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South Africa’s august cinema industry is in crisis, with declining ticket sales and theatre closures battering the country’s two biggest cinema chains. A recent MyBroadband analysis found that across Ster-Kinekor and Nu-Metro outlets, the number of cineplexes has declined by roughly a third in the last decade. There were roughly 76 movie theatre complexes in …

Staff Writer  ·10 Jun 2025 Following stagnant growth in the year’s first quarter, manufacturing data published on Tuesday (10 June) paints a bleak picture for South Africa’s economic performance in Q2. Data published by Stats SA showed that manufacturing production in South Africa fell by a notable 6.3% year-on-year at the beginning of the second …

The Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA) has confirmed to MyBroadband that no aspects of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (Aarto) Act will roll out nationally on 1 October 2025. This comes after several websites in South Africa reported that the new traffic infringement laws would take effect nationwide on that date. “Any claims …

Private higher education group Stadio has launched an MVNO aimed to cutting connectivity costs for its students and staff. Dubbed Stadio Connect, the new MVNO – or mobile virtual network operator – will be exclusively available to full-time students and staff at first. In time, though, it will be rolled out to other institutions in …

Neelam Rahim | neelam@radioislam.co.za 3-minute read10 June 2025 | 09:00 CAT South Africa’s only driver’s licence card machine has broken down again, adding to a mounting backlog of over 733,000 cards. Calls for accountability and reform grow louder as motorists bear the brunt of government inefficiency. A fresh wave of frustration is sweeping across the …

In a landmark achievement, the Port of Durban has welcomed the largest container ship to ever dock at its facilities. The 399.99 meter MSC Rifaya arrived unexpectedly to conduct emergency repairs. State-owned ports and logistics company, Transnet, said in a statement on Tuesday that the achievement demonstrates the port’s capabilities and infrastructure to accommodate large …

A powerful winter storm is sweeping across South Africa, bringing bitter cold, snow and flooding to several provinces. The Eastern Cape is hardest hit, with an Orange Level 9 warning issued for severe disruptive rain. A powerful winter storm has swept across much of South Africa, bringing bitter cold, heavy rain, and snow to several …

The first cohort of SANSI cadets “graduated” at the weekend in a parade at Dunnottar. The fruits of the latest addition to the commitments given to the SA National Defence Force (SANDF) – the SA National Service Institute (SANSI) – were on show in a “graduation ceremony” at the SA Army Dunnottar Military Base at …

Spar South Africa CEO Max Oliva will assume his role as McDonald’s South Africa CEO on 1 July 2025. Spar South Africa CEO Max Oliva has resigned from the group, just days after the retailer announced a decline in profits and a R4 billion loss. The retailer said Oliva resigned after 30 years at Spar …

He said the dialogue will be a people-led, society-wide process to reflect on the state of our country in order for us to reimagine our future. “It is anticipated that the national dialogue will drive progress towards our Vision 2030 and lay the foundation for the next phase of South Africa’s National Development Plan. The …

The Office of the Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa wishes to provide clarity regarding Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s international travel expenses which has recently gained much attention in the media, with reports and commentary coming from News24, City Press, Sunday Times/Timeslive, SowetanLIVE, Independent Media/IOL, The Citizen, BusinessLive, ENCA and others. Categorically, the …

Strong winds, flooding, and snow have caused network disruptions in parts of the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal. MTN South Africa confirmed on Tuesday that the two provinces impacted by severe weather were experiencing network disruptions. “Our teams are working tirelessly to restore services despite damaged infrastructure and road closures,” MTN stated. “We’ve deployed generators and …

Bafana Bafana advanced to the COSAFA Cup semi-finals after finishing top of of Group A on Tuesday afternoon. COSAFA Cup Result: South Africa 0-0 Mauritius Date: 10 June 2025 Venue: Dr Petrus Molemela Stadium Bafana coach Vela Khumalo handed Mduduzi Shabalala his first start of the tournament in place Masindi Nemtajela, while Boitumelo Radiopane kept …

A record R238 billion ($13.4 billion) in public investment, focusing on roads, energy, water, logistics, and other infrastructure, is expected to be spent in the first year. The government is shifting its current goalposts to achieve this. “As the state substantially increases its capital investment, we recognize that the government does not have the financial …

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Staff Writer  ·10 Jun 2025 DA Federal Chairperson Helen Zille, who is considering running for Johannesburg Mayor, said it is crucial to stop Johannesburg’s collapse to drive South Africa forward. She told Biznews that the Gauteng metros, Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni, and Tshwane, are South Africa’s economic heartland and that the country will stand or fall based …

GOAL gives you the details to follow South Africa’s international friendly match against the Mambas on Tuesday. Article continues below Bafana Bafana play their second international friendly match without Mamelodi Sundowns players when they face Mozambique at the Peter Mokaba Stadium. It is a clash between two sides that still have opportunities to reach the …

ALABAMA, US – The United Nations defines a refugee as a person who has fled their country to escape conflict, violence or persecution, and seeks safety in another country. READ: US welcomes Afrikaner ‘refugees’ from South Africa South Africa is divided on whether a group of Afrikaners who recently left South Africa for the US, …

As digital platforms across industries adopt verification tools to combat fraud and build trust – from WhatsApp to LinkedIn – the South African property sector is starting to follow suit. This shift comes amid a strong warning from the Property Practitioners Regulatory Authority (PPRA), urging consumers to verify the registration status of estate agents before …

Political analyst Moeletsi Mbeki has indicted South Africa’s “ruling political elites” for contributing to the country’s economic dysfunction by milking state coffers, while urging the private sector to get involved in finding a solution. Speaking at a Xubera Institute for Research and Development forum near Durban last Friday, Mbeki — who has often criticised the …

My Fellow South Africans, Today, I wish to address you about the National Dialogue, an initiative that has been in discussion by a number of leaders in our country and many other people for some time now. This initiative has been gathering great support and enthusiasm since it was proposed last year. It has been …

Given the country’s energy crisis, and infrastructure woes there are some reservations about Electric Vehicles (EVs) as a viable alternative to petrol cars in South Africa. The reality is that EVs are already commonplace, with an 83% increase in EV sales in South Africa for 2024. The South African government is also considering a ban …

South African banks are encouraging customers to embrace virtual cards and tap-to-pay functionality in digital wallets over physical plastic cards due to their improved security, among other benefits. According to the South African Banking Risk Centre’s (Sabric) latest statistics, credit and debit card fraud continues to rise in South Africa. Sabric’s annual crime statistics report …

The Western Cape’s Green Hydrogen roadmap, backed by EU organisations, is set to shape the sector in the province. By Larry Claasen THE European Union (EU) and its members are proving themselves to be reliable partners when it comes to funding South Africa’s Green Hydrogen ambitions, which come with a hefty price tag. Many European …