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Crocworld Conservation Centre continues to cement its reputation as a leading outdoor adventure hub on the KZN South Coast, with last week’s Cross Country League 8 event (2 May 2026) showcasing the strength of its growing trail network. Hosted in partnership with Scottburgh Athletics Club, the event welcomed athletes to experience Crocworld’s purpose-built trail routes …
R26.63 a litre. South Africa Is Bleeding at the Pump — and It Has Nothing to Do with the Middle East South Africans face record fuel prices as levies, global shocks, and a R14.2bn Slate debt deepen the cost-of-living crisis. The war in the Middle East makes for a tidy headline. It travels well, fits …
Due to severe adverse weather conditions forecast for Cape Town and the Western Cape this weekend, the organisers of the 2026 Absa RUN YOUR CITY CAPE TOWN 10K, after consulting with the City of Cape Town authorities, local authorities, and the appointed safety officials, have made the difficult decision to cancel the event scheduled to …
Executive Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis officially opened the Safe Passage Precinct, marking the beginning of South Africa’s first Inner-city street experiment. In a landmark move for transportation development in South Africa, Bree Street in Cape Town’s City Centre has undergone a bold six-month street experiment as part of the Safe Passage Precinct. Led by Young Urbanists NPC in …
Subaru Southern Africa is the title sponsor of the Subaru Amohela MTB Challenge, which returns for its third edition from 22 to 24 May 2026 in the Maluti foothills of Clarens, Free State. Hosted in the mountain village of Clarens, the event has become a showcase of high-altitude mountain biking, gives riders access to routes that …
Lagos, Nigeria: Softmide technologies Limited, a Lagos-based health technology startup, today reported a series of operational milestones as it advances its pre-launch digital health platform with ongoing support from FasterCapital. The company has renewed its web domain, secured pilot customers, expanded its technical and go-to-market talent, and formalized clinical integration efforts following industry engagement in Lagos. …
The company’s record-breaking profit indicates how deeply mobile money and data services have become embedded in East Africa’s digital economy, […]
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South Africa’s public debt may finally be nearing a turning point as reforms and tighter fiscal management begin to improve […]
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By Jodie Block, Incentive Travel and Rewards Manager at Achievement Awards Group Incentive travel is the ultimate reward, and although at face value there’s a higher cost, a deeper look shows that it pays for itself. CFOs and other business leaders may look at the price of incentive travel and baulk. As far as rewards …
This Mother’s Day, Mall of the South is shining the spotlight on the moments that truly define motherhood, the shared laughs, and the lifelong guidance that deserve recognition every day. From the 20th of April to the 10th of May 2026, Mall of the South is hosting a Mother’s Day campaign that encourages heartfelt reflection …
The FUCHS Group, which operates globally in the lubricants industry, presented its new FUCHS100 strategy at the Capital Markets Day held at the company’s headquarters in Mannheim on 16 April 2026. The name refers to the path leading up to the company’s 100th anniversary in 2031 and represents an evolutionary continuation of the FUCHS2025 strategy. …
Polokwane, South Africa — May 2026 — FUCHS LUBRICANTS SOUTH AFRICA has announced the opening of a new branch in Polokwane, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing expansion strategy and reinforcing its commitment to supporting key industrial sectors across the northern regions of South Africa. The new branch, which officially opens in May …
South Africa’s health authorities are under renewed scrutiny, and recognition, after officials moved swiftly to identify and contain a rare hantavirus case linked to an international cruise ship that docked in the country this month. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health has commended the Department of Health, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) and frontline …
In a constrained economic environment, businesses are required to strike a careful balance between sustaining growth and managing heightened credit risk. Slower economic activity, tightening liquidity and rising interest rates place increasing pressure on consumers and businesses alike, often resulting in extended payment cycles and a greater likelihood of default. Against this backdrop, trade credit …
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa hit back on Wednesday against charges of xenophobia after protests against undocumented migrants and said African nations should address issues like instability and bad governance, causing their people to leave. A series of anti-migrant protests in recent weeks across Africa’s most industrialised country, along with claims of attacks against foreigners, have …
Pretoria: South Africa is grappling with two interconnected challenges – persistently high youth unemployment and declining local food production. A new pilot is testing whether both can be tackled at once with a bold new idea – skipping the job hunt and building businesses instead. A farming initiative led by non-profit organisation Afrika Tikkun, and …
South Africa’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases identified the Andes variant of hantavirus, a strain capable of rare human-to-human transmission, in the deadly outbreak aboard the Hondius cruise ship. The strain — the only hantavirus known to spread between people — typically transmits through very close contact, underscoring concerns among health officials investigating the cluster …
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Magwenya says President Ramaphosa was unaware one of the Zim delegates is wanted in SA Magwenya said while there are pockets of protests, which are permissible within the Constitution, the issue of immigration is a “pressure point” not only here in South Africa. He said such protests are held throughout the world on issues around …
Japan plans to fast-track talks with South Africa on a yen-denominated energy loan, while promoting its technology to blend ammonia with coal to reduce carbon emissions in a country that still generates most of its electricity from one of the dirtiest fossil fuels. The loan would be used by South Africa to extend its own …
During the next few months, Grade 11 students across South Africa who want to pursue further study after Matric, are entering a critical decision-making window as they investigate their options at university open days. It is important to understand that open days are not just exploratory – they take place at the same time students …
Luke Fraser ·6 May 2026 While South Africa has seen a large number of medical professionals leave the country, many medical students who choose to study abroad are returning home. Many South African healthcare workers have emigrated to Canada, Australia, the United States, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. These moves come amid a lack of …
Cruise ship MV Hondius docks off Cape Verde port, as passengers were not allowed off the ship, while health authorities investigated suspected cases of hantavirus aboard the vessel, in Praia Port, Cape Verde, May 4, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer JOHANNESBURG, May 6 (Reuters) – South Africa has identified the Andes strain of hantavirus, which spreads human-to-human, in two people who …
The swift and highly effective response by the Department of Health and the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) in identifying and managing the unusual hantavirus outbreak has drawn significant praise from the Portfolio Committee on Health members, who commended the team’s vigilance and quick action in diagnosing a rare pathogen in an unusual setting. …