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[Image: Uber] Uber South Africa is going through a serious glow-down. Once the slick ride-hailing darling that had city slickers raving, it’s now limping along with a battered reputation, a fleet of jalopies, and a barrage of horror stories from both riders and drivers. Let’s rewind. When Uber launched in Joburg, Pretoria, and Cape Town …

Malcolm Libera  ·24 Jun 2025 South Africa’s largest banks are facing a R60 billion class action lawsuit from former homeowners claiming their properties were sold unlawfully for much less than market value. The long-standing case, initiated in 2017, is expected to be heard in February 2026. The court first needs to rule on whether the …

I was taken aback by the Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) when it accepted the application by a Shariah-based political party called the Islamic State of Africa (ISA). This application was forwarded by a man who is not new to controversy. Farhad Hoomer was arrested in 2018 after he was accused of being …

Nearly 300 days after the position became vacant, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will finally convene to advise President Cyril Ramaphosa on who should become South Africa’s next Deputy Chief Justice. From 2 to 3 July, the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) will convene interviews to help the President make this critical decision. The position has …

Motorsport South Africa (MSA) is proud to announce the team that will represent the country at the 2025 FIM Junior Motocross World Championship & Cup, taking place from 5 – 6 July in Romagné, France. The Junior World Championship is the leading global stage for young motocross riders, and this year’s edition will feature competitors …

South Africa’s agricultural export focus means the country must always keep an open eye for any potential new market expansion. One country that has consistently been on our radar is China. The country’s dominance in global agricultural imports, stable economy, large population, and current low penetration by South Africa’s agriculture make it an ideal area …

Today marks 30 years since the South African national rugby team won the Rugby World Cup at Ellis Park in Johannesburg, beating New Zealand 15-12 in the final. The victory became significant because it was the first sporting success for a newly democratic South Africa. The win was said to help unify the country and …

Sihlobo highlighted that around 80% of South Africa’s fertiliser and refined fuel, as well as 98% of its agrochemicals, are imported, leaving the sector highly exposed to global shipping costs, currency fluctuations, and international conflicts.  “Machinery and other agricultural products are also largely sourced from abroad. This makes our farming sector highly sensitive to any …

The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution is fundamentally altering how businesses operate and governments deliver services globally. AI is poised to create significant value across various sectors worldwide. According to PwC research, AI applications could add up to $15.7 trillion annually to global GDP by 2030, making it the biggest commercial opportunity in today’s fast-changing economy. …

Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has announced the appointment of Beth Arendse as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 July 2025.  With over 25 years of leadership experience in South Africa’s creative and cultural sectors, Beth brings visionary insight, strategic expertise, and an unwavering commitment to inclusive growth.  “Throughout her career, she has …

While the aggregator model is thriving, the South African electricity market is moving towards a competitive, liberalised, and liquid market. To give this effect, President Cyril Ramaphosa has signed into law the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, 38 of 2024, which sets out far-reaching reforms for South Africa’s electricity sector, including the establishment of a competitive …

“The environment in which Eskom operates today is vastly different from 25 years ago… We now face significant constraints, both in terms of generation capacity and financial sustainability, largely due to years of non-cost-reflective tariffs,” Daphne Mokwena, Operations and Maintenance Manager at Eskom, tells FORBES AFRICA, in response to questions about the state of the …

Denel missiles on display at AAD 2022. State-owned defence manufacturer Denel has reported an unaudited profit of R223 million for the 2024/25 financial year, its first since 2016, as it outlines a cautious recovery strategy. The company’s Group CEO, Tshepo Monaheng, presented Denel’s turnaround plan to Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) on 20 …

When the world gets noisy, there’s something magical about escaping to a place where it’s just you, your partner, and the sound of the wind through trees or waves on the shore. Whether you’re planning a special anniversary, a honeymoon, or simply craving quality time without interruptions, these handpicked hideaways across South Africa offer privacy, …

By Thamsanqa Cele As Youth Month draws to a close for 2025, let us continue to keep in our minds, hearts and behaviours the courage the young people of the 1976 Soweto uprising, where they protested apartheid’s oppressive education policies, sparking a movement forequality.  Today, South Africa’s youth, 34.3% of the 60.6 million population, face …

There’s growing buzz about the “developmental state” and the idea that South Africa should follow that path. Experts and academics often point to Asian success stories: Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan and China as models where the state took a leading role in economic growth, instead of leaving it to the markets to do as …

Sassa has released its payment schedule for July 2025, with payments set to begin on 2 July. The South African Social Security Agency (Sassa) will disburse July social grants to beneficiaries next week. The agency will commence grant distributions on Wednesday, 2 July, starting with the Older Persons Grant. Sassa grant payment dates for July …

South Africa is currently ranked seventh among the top wine-producing nations globally. In 2023, South Africa produced approximately 933.8 million litres of wine. The industry contributes around ZAR 56.5 billion to the national gross domestic product. In a groundbreaking partnership, emanating from the Financing Agreement (Agreement No. ZA/DCI-AFS/040-854) between the European Commission and the Republic …

Malcolm Libera  ·23 Jun 2025 The rand strengthened on Friday as many emerging markets benefited from reduced concerns about immediate U.S. involvement in the Iran-Israel conflict. Domestically, investors will be looking at producer inflation, the leading indicator data set to be released next week, to assess the health of South Africa’s economy. The Johannesburg Stock …

To repair National Population Register and uphold national security, Home Affairs corrects unsustainable under-pricing of verification service For more than a decade, banks and financial service providers have only paid R0.15 for real-time verifications against the National Population Register (NPR). This is below market-related rates charged by the private sector for comparable services and far …

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says an intense cold front is expected to make landfall in Cape Town on Wednesday. The City’s Disaster Risk Management Centre Spokesperson, Sonica Lategan says specific warnings linked to the frontal system include damaging waves, winds and disruptive rainfall. Lategan says all relevant agencies are on high alert. Lategan …

By Parks Tau  In 1994, South Africa inherited an economy that was structurally designed to exclude the vast majority of South Africans. Apartheid’s distorted policies had created a dual economy: one of wealth and privilege and another of poverty and exclusion. This calculated economic strategy, structured along racial lines, created white-owned mines, farms, and factories …

OPINION: Rassie Erasmus is well placed to give a host of fringe players game time across the Springboks’ coming matches against the Barbarians, Italy and Georgia. ADVERTISEMENT The buzz around the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia, as well as France’s tour of New Zealand, will dominate international sports pages, websites and social media …