers founder and Eminent Persons Group (EPG) member Dr Imtiaz Sooliman says he is optimistic about the National Dialogue.  He told Daily Maverick that although there was …

Four people were killed in a collision on the N2 between Dokodweni and Amatigulu on the KwaZulu-Natal north coast on Saturday.  Department of transport and human settlements spokesperson Ndabezinhle Sibiya said the accident at about 8:30am involved a light motor vehicle and a truck.  Transport and human settlements MEC Siboniso Duma was expecting to get …

South African business confidence climbed to a four-month high, signaling a better operating climate, although uncertainty from US President Donald Trump‘s tariffs threatens to reverse the gains. A measure of sentiment compiled by the South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry rose to 116.7 in July from 113.2 in the previous month.  The index averaged …

Khamzat Chimaev has been grabbing the headlines ever since making his UFC debut back in 2020. The Russian star, who now fights out of Dubai, has a flawless MMA career to date, and he finally gets a shot at a title belt when he takes on the middleweight champion, Dricus Du Plessis, in Chicago on …

An ebullient and confident President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent an unequivocal message that the National Dialogue of South Africa is not a partisan platform, but a national one where no voice is too small and no perspective too inconvenient to be heard. Ramaphosa was delivering the keynote address at the first National Convention of the …

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Rate the performance of Kiwi referee Ben O’Keeffe in South Africa’s loss against Australia at Ellis Park. First Democratic Elections: South Africa held its first fully democratic elections in 1994, allowing all citizens, regardless of race, to vote. Read More at the Source

South African mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) Capitec Connect and Melon Mobile have seen demand for their services surge in 2025, with subscriber numbers climbing rapidly. MVNOs are cellular service providers that don’t operate their own physical network infrastructure. Instead, they run on networks like Vodacom, MTN, and Telkom, which own network infrastructure. Cell C …

The National Dialogue will take place within communities before the next national convention, Despite concerns that the National Dialogue has been “hijacked” by the ANC and government, Lindiwe Mazibuko, who is a member of the Eminent Persons Group (EPG) has reassured South Africans that the process is citizen-led. Mazibuko delivered the closing address at the …

Saturday 16 Aug 2025 READERS’ FORUM: Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Rugby Championship Round One encounter between South Africa and Australia in Johannesburg. ADVERTISEMENT Tradition favours a home victory as the Springboks have won 10 of 11 Tests against the Wallabies at Ellis Park. * To read our pre-match predictions, CLICK HERE! * …

Online payments platform PayCity has warned users of various phishing scams through which fraudsters send fake traffic fine notifications impersonating the company. The platform provides a payment service for South Africans to pay traffic fines, buy prepaid utilities, and pay their municipal accounts. “We have been made aware of several phishing scams where fraudsters send …

Malcolm Libera  ·16 Aug 2025 South Africans using call screening apps that require them to share their address books should be aware that these apps could be breaking the law.  Truecaller is facing scrutiny from South Africa’s Information Regulator, which is currently investigating the popular caller identification app following complaints from both companies and individuals. …

Captain Harry Wilson scored two tries as Australia staged a remarkable comeback to stun South Africa 38-22 in the 2025 Rugby Championship opener in Johannesburg on Saturday. Trailing by 22 points after 19 minutes, the Wallabies scored 38 unanswered points for a first victory over the Springboks in Joburg since 1963. Backs Dylan Pietsch, Joseph …

Luke Fraser  ·16 Aug 2025 Although the Western Cape is often seen as the new semigration hotspot, it is starting to lose its shine as Gauteng benefits from an end to work-from-home.  Due to its better governance, growing job opportunities and beautiful scenery, the Western Cape has seen an influx of South Africans in recent …

https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-stokes-media/ X: @stokesmedia Constitution: South Africa’s Constitution, adopted in 1996, is one of the most progressive in the world, protecting human rights and promoting equality. Read More at the Source

GOAL gives you the details to follow the match as Bafana hunt for yet another victory at the continental competition against the winless West Africans. Bafana Bafana will be back in action for their third 2024 African Nations Championship match in Group C against Niger on Friday at Kampala’s Mandela National Stadium. After an opening …

The University of Pretoria (UP) has been ranked the top institution in South Africa for artificial intelligence research, according to the latest EduRank analysis. The ranking, based on more than 61,200 academic papers and 969,000 citations from 24 South African universities, places UP first in the country, second in Africa, and 532nd globally for AI …

South Africa’s National Dialogue starts on Friday, August 15, 2025, with a convention to outline its modalities. The dialogue aims to assess 30 years of democracy, identify challenges, and work towards a prosperous future. President Cyril Ramaphosa initiated the National Dialogue as part of the Government of National Unity. LIVE STREAM: Cultural Significance: Newspapers remain …

“We’ve got a gazette coming next week. That gazette will include preliminary findings of the review,” ITAC Chief Commissioner Ayabonga Cawe told Reuters on Thursday on the sidelines of an auto parts conference. The review comes as the government is locked in talks with ArcelorMittal South Africa, which has said it plans to close its …

UFC 319 will see South Africa’s Dricus du Plessis defend his Middleweight Championship against his toughest challenger to date. South Africans can watch Du Plessis vs. Chimaev on SuperSport Action channel 210 on DStv at 4AM on Sunday morning, 17th August 2025. Challenger Chimaev said at a recent press conference that Africa “never gonna see …