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A year into South Africa’s Government of National Unity, the country has learnt one thing: duct tape governance may not be elegant, but it can stick things together – at least for a while. When the Government of National Unity (GNU) was unveiled after the May 2024 election, it was hailed as a political miracle. …

South African motorists are bracing for a painful spike in fuel prices next month as global oil markets reel from rising geopolitical tensions and local economic pressures pile on. The surge in petrol and diesel costs comes on the back of escalating military conflict between Israel and Iran, which has spooked global energy markets and …

However, the municipality has dismissed these claims as mischievous and dangerous misinformation. OR Tambo mayor Mesuli Ngqondwana said: “In times such as these, misinformation fuels panic, confuses communities and undermines the real work being done to protect and support our people.” Ngqondwana described the allegations as an improbable theory, highlighting the widespread devastation in the …

Here are the areas where road repairs are currently underway, and which areas will be serviced soon A major route in the City of Cape Town, Western Cape, will be closed for five hours on Sunday. This was confirmed by the City on Friday. “Motorists are advised that a section of the M3 inbound will …

While thousands pushed through the final stretch of the Comrades Marathon, it was a barefoot cheerleader named Maddyson Shepard who caught the eye (and heart) of one runner from Wimpy, leading to a feel-good moment that’s now being celebrated across South Africa. KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (14 June 2025) – While thousands of athletes were pushing …

While the whole team contributed, Temba Bavuma, Aiden Markram and Kagiso Rabada were the heroes in South Africa’s (SA’s) biggest-ever red-ball match. The Proteas have finally ascended the mountain of past missed opportunities to now sit on the throne of world cricket after beating reigning champions Australia by five wickets in the World Test Championship …

South Africa are pushing to win this competition for the sixth time and edge closer to record holders Zambia. Bafana Bafana face defending champions Angola in the final of the Cosafa Cup at Free State Stadium on Sunday. With five Cosafa Cup titles, South Africa are bidding for a sixth crown and come close to …

President Cyril Ramaphosa congratulates the Proteas on winning the International Cricket Council’s Test Championship against Australia by five wickets in London today. South Africa beat Australia through a superb team effort at Lord’s, the home of cricket, on the fourth day. The win was built around excellent performances by the batsmen in the second innings. …

South Africa’s Johann van Graan is a treble winner with Bath. The Bath coach and former Bulls and Springboks assistant coach’s team, edged Springbok Handre Pollard’s Leicester 23-21 in the Gallagher Premiership final at the Allianz Stadium at Twickenham. This was a match up of the league’s first placed team (Bath) against the second placed (Leicester) …

Jubilant SANDF soldiers return home from the DRC. A 249-strong contingent of South African National Defence Force (SANDF) soldiers serving with the now-terminated Southern African Development Community Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) have arrived back in South Africa, with the remainder set to return by month-end. The troops arrived at Air Force …

JOHANNESBURG – South Africa is facing a pivotal moment in its public health history.  As traditional global health funding models falter, the country must urgently rethink how it sustains its healthcare systems, continues its gains against HIV/AIDS, and ensures future generations are equipped to meet emerging challenges. This as foreign aid is shrinking and the …

South Africa 138 and 282 for 5 (Aiden Markram 146, Temba Bavuma 66, Mitchell Starc 3-66) beat Australia 212 (Beau Webster 72, Steve Smith 66, Kagiso Rabada 5-51) and 207 (Starc 58, Alex Carey 43, Rabada 4-59, Lungi Ngidi 3-38) by five wickets. It was scratchy, it was edgy and they should have lost another …

Temba Bavuma © Gallo Images It is easy to be magnanimous in victory – less so in defeat – but Australian captain, Pat Cummins, gave due credit to opposite number Temba Bavuma and man-of-the-match Aiden Markram after South Africa completed a hard-fought, emotional five-wicket victory in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Saturday. …

LONDON – Aiden Markram’s magnificent century guided South Africa to a five-wicket win over Australia in the World Test Championship final at Lord’s on Saturday as the Proteas finally ended their decades-long wait for a major global cricket trophy. South Africa, set 282 to win, finished on 282-5 before lunch on the fourth day, with …

Tsholofelo Lejaka starts his second tenure as Boxing South Africa CEO on Tuesday. Image: SUPPLIED Boxing South Africa (BSA) has appointed Tsholofelo Lejaka as CEO, a position he held previously, the regulator said in a statement on Friday. Lejaka, who was parachuted into the troubled organisation last year as acting CEO, will take over the …

CEO Anthony Kettle said global companies initially approached them to save costs, but they stay for the talent and skills. “Our growth has been exponential. As more businesses partner with us, the quality of opportunities available to South African talent improves, attracting higher-calibre professionals, which in turn draws more companies to our services. What began …

This shark tale almost sank through the mesh of history into the murky deep but through sheer happenstance it improbably surfaced from the depths and into the light of scientific discovery. In November 2016, a female white shark that had been satellite tagged off the Western Cape coastal town of Gansbaai in May 2012 was …

Staff Writer  ·14 Jun 2025 Businesses in South Africa are increasingly terminating work-from-home policies and adopting return-to-office (RTO) orders, but legal experts warn that they should proceed with caution. This is because the Labour Court has already shown that it will rule against employers who unilaterally decide to adopt RTO, or who try to use …

The hosts delivered in the annual competition to get into the last hurdle as fringe players sent a message to Hugo Broos. Article continues below Angola beat Madagascar to get into the final South Africa faced Comoros in second semi-final Bafana Bafana deliver as anticipated Climate Change: The country faces challenges related to climate change, …

Karooooo CEO Zak Calisto lost around R3.1 billion on Thursday, 12 June 2025, after an announcement from the company saw its share price plummet by over 15%. On Thursday, 12 June 2025, Karooooo informed shareholders that Calisto plans to sell 1.5 million of his personal shares in the company for $50 (around R898) a share. The company …

A World Bank-linked climate fund has backed South African plans to cut its reliance on coal, unlocking up to $2.6 billion in financing and giving the nation’s energy transition an unexpected boost. The approval of the updated plan by the Climate Investment Funds, which was stalled after South Africa last year asked to delay the …

The International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) has proposed a 15% import tariff on new energy vehicle (NEV) batteries to build on local manufacturing capabilities. This could be problematic for carmakers like Toyota, BMW, and Mercedes, who produce NEVs locally but import the batteries they use. In a Government Gazette notice on 29 May 2025, the …

Thank you, Minister. A very good morning to the Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu;Deputy Ministers of Police, Dr Polly Boshielo and Mr Cassel Mathale;All Deputy National Commissioners present here today;The President of POPCRU, Mr Thulani Ngwenya;The Vice President of SAPU, Mr Peter Ntsime;Members of the media; Our men and women in blue remain hard …

Malcolm Libera  ·13 Jun 2025 The Department of Trade, Industry, and Competition is stepping in to try to prevent the closure of Goodyear’s factory in Kariega, in the Eastern Cape. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC) is holding urgent talks with Goodyear to try to save the plant and prevent what it describes …