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South Africa’s Department of Transport is scrambling to clear the country’s driving licence card production backlog, and it says it will take four to six months to work through it. However, Wayne Duvenage, CEO at the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), says extending the driving licence validity period will provide immediate relief. “We’ve been saying …

Capacitation and filling of vacant posts We have been hard at work in ensuring that we increase our footprint and bring services closers to the communities that we serve. In the last five years, we have managed to build 31 police stations across the country. These include, Bolobedu police station in Limpopo, Qhasa police station …

The national team’s fringe players are one step closer to the regional crown after a convincing win against the Coelacanths. Bafana Bafana defeated Comoros 3-1 on Friday evening at the Toyota Stadium in Bloemfontein to get their Cosafa Cup final ticket. As a result, the hosts will face defending champions Angola on Sunday, hoping to …

South African supporters outnumber Australians to a large degree at Lord’s as those in attendance hope to witness the Test side create history. As the sun began to set over Lord’s Cricket Ground (after 9pm) on day two, the general workers hired by the International Cricket Council (ICC) practised setting up the stage and a …

EFF MP Carl Niehaus. According to Defence and Military Veterans Minister Angie Motshekga, what has been christened the “Journey to Greatness” of the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) is on track with ministerial priorities met, draft documentation and evaluations done as well as other work in progress. She was replying to Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) …

Opinion Tswelopele Makoe|Published 9 hours ago Copy to Clipboard THIS year’s Youth Day commemorates 49 years since the June 16 student uprisings (also known as the Soweto Massacres), a crucial turning point in the liberation struggle of South Africa. In 1976, the bravery of tens of thousands of school children ignited a countrywide rebellion, setting …

Kagiso Rabada © Gallo Images Following decades of falling agonisingly short of success, South African cricket sits on the cusp of a first major triumph with 69 runs needed to win the World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday. South Africa have eight wickets in hand and are now overwhelming favourites to finish off the …

Friday, June 13, 2025 President Cyril Ramaphosa will visit flood-affected areas in the Eastern Cape today, due to rising casualties and damage to infrastructure caused by the severe weather impacting the OR Tambo and Amathole District Municipalities. According to the President’s Office, the country’s Commander-in-Chief will be updated by Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional …

13 June 2025 – South Africa advanced to the final of the COSAFA Cup after a convincing 3-1 victory over Comoros at Free State Stadium on a cold night in Bloemfontein on Friday night. The match began with an early advantage for South Africa when Mohamed Idris of Comoros scored an unfortunate own goal, putting …

We reiterate our unwavering commitment to the peaceful resolution of disputes, says Ministry South Africa condemns Israeli attacks on Iran 13 June 2025 South Africa expresses profound concern regarding the attacks conducted by Israel on targets within Iran on 13 June 2025, including reported impacts on military areas, nuclear facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Reports of …

Bafana Bafana advanced to the COSAFA Cup final after defeating Comoros 3-1 on Friday evening. COSAFA Cup Result: South Africa 3-1 Comoros Date: 13 June 2025 Venue: Toyota Stadium South Africa coach Vela Khumalo made just one change from the goalless draw with Mauritius on Tuesday, as Orlando Pirates midfielder Kabelo Dlamini was recalled in …

Aiden Markram scored a stunning, unbeaten 102 and shared an unbroken third wicket partnership of 143 with Temba Bavuma (65*) as South Africa seized control of the World Test Championship final against Australia, reaching 213-2 by the close of the third day on Friday chasing a target of 282 for victory.  They require another 69 …

Members of Parliament from across the political spectrum on Friday interrogated Armscor and the Department of Defence (DoD) over delays, underfunding, and systemic risks undermining the South African National Defence Force (SANDF). The Joint Standing Committee on Defence (JSCD) session focused on the management of acquisition and maintenance contracts for the South African Navy and …

South Africa expresses profound concern regarding the attacks conducted by Israel on targets within Iran on 13 June 2025, including reported impacts on military areas, nuclear facilities, and civilian infrastructure. Reports of civilian casualties, alongside military personnel, are deeply troubling. These actions raise serious concerns under international law, including the principles of sovereignty, territorial integrity, …

Shack building at Happiness Village on the Marievale SA Army base. Picture: Groundup South Africa’s military infrastructure is on the verge of total collapse, a National Assembly (NA) Parliamentarian said in the wake of a joint meeting of two oversight committees. The high-stakes meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans (PCDMV) and …

Staff Writer  ·13 Jun 2025 On top of another month of decline in the manufacturing sector, South Africa’s mining sector has also delivered its sixth consecutive month of recession, painting a bleak picture for the country’s economy. Mining data published by Stats SA this week showed a significant decline in production, down 7.8% year-on-year in …

The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Prof. Blade Nzimande led South Africa’s Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) delegation in a high-level engagement with Mr. Will Meng, CEO of Huawei South Africa, and the Huawei Executives. This high-level meeting was held at the Huawei headquarters in Shenzhen, China and served as a precursor to the …

South Africa possesses significant wind and solar energy potential, which is crucial for green hydrogen production through electrolysis. The country is actively pursuing the development of a green hydrogen industry, and aims to become a global hub for green hydrogen production and export. What does this mean for the key players in the value chain? …

FIFA has confirmed an impressive feat for South Africa ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup. The tournament kicks off this weekend, with Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami playing the opening match against Jose Riveiro’s new side, Al Ahly. Read: New suitor set to rival Chiefs for Salum CAF will be represented by four teams at …

Luke Fraser  ·13 Jun 2025 Azrapart, the co-owner of Fourways Mall, has been placed under business rescue by the Free State High Court. Azrapart owns 50% of Fourways Mall alongside Accelerate Property Fund. The company has one director, Michael Georgiou, who is also a non-executive director and former CEO of Accelerate. The High Court has …

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5G13.06.2025 Although South Africa’s 5G coverage has continued to grow in 2025, the country’s two largest cellular providers have slowed down their rollouts substantially compared to last year. South Africa’s biggest mobile network, Vodacom, was the first to launch mobile 5G services in May 2020. Its inital rollout was slow due to the unavailability of …

At just 16, Brandon van der Walt, aka “Lil’ Lightning”, is racing ahead in SA’s drifting and karting scenes. From local titles to global competitions, meet the young driver turning heads on every track. South Africa (13 June 2025) – When most 16-year-olds are thinking about studying for their learner’s licences, Brandon van der Walt …

Programme Director, Ms Zengeziwe Msimang;Board Chairperson of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Ms Tandi Nzimande;Chief Executive Officer of Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator, Ms Kasthuri Soni;Distinguished Guests; And most importantly, the young people gathered here today; Good Morning, It is a privilege to address this gathering on a subject that is fundamental to South Africa’s future: the …