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South Africa’s sugar industry faces a crisis as U.S. tariffs, part of a global trade policy under President Trump, impose a 30% rate on imports, threatening 300,000 jobs. Effective August 1, 2025, these tariffs, combined with cheap imports and the looming expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA),...

Indian authorities raided Gupta family properties on 26 August 2025, following South Africa’s request to probe corruption and state capture allegations tied to the Gupta brothers’ dealings during Jacob Zuma’s presidency. The operation, targeting evidence of money laundering, marks a critical step in the global pursuit of justice, despite stalled...

On 3 September 2025, chaos erupted on Cape Town’s Keerom Street when a naked man disarmed a police officer and fired several shots, sending bystanders fleeing in panic. The shocking incident, caught on video, raises urgent questions about police training, firearm safety, and growing urban security challenges in South Africa’s...

On 4 September 2025, the South African Police Service took down notorious Mozambican kidnapping kingpin António Francisco “Dollarman” Macamamo in a dramatic Kempton Park shootout, rescuing an Indian businessman kidnapped from Benoni. This high-stakes operation highlights SAPS’s crackdown on organised crime, with over 337 arrests and 146 illegal firearms seized...

As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Summit in November 2025, women are stepping into the spotlight of economic transformation. Backed by government initiatives like the R300 million Women Entrepreneurship Fund, female-led businesses are growing, yet the gender pay gap remains a pressing challenge. With women in East and...

South Africa will host the historic G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg on 22–23 November 2025, becoming the first African nation to chair the forum. Under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” the summit will spotlight Africa’s $100 billion annual infrastructure financing gap, push for inclusive global growth, and elevate the African...

Discover the latest South Africa fuel price updates for September 2025! Effective midnight 2–3 September, petrol drops by 4 c/l, diesel by up to 57 c/l, illuminating paraffin by 37 c/l, and LPGas by R1.32/kg. Get the full breakdown of inland and coastal prices, reasons behind the changes, and tips...

South Africa’s major dams, including Vaal, Gariep, Sterkfontein, and Theewaterskloof, are seeing robust water levels in September 2025, driven by above-normal rainfall in key regions. With the Vaal Dam exceeding 107% capacity and the national average around 94–95%, water security is strong for now. However, regional disparities, like declining levels...

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has released the September 2025 social grant payment schedule, supporting over 19 million beneficiaries with grants like Older Persons (R2,315–R2,335), Disability (R2,315), Child Support (R560), and SRD (R370). Payments start 2 September, but biometric verification and updated details are crucial to avoid delays...

A magnitude 8.8 undersea quake off Kamchatka caused massive tsunami alerts.

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) faces scrutiny over its new verification process, clashing with National Treasury’s demands for stricter grant oversight. Learn how these changes impact beneficiaries and what’s at stake.

South Africa faces a cold snap in the interior, damaging coastal winds, and southern rain this week. Check the detailed forecast for major cities and provinces.

A devastating Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad airport has left 242 passengers and crew in peril. Emergency services are racing against time as investigations begin to uncover the cause of this tragic incident.

House of Natural Butters faces a R500,000 fine after supplying contaminated peanut butter, prompting recalls. What you need to know about the aflatoxin scandal and its impact on consumer safety.

devastating light aircraft crash in Mpumalanga has left three people dead, raising concerns over aviation safety in South Africa’s rural regions.

A tragic incident at Hotel Sky in Cape Town’s CBD has left the community in shock after a man fell to his death from the rooftop, prompting police investigations and road closures.

Moira Harding, a Comrades Marathon runner, vanished after crossing the finish line, prompting a frantic search.

This forecast highlights regional variations, with some areas bracing for severe weather, including heavy rain, disruptive snow, and thunderstorms.

The Minister of Home Affairs lost his bid to overturn an interim interdict, granted to the Zimbabwe Immigration Federation, preventing the arrest and deportation of Zimbabwean Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders.

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued warnings for a severe cold front sweeping across the country this weekend, bringing freezing temperatures, heavy rain, strong winds, and potential snowfall. From Saturday, June 7, through the following week, South Africans should prepare for disruptive weather, particularly in the Western Cape,...

The DBE other officials confirmed that no changes had been made.

The president’s revelation that he was considering selling his Tesla Model S, a symbol of their former alliance, added a personal dimension to the dispute, signaling a deepening divide.

The Cessna 210 crashed shortly after takeoff near the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve.

The Trump-Musk breakup is more than a personal spat; it’s a clash of egos and visions for America’s future.