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Image: Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Pix4free.org A group of infectious disease and public health experts are calling on the Department of Health and Minister Aaron Motsoaledi to reintroduce a national action plan addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR). An open letter from over 70 doctors, scientists and public health advisors states that antibiotic resistance is becoming …

Relations between Pretoria and Tel Aviv have been strained since 2018. Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, said South Africa has not yet decided whether to close the Israeli embassy in Pretoria. Responding to questions in parliament on Tuesday, Lamola said the embassy remains downgraded until Cabinet reaches a decision to completely close …

A TikTok video of an American mom navigating South African life has struck a chord with locals, and for good reason… she gets us. Shame. Western Cape, South Africa (19 June 2025) – When Kourtney Jade packed up her life in Las Vegas and moved her entire family to South Africa in 2024, without ever …

[Image: Facebook] In a time where digital fatigue and isolation are at an all-time high, The Sociable App wants to flip the script on connection. The South African-born platform is rapidly becoming the go-to space for people looking to build real connections, host meaningful events, and rediscover the joy of shared, in-person experiences. The problem is – …

Listen more than you speak. The most successful deals I’ve been involved in were successful not through forceful negotiation but through deep understanding. When you truly comprehend what drives the other party, such as their concerns, aspirations and non-negotiables, you create solutions that transcend traditional win-or-lose paradigms. What was your first job? My first professional …

#InsideTheBox with Dr Andy Gray | How can we tell if health policies or guidelines are truly evidence-based? #InsideTheBox is a column by Dr Andy Gray, a pharmaceutical sciences expert at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and Co-Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre on Pharmaceutical Policy and Evidence Based Practice. (Photo: Supplied) Comment & Analysis 18th …

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) will host a high-level dialogue focussing on the challenges of advancing democratic governance in the Global South. Held in partnership with the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), the event will take place on 19 and 20 June 2025 in Pretoria under the theme Re-imagining …

The South African men’s cricket team touched down at OR Tambo International Airport to a great reception after claiming the ICC World Test Championship title. Fans, family, and officials gathered to celebrate the Proteas’ historic triumph and to glimpse the coveted Mace in South African hands. Temba Bavuma interacts with supporters during the South Africa …

The big plunge in solar power system prices in South Africa over the past few years could be coming to an end. Global prices of solar panels, inverters, and batteries dropped sharply in 2023 and 2024, largely due to substantial overproduction in China. In South Africa, the declines were exacerbated by a market flooded with …

After weeks of mounting pressure, Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane has released the list of panellists who assisted her with the appointments of 21 Seta board chairpersons — several of whom are linked to ANC politicians. Higher Education Minister Nobuhle Nkabane initially refused to disclose the names of the independent panel responsible for appointing the …

On Tuesday, the organisers said they were “deeply saddened and troubled by the incident that occurred this weekend. “An internal investigation is under way to determine what transpired and we are committed to ensuring those responsible are held accountable. We will provide regular updates on the progress of our internal investigation and any related legal …

Temba Bavuma © Getty Images South Africa captain Temba Bavuma said the massive, joyous welcome his team received when returning home on Wednesday from their World Test Championship final triumph was a sign of how special the achievement was. Bavuma and his teammates were greeted by several thousand supporters when they landed in Johannesburg following …

While South African motorists with keyless entry vehicles can take several measures to stop tech-savvy thieves from stealing their cars, the best mitigations ultimately nullify the benefit of the feature. Private security companies, car tracking firms, and insurance companies have warned about a surge in keyless car thefts in South Africa through so-called “replay attacks” …

At a time when avian influenza and foot-and-mouth disease have been in the headlines, it is reasonable for people to closely watch consumer food price inflation to gauge the pass-through of these issues. On June 18, we had inflation data for May 2025. South Africa’s consumer food price inflation has continued to accelerate; however, this …

South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its technological evolution, poised to redefine itself as Africa’s leading digital powerhouse. Over the past two years, political leaders and media narratives have painted a picture of rapid digital transformation, underscoring the government’s ambition to position South Africa at the forefront of innovation. President Cyril Ramaphosa reinforced …

South Africa will resume trade talks with the Trump administration on the sidelines of the US-Africa Business Summit next week, with less than a month to go before Washington’s reciprocal tariffs are set to come into effect. The negotiating teams will aim to thrash out the details of South Africa’s proposed framework agreement, which includes …

Luke Fraser  ·18 Jun 2025 The Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit has received approval to amend its design, opening the possibility of Formula One returning to the country. Constructed in 1961, the original Kyalami Circuit was the home of the South African Grand Prix, hosting 21 F1 Grand Prix races. On top of F1, the circuit …

Parliament, Wednesday, 18 June 2025 – The National Council of Provinces Oral Question and Answer session with President Cyril Ramaphosa, initially scheduled for Thursday, 19 June 2025, has been postponed. The session will now take place on Wednesday, 25 June 2025. Meanwhile, the National Assembly (NA) will hold a virtual members’ training and capacity-building programme …

Health workers have long relied on body mass index (BMI) to measure whether people are within a healthy weight range, but leading researchers have made the case for a new way to understand and diagnose obesity, writes Jesse Copelyn for Spotlight. To tackle the global rise in obesity, our understanding of the condition needs to …

Staff Writer  ·18 Jun 2025 The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA) has declared a national disaster in South Africa following severe weather in the country. The head of the National Disaster Management Centre, Elias Sithole, said the magnitude and severity of severe weather warranted a national response. South Africa has experienced weeks …

At a time when AI and digital transformation are reshaping industries across South Africa, Dell is ideally positioned to support businesses on their journey to innovation and impact. Habib Mahakian has been appointed as Vice President and Managing Director for Dell Technologies South Africa, expanding on his current role as VP for Emerging Markets. ”I’m …

Habib Mahakian Dell Technologies South Africa has a new MD following the recent resignation of Doug Woolley, who has taken a senior role at JSE-listed Altron Group. Habib Mahakian has been named MD and vice president of Dell South Africa with immediate effect, the company said on Wednesday. This expands his current role as vice …

“To be clear, I am NOT taking drugs!” the richest man in the world announced on his social media platform X at the end of May. “The New York Times was lying their ass off.”  Elon Musk — originally from South Africa and until recently the head of the Trump administration’s so-called department of government …