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African Infrastructure Investment Managers (AIIM) a subsidiary of Old Mutual Alternative Investments, through its IDEAS Fund, has successfully exited stakes in three prominent renewable energy assets, in a transaction valued at over R750 million. The assets include two solar photovoltaic (PV) projects and one wind project, all developed under South Africa’s Renewable Energy Independent Power …

The City of Tshwane has warned there is a risk that a large part of Soshanguve may have no water in the coming days as the Soshanguve L Reservoirs are continuing to experience excessively high water consumption. Tshwane said despite having sufficient supply from the Rand Water line, the reservoirs’ levels are unable to move …

Those in government will have to carefully allocate their resources and time in the current moment when there are so many urgent matters that require their participation and efforts. Don’t forget, the foot and mouth disease that we discussed extensively these past few weeks is still very much a challenge. The government, organised agriculture, and …

When a 19-year-old’s car wouldn’t start and her parent was hundreds of kilometres away, a stranger named Zaheer stepped in. Cape Town, South Africa (03 August 2025) – A small act of kindness in Cape Town has left a family deeply touched and reminded South Africans that everyday heroes still walk among us. On Sunday …

The continued erosion of ethical governance under President Cyril Ramaphosa’s leadership is a betrayal of the democratic values South Africans fought to uphold.  Research from a 2013 study on South African local government (ResearchGate) underscores a persistent pattern of ethical lapses among public officials, a crisis that has only deepened under Ramaphosa’s watch. The recent …

South Africa’s Champions crushed Pakistan by nine wickets in the final of the World Championship of Legends at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Saturday night. Pakistan’s Champions posted a competitive 195 for five in their 20 overs after winning the toss and opting to bat first. Opener Sharjeel Khan was the mainstay of their innings, scoring …

Malcolm Libera  ·3 Aug 2025 The wave of US tariffs has begun to hit South African companies, with one alone losing R750 million in contracts overnight, which is likely a small drop in the ocean of what’s to come.  Jendamark Automation has been caught in the crossfire of Washington’s latest tariff decisions. Managing director Siegfried …

The United States’ 30% export tariff on South African goods and the South African government’s failure to secure more favourable terms could cost a factory in Gqeberha R750 million, Rapport reports. Jendamark Automation employs 500 people at its South African factory, where it produces powertrains, catalytic converters, electric vehicle components, vehicle assembly systems, and software. …

Electricity minister said ‘South Africa is not being targeted and isolated as a country’. Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has denied allegations that the United States (US) imposed a 30% tariff on South Africa due to its broad-based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE) policy. The tariffs on South African goods are set to take effect …

When 31-year-old Mavis Makama tells people she plans to retire in nine years, laughter often follows. A broadcast journalist in Johannesburg, renting a modest bachelor flat and car-free, she’s still firm in her goal: live lean, invest wisely, and leave the 9-to-5 by age 40. “I don’t need luxury,” she says simply. “I want time. …

Paarl Boys’ High claimed South Africa’s unofficial No 1 schools ranking with a dramatic victory over Paarl Gimnasium at Faure Stadium on Saturday. Boishaai trailed 33-21 with seven minutes remaining before scoring two late tries for a 35-33 victory – their first over their arch-rivals since 2022. Centre Tristan Joubert went over for the match-winning …

The South African Police Service (SAPS) is cracking down on construction mafias in the country, which threaten and extort money from construction projects, including fibre rollouts. Responding to Parliamentary questions from EFF MP Mbali Dlamini, now-suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu said the police had established Extortion Investigation Teams. The parliamentary reply is dated 11 July …

Pieter Coetzé will have one last shot at adding to his already impressive medal haul at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore after winning his 50m backstroke semi-final. The 21-year-old, who already has 100m backstroke gold and 200m backstroke silver in the bag, will line up for the final of the 50m event on Sunday. …

MATCH REPORT: The Springbok Women turned their fortunes around, beating the visiting New Zealand XV 41-24 in what can only be described as their best performance ever. ADVERTISEMENT Swys de Bruin’s charges scored seven tries to New Zealand XV’s four in their last outing before their World Cup campaign gets underway in England in August. …

Luke Fraser  ·2 Aug 2025 Number 5 Nettleton Road, known as the Pentagon, has sold for over R157 million, marking the most expensive sale for a house this year. The property is in the exclusive suburb of Clifton, where properties can sell for well over R100 million. Speaking with News24, Lance Cohen, owner of Lance …

Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa has announced that it is expanding its longstanding partnership with RAM Hand-to-Hand Couriers with an additional 100 transit vehicles added to RAM’s fleet. RAM has been using Ford vehicles in its fleet since 2004 and currently operates 578 in its fleet and has taken delivery of more than 1,600 …

Staff Writer  ·3 Aug 2025 Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has reportedly given City of Joburg mayor Dada Morero two weeks to devise a plan to stem wasteful spending or face intervention. According to the Sunday Times, Godongwana sent a letter to Morero at the end of July, lambasting his running of the city and its …

Police in Limpopo found the headless bodies of a woman and her two-year-old daughter in Thohoyandou in the Vhembe district on Friday. The mother and daughter had been missing since May 19. Police said they had arrested two suspects, aged 43 and 32, in connection with the murders. “During the process, it was discovered that …

INTERVIEW: The Big Easy is a long-time Springbok fan, who has occasionally even featured in a pre-match team photo. ADVERTISEMENT So it does not come as a surprise that Ernie Els expresses a view in favour of South Africa’s pride and joy. Els believes the Boks are in a great position to create history and …

Catch all the action live from around the country on SuperSport Schools (www.supersportschools.com). The results from around South Africa will be updated here as we receive the results from the various schools. For results of the SDC Noordvaal Cup – click on the following link – SDC Noordvaal Cup Results. If your school’s match is …

Ford continues to have massive success in South Africa in terms of car sales. In June, it sold over 3 000 vehicles and the Ranger made up 2 318 of those sales.  Whether it is the 4×2 or 4×4 Ranger, South Africans love these bakkies. In fact, I’m sure we’ve all been in a position …

South Africa’s maize exports are back in the Far East export markets. These aren’t new territories for our maize. We typically export to them during the seasons of abundance, such as this one. Last season, we did not see many maize exports to the Far East. Our export activity focused on Africa. The region was …