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WATCH as Springbok captain Salmaan Moerat and assistant coach Mzwandile Stick speak about what they’re expecting from Italy in the second of two Tests this weekend. ADVERTISEMENT Moerat and Stick addressed the media on Friday ahead of their series-decider against the Azzurri after coming off a hard-fought 42-24 against them last week at Loftus Versfeld. …

It’s a common misconception that South African banks are in fierce competition for your forex business, but Future Forex has challenged that notion by offering significantly lower forex fees – and is pairing these savings with a premium, white-glove service. “Forex is arguably one of the least competitive markets in the banking sector,” says Harry …

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MPV-styled C10 crossover SUV will debut exclusively with a range extending electric powertrain as a first of its kind for a passenger vehicle in South Africa. Soon become the 14th Chinese automaker present in South Africa when sales commence in September this year, Stellantis provided the first official showing of its Leapmotor brand on local …

When the Springboks take on the Azzurri at the Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium on Saturday, 12 July, you won’t need a subscription to MultiChoice’s legacy broadcaster or a ticket to see the match unfold live. The SABC is finally living up to its name, having secured the broadcasting rights to the Boks’ second test match …

11 July 2025 – Wits University International Congress on the Education of the Deaf makes its way to Africa. The Wits Centre for Deaf Studies (CFDS) will host the 2030 International Congress on the Education of the Deaf. The announcement was made on 10 July at the 24th Congress held in Rome, Italy. The International …

South Africa-born billionaire Elon Musk has traded barbs with EFF leader Julius Malema South Africa’s fourth-largest political party, which has long warred with billionaire Elon Musk, has warned it will “never allow” Musk’s Starlink satellite service to be launched in the country. In an address to parliament on Friday, at the department of communications & …

Two standout student-athletes from IIE Varsity College Nelson Mandela Bay are set to represent South Africa at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany. Nelson Mandela Bay, South Africa (11 July 2025) – From 16 to 27 July, the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany will take centre stage with two student athletes …

Significant concentrations of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) have been detected in South Africa’s water sources, particularly downstream of wastewater treatment plants, new research has found. The drugs most frequently detected were lopinavir and efavirenz, with concentrations at some sites far exceeding global norms. This is attributed to South Africa’s HIV treatment programme, the most extensive of …

Farmers and analysts have raised concerns over the impact of recently announced US tariffs on South African agricultural exports, warning that although the broader effect may be limited, the consequences for specific regions and commodities could be significant. The issue was highlighted during a panel discussion at Standard Bank Business and Commercial Banking’s Africa Unlocked …

THE local vehicle manufacturing sector understands the need to decarbonise their operations according to a study conducted by the naamsa, the body that represents vehicle manufacturers. The carbon-readiness study found that 60% of its respondents understood the need to decarbonise, especially given the stipulations of the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). Automotive manufacturers …

Watch – Judge Mbenenge on trial: Power, emojis & South Africa’s judiciary reckoning Defend Truth   Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge at his… Collaborative Platforms: The rise of collaborative platforms allows journalists to share resources and expertise across different media outlets. Read More at the Source

Deputy Press Ombud: Tyrone August 10 July 2025 Finding: Complaint 32134 Article 1: Date of publication: 24 December 2024  Headline: Lucie Pagé, Canadian journalist and wife to Jay Naidoo, charged with assault https://www.news24.com/ citypress/news/lucie-page-canadian-journalist-and-wife-to-jay-naidoo-charged-with-assault-20241224 Author: Gillian Schutte Article 2: Date of publication: 30 December 2024 Headline: The victim of alleged assault by Jay Naidoo’s wife fears …

Armed with a dream, a drum, and the backing of her community, Siobhan Naudé is set to shine on the global stage in Glasgow. South Africa (11 July 2025) – Siobhan Naudé’s story starts with a beat, one that echoed in her childhood as she watched her dad, lovingly known as “Moose,” drum for the …

The expected replacement for SMS — Rich Communications Service (RCS) — could become another channel for pestering South Africans with spam and scam messages in the coming years. RCS is a more modern data-based messaging protocol than SMS and is gaining traction with mobile networks worldwide. Its benefits over SMS include support for longer messages …

The Department of Home Affairs has unveiled two new visa schemes designed to position South Africa as a top destination for film production and global events, Cape {town} Etc reports Announced during the parliamentary budget vote debate, the STAGES and MEETS visas aim to streamline entry for international filmmakers, athletes and business delegates, as mentioned …

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced three major vehicle recalls over defects – in VW Golfs, Volvo XC90 hybrids, and Hino 500s. Consumers have been urged to contact their nearest approved dealership for a free inspection if they own any impacted vehicles. For the VW Golf models, Volkswagen South Africa released a statement indicating …

The HUWEI Pura 80 Series was just announced for global markets. We got to speak to Peter Feng, GM for Consumer Business Group, HUAWEI South Africa. Feng tells us that as many devices as possible are made available locally. With the reveal of the flagship HUAWEI Pura 80 Series outside of China finally a reality, …

10 Jul 2025 PGP Response to the Honourable Minister’s Budget Vote speech for 2025/26 Phahama Grain Phakama (PGP) welcomes the priorities outlined in the Honourable Minister’s 2025/26 Budget Vote speech, particularly its strong emphasis on farmer support, market access, and climate resilience – all critical pillars for transforming emerging grain producers into sustainable commercial farmers. …

Despite a welcome drop in reported incidents, vehicle theft and hijackings remain a primary concern for South Africans. According to the latest SAPS’s quarterly crime stats, hijackings decreased by 15.1% between January and March 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. However, with 4,533 hijackings recorded in only three months (about 50 vehicles hijacked …

South Africa is the most unequal society in the world. In one suburb, rows of tidy houses with manicured lawns and sparkling blue swimming pools portray a life of comfort and affluence. Yet just a short distance away, sprawling informal settlements tell a starkly different story — clusters of makeshift shelters cobbled together from corrugated …

Ten years ago, something very exciting happened on the London wine scene. The wine trade crammed into the concrete basement of a Soho record shop to taste an array of wines from a crowd of about 40 hitherto unknown producers from South Africa. These Cape new-wavers had been assembled by Robin Davis and Damon Quinlan …

The Springbok wing, whose first and only Test appearance to date was in June 2024 against Wales in London, said that although he is expecting a tough outing, having Willie le Roux and Makazole Mapimpi at the back with him brought a sense of calm. Le Roux will become only the eighth player in history …