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E-hailing drivers in Johannesburg are planning a shutdown on Tuesday to protest ongoing issues such as Uber’s commission percentages and unprofitable fares. Drivers warned that people who use services like Uber and Bolt in Johannesburg should organise alternative transport. The SABC reports that drivers plan to gather in Kramerville, near the Uber Greenlight Hub, and …

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has arrived in the People’s Republic of China for a strategic Working Visit taking place from 14 to 18 July 2025. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic cooperation between South Africa and China. At the invitation of the Chairman of the China Council for the …

Talks with government have so far yielded little progress to avert the closure of loss-making long steel operations at ArcelorMittal South Africa, the company said on Monday. The South African unit of the world number two steelmaker said in November 2023 it planned to close the two plants, citing weak domestic demand, high electricity tariffs, …

Venetia Reynolds has had a love for South Africa all her life, despite growing up in the United Kingdom; her South African holiday turned into a wonderful story. South Africa (15 July 2025) – To begin and understand this story, I, Venetia Reynolds, must first share some context about myself and why I was taking …

South African households pay 83.4% more for electricity than big businesses, while small businesses are charged even higher tariffs, according to data from GlobalPetrolPrices.com. The website regularly analyses and compares energy prices in roughly 150 countries using information from official sources, including Eskom and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. As of December 2024, …

The two new digital visa schemes announced by the Minister of Home Affairs are set to unlock billions for the country’s film and meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sectors. This is according to the Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (Fedhasa), which pointed to significant growth in other countries implementing similar systems. These schemes …

Third ‘modern’ Opel SUV after the Mokka and Grandland will debut last, and possibly without hybrid assistance as offered from the start in Europe. Planned for unveiling this year, Opel has revised the launch date for the revived Frontera to next year as part of its renewed crossover/SUV range currently consisting of the Mokka of …

Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile has arrived in the People’s Republic of China for a strategic Working Visit taking place from 14–18 July 2025. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic cooperation between South Africa and China. At the invitation of the Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of …

Blaming migrants for South Africa’s ailing healthcare system is a dangerous and politically convenient fiction. Despite mounting evidence to the contrary, this narrative persists, deflecting attention from the real source of collapse: State failure. There is no question that South Africa’s public health system is in crisis. Healthcare professionals, policy analysts and political parties highlight …

Ford has officially added two new models to the Tourneo Custom series in South Africa. The next-gen people mover made its official debut in 2024 with a single model – the Trend – which was followed up by the entry-level Active earlier this year. Now, the automaker has elected to launch two new options for …

Firoz Cachalia is a Professor of Law at Wits and director of the Mandela Institute, from which he retires later this year. A globally regarded scholar, his expertise spans constitutional law and many other areas of specialisation. Fourteen months ago, 67-year-old Professor Firoz Cachalia handed to President Cyril Ramaphosa a thumping report from the National …

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We are acting to safeguard the integrity and effectiveness of our police service Dear Fellow South African,  Just over a week ago, SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a media briefing at which he made serious allegations that the Minister of Police and other individuals had colluded to interfere with police investigations. …

South Africa expressed confidence that it can get finance ministers and central bank governors from the Group of 20 nations to agree on a communique for the first time since it assumed the leadership of the bloc, despite differences between the US and its other members. Discussions in the lead-up to a meeting at the …

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reassured beneficiaries of social grants that no payments have been suspended or halted due to the ongoing social grant review process. Addressing the media on the current social grant review process on Monday, SASSA CEO, Themba Matlou, emphasised that all valid approved grants remain valid, and payments …

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has promised to extend operating hours and employ more staff as thousands of grant beneficiaries are called in for in-person reviews. Archive photo: Marecia Damons SASSA will extend office hours and hire more staff to manage long queues as thousands of grant beneficiaries undergo in-person reviews. About 210,000 …

The mother of 11-year-old Jayden-Leek Meek has been charged with his murder. Tiffany Nicole Meek was arrested on Friday. The case has been postponed to Friday, following her first appearance at the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court in western Johannesburg. The boy was reported missing by his mother on Tuesday, May 12th, and he was found the next …

Staff Writer  ·14 Jul 2025 The Department of Employment and Labour has warned businesses to obey the country’s new Employment Equity laws and prepare their plans for 1 September 2025. The department has just concluded a spate of national Employment Equity workshops this month where it tried to educate employers and employees on the mechanics …

Naamsa CEO Mikel Mabasa South African motoring industry lobby body Naamsa has warned that US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose unilateral 30% tariffs on South Africa from 1 August could decimate the local vehicle manufacturing export industry. “This escalation in trade tensions poses a serious threat to one of South Africa’s most globally integrated …

After they were frustrated by Tanzania, Banyana are back in action hoping to conclude group games on a high. Article continues below South Africa and Mali clash in their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Group C’s final game at Honneur Stadium on Monday. This is a crucial game, as the winner will top …

Brazil is a major producer of coffee, accounting for nearly 40% of global coffee production. Other major producers are Vietnam 17%, Colombia 8%, Indonesia 6% and Ethiopia 6%, amongst others. Brazil is also a major coffee exporter to the U.S. Consequently, the 50% tariffs that will take effect on August 1 will likely cause Americans …

Starting a new chapter in one’s career is often a journey into the unknown, a mix of excitement and anxiety. For a new trainee, the world of audit can feel like a towering mountain—intimidating and vast. But for those of us who stepped through the doors of RSM for the first time this year, the …

What Extreme Festival presented by Coca-Cola Round 5 PreviewWhere East London Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 19 July 2025Community South Africa National Jonathan Mogotsi keen on another East London SupaCup double Volkswagen Motorsport heads to the iconic East London Grand Prix Circuit intent on Jonathan Mogotsi repeating his double victory there last year. Teammate Jason Loosemore …

What Extreme Festival presented by Coca-Cola Round 5 PreviewWhere East London Grand Prix CircuitWhen Saturday 19 July 2025Community South Africa National Team in title fights across SA Touring Cars field Chemical Logistics Racing heads to the iconic East London Grand Prix Circuit’s Extreme Festival presented by Coca-Cola for the fifth of seven South African Touring …