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India and South Africa Strengthen Economic Ties with New Chamber of Commerce

Business

13 Nov, 2024

India and South Africa Strengthen Economic Ties with New Chamber of Commerce


As global trade rapidly shifts towards digital ecosystems, international collaborations in this area are becoming essential to drive innovation and...

South Africa Shocked: 17 Killed in Mass Shooting, Including 15 Women

World

28 Sep, 2024

South Africa Shocked: 17 Killed in Mass Shooting, Including 15 Women


A manhunt is underway after 17 people living on the same street in a South African village were killed in...

South Africa's Copper Crisis: A Billion-Dollar Crime Wave Threatens National Security

World

26 Sep, 2024

South Africa's Copper Crisis: A Billion-Dollar Crime Wave Threatens National Security


As the price of copper soars, armed criminal syndicates are stripping the country bare in search of easy cash. A...

El Salvador: From Murder Capital to 8th Safest Country in the World?

Technology

25 Sep, 2024

El Salvador: From Murder Capital to 8th Safest Country in the World?


El Salvador's transformation under President Nayib Bukele has been nothing short of remarkable. Once one of the most dangerous countries...

South Africa's Public Holiday Calendar for 2025: Good News for Long Weekends, Bad News for Some!

World

24 Sep, 2024

South Africa's Public Holiday Calendar for 2025: Good News for Long Weekends, Bad News for Some!


South Africans are eagerly anticipating the year 2025, and not just because of the impending festive season. The year holds...

South Africa's New Government: A Turning Point for the Economy?

Business

23 Sep, 2024

South Africa's New Government: A Turning Point for the Economy?


The formation of South Africa’s business-friendly coalition government has triggered a wave of investment announcements and positive sentiment not seen...

KZN on High Alert as Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Province

World

20 Sep, 2024

KZN on High Alert as Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Province


Emergency services in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) are on high alert as a severe thunderstorm warning hangs over the province, bringing with...

Proteas Face Afghanistan Amidst Moral Backlash: Will Cricket Outshine the Controversy?

World

20 Sep, 2024

Proteas Face Afghanistan Amidst Moral Backlash: Will Cricket Outshine the Controversy?


Amid a storm over social morality, the Proteas take on Afghanistan in the first of three ODIs in United Arab...

South African Rand Gains Ahead of Rate Cut: Is a 50 Basis Point Drop on the Horizon?

World

19 Sep, 2024

South African Rand Gains Ahead of Rate Cut: Is a 50 Basis Point Drop on the Horizon?


The rand gained Thursday morning ahead of a South African Reserve Bank interest rate decision, where the central bank is...

Truworths International Limited Announces Final Cash Dividend: Is It Enough to Revive Investor Confidence?

Business

13 Sep, 2024

Truworths International Limited Announces Final Cash Dividend: Is It Enough to Revive Investor Confidence?


South African fashion retailer Truworths International Limited announced a final gross cash dividend of 197 ZAR cents per ordinary share...

South Africa's Offshore Gas Block: A Race Against Time as Partners Exit

World

10 Sep, 2024

South Africa's Offshore Gas Block: A Race Against Time as Partners Exit


Canadian oil and gas exploration company Africa Energy has confirmed the deadline extension for the environmental impact assessment report (EIAR)...

South Africa vs Uganda: Key Battles & Live Updates For The AFCON Qualifier

World

6 Sep, 2024

South Africa vs Uganda: Key Battles & Live Updates For The AFCON Qualifier


The Cranes will be looking to get their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign off to a positive start...

South African Youth Entrepreneurs: Struggling to Thrive Despite Hardships

World

1 Sep, 2024

South African Youth Entrepreneurs: Struggling to Thrive Despite Hardships


South Africa’s youth unemployment rate, at 45.5% (among those aged between 15 and 34), is worryingly high, even in the...

CMA CGM Belem Loses 99 Containers in South African Storm: Second Vessel in a Month

World

19 Aug, 2024

CMA CGM Belem Loses 99 Containers in South African Storm: Second Vessel in a Month


Adverse weather conditions impacting South Africa in the last week have led to yet another large container vessel losing as...

South Africa's 4x400m Relay Team Advances to Final After Dramatic Appeal

Sports

9 Aug, 2024

South Africa's 4x400m Relay Team Advances to Final After Dramatic Appeal


Wayde van Niekerk might get the chance to compete for another Olympic medal on Saturday after the men's 4x400m team...

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