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The Ford Ranger is the most popular used car in South Africa right now. According to new data from AutoTrader, the Blue Oval’s bakkie sold a grand total of 2,025 units in July 2025. This puts it well-ahead of its rival, the Toyota Hilux, which sold 1,636 units. This was still enough to earn second …

FILE PHOTO: A drone view of cars, ready to be loaded onto a ship, at the car terminal in port in Durban, South Africa, July 9, 2025. REUTERS/Rogan Ward/File Photo GQEBERHA, South Africa, Aug 13 (Reuters) – Low domestic sales of locally made cars, an influx of imports and low levels of local content have led to …

Please find attached a soundbite by Chris Hattingh MP. The Democratic Alliance is outraged that the Chief of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF), General Rudzani Maphwanya, used an official visit to Tehran this week to engage in blatant political diplomacy far outside his constitutional and professional mandate. According to Iranian state media, General …

By Staff WriterPublished: 13 August 2025 This forecast covers: Fri 15 Aug – Sat 16 Aug Very light snowfall is possible mainly in Lesotho from late Friday and into Sunday this weekend. In the Eastern Cape there is a chance of a very light dusting of snowfall on the high-ground around the Barkly Pass, Rhodes, …

Address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Africa Water Investment Summit and launch of the G20 Presidential Legacy Initiative on Water Investments, Cape Town International Convention Centre Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government,Honourable Ministers,Distinguished Champions,Development Partners,Distinguished Guests,Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honour to welcome you to Cape Town for the official opening of …

MERAFE Resources is nearing an agreement with the South African government on electricity supply tariffs aimed at saving up to 2.3 million tons a year in ferrochrome output – equal to a third of South Africa’s annual exports in the mineral. Merafe already benefits from a special tariff with Eskom, the state-owned power utility. Despite …

For the first time in 13 years, the prestigious South Africa Special Report by Tim Atkin MW, in partnership with Private Clients by Old Mutual Wealth, has revealed a shortlist of nominees for five of its top awards. The winners – along with the year’s highest-scoring wines – will be announced on 2 September. Atkin …

South Africa will submit a revised trade framework deal to the US as it seeks to reduce a 30% tariff imposed by President Donald Trump. “We went to cabinet last week and got approval of what would constitute the latest offer to the US,” South Africa Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau told reporters …

Castle Lager Rugby Championship Saturday, 16 August 2025 South Africa vs Australia at Ellis Park, Johannesburg – 17h10Referee: Ben O’Keeffe (NZR)Assistant Referees: James Doleman (NZR), Gianluca Gnecchi (FIR)Television Match Official: Tual Trainini (FFR)FPRO: Richard Kelly (NZR) Argentina vs New Zealand at Estadio Mario Alberto Kempes, Cordoba – 23h10Referee: Pierre Brousset (FFR)Assistant Referees: Nic Berry (RA), …

If you’ve ever received a phone call, email or SMS pretending to be from your bank or mobile provider, only to later discover it was a fake, you’re not alone. A confluence of leaked personal data, weak enforcement of laws and the rise of cheap AI tools means South Africans are facing more scam attempts …

Over the past three years, the Group has invested more than R50 million in its bursary programme, supporting over 630 students across South Africa.  “For ambitious students ready to embark on their career journey with one of Africa’s leading innovative and inclusive employers, the Shoprite Group bursary offers an unparalleled opportunity to realise their potential,” …

Following the 30% unilateral tariff imposed by the United States which came into force on 7 August 2025, Government has been implementing a response anchored on five key elements: i) continued engagement with the United States to secure a deal and reduce the tariffs; ii) diversification of exports to alternate markets; (iii) an economic response …

Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber has announced that Standard Bank has signed up for the department’s new digital partnership model to expand smart ID and passport services to more bank branches. Standard Bank is the third bank to join the partnership model after Capitec and FNB joined on Monday, 11 August 2025. “I am proud …

Charge founder Joubert Roux Nearly a year after President Cyril Ramaphosa hinted at tax rebates or subsidies for electric car buyers, there has been little obvious movement. At Naamsa | The Automotive Business Council’s South African Auto Week conference last October, Ramaphosa said the country was considering introducing incentives to encourage not only the local …

Copyright practitioner and attorney Chola Makgamathe has warned that content piracy has devastating economic consequences. “In South Africa, piracy does more than reduce profits; it erodes the creative backbone of the industry,” Makgamathe said. Makgamathe is chairperson of the Copyright Coalition of South Africa and legal services general manager at the Southern African Music Rights …

Toyota continues to dominate the South African car market, racking up impressive sales figures each month. The Japanese automaker recently announced that it achieved a staggering 24.7% market share in July 2025, meaning that one in every four new cars sold in Mzansi is a Toyota. What’s more, the company revealed that it broke a …

Leapmotor is a Chinese car brand that specializes in new-energy vehicles, and it’s coming to South Africa. Earlier this year, the company announced that it would launch in our market in September 2025, putting its release window just a few weeks away. Of course, several new Chinese automakers have made their local debut in the …

South Africa’s unemployment rate edged higher again in the second quarter of 2025, reaching 33.2%, data released by StatsSA reveals. This marks an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the first quarter, surprising economists who had predicted a more modest rise to 33%. To provide insight into the figures, Nkosi Pendile-Shange, economist at the Bureau …

Staff Writer  ·12 Aug 2025 South Africa is seeing a host of international companies shut down or downsize their local operations.  South Africa is a small nation at the mercy of international markets. The volatile macro environment has put immense strain on the local operations of even the largest multinationals. However, global issues are not …

Staff Writer  ·12 Aug 2025 South Africa is trying to sweeten its trade package to the United States in the hopes that the Trump administration will hit reverse on 30% import tariffs. Trade and Industry Minister Parks Tau confirmed on Tuesday (12 August) that South Africa will be presenting a new offer to Washington as …

Recent controversies in the media have reignited the question of whether South Africa has truly moved beyond its racially divided past. Over thirty years into democracy, many citizens believe inequality and prejudice remain woven into daily life, while others argue the nation has made significant strides. Speaking to VOC News, Professor Michael Le Cordeur from …