South African activists on Gaza flotilla claim harsh treatment by Israel over genocide case

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Six South African activists who were detained by Israel while attempting to reach Gaza as part of… JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Six South African activists who were detained by Israel while attempting to reach Gaza as part of an aid...

South Africa’s Q2 growth hides fragile economy

By Chris Hattingh South Africa’s economy showed a modest rebound in Q2 2025, with GDP rising 0.8% quarter-on-quarter, following sluggish 0.1% growth in Q1. This was the strongest quarterly performance since 2023. However, on an annual basis,...

Cape Town airports set for billions in investment to boost air travel and tourism

By Staff Writer CAPE Town’s aviation sector is preparing for a massive expansion, with billions of rands earmarked for airport upgrades and new infrastructure to meet growing international travel demand. The Airports Company South Africa (Acsa)...

South African activists on Gaza flotilla claim harsh treatment by Israel

Six South African activists who were detained by Israel while attempting to reach Gaza as part of an aid flotilla said Wednesday they were subjected to harsher treatment than other detainees because of South Africa's role in a genocide case...

South Africa joins EU Global Gateway Forum to boost partnerships

President Cyril Ramaphosa will travel to Brussels, Belgium, on 9 and 10 October 2025 to attend the European Union (EU) Global Gateway Forum. The European Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, extended an invitation to Ramaphosa to attend the...

G20 meetings present new trade opportunities for South African SMEs

In a significant turn of events, the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) officially lapsed on 30 September 2025, ushering in a new era for South African trade relations with the United States. This development comes amidst renewed U.S....

PET plastic recycling plant opens in Cape Town

Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Dr Dion George has cut the ribbon on Extrupet’s new food-grade polyethylene terephthalate – PET – plastic recycling plant in Cape Town. The facility was developed in partnership with Propet and...

Education levels in South Africa not improving across the race divide

Speaking at the 4th Annual B Lab Africa Summit in Johannesburg, Dr Pali Lehohla, former Statistician-General of South Africa, said that it was evident that the new South Africa has to a large extent failed black and coloured people. The summit,...

NJC: Powering South Africa’s pharma automation future

When NJC became the first system integrator to implement ABB’s 800xA automation system in South Africa’s pharmaceutical sector in 2012, it achieved more than a technological milestone – it laid the groundwork for a reputation defined by trust and...

Hanneli Rupert: The South African billionaire heiress who chose Africa

The billionaire heiress from Cape Town is forging her own path: bold, unapologetically African, deeply artistic, and fiercely ambitious. She is redefining what it means to succeed, proving that privilege does not preclude purpose, and that wealth...

Promote growth, transformation together, Minerals Council South Africa urges

JOHANNESBURG (miningweekly.com) – Growth of the mining industry and the transformation of the economy are inextricably intertwined but need a stable, predictable regulatory environment that promotes both together, Minerals Council South Africa...

15 future-proof careers in South Africa: Pnet's 2025 job market analysis

Anja Bates|Published 4 hours ago 4min The future of work in South Africa is set to be shaped by rising demand for professionals who offer a strong blend of technical skills, business acumen, and digital fluency. That is according to Pnet’s...

Small solar city emerges in South Africa's coal heartland

What’s the context? Coal mine turned solar project lauded as a green success story, but experts want more investment to boost jobs As dusk descends on South Africa's coal belt, a stretch of land scarred by decades of mining now flickers to life as...

Anglo American accused of betraying South Africa and breaking its promises

The Tlou Mogale Foundation's Boyce Kunupi said Anglo American has not fulfilled its social and economic obligations in South Africa Anglo American’s decision to significantly reduce its presence in South Africa has been labelled as a betrayal by...

Visit To South Africa And Kenya

Department of Home Affairs This week, I will travel to South Africa to represent the Australian Government at the G20 Trade and Investment Ministers’ Meeting (TIMM) in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). I look forward to meeting with my G20 counterparts...

Balloon payment surge signals financial strain for South African car buyers

Recent data released by WesBank indicates a notable shift in the landscape of vehicle financing, as more South African consumers turn to balloon payments amid growing affordability pressures. The percentage of new finance deals that included a...

India Women vs South Africa Women Best Fantasy Playing XI Prediction for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Match 10 and Who Will Win IND-W vs SA-W?

The India women's national cricket team will take on the South Africa women's national cricket team in their third match of the ongoing ICC Women's World Cup 2025 tournament. The India Women vs South Africa Women match will be hosted at the Dr...

Port of Cape Town earns global recognition amid setbacks

By Staff Writer BAD weather, equipment failure, and shortages were blamed for “reduced productivity” at the Port of Cape Town for the year ending March 2025. This was despite the World Bank noting its improvements. This decline followed hopes that...

India Women vs South Africa Women, ICC Women’s World Cup 2025, Visakhapatnam Weather Report: Check Out Rain Forecast and Pitch Report at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium

The India Women's National Cricket Team have made a wonderful start to their ICC Women's World Cup 2025 campaign. The hosts have won the first match against Sri Lanka by a convincing 59 runs (via DLS method). In their second encounter, they locked...

In South Africa's coal heartland, a small solar city emerges

As dusk descends on South Africa's coal belt, a stretch of land scarred by decades of mining now flickers to life as dozens of solar street lamps light up Nomzamo Agri-Village. Despite this mini solar wave sweeping the settlement, coal still keeps...