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Chinese automobile manufacturer iCaur, which produces popular car brands Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda, is set to introduce a new energy vehicle (EV) brand to the South African automotive market in early 2026. iCaur specialises in internal combustion engine (ICE) sport utility vehicles as well as fully electric and hybrid lines. The company’s entry would bring …
Staff Writer ·17 Jul 2025 WhatsApp and Facebook owner Meta faces a contempt of court charge in South Africa. Local attorneys are looking to hold the US-based group accountable for failing to provide data on individuals posting explicit content of South African school children on its platforms. Earlier this week, social media legal expert Emma …
Lock Riley Norton will once again lead a familiar-looking side that has featured in most of the pool matches, as well as Monday’s semi-final victory over Argentina. The unchanged line-up means the bench will again feature a split of six forwards and two backs in what promises to be an epic battle between the two …
Motorists can hopefully look forward to a decrease in the price of petrol this August, though diesel users won’t be as lucky. This is according to the mid-month data published by the Central Energy Fund (CEF), which indicates that South Africa can expect a mixed bag from August’s fuel price adjustments. The discrepancy between the …
Government congratulates the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) as its news division marks 75 years of public service journalism. Since its inception in 1950, SABC News has played a critical role in informing, educating and empowering citizens across the country. Over the decades, SABC News has evolved alongside South Africa’s democracy, covering the country’s most …
The company had wanted to stop three “whistleblowers” and a journalist from reporting that it was importing and not locally manufacturing its solar panels
With only a few seconds to choose a song that best represents South Africa, radio personality Mike V went into a mental scramble trying to pick just one. He went for a golden oldie and now he’s thrown the challenge to Mzansi: Did he nail it, or did he do South Africa dirty? Johannesburg, South …
HONOR has confirmed that the new Magic V5 will be sold in South Africa in October. No pricing has been shared as yet, but the Dawn Gold colourway is landing locally. It is the second flagship foldable that HONOR will have brought to SA. At the beginning of this month, HONOR revealed its latest foldable …
Reputation is not a public relations problem. It is a business problem. In South Africa’s complex environment (marked by political uncertainty, economic challenges, social tension and media fragmentation), it’s a problem that cannot be managed casually or cheaply, says Bradly Howland, President of the Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA). When companies lose their …
On the photo: Rory Duncan, CEO of the Free State Cheetahs (Pty) Ltd and Glenn Crompton, Vice President of Marketing and Communications and Toyota South Africa Motors. – Toyota Cheetahs: 130 years of passion, perseverance and performance – Six brand-new Corolla Cross 1.8 XS vehicles handed over – Vehicle handover builds on 15 years …
Luke Fraser ·17 Jul 2025 The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is working on two potential new laws for South Africa, with big changes for international criminal co-operation and divorces. Ahead of the 2024 election, several new laws were passed through parliament and signed into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Updates on potential new …
17 July 2025 – Wits University Forbes shares the honours with UCT’s Professor Anthony Figaji as recipients of a dual award for 2025. Two South African scientists are doing such internationally trailblazing research that the Oppenheimer Memorial Trust has granted each of them its most prestigious honours: the R2.5-million Harry Oppenheimer Fellowship Award. “Each of …
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly worried about the future of its production plant in East London due to the economic challenges presented by the upcoming US tariffs. This has been reported by Eastern Cape Premier Mlungusi Mvoko, who voiced his concerns over MBSA indicating to him that it may close its East London factory, at a briefing …
BENONI: Player exposure and growth are two areas that South Africa Under-19 (SA U19) Men will be targeting as they prepare...
It’s important for me to believe in the product I am selling before I can work on a deal. The rest will then fall into place. When you understand the value of the product or service for the customer and take the time to listen closely to that person’s needs, you can bring the relevant …
16 July 2025 – Wits University Football legend and now Wits honorary doctorate recipient calls on capped Witsies to get involved in nation building. Motaung, a successful businessperson, soccer administrator and philanthropist, delivered a speech that struck a chord with graduates from the Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management. He delivered his address after Wits …
According to the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (‘the ERA’), the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) is vested with the statutory authority to formulate rules governing the electricity supply industry. This legislative mandate enables NERSA to promulgate rules addressing a broad spectrum of matters, including, but not limited to, tariff determination, network charges and …
South Africa’s vital wetlands are degrading faster than investment in their rehabilitation. As a result, they are facing catastrophic decline. This follows a global trend of wetland decline, a key finding in the new Global Wetland Outlook. ‘South Africa’s wetlands are in critical decline,” Dr Farai Terrerai, director of biodiversity assessments at the South African …
The DA can reveal that confirmation received yesterday from the South African Police Service affirms that our criminal charges against former-Minister Senzo Mcunu are now under investigation. A senior Lieutenant Colonel has been assigned as investigating officer in the criminal matter against Mchunu, marking the seriousness with which the SAPS are treating the case of …
JOHANNESBURG – President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe as the interim Minister of Police until the end of the month. Mantashe steps in to replace Senzo Mchunu, who’s been placed on leave of absence. At the beginning of August, Firoz Cachalia will step in as the acting Police Minister. …
Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says the government has put measures in place to mitigate against any threat of a coup in SA. Image: GCIS Minister in the presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni on Tuesday revealed that the government is aware of a potential risk of a coup – as sporadic protests in support of KZN …
Programme Director;Mr Liu Jun, President of ICBC Bank;Ministers and Deputy Ministers;Esteemed representatives of Standard Bank, Sinosteel, China Communication Construction Company and Chery; Ladies and gentlemen, “Coming together is a beginning, staying together is progress, and working together is success,” is a renowned quote that has always served as a source of motivation for me. The …
The Digital Law Company has filed an application to hold Meta Platforms in contempt of court for failing to provide data on individuals posting explicit content of South African school children on WhatsApp. Should Meta continue to fail to comply with an order to release the alleged perpetrators’ data, the law firm asked the court …
The used car market is experiencing a drop in sales as consumers shift back towards new models. This reversal in motorist buying habits is largely thanks to the influx of affordable imports from countries like India and China, which are able to cost-effectively compete with pre-owned cars. This is according to TransUnion’s latest Q1 2025 …