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The result leaves the group finely poised heading into the final round of fixtures. South Africa and Mali are tied on four points each, while Tanzania and Ghana remain locked on a single point apiece. Tanzania stunned the South Africans in the 24th minute when Opah Clement scored for the East African team. They managed …

City Power and Eskom have resolved their dispute over billing debt. However, a South African National Energy Development Institute (SANEDI) report has found deeper issues at the Joburg power utility. The report raises concerns about billing accuracy, check metering, estimation processes, municipal debt, and the regulation of bulk power purchases in the country. City Power …

Malcolm Libera  ·12 Jul 2025 South African homeowners are being warned to ensure their electric fences are up to standard amid stricter law enforcement in the country.  Electric fencing remains one of the most popular security measures in South Africa, widely used by homeowners and businesses alike.  However, homeowners are cautioned that failing to comply …

Staff Writer  ·11 Jul 2025 The Portfolio Committee on Employment and Labour is considering amendments to South Africa’s public holiday pay regulations to clarify confusion that may disadvantage workers. During a committee meeting this week, members were presented with points of confusion in the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) relating to wording on pay …

JOHANNESBURG – Sir Stuart Ntlathi has over 20 years of experience in science, invention and technology education. And now he’s poised to stretch his innovative spirit high into the sky. Ntlathi is set to become the first black South African in space. READ | NASA eyes summer streaming liftoff on Netflix But his joy may …

Lesotho has declared a state of disaster over high unemployment rates. The 2024 Lesotho Labour Force Survey, released last week, puts the country’s unemployment rate at 30%. Among people aged between 15 and 35, it is 39%. The previous survey was done in 2019 and reported unemployment at 22.5%. ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUE READING BELOW The country’s …

In a video filled with a barrage of racist statements, the Viljoens berate the South African legal system and black people. Peet and Melany Viljoen, who must pay the real Tammy Taylor R71 million for statutory damages caused by the use of her trademark and breach of contract according to a judgment in a US …

The close observers of this letter will recall that when I first argued for South Africa to place temporary restrictions on the imports of poultry products from Brazil, the idea wasn’t for us to be protectionists. Instead, we wanted to ensure that Brazil controls the avian influenza outbreak before we could resume the imports. This …

The board of the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has placed its CEO, advocate Makhosini Msibi, on suspension after allegations of financial misconduct, irregular expenditure and governance failures at the entity.  Deputy minister of transport Mkhuleko Hlengwa said in a statement the board has officially informed him of Msibi’s precautionary suspension after a board meeting …

PREVIEW: The opportunity to play in front of family and friends is a strong incentive to deliver a performance that will be remembered by all attending their Test match against Canada at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT However, for Springbok Women captain, Nolusindiso Booi, it also offers them the chance to showcase …

South Africa, through the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), will host the second technical meeting of the Group of 20 (G20) Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group (ECSWG) next week. The meeting will be held from 14-18 18 July 2025, at Kruger National Park (KNP) in Skukuza, Mpumalanga. The ECSWG will facilitate …

Building upon their long-standing venture, GWM and WesBank have updated their partnership to make financing a GWM model more affordable for South Africans.  Image: GWM The alliance between Chinese automaker GWM and WesBank is aimed at making GWM vehicles more accessible to South Africans by simplifying the purchasing process. Richard Pampel, WesBank CFO, explains how …

A wildly satirical article about robbers accidentally hijacking a snake transport truck has gone viral in South Africa… and the funniest part? Half the country thinks it’s real. South Africa (12 July 2025) – Something absolutely ridiculous is doing the rounds online… and it’s biting hard. A satirical article titled “Braindead Robbers Mistake Snake Truck …

According to new global research, South Africa has been named the world’s most dangerous country to drive in. The study highlights staggering statistics: 24.5 road traffic deaths per 100,000 people, with more than half (57.5%) linked to alcohol abuse. Adding to the concern, only 31% of front-seat passengers are estimated to wear seat belts, compared …

As we observe Africa Anti-Corruption Day on Friday, 11 July — marking 22 years since the adoption of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption — it is hard not to feel despondent about the state of corruption on the continent. In particular, African public procurement systems are affected by an insidious form …

South African healthcare leaders are outpacing their global counterparts when it comes to adopting artificial intelligence, particularly in clinical decision-making and exploring the potential of generative AI. Nearly two-thirds of these leaders have already rolled out remote patient monitoring solutions across a range of critical care areas, including mental health (62%), post-operative recovery (56%), pre-operative …

When O&J entered the market in 2023, they had around 40 dealerships in South Africa. That number has grown to 50 service centres, with plans to grow to 64 in the coming years. While not as expansive as brands such as Toyota and Volkswagen, several Chinese brands have surpassed European luxury brands in terms of …

PREVIEW: The second of the two-Test series between South Africa and Italy promises to be a humdinger following the Azzurri’s brave display against the world champions in Pretoria last weekend. ADVERTISEMENT The Boks made wholesale changes (11) to their starting line-up for their rematch against the Italians following their 42-24 victory at Loftus Versfeld. Head …

GOAL gives you the details to follow defending champions South Africa’s 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations outing against the East African nation. Article continues below Banyana Banyana started Group C of the biennial WAFCON title defence with a win over Ghana to boost their chances of advancing. On Friday, Desiree Ellis’ team will play …

The BackaBuddy campaign, which started five days ago, was initiated by controversial X user Chris Excel and has exceeded its target of R35,000. The X account has 3.3-million followers and is known for using pictures of social media content creator Bianca Coster to impersonate her while making derogatory remarks about people. While others have supported …

The Boks started last week’s encounter between the sides at Loftus Versfeld on an encouraging note, building up a 28-3 halftime lead, but the visitors fought back strongly in the second half, ultimately going down 42-24 – something the Springboks were wary of this week. “They are a very physical team, so it’s going to …

The Catholic Health Care Association (CATHCA) has condemned the recent surge in xenophobic incidents targeting foreign nationals at public health facilities in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. This comes in the wake of disturbing reports that anti-migrant vigilante groups are blocking undocumented migrants, including “pregnant women and new mothers, from accessing essential health care.” In a statement …

Gang-related crime in South Africa is widespread, but is under-reported outside hotspots such as the Cape Flats in Cape Town or Westbury in Johannesburg. In these areas gangs are deeply rooted and contribute to ongoing violence, drug trafficking and territorial conflict. But gangs have continued to evolve and gang violence has consistently increased throughout South …