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Starbucks today announced a global collaboration with 20th Century Studios’ “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” which hits theaters 1 May 2026. The campaign introduces a curated lineup of four beverages inspired by the film’s iconic characters and crafted to bring cinematic flare to the daily coffee ritual. From Andy’s unforgettable coffee runs to the characters …
Parliament, Wednesday, 6 May 2026 – The Portfolio Committee on Health has commended the Department of Health, the National Institute for Communicable Disease (NICD) and frontline healthcare workers for their swift, coordinated and effective response in identifying and tracking the hantavirus cases linked to an international cruise ship. The Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, the …
The highly anticipated Wings Over Winelands Airshow will take to the skies on 16 May 2026 at the iconic Vergelegen Wine Estate, promising a spectacular day of aviation excellence, family entertainment and world-class hospitality in the heart of the Cape Winelands. Set against the backdrop of one of South Africa’s most scenic wine estates, the …
South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana told Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero that state funding to the city will be halted unless a R10.3 billion ($629-million) wage agreement is scrapped. The two-year pact with the South African Municipal Workers Union was signed illegally, Godongwana said in a letter dated April 23 seen by Bloomberg. The minister …
Three kilometers outside Franschhoek village, on a property where a craft brewery shares space with a boutique hotel, something quietly practical is happening. While much of the travel industry talks about sustainability in broad strokes, the team at @Franschhoek Hotel has spent the past few years building it into the daily mechanics of how the …
Millions of South Africans suffer from chronic pain, but experts say the country is doing “a terrible job” of managing it, writes Sean Christie for GroundUp. One of the afflicted is retired psychiatric social worker Soghra Walton (73), who has lived most of her life in pain. She has suffered persistently since her late 20s, …
Staff Writer ·6 May 2026 The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has gazetted the salary threshold for taxpayers who do not have to file a tax return this year—but for those over the limit, failing to do so is a criminal offence. The latest 2026 tax season gazette from the SARS notes that those earning under …
As billions of dollars move through digital wallets, peer-to-peer markets and global exchanges, a parallel financial system is taking shape […]
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Malcolm Libera ·6 May 2026 The rand remained stable in early trading on Tuesday as fresh US and Iranian strikes in the Gulf tested a fragile truce, affecting risk appetite. The rand was trading at 16.80 against the dollar, lingering near its weakest level since April 29. On Monday, the US and Iran launched new …
South African officials worked with speed to detect, contain and respond to the case of Hantavirus detected in the country. This according to Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, who briefed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health on Wednesday morning. The Minister’s update followed the confirmation of Hantavirus in a critically ill British national in South Africa, …
The industrial town of Rosslyn is a critical player in South Africa’s automotive industry, with large motor manufacturing plants located there. Located on the northern outskirts of Pretoria, Rosslyn was founded as a commercial zone for the city’s growing manufacturing industry in the 1960s. At the time, the government was in the process of decentralising …
Adulterated diesel is becoming more popular in South Africa amid growing concerns about the skyrocketing cost of fuel and possible shortages. Often referred to as “dirty diesel,” adulteration occurs when fuel sellers mix diesel with cheaper substances, such as paraffin, kerosene, or lubricating oil. This allows unscrupulous retailers to dilute their diesel while charging the …
Malcolm Libera ·6 May 2026 Severe weather conditions have forced the temporary closure of dozens of schools in the Western Cape, as authorities respond to warnings of heavy rainfall and potential flooding. Western Cape Education Minister David Maynier confirmed that schools in parts of the Eden and Central Karoo Education District will be closed. The …
President Cyril Ramaphosa did not know that he would be meeting a businessman wanted by the law in South Africa when he visited Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa on his private farm on Sunday, his spokesperson said. Controversy has erupted in Zimbabwe over the visit, especially about Ramaphosa associating with Mnangagwa’s rich cronies, particularly Wicknell Chivayo, …
In this exclusive interview with Impact Newswire, Bitget Wallet chief operating officer Alvin Kan believes stablecoin adoption in Africa is […]
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Cape Town’s airwaves are set to light up this Thursday evening as internationally acclaimed music executive Yonas Aregai joins The Business of Entertainment for an exclusive, in-depth conversation with host Martin Myers. Thursday, 7 May at 9PM This highly anticipated conversation will spotlight Aregai’s remarkable journey from rising industry talent to one of the Nordic region’s most respected …
Durban: As the use of AI tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot rapidly expands across South African workplaces, College Africa Group (CAG) is warning businesses about a growing but often overlooked risk: employees relying on AI-generated outputs without proper verification. From Excel reports and financial summaries to HR documents and management reporting, AI-generated content can …
FOUR PAWS’ 2026 State of Animal Welfare Address calls for coordinated reform to protect animals, people and the planet Cape Town — South Africa’s animal welfare system is not failing due to a lack of public interest, but because of fragmented laws, weak enforcement, and lack of collaboration. This was the central message emerging from …
The latest fuel announcement has contributed to additional uncertainty in an already volatile market after the Department of Petroleum and Mineral Resources made an error in its fuel price calculations for May 2026. “The Department had to revise its initial announcement of a R6.19 per litre diesel increase to R5.27 after a calculation error was …
Algoa FM is gearing up for the Eastern Cape and Garden Route’s biggest charity event – the 28th Algoa FM Big Walk for Cancer, presented by ISUZU Motors South Africa. We invite non-profit organisations supporting cancer patients and their families in Algoa Country to apply to be selected as a beneficiary of this year’s event, …
In 1979, the Buggles version of “Video Killed the Radio Star” topped 16 international record sales charts and sold around five million copies worldwide. The song was later used to launch MTV in 1981 and despite the lyrical sentiment, MTV ceased all of its broadcast activity on 31 December 2025. Radio however, continues to thrive …
Regional Director of the World Health Organisation (WHO) in Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, says although the “risk remains low at this time” for Africa regarding the current Hantavirus case flagged in South Africa, vigilance remains high. A case of the rare but deadly disease was confirmed by the South African Department of Health after the …
Late yesterday afternoon, the Presidency requested a 30-day extension to my PAIA request, filed on 25 March 2026. My application seeks to uncover meeting minutes from the President’s National Crisis Committee, terms of reference and resolutions adopted, and importantly, the President’s promised National Water Crisis Plan, first announced in his SONA in February. In the …
Parliament, Tuesday, 5 May 2026 – The chairpersons of the National Assembly (NA) and National Council of Provinces (NCOP) governance cluster oversight committees will, on Thursday 7 May 2026, address the media and stakeholders as part of the 7th Parliament’s Committee Cluster Media Engagement programme. The briefing will be held under the theme: Promoting values …