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A Bloemfontein woman is one step closer to the crown after being named among the Top 30 finalists in the prestigious Mrs South Africa pageant. Siyasanga Mophethe (39) was selected during the semi-finals held at Hotel Sky in Sandton last week, joining 29 other women from across the country. Mophethe, who represents the Free State …

Malcolm Libera  ·7 Jul 2025 Pick n Pay has warned that South African retailers face the growing threat of increased competition from the rapid expansion of the informal economy and its retail sector. In its latest annual results, the retailer outlined the country’s difficult operating conditions, including low economic growth, high unemployment, inflationary pressure, and …

OPINION: The Springboks need to improve their defence and game management with a view to the second Test in Gqeberha – and the all-important Rugby Championship. ADVERTISEMENT There’s so much to unpack from the first Test between the Boks and Italy in Pretoria. We always knew that this four-match block would be about squad development …

The South African government is hiring a host of new employees at Air Traffic Navigation Services (ATNS) to address safety concerns caused by regulatory failures and understaffing. This is according to Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, who told Newzroom Afrika that her department is currently verifying 37 candidates as part of its plan to expand aviation …

Road deaths in South Africa can be drastically reduced through rethinking the way in which fines and punishments are dished out. This is the view of Eugene Herbert, CEO of advanced driver training company MasterDrive. South Africa recently ranked as the country with the most dangerous roads in the world largely due to the reckless …

Walk down the aisles of a Trader Joe’s or Whole Foods Market in the US, and chances are many of the piles of oranges, lemons, limes and grapefruit will be labelled “Produce of South Africa.” They have become a staple in the US — the world’s largest citrus importer — especially during the off-season summer …

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa faces a fresh crisis within his government after a police official accused one of his ministers of interference in an investigation into political assassinations. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the police commissioner in KwaZulu-Natal province, said Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior national police officials in March seized dockets with information on political …

Staff Writer  ·7 Jul 2025 United States President Donald Trump has threatened to intensify and exacerbate punitive tariffs on countries aligned with BRICS, saying he will apply an additional 10% tariff on them. Trump took to his Truth Social platform on Monday (7 July) and posted the threat. “Any country aligning itself with the anti-American …

The rapid development of a new lithium mine near the seaside resort of Umzumbe has triggered concerns about the impacts of a more widespread scramble for white gold (lithium) and other mineral commodities along the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast. Investigations by Daily Maverick show that mineral prospectors are planning dozens of exploratory digs and surveys over …

Child labour is a big concern across the world. It is particularly acute in countries in the global south, where it is estimated that about 160 million children are engaged in child labour, about 87 million of them in sub-Saharan Africa. Read:High cocoa prices drive smuggling surge, alarming tradersChild slavery in West Africa: Understanding cocoa farming …

Note to Editors: Please see attached soundbite by Ian Cameron MP After a troubling briefing today by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the DA has written to National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, for an urgent debate in Parliament on corruption within the South African Police Services (SAPS). Our country will never win against violent …

A 35-year-old Limpopo entrepreneur has unearthed a hidden opportunity in the yoghurt industry. Edward Kgarose, who is from Molepo, outside Polokwane, is crafting a unique sweet potato-flavoured drinking yoghurt. He launched the factory for his business in 2016. Kgarose’s products are sold in selected supermarkets in the province. He says he plans to expand his …

Wiaan Mulder marked his ascendency to captaincy by scoring an unbeaten double-century as he led South Africa to 465/4 at stumps on day one of their second test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Sunday. Craig Ervine, Zimbabwe’s captain, called correctly at the toss and asked the visitors to bat first. Mulder …

Of these, 87 entries were from South Africa, and four South African tasters invited to serve on the judging panels, namely Maryna Calow, Helen Melis, Anton Swarts and Heidi Duminy. Coming out tops with the only Grand Gold medal awarded to a South African producer, was Kleine Zalze’s Vineyard Selection Chenin Blanc 2024, followed by …

Police rescue services have been searching for a 37 year-old man following a suspected shark attack on Friday afternoon. The incident took place at Mfazazana, near Hibberdene. Saps K9 Search and Rescue and Water Policing and Diving Services (WPDS) were alerted that a man had gone missing in he sea, following a reported shark incident. …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted statements made earlier on Sunday in a media briefing by SAPS KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The President says, “This is a matter of grave national security concern that is receiving the highest priority attention. It is vital that the integrity of the country’s security services is safeguarded …

DURBAN – KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has made explosive allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu accusing him of political interference in key investigations in a media briefing on Sunday. READ: KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner makes explosive allegations at briefing He revealed that evidence found on the phone of accused underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala links …

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has denied allegations of interfering in police operations and misleading parliament. Mchunu’s denials come after KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi said on Sunday at an explosive “special briefing” that the high profile political killings task team was disbanded because it was closing in on politicians and others who had been …

REACTION: Springbok Women performance coach Swys de Bruin is under no illusion about the work his team still has to do following their 20-50 defeat to Canada on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT De Bruin and the Springbok Women knew the match against the No.2  Test team in the world was going to be difficult, and it was …

‘There are no rich people without poor people … and that’s the reality. The poor people keep the economy running,’ says Megan Bobotyana, a Reclaim the City leader, living in a former nurses’ home in Green Point, Cape Town. Megan Bobotyana is a leader of the community living in Ahmed Kathrada House, an occupied building …

Volkswagen banks on brand’s rich local heritage to fend off onslaught from the People’s Republic. In February this year Volkswagen South Africa (VWSA) announced that were adding two new entry-level derivatives to their top selling T-Cross line-up. A 1.0 TSI 70kW Base fitted with a five-speed manual transmission and a 1.0 TSI 85kW Base with …

In South Africa, a wave of innovative young entrepreneurs is rising—and several institutions are stepping up to fuel that momentum with funding, mentorship, and strategic support. From government-backed agencies to sector-specific funds, these programs are designed to help youth-owned businesses not only survive but thrive in today’s competitive economy. Key Institutions Supporting Young Entrepreneurs: 1. …

Wiaan Mulder hit a record-breaking double century in his first match as captain as South Africa went on a run spree on the first day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Sunday. Mulder’s unbeaten 264 in a total of 465 for four was the highest score by a first-time Test captain in the …

Before Outa became the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, it was a single-issue civil action group formed to oppose E-tolls and its chairman, Wayne Duvenage, was also CEO of the Avis car rental company in South Africa. Born in what would become Harare, Zimbabwe, in 1960, Duvenage said he has almost no recollection of his birth …