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Story audio is generated using AI Former president Thabo Mbeki used an event marking the 250th anniversary of US independence to reflect on the longstanding ties between South Africa and the US, describing the relationship as one built on shared democratic ideals and mutually beneficial co-operation. Relations between Pretoria and Washington remain strained over trade, …
2 July 2026By Staff Writer Snow has fallen in South Africa and Lesotho as per our forecast. Snow fell in the Eastern Cape and was visible on the Lootsberg Pass on the N9 and the Naude’s Nek Pass between Rhodes and Maclear in the morning. Snow was also visible on the Drakensberg Peaks from KwaZulu-Natal …
PREVIEW: This Saturday promises to be one for the history books as the Springbok Women take on the USA Eagles at Ellis Park. ADVERTISEMENT The fixture forms part of a blockbuster double-header, which include the Nations Championship opener between the Springboks and England. It is a landmark occasion for women’s rugby in South Africa, with …
JOHANNESBURG – ANC Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula has praised police for keeping things calm on 30 June, maintaining that the planned national shutdown failed to disrupt daily life. He said businesses were open, public transport was running and most South Africans were going about their normal routines. …
Universities around the world – and in South Africa – are having an identity crisis, and generative AI is the trigger. More than three years after ChatGPT walked into the lecture hall, the debate has moved well past cheating. In a recent piece in New York magazine, a Columbia undergraduate boasted of using AI to …
The Democratic Republic of Congo has signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Genew Technologies to build a $1.5 billion […]
Timed perfectly with Youth Month, the annual Embrace Symposium brought together 100 delegates from 24 different schools to address the future of our nation by putting youth-centred education at the very heart of the conversation. The conference, hosted by St Benedict’s College, established a powerful call to action for South African educators to actively integrate …
Johannesburg, South Africa – South African award-winning choreographer and performer Thami Tshabalala will premiere his latest dance theatre production, Girls of the Golden West, at the Kucheza Festival 2026, bringing an urgent and thought-provoking exploration of Black queer identity, visibility, and self-definition to the national stage. Set to run from 7–12 July 2026 at the Sibusiso Kwinana Theatre …
A Kenyan programme backed by the Mastercard Foundation has deployed about $9.3 million in loans and grants to creative businesses, […]
Affinity Health, a leading provider of high-quality health cover, is encouraging new moms to seek support early if breastfeeding feels difficult, painful, or emotionally overwhelming. Breastfeeding is natural, but it does not always come easily. Many new mothers need reassurance, guidance, and practical support during the first few weeks after birth as both mom and baby adjust …
South African motorists received welcome relief at the pumps this week as fuel prices dropped sharply, driven by lower international oil prices and a stronger Rand. While the savings are significant, economists warn they are unlikely to ease the long-term financial strain facing heavily indebted households. Effective 1 July 2026, the Department of Mineral and …
Zimbabwe’s largest gold producer, Dallaglio Investments, has commissioned solar photovoltaic plants at two of its key mines as miners increasingly […]
This June, as the cooler, clearer days of the southern winter arrive along the Mozambican coast, Pambele is welcoming guests to its private beach house on the San Sebastian Peninsula. The dry season is one of the most rewarding times to visit this stretch of the Indian Ocean, with calmer water, gentle light and long, …
Neuroclinic Jerusalem is using June 2026 to reaffirm its focus on a quieter form of mental health care, one that works with the brain’s own activity rather than relying on medication alone. The clinic, based in the Romema area of Jerusalem, provides personalized brain training for children and adults who are living with conditions such …
As the South African retail and hospitality sectors move through the quieter winter trading months of June 2026, Towa is reminding business owners that the technology running their tills no longer needs to be a costly or complicated investment. The Durban-based company, which has spent 25 years building software and supplying hardware for shops, restaurants …
As South Africa moves through the middle of 2026, many households are feeling the weight of mid-year pressures. Winter expenses, school fees for the new term, and the general cost of living have left a lot of families and small business owners looking for a faster way to access cash without giving up something they …
Cape Town, June 2026. As the South African manufacturing sector moves through the middle of the year and producers begin mapping out capacity for the busier months ahead, Acepak is drawing attention to the role of locally designed and built end-of-line packaging equipment. The family-owned business, which has spent more than four decades in the …
Smart Africa Guide has added a free online Scholarship Eligibility Checker for students who are trying to understand which education funding route may fit their situation. The tool is available on the Smart Africa Guide website and is intended for learners, university applicants, diploma students, undergraduate students, and graduates who are exploring scholarships, bursaries, student …
Windhoek: Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming part of everyday business, with organisations investing in tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot and other AI platforms. Yet many executives are still asking the same question: Do we really need AI? According to Arnold Muscat, Director of College Africa Group, that may not be the right question. “The better …
Following a groundbreaking 2026 edition that marked a triumphant return to form, the Totalsports TWO OCEANS MARATHON powered by BYD has taken a major step towards its former glory. The TWO OCEANS MARATHON NPC, together with Stillwater Sports, the event’s staging and commercial partner, are proud to announce that the iconic Totalsports TWO OCEANS ULTRA …
The Ballito Pro Presented by O’Neill is turning up the volume this winter with an epic music programme set to unite festivalgoers on the KZN North Coast from 4 to 18 July 2026. Music remains one of the defining elements of this longest-running professional surf contest, complementing world-class surfing with free beachfront concerts, sunset sessions, …
KFC Africa has launched its inaugural Impact Report, “Impact, Served Daily”, showcasing the social and economic impact created in 2025 across 1,573 restaurants in 22 sub-Saharan countries. In 2025, KFC Africa supported 40,000-plus employees, served 35.5 million meals through Add Hope, and gave 119,926 children the opportunity to play through KFC Mini-Cricket. The Streetwise Academy …
Have you ever imagined leaving your home not because of war or disaster, but because your identity alone made you […]
Cape Town gamers, your next challenge has arrived. The MTN SHIFT Gaming Experience heads to Table Bay Mall from 10 to 12 July, bringing three days of competitive play, live challenges and prize-winning opportunities to centre court. As one of South Africa’s biggest gaming tournaments and the only one staged in malls nationwide, MTN SHIFT …