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The global landscape is undergoing a significant geopolitical shift. Following the Cold War period (1945–1991) and the subsequent post-Cold War era, characterised by dominant Western influence alongside the emergence of powers such as China and a redefined role for Russia, the current international environment is increasingly complex and multipolar. While the precise transition point remains …

The Zondo Commission provides a valuable framework to eradicate State Capture and we must begin implementing its recommendations. We simply cannot afford another nine wasted years. This year marks nine years since advocate Thuli Madonsela released the “State of Capture” report and three years since the “State Capture Commission” came to an end. R1-billion was …

President Donald Trump said he may skip the G20 Summit in South Africa later this year, saying he’s open to sending someone else to the gathering of the leaders of the world’s biggest economies. “I think maybe I’ll send somebody else, because I’ve had a lot of problems with South Africa,” Trump told reporters aboard …

South Africa is seeking proposals to shortlist bidders for a R390-billion grid expansion project to bolster the country’s energy security. The department of electricity & energy invited “experienced and committed” groups to participate in a pre-qualification process for transmission projects, it said in an advertisement. The plan is to build 14 218km of transmission lines over …

TOYOTA GAZOO Racing South Africa (TGRSA) endured a challenging weekend at the 2025 Algoa Rally, held in and around Uitenhage and the Longmore Forest on 26 and 27 July. The event formed Rounds 3 and 4 of the South African National Rally Championship (SANRC), with the team fielding their Toyota Starlet in the hands of …

Month-end data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) indicates that motorists will enjoy a small reduction in the price of petrol this August. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said for diesel, which is expected to go up by a noticeable amount. Petrol is now expected to see a reduction of up to 35c per litre, …

South Africans have been warned that they will face fines if they cannot produce a licence when police stop them. For those impacted by the licence backlog and application delays, valid proof must be provided in place of the licence. This is according to the City of Cape Town, which recently conducted an operation in …

They were tasked with using the Swift programming language to develop innovative apps which solve real-world problems. Two students have put South Africa on the world stage after representing the country as leading app developers at Apple’s Swift Student Challenge. In a world echoing with the clicks of keyboards and innovation, 13-year-old St John’s College …

Four University of Cape Town (UCT) students represented South Africa at the 2025 United Nations (UN) High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) earlier in July. Nico Pampier, Seabelo Mnisi, Zou Rwexwana and Ben Gukelberger were at the UN headquarters in New York taking part in the forum which focused on advancing sustainable, inclusive, science- …

South Africa will not impose countermeasures against the United States over a 30% import tariff set to kick in on 1 August, and has said it will continue negotiations with the Trump administration, the department of trade, industry and competition said on Tuesday.  South Africa is among several countries facing punitive tariffs from the US …

During the 2024 Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) Summit, President Cyril Ramaphosa and President Xi Jinping acknowledged the necessity to mitigate the trade deficit faced by South Africa, specific measures to achieve this diversification were not detailed in the public statements. Nonetheless, the two leaders’ sentiments reflect belief in the importance of increasing trade and …

The Department of Home Affairs will roll out various IT upgrades this week as it works to improve the efficiency of its systems and the eHomeAffairs platform. Speaking to 702, Home Affairs minister Leon Schreiber said the upgrades will address bugs and introduce new features to reduce frustration for his department and South Africans. “Obviously, …

United States President Donald Trump intimated that he wouldn’t travel to South Africa for the G20 summit in November.

A stronger South Africa – Russia partnership will be realised not through mere rhetoric but through deliberate, strategic alignment founded on trust, shared values, and a mutual commitment to navigating the challenges and opportunities of a multipolar world. The relationship between South Africa and Russia is a complex interplay of historical memory, ideological solidarity, and …

By: Ivor Chipkin Professional Professor, GIBS, University of Pretoria After South Africa’s first democratic elections in 1994, there was significant optimism about police reform in the country. Impressive steps were taken to bring the South African Police Service under civilian control and to create a service responsive to calls for assistance from the public. During the apartheid …

29/07/2025 Location: Gansbaai, South Africa Dive site: Joubertsdam Water temp: Moderate Visibility: Good Sightings: Bronze whaler sharks, Broadnose 7 Gill, Short-tail stingrays + Cape fur seals Summary: We had an incredible adventure today as we launched from Kleinbaai harbour! Our guests didn’t have to wait long before we spotted our first Bronze whaler shark. The excitement continued …

  Written by Alicia   Posted 29 July 2025 SARS (the South African Revenue Service) has made recent changes regarding how foreign nationals and some non-resident taxpayers are handled in the tax system. These changes affect both current tax residents without SA ID numbers and individuals who have since left South Africa. What’s Changed? Previously, …

July 29, 2025 AIMS South Africa proudly hosted its Recognition of Achievement Ceremony on 17 July 2025, celebrating the accomplishments of the 2024–2025 Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences cohort. The event brought together faculty, families, partners, and honoured guests to recognise a year of academic excellence, scientific exploration, and deep community engagement. The ceremony …

Flight prices in South Africa are likely to skyrocket if FlySafair’s operations continue to be disrupted, from ongoing salary disputes to regulations over its ownership structure. FlySafair is the country’s largest air carrier, accounting for roughly 60% of all domestic and regional flights. The company is currently challenging a decision that states FlySafair’s ownership structure …

SPOTLIGHT: Springbok head coach Rassie Erasmus has provided an update on some key players in his 37-man squad for the Rugby Championship. ADVERTISEMENT After victories against Italy and Georgia in July, the Boks are currently in camp preparing for Tests against the Wallabies in Johannesburg (August 16) and Cape Town (August 23). On Tuesday, Erasmus …

The National E-hailing Federation of South Africa (Nefsa) has announced that unless their demands over pay and working conditions are met, their drivers will down tools nationwide. This was said by Nefsa president Elijah Lekgowane while speaking to Cape Talk, who explained that growing discontent among e-hailing associations has led to the industry coming together …

The Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Honourable Mr Velenkosini Hlabisa, will officially launch the newly reconstituted Fire Brigade Board (FBB) on 1 August 2025 in the City of uMhlathuze, KwaZulu-Natal. The FBB is a statutory body established in terms of the Fire Brigade Services Act, 1987 (Act No. 99 of 1987) to …