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A bright new future is being touted for Mpumalanga’s degraded and scarred coal mining landscapes in the form of solar farms. Researchers from the Global Energy Monitor (GEM), an NGO based in the United States, have identified 18 potential conversion sites, covering about 250km² of coal mines in Mpumalanga, that will be available for solar …
These were the five biggest stories in South Africa’s transport industry this week. Construction mafia shuts down R550-million road project in South Africa’s richest province A road project in Gauteng valued at nearly R550 million has been put on hold following violent threats and attacks from local construction mafia groups. The tender was awarded to LoneRock in …
Speech by Minister Siviwe Gwarube, The Pyramid of Leadership: From Classroom to the World Your Worship, Honourable Junior MayorYour Excellency, President of the Gauteng RCLLeaders of the Johannesburg Junior CouncilDelegates from across our provinces and our continentPartners from the City of Johannesburg, the Development Bank of Southern Africa, and Constitution HillYoung changemakers, future leaders, and …
The game – which kicks off at 17h10 at the DHL Stadium – marks the Boks’ first match of the international season, after a successful 2024 campaign that yielded 11 wins in 13 Tests, as well as a Castle Lager Rugby Championship title. South Africa and the travelling club will compete for the Qatar Airways …
Many South Africans are turning to ride-hailing or rather e-hailing as a lucrative side hustle, with companies like Uber, Bolt, and inDrive offering flexible earning opportunities. With the industry projected to reach R8.11 billion by 2029 according to Statista. CNBC Africa’s Prudence Makhubalo spoke to Luyanda Jafta, CEO of Fleetly, shares expert insights on how …
Of the 44 foods tracked in the basket, 19 foods increased in price. Foods that increased in price by 5% or more include onions (9%) and beef (5%). “Households living on low incomes change their purchasing patterns in response to changes in affordability conditions,” said Abrahams. “On low incomes, women buy the core staple foods …
South Africa – 27 June, 2025 – Long before she had a name for it, Jessica Randall was already doing the work of a data scientist. She was breaking apart complex problems, reading the world through patterns, and reconstructing meaning from chaos. When she formally encountered the field during university, she knew her approach would
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History will be made when the Barbarians take on the Springboks on South African soil for the very first time. ADVERTISEMENT The famous invitational side and the World Cup champs will go head to head at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. A fixture like this is usually contested at the end of the season. However, …
Touted by the Department of Defence (DoD) as a turning point for South Africa’s defence force, the “Journey to Greatness” strategy has been accused by political parties of being a hollow and unaccountable policy shell. In a rare show of cross-party convergence, both the Democratic Alliance (DA) and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) slammed the …
Authorities in Mpumalanga have launched an investigation after a man’s decomposed body was found on the roof of the Hazyview police station on Wednesday. Mpumalanga police spokesperson Brig Donald Mdhluli told TimesLIVE: “Officers had been troubled by a persistent bad smell around the station for weeks which they suspected was from a dead rat or …
South Africa’s beloved Blue Crane is now officially classified as vulnerable, sounding alarm bells for conservationists, farmers, and wildlife lovers alike. The downgrade from near threatened was confirmed in the newly published Regional Red Data Book of Birds, and the message is clear: without urgent intervention, the species may spiral toward extinction. The change in …
History will be made when the Barbarians take on the Springboks on South African soil for the very first time. ADVERTISEMENT The famous invitational side and the World Cup champs will go head to head at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. A fixture like this is usually contested at the end of the season. However, …
Note to Editors: Please see attached soundbite by Dianne Kohler Barnard MP The Democratic Alliance welcomes the arrest of Lt General Khumalo, Brigadier Ncube, Brigadier Madondo and Major General Gabela, top figures within the South African Police Service’s Crime Intelligence CI Division. This is a welcomed step in rescuing an organisation on the brink of …
South Africa’s digital economy is accelerating fast. With a projected 92% increase in national data centre capacity by 2030, rising from 501.1 MW to 962.4 MW, according to Africa Data Centres, businesses across sectors are demanding faster, more reliable internet connections than ever before. However, there’s a bottleneck that continues to frustrate progress: fibre deployment. …
South Africa and Zimbabwe have launched a pilot tourist-only border crossing between Kruger National Park and Gonarezhou National Park, opening new doors for eco-adventure in the Great Limpopo Transfrontier Conservation Area. The seasonal route, accessible via the Sengwe-Tshipise Corridor, runs from May to November 2025 and operates twice a week for 4×4 vehicles. Travellers must pre-book, spend …
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called for the urgent inclusion of young people in building a capable, ethical, and developmental state. Mashatile was delivering the keynote address at the G20 High-Level Intergenerational Roundtable in Sandton on Friday, where he highlighted the importance of empowering youth to lead economic transformation, social development, and global engagement. Having …
The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is undertaking a massive project to fix its deteriorating road infrastructure with a new pothole and resurfacing campaign. The metro has earmarked R149.9 million for the Johannesburg Roads Agency to attend to potholes in key areas, covering at least 85km of roads. In an official media statement, the CoJ said …
Friday 27 Jun 2025 The news of Siya Kolisi’s late withdrawal on the eve of the Springboks clash against the Barbarians stole the headlines on Friday morning. ADVERTISEMENT The Springbok captain will miss the exhibition match at the Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. Jesse Kriel has been handed the captain’s armband in the absence of …
27 June 2025 – Wits University Development of drug delivery systems focused on targeted therapy, nanomedicine, and regenerative medicine. For patients living with complex illnesses such as cancer, HIV, TB, neurological disorders, neurotrauma, or other infectious diseases, the way medicine is delivered to the body can be just as important as the medicine itself. These …
Malcolm Libera ·27 Jun 2025 Severe storms and natural events are increasing in South Africa, and homeowners are warned to maintain their insurance and property to avoid high costs. Following devastating storms in the country this month, the South African Weather Services (SAWS) issued several alerts for continued inclement conditions for the rest of the …
Friday 27 Jun 2025 TEAM UPDATE: Jesse Kriel will lead the Springboks against the Barbarians at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday after coach Rassie Erasmus was forced to make a late change to his team on Friday. ADVERTISEMENT Regular captain Siya Kolisi has been ruled out of the match due to a ‘niggle’. Marco van …
South Africa has 23 independent power producer–owned solar power facilities, each contributing more than 75MW of dispatchable power to the grid, with the largest providing 150MW. The country’s independent power producer (IPP) procurement programme aims to add 39GW of capacity to South Africa’s energy mix by 2030. Plants already in operation have contributed significantly to …
Goma, 18 June 2025 — In a major breakthrough for communities in crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (Global Fund) have delivered 23 tonnes of essential HIV and Tuberculosis medication to North Kivu and South Kivu provinces. This shipment, which
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GOOD Statement by Kaden Arguile,GOOD National Youth Chairperson 27 June 2025 The GOOD Party calls on Comrades Marathon organisers to remove fossil fuel sponsors from its event entirely. The removal of Engen from the iconic South African event was a victory against the normalised practice of greenwashing in our sports.Only for Astron Energy to be […]
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