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ROUND ONE PREVIEW: The first round of the Rugby Championship will answer a plethora of questions that have been voiced throughout the week in the build-up to the encounter between South Africa and Australia at Ellis Park on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT Are the Springboks battle-hardened after some mediocre opposition against Italy and Georgia in their first …
Staff Writer ·15 Aug 2025 South African engineering and construction firm, Murray & Roberts says it will not oppose liquidation proceedings initiated by a creditor, seeking final winding up of the business. The group advised shareholders on Friday (15 August) that a creditor of Murray & Roberts instituted liquidation proceedings out of the Gauteng Division …
Unlike his two prior title defences, the build-up to Dricus du Plessis’ third title defence, against Khamzat Chimaev, has been strictly focused on the action inside the octagon. The build-up to the highly anticipated UFC middleweight fight between champion Dricus du Plessis and number one contender Khamzat Chimaev has been fairly respectful so far. The …
Staff Writer ·15 Aug 2025 Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows good news for motorists in South Africa, with both petrol and diesel on track for a cut in September. This comes as the global oil price falls and the rand trades slightly stronger against the US dollar, although the latter is …
The Minister of Public Works & Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, notes that the Deputy Director-General (DDG) responsible for Real Estate Management Services has tendered her resignation after being asked to respond to a number of allegations and facing possible suspension. The DDG, alongside the Chief Director, was sent multiple letters, and the Chief Director responded to …
Several independent power producers (IPPs) are already supplying significant power to South Africa’s grid and plan to deploy multiple gigawatts more capacity before the end of the decade. As South Africa transitions its energy mix to more renewable power, a large part of new electricity generation is expected to be supplied through private power purchase …
Chinese car brands are facing a double blow that could threaten their competitive edge in South Africa. Domestically, the government is considering raising tariffs on imported vehicles, while over in China, the authorities are cracking down on the aggressive price war that has helped to drive sales. Together, these factors are likely to drive up …
Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the First National Convention of the National Dialogue, University of South Africa, Tshwane Programme Director,Vice Chancellor of the University of South Africa,Members of the Eminent Persons Group,Distinguished delegates,Representatives of civil society,Traditional leaders,Faith-based organisations,Business and labour leaders,Youth and women’s movements,Leaders and representatives of political parties, Esteemed guests and, most importantly,Fellow South …
PRETORIA – President Cyril Ramaphosa urged South Africans to come together to find solutions to the country’s many problems, launching on Friday a months-long “national dialogue” dismissed by critics as a costly talk shop. The nationwide public consultation comes with Africa’s most industrialised nation still grappling with massive poverty and inequality 30 years after the …
Toyota plans to introduce three fully electric models in South Africa in 2026, a senior executive said on Thursday, entering a nascent EV market where Chinese rivals such as BYD are already competing with European car makers. Volvo currently dominates EV sales in South Africa, followed by BMW and Mercedes-Benz, but Chinese EV makers are …
South Africa’s Competition Appeal Court approved Vodacom Group’s R13.2 billion ($752 million) deal to acquire the fibre assets of Remgro. Vodacom had proposed buying 30% of Maziv — a wholly owned unit of Remgro’s Community Investment Ventures Holdings — with an option to increase the stake to 40%. Maziv’s key operating companies are Dark Fibre …
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. New car brand launching in South Africa next month Leapmotor is a Chinese car brand that specializes in new-energy vehicles, and it’s coming to South Africa. The automaker is partially owned by Stellantis, which is the parent company of several other brands …
The Women’s Parliament has heard that women in disadvantaged communities often miss out on empowerment opportunities due to lack of information and patriarchal societal expectations, which force them to stay at home. This observation was shared by gender activists during panel discussions on economic inclusion, the care economy and climate change on the second day …
South African civil action organisation AfriForum has announced that the Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality has revoked a controversial CCTV by-law. The draft by-law, published in March 2025, proposed requiring people and companies installing CCTV cameras with views of public areas to first apply for approval from the municipality. AfriForum took the issue to the Johannesburg High …
Donald Trump is confident Vladimir Putin is ready for a peace deal at Friday’s summit. This statement comes despite Trump having not yet met the Russian leader. Nonetheless, the US has some hope of a second meeting, and with it, something like a ceasefire. If you’re flying Air Canada anytime soon, you may want to …
An e-hailing driver was killed, while another and a passerby were injured after ride-hailing vehicles were attacked at Maponya Mall in Soweto on Wednesday, 13 August 2025. Times Live reports that the deceased was shot, and four unidentified men torched his vehicle on Wednesday evening. Community members have shut down the mall and are demanding …
Thursday, August 14, 2025 The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has clarified that any statements made by individuals or departments that are not responsible for foreign policy should not be considered the official stance of the South African Government. This is after media reports have surfaced regarding comments made by the Chief of …
Parliament, Thursday, 14 August 2025 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Mr Supra Mahumapelo, has called on all government departments and officials to let the President give guidance on matters related to diplomacy and the US. Mr Mahumapelo said diplomatic relations is a complex terrain and needs to be monitored …
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Xiaomi has walked back a claim that it will launch its superfast SU7 Ultra electric vehicle in South Africa. The company confirmed in e-mail correspondence with TechCentral on Wednesday that it would introduce the vehicle locally. “The vehicle will be coming to South Africa – we just do not have confirmation yet …
Israel has killed 184 Palestinian journalists since 7 October 2023, 26 of whom are believed to have been deliberately targeted
Malcolm Libera ·14 Aug 2025 The rand continued to strengthen on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar following the release of a domestic business confidence index and retail sales figures. The rand was trading at 17.54 against the dollar, approximately 0.4% stronger than its previous close, after having appreciated more than 1% on Tuesday. The …
The Seta system is an expensive, inefficient model that has failed miserably. It should be scrapped, allowing firms to contract directly with training providers 14 August 2025 – 05:00 by Claire Bisseker Over the past 25 years, business has sunk billions into the creation of the sector education & training authority (Seta) system. Intended to …
SpaceX’s satellite Internet service Starlink has launched a dedicated web page outlining the connectivity benefits it could bring to South Africa and how a key legislative change could enable its local launch. The page, titled “Connect the Unconnected Across South Africa”, highlights that over 18 million people in the country lack access to high-speed Internet. …
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