Tackling South Africa' s youth unemployment: causes, effects, and solutions

Youth unemployment is one of the most pressing issues in South Africa and it remains persistent ever since the transition to democracy in 1994. The challenge remains unabated and is likely to cause social instability, despite several policy...

From Google to Microsoft: Global Tech Giants Celebrate Team India’s World Cup 2025 Victory!

India’s victory in the 2025 ICC Women’s World Cup has not only made history on the cricket field but also captured the attention and admiration of global leaders from all sectors. After their stunning 52-run win over South Africa in the final, the...

Diplomatic Firestorm: South Africa Slams United States Refugee Policy as Racially Charged Myth

Johannesburg, South Africa – November 1, 2025 – In a sharply worded rebuke that has ignited fresh tensions between Pretoria and Washington, the South African government has denounced the United States' latest refugee admissions policy as a...

South African firms worry about pace of grid expansion, international firms' involvement

Engineering News editor Terence Creamer discusses the domestic industry's welcoming of an initiative to use private sector participation to accelerate the roll-out of grid infrastructure, as well as some of the concerns being raised about the pace...

Why the EU’s pesticide rules don’t fit South Africa

Calls to ban pesticides in South Africa simply because they’re banned in the EU disregard crucial differences between the regions, as well as farming in the EU, which is heading towards an increasingly unprofitable and unsustainable future....

Six South Africans set to sail into Cape Town

by Clipper Race 1 Nov 07:36 PDT The Clipper Race fleet has had its second taste of the Atlantic and is on course for its next finish port of the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. One of the toughest endurance challenges on the planet, the unique...

World’s first range-extended electric pickup set for South African launch

A range-extended electric vehicle (REEV), sometimes called an E-REV is an electric car or truck that primarily runs on electricity but includes a small internal combustion engine (usually petrol or diesel) that acts as a generator to recharge the...

Trump ambassador pick vows to pressure South Africa over Gaza genocide case

Michael F. Brown 31 October 2025 L. Brent Bozell III, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be ambassador to South Africa, is a longtime conservative activist. Jeff Malet Jeff Malet PhotographyA right-wing media watchdog extremist who isn’t willing...

Harsh debt reality for young South Africans on World Savings Day

With youth unemployment sitting at 62.4% for those aged 15–24, young South Africans are entering an economy where basic living costs swallow up most of what little income they earn. Saving, for many, isn’t a lifestyle choice – it’s a luxury. This...

Sunidhi Chauhan to Dazzle at ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 Final Between India and South Africa – Here’s All You Need To Know

As India and South Africa gear up for the much-anticipated ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 Final in Navi Mumbai, fans will be treated not just to world-class cricket but also to a spectacular entertainment show. India’s iconic singer Sunidhi...

Don't get caught out: essential shopping strategies for Black Friday in South Africa

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published 2 days ago 5min Forget about online shopping, it is online gambling that's putting a strain on South Africans finances, and if you thinking of splurging this upcoming Black Friday, economists are warning that with an...

Wabtec–Lucchini partnership marks R47m boost for South Africa’s rail manufacturing sector

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (dtic) has welcomed the forthcoming launch of a strategic partnership between train technology company Wabtec South Africa and railway wheels manufacturer Lucchini South Africa (LSA), marking what...

RI to build Sheikh Yusuf Indonesian Cultural House in South Africa

Jakarta (ANTARA) - The Indonesian Culture Ministry plans to build the Sheik Yusuf Indonesian Cultural House on a 2,000-square-meter plot of land near the tomb of Sheik Yusuf Al-Makassari in Macassar, Cape Town, South Africa. "Sheik Yusuf...

Government defends removing informal traders in Johannesburg

The city of Johannesburg has argued that its removal of informal traders was within the boundaries of the City's bylaws The City had removed informal traders as part of its efforts to clean the city in preparation for the G20 Summit to be held in...

Re-imagining the workplace: There is hope for the Engineer

Engineer Morgan Scott Peck’s book; The Road Less Travelled that was published in 1978, has the second chapter going by the title of ‘The Sins of the Father.’ Morgan was not only a best-selling author, but a psychiatrist born in America. He...

India poised to play key role at G20 Summit in Johannesburg

India, as the world's fastest-growing major economy, is poised to play a key role in steering the forthcoming G20 Summit in Johannesburg in November 2025 toward realistic and inclusive solutions amid the global slowdown and trade tensions,...

TymeBank names new CEO to drive its rebranding and expansion in 2026

South Africa’s digital bank, TymeBank, is set for a major transition as it prepares for a leadership change and a fresh brand identity. The company announced that Cheslyn Jacobs will become the new Chief Executive Officer from 1 January 2026,...

Advancing Urban Mobility: SAICE’s Perspective on Integrated Public Transport in SA

South African urban areas are characterised by spatial legacies from apartheid-era planning, with residential suburbs often far removed from employment centres. This results in disproportionately high transport costs, with households spending over...

The countries where people are the most 'nature-connected', revealed: Nepal tops the list…while Britain is almost at the bottom of the rankings

A new study has uncovered the countries where people are the most connected to nature – and it's bad news for green–fingered Brits. Scientists from the University of Derby analysed data from 61 countries and nearly 57,000 people. Their analysis...

South Africa: Pick n Pay’s digital evolution, building a connected retail future

Pick n Pay is accelerating into a new digital era. One built on connection, convenience, and customer value. As the retail landscape rapidly shifts, Kerry Janse Van Rensburg, head of Digital Operations, shares how the company is reimagining the...