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Motorists are advised to fill up their tanks today or tomorrow before the price of fuel goes up later this week. According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund, the cost of both diesel and petrol is set to increase when the new fuel price adjustments come into effect on Wednesday, 2 July. …

She is one of an estimated 10 million eligible South Africans excluded from welfare payments due to administrative obstacles, including problems with an algorithm-based income verification check, recent research has found. Mtshali, who sells tomatoes in the Soweto township, had her online application for a Social Relief from Distress (SRD) grant rejected more than half …

OPINION: Rassie Erasmus’ Springboks will break the attacking records set in 2024 if they hit their straps in the Italy series and the matches that follow. ADVERTISEMENT There was a moment at the Cape Town Stadium this past Saturday that summed up the attitude of this Bok team and coaching staff. After 81 minutes, the …

Hyundai’s newest seven-seater SUV is off to a solid start in South Africa, selling 164 units in its first two months. The Korean automaker recently launched the new Alcazar – essentially the facelifted version of the Grand Creta – which is the brand’s cheapest three-row vehicle. According to industry sales data provided by Naamsa, the …

Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies South Africa and Botswana. Cassava Technologies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the South African AI Association (SAAIA), an industry body focused on growing responsible AI adoption. The MOU will see artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and GPU-as-a-service (GPUaas) being delivered across the African continent. In terms of …

Corruption has become such a constant in South Africa’s public life that most citizens treat it the same way they treat potholes, loadshedding, or failing infrastructure — inevitable. But what if, just for one week, the rot stopped? No backdoor deals.No ghost employees.No fraudulent tenders.Just honest, ethical governance. It’s almost unimaginable—a South Africa without constant …

South Africans driving diesel-powered cars are currently expected to be most impacted by the fuel price adjustments for July 2025. According to the latest data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF), the wholesale price of 50ppm diesel is expected to increase by 84 cents per litre from Wednesday, 2 July 2025. That means the cost …

Divest, the African-founded crypto offramp platform that’s redefining how people turn crypto into cash, is officially launching in South Africa. With a promise to deliver payouts in under 60 seconds, eliminate the headaches of peer-to-peer trading, and offer the best market rates, Divest is stepping into the market with one mission: make crypto cashouts fast, …

​Men’s Mental Health Month draws to a close on Monday, 30 June. In an opinion piece for the Cape Argus, Mandisa Mashaba from the Division of Health Systems and Public Health writes that South Africa is facing a mental health crisis, and men are at the centre of it. She says society can better support …

South Africa recorded foreign direct investment inflows of R11.7bn rand ($661.46m) in the first quarter of 2025, higher than inflows of R7.5bn in the fourth quarter of last year, central bank data has shown. 30 Jun 2025 30 Jun 2025 Source: Reuters. The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) said in its Quarterly Bulletin that the …

Henrik Harboe underscores G20 Sherpa talks in South Africa as vital for tackling global crises, from Ukraine and Gaza to energy and economic stability. Henrik Harboe of Norway has highlighted the crucial role of the third Sherpa meeting in addressing international crises, including the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, as well as the broader …

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BULAWAYO – Sean Williams hit an aggressive century for Zimbabwe but South Africa were in control after the second day of the first Test at Queens Sports Club on Sunday. The left-handed Williams hit 137 off 163 balls – more than half his team’s total of 251. South Africa led by 167 runs on the …

It may be advisable to reduce the speed limit from 60km/h to 50km/h in certain areas, but there is no evidence to suggest that the same strategy will work for all of South Africa’s roads. This is the viewpoint of Driving.co.za managing director, Rob Handfield-Jones, who discussed the country’s speed limits on Cape Talk. Rob …

Robbie Deans believes the Springboks’ record dismantling of the Barbarians in Cape Town makes them favourites to snap the All Blacks’ historic run in Auckland this year. Speaking after his Baa Baas side were outclassed 54-7 in wet conditions at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, Deans had high praise for Rassie Erasmus’ charges, and has …

South Africa scored 418 for nine, a total which seemed unlikely when Pretorius arrived at the crease with his team in trouble at 23 for three. Fast bowling all-rounder Corbin Bosch, batting at number eight, made 100 not out, reaching his century in the last over of the day. Pretorius, a solidly-built left-hander aged 19 years …

NEWS: Springbok lock Jean Kleyn has been ruled out of the squad travelling to Johannesburg for the opening match of the Incoming Series after sustaining an injury during the team’s 54-7 victory against the Barbarians on Saturday. ADVERTISEMENT Kleyn, who started the match with lock partner Lood de Jager, will return to Irish club Munster …

By Reuters Zimbabwe’s Sean Williams struck a fluent 137 from 164 balls on day two of the first test against South Africa in Bulawayo on Sunday, but the visitors were in command with a 216-run lead and nine second-innings wickets remaining. A South African side missing several regulars will resume on 49 for one on …

By Lehlohonolo Lehana. Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Sindisiwe Chikunga has unveiled a strategic roadmap aimed at driving the institutional change.  Presenting the department’s five-year Strategic Plan to the Portfolio Committee on Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Chikunga emphasised that the plan is guided by constitutional responsibility and …

Flloyd Shivambu is politically vulnerable, having fallen foul of both Jacob Zuma and Julius Malema, with the stink of the VBS scandal still clinging to him. If one were to measure a revolutionary by the state of their facial adornment, then Floyd Shivambu’s dalliance in politics currently looks as patchy as his beard. Shivambu – …

South Africa and Kenya have been named priority countries in Microsoft’s global AI skilling initiative, as the tech giant ramps up efforts to close the digital skills gap across the continent. Speaking at Microsoft South Africa’s first AI Skilling Day, held on June 25 at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Tiara Pathon, Microsoft’s AI …

It’s often said of a winemaker that he or she is a philosopher … but Johan Reyneke actually studied philosophy, and when you ask him about his pioneering biodynamic vineyards (the first in South Africa, which he opened back in 2007) or his winemaking techniques or his charitable work, you are as likely to hear …

Libraries across South Africa and globally are integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics to enhance service delivery, streamline operations, and expand access – without replacing staff. At the 5th IFLA Librarians Symposium held at the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) in Pietermaritzburg, experts emphasized that AI is a complementary tool, not a threat to jobs. Instead, …

Heritage Day 2025 is shaping up to be one for the history books because Castle Lager and Big Save are teaming up to host the World’s Biggest Braai. South Africa (29 June 2025) – South Africans are pretty serious about a few things: rugby, road trips, and a proper braai. But what if we told …