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March 27, 2025
Lift on cannabis foodstuffs ban paves way for growth
THE withdrawal of the recent prohibition on cannabis and hemp food-stuffs is a pivotal moment for the industry, attorney and chairperson of Openfarms, Shaad Vayej, said.
2 mins
Joburg will consider 'diplomatic implications' of renaming Sandton Drive
JOBURG mayor Dada Morero says solidarity with global causes such as support for Palestine should not be used to undermine South Africa's partnerships with other nations.
2 mins
HOW ANC 'SLEEPERS' HANDED MKP HISTORIC WIN
Party confirms some among its ranks helped Zuma's organisation in Saldanha
3 mins
MK win not a big surprise - analyst
“Thus, their victory is rarely a surprise. It was easy for residents to move their support from the ANC to the MK party given their overlap in politics, ideology and priorities. It is worth noting that most MK members were formerly ANC members who became disheartened with the party and sought a political home elsewhere. Given this, they are familiar with the dynamics in the community and would be more capable and possibly willing to resolve these challenges while advocating for the needs of this impoverished community.
1 min
South Africa renames Taiwan office, budgetary constraints delay Johannesburg move
WITH Taiwan’s South African office having been recently downgraded from Taiwan Liaison Office (TLO) to Taipei Liaison Office (TLO), the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) has revealed that while the impending relocation of the Taiwan office has been set in stone, Taipei has indicated that this might change should an expected due date/target cost overrun.
2 mins
Motsaledi urges innovative health financing at G20 amid US aid cuts
AS the continent grapples with funding shortfalls due to the suspension of aid from the United States, Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla Motsaledi during his keynote address at G20 Health Working Group Meeting, called for global health partnerships to explore innovative financing mechanisms, to bridge the funding gap.
2 mins
MKP will not back the ANC on a VAT hike, says Floyd Shivambu
WITH only a week left for parliament to pass the budget, the Umkhonto WeSizwe Party (MKP) has reiterated its rejection of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s proposed 0.5% increase in Value Added Tax (VAT).
2 mins
32 Ethiopian nationals detained
GAUTENG police said that 32 Ethiopian nationals who escaped after they were allegedly held hostage in a Limpopo house are in police custody.
1 min
Joshlin's mom never followed up, says detective
THE detective investigating the disappearance of Joshlin Smith revealed that the child's mother, Racquel 'Kelly' Smith, claimed her daughter was no longer in Saldanha Bay just a week after she went missing.
2 mins
How Leka Mhlophe triumphed over adversity to earn her master's degree
EARLY one Sunday morning in 2024, 26-year-old Leka Mhlophe, a master’s student at Stellenbosch University (SU), woke up to do her laundry, as she usually does. But this Sunday morning would be different.
2 mins
Le Roux sheds light on post-polio syndrome
ARTSCAPE CEO, Marlene le Roux is making her voice heard bringing a much-needed spotlight to the challenges facing post-polio sufferers worldwide.
3 mins
A new beginning: soldiers and community unite to build a home for the Simelane family
AFTER living in a dilapidated house with no basic amenities, including doors, the Simelane family in Pongola, northern KwaZulu-Natal, can sleep peacefully after getting a home.
2 mins
LOCAL ARTISTS STORM NEW ORLEANS
WILLIAM Kentridge, Gerard Sekoto, David Goldblatt, Dumile Feni, Sam Nhlengethwa and Sue Williamson are just a few South African artists one can name drop who are currently on show in this year’s “If You Can Look, Hard Enough, You Can See Our Future” exhibition that opened this past Friday at the Tulane University’s Newcomb Art Museum in New Orleans.
2 mins
My Fair Lady wins big at Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards
MY FAIR Lady, produced by Pieter Toerien Productions and Cape Town Opera, was triumphant at the Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards, bagging five accolades including Best Production.
1 min
How South Africa can lead hemp, cannabis sectors
Withdrawal of recent prohibition on cannabis and hemp foodstuffs is pivotal for industry
2 mins
Israel presses on with offensive
AN ISRAELI air strike has killed a journalist working with Al Jazeera as the military issued fresh calls to evacuate parts of Gaza's north as it pressed its renewed bombardment and ground operations in the Palestinian territory.
3 mins
SA families face rising food prices as affordability index reveals harsh realities
THE latest household affordability index, released by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) on Wednesday, painted a grim picture for South African families facing escalating food costs.
3 mins
Experts question South Africa's steel tariff review deadlines
STEEL industry experts on Wednesday expressed scepticism about the deadlines set for the steel tariff review recently launched by the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (Dtic), citing its vast scope and the far-reaching implications of its proposals.
1 min
Labat Africa pivots further into technology with R2.5 billion Ubits royalty agreement
Labat says the transaction represents a “significant development that will further enhance growth trajectory”
2 mins
Tourism sector sees spending surge amid seasonal visitor decline
DESPITE a decline in the number of international tourists visiting South Africa in February, recent statistics reveal an encouraging trend in the tourism industry’s recovery.
3 mins
South Africa unlocks green finance potential with new taxonomy report
SOUTH Africa has taken a pivotal step towards enhancing its environmental finance strategy, with the recent release of a comprehensive technical report aimed at assessing the international interoperability and usability of the South African Green Finance Taxonomy (SA GFT).
1 min
Real take-home pay rises as inflation slows, bringing relief to SA households
BANKSERVAFRICA’S recent Take-home Pay Index (BTPI) for February has provided a much-needed ray of hope for South Africans, indicating that real take-home pay has experienced a significant rise.
2 mins
MTN Group and Airtel Africa forge network sharing agreements in Uganda, Nigeria
MTN Group and Airtel Africa have entered into agreements to share network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria as they further extend digital and financial inclusion, and they are considering opportunities in other countries on the continent.
2 mins
Sibanye-Stillwater’s Keliber lithium project gains strategic status under EU’s Critical Raw Materials Act
SIBANYE-STILLWATER’S Keliber lithium project in Finland and GalliCali project in France have been named among the European Commission’s first 41 strategic projects under the Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA), a landmark move to secure and diversify the European Union’s (EU’s) access to essential raw materials.
2 mins
Emirates enhances South Africa routes with upgraded Boeing 777 aircraft
EMIRATES Airlines has announced the deployment of retrofitted Boeing 777 aircraft to Johannesburg and Cape Town, marking a significant step for South Africa as the first African nation to receive the refreshed cabins.
1 min
Metair eyes expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa following Autozone acquisition
METAIR Investments CFO, Paul O’Flaherty, said on Wednesday that he expected the company’s newly acquired Autozone to contribute up to 6% to operating margin and help the firm with its expansion into Sub-Saharan Africa.
2 mins
Which innovative funding options are best suited for your small business?
ONE of the biggest hurdles for any entrepreneur is securing the right type of funding to turn their ideas into reality or to grow their business. With so many financing options available these days, it can be overwhelming to determine the best fit.
2 mins
Businesswoman launches foundation to empower young entrepreneurs
AS THE world celebrates International Women’s month in March, and reflects on the progress and challenges faced by women, Connie Matlejoane, CEO of CRM Enterprise and a respected business leader in her community, has introduced the Leruo Foundation.
2 mins
Unlocking Africa’s trillion-dollar potential: why startups need more than just SME policies
AFRICA’S economic growth is too slow for its population boom. With GDP growing at just 2.5% annually, while the population expands by 3%, the continent is barely inching forward at 1% per capita growth each year.
4 mins
Do or die: SuperSport among PSL giants fighting relegation
IT is time to sink or swim as the final stretch of the 2024/2025 Premiership season begins this weekend, with super tricky fixtures for all the relegation strugglers, who among them with some disbelief include three-time champions SuperSport United.
2 mins
Scrum hero Smith: Bulls must back it up against Zebre
MORNE van Smith last played for the Bulls on January 10 before last weekends clash against Leinster.
2 mins
Bafana have nation smiling again, but familiar incompetence continues to linger
I WAS sick to my stomach this week, almost to the point of gagging.
2 mins
SA COACH DODGES MOKOENA YELLOW-CARD SAGA
BAFANA Bafana coach Hugo Broos has refused to entertain questions surrounding Teboho Mokoena’s yellow-card controversy, which continues to stir up debate in South Africa’s Fifa World Cup qualifying campaign.
1 min
Verreynne's WP target unlikely Four-Day Series final
WESTERN Province captain Kyle Verreynne has not given up hope on his team salvaging their 2024/25 season.
2 mins
Broos heaps praise on fearless Bafana
BAFANA Bafana head coach Hugo Broos has expressed his satisfaction with his team's performance in their 2026 Fifa World Cup qualifier against Benin on Tuesday in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. The victory significantly strengthens South Africa's position in the race for qualification to next year's global tournament in the US, Mexico and Canada.
2 mins
Sazi Sandi credits Stormers veterans for his major growth
STORMERS strongman Sazi Sandi says he has soaked up scrumming tips from some of the best in the business in Neethling Fouché, and veterans Frans Malherbe and Brok Harris.
2 mins
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