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Defending champions South Africa kept up their progress at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations finals but had to go through the heart-stopping uncertainty of post-match penalties to secure a semi-final meeting with long-time nemesis Nigeria. South Africa won 4-1 on kicks after a 0-0 draw with Senegal in Oudja in the last of the …

Statistics South Africa will release June inflation data on Wednesday, with analysts polled by Reuters expecting a modest rise to 3% year on year from 2.8% in May. “A softer print could open the door for one last rate cut this year, while a firmer number would push that possibility further out,” said Andre Cilliers, …

The South African government is losing a substantial amount of tax due to motorists transitioning to electric vehicles and hybrids, analysis by MyBroadband shows. The general fuel levy (GFL) is the government’s fourth-largest source of tax revenue, bringing in about R90 billion annually. Another tax applied to fuel sold in South Africa is the Road …

FlySafair has had to cancel 26 flights due to a labour strike by pilots. The Solidarity trade union said more than 200 pilots affiliated to it want a 10% salary increase and improved working conditions. They have rejected the airline’s offer to workers of a 5.7% salary increase and adjustments to compensation. In a statement issued …

On 16 July, Youth@SAIIA convened a dynamic roundtable discussion, bringing together 35 young leaders from across the globe to reflect on South Africa’s journey from apartheid to democracy and its implications for youth in peacebuilding. The event, held at the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA), welcomed 14 international youth peace mediators and 20 …

Malcolm Libera  ·21 Jul 2025 Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa is planning a major expansion of its dealership footprint across South Africa, with dealer partners committing over R900 million in investment over the next three years.  According to Neale Hill, President of Ford Motor Company, Africa, the move is a strong vote of confidence …

Some FlySafair passengers started receiving notifications last Friday of flights cancelled this week on the back of a pilot strike. More than 200 pilots have launched a two-week strike, citing failed wage talks, exhaustion and family strain. The airline has urged passengers to use the website or app to confirm their itineraries, noting that some …

By Staff WriterPublished: 21 July 2025 This forecast covers: Sat 26 Jul – Tue 29 Jul Snowfall is possible for all South African provinces, Lesotho, Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) and Botswana from this coming weekend (26 July 2025). The data, which has been very volatile, currently indicates a very unusual snow event and although it is …

After defeating a stubborn Senegalese side in a penalty shootout, Banyana Banyana will rekindle their rivalry with Nigeria in the semifinals of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco on Tuesday, 22 July. Banyana Banyana beat Senegal 4-1 on penalties in their Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) quarterfinal clash. Despite helping the South …

Local car manufacturers are likely to be negatively impacted by the government’s proposal to add a new tariff on vehicle batteries. Earlier this year, the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) proposed that the government should implement a 15% import tariff on new-energy vehicle batteries. The proposal, outlined in the Government Gazette issued on 29 May …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has in terms of Section 91 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa appointed Mr. Buti Kgwaridi Manamela, Minister of Higher Education and Training. Mr. Manamela was until this appointment serving as Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training,  a role he held from the 7th administration. Consequently, President …

In 2017, Johan Scott turned a petty theft into something powerful. A single stolen vegetable led to a garden that would feed a community… and now, in 2025, his story is making waves once more. Heidelberg, South Africa (21 June 2025) – Sometimes, the internet gives an old story new life. That’s exactly what’s happening …

Junior Springboks @ Gallo Images The Junior Springboks were welcomed back to South Africa on Monday by cheering fans and Mr Mark Alexander, president of the South African Rugby Union, after winning the World Rugby Under-20 Championships in Italy on Saturday. The SA Under-20s, under the leadership of head coach Kevin Foot, ended a 13-year …

Johannesburg, South Africa – Millvest Advisory, convenors of TIFA, are pleased to confirm that Brand South Africa has renewed its strategic partnership with the Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) for the third consecutive year. This continued alliance underscores a mutual commitment to positioning South Africa – and the broader continent – as a competitive, investment-ready …

National Treasury defines sustainable finance as financial models, services, products, markets, and ethical practices that deliver resilience and long-term value in each economic, environmental, and social aspect, contributing to sustainable development goals and climate resilience. This constitutes an effort to align financial flows and products to a sustainable development pathway that considers the implications of …

Luke Fraser  ·21 Jul 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa has two Bills waiting for his signature, which focus on changes for older persons’ care in South Africa and the 2025 Budget. Ramaphosa has the Older Persons’ Amendment Bill and the Division of Revenue Bill on his desk. The President’s sign-off is the last step in an …

South Africa. What did you feel when you read that? Take a moment. Did it leave you feeling cold? Or stir worry or fear? What images came to mind – hope, beauty, gratitude? Or were they clouded by turmoil and doubt? Maybe both. At Armormax, we live on both sides of that coin. Yes, we …

Durban, 20 July 2025 – KwaZulu-Natal Premier Honourable Thamsanqa Ntuli joined thousands of worshippers, clergy, and dignitaries on Sunday, 20 July 2025, at the God Never Fails Church in Durban to honour the life and legacy of the late Bishop S.D. Gumbi – a revered spiritual leader and respected voice in South Africa’s faith community. …

Tech powerhouse HONOR is set to shake up South Africa’s smartphone market this October with the launch of its cutting-edge foldable device, the Magic V5. At an exclusive media roundtable in Johannesburg, HONOR confirmed that its highly anticipated Magic V5 will be landing in South African stores soon, though the exact release date remains under …

The best way to deal with scammers is to torture them emotionally. When a message lands in my social media inbox from an “Angel Hernandez” accompanied by a picture of a young woman sipping coffee with a small dog on her lap, I know that I’m actually talking to Rajesh from Karachi, who is sitting …

Sunday, July 20, 2025 Government has extended its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of the late Executive Editor of the Sowetan, Pearl Sebolao. The renowned journalist and editor passed away on Saturday after a short illness at the Johannesburg Surgical Hospital in Northcliff in the northern suburbs of Johannesburg. “We mourn the …

For years the community of Imizamo Yethu in Hout Bay has battled continuous sewage spills, turning the local basketball court into a foul-smelling pool of human faeces. Residents we spoke to say they are worried about the health risks. In Imizamo Yethu, residents can often be found jumping over streams of overflowing sewage from erupted …

Over the next two days, July 21-22, 2025, South African livestock farmers, regulators, industry stakeholders, economists, veterinary scientists, and agricultural experts will gather in the north of Pretoria to discuss the one challenge that has confronted the agricultural sector more intensely in recent years: foot-and-mouth disease. South Africa is working to find long-term solutions for …