Springboks refocus in Gqeberha with work to do ahead of Italy rematch
Springboks flanker Kwagga Smith says the Boks are eager to sharpen their performance after an imperfect 42‑24 win over Italy at Loftus Versfeld.
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The provinces in South Africa at risk of entering recession
Three provinces in South Africa are at risk of entering a technical recession following the dismal economic performance in the first quarter of the year, and hopes for a better Q2 are diminishing.
Read MoreAfrican Bank honoured with Ecosystem Catalyst Award at Global Entrepreneurship Congress
African Bank has received the prestigious Ecosystem Catalyst Award at the 2025 Global Entrepreneurship Congress (GEC) in Indianapolis, USA.
Read MoreUP and Vodacom Bulls collaborate on UP Giving Month to fight student hunger and financial exclusion
The University of Pretoria (UP) is calling on alumni, partners and the broader public to stand in solidarity with students facing hunger and financial hardship by supporting UP Giving Month, which launched in July 2025.
Read MoreBig shift for South Africa’s property market
South Africa’s property market is starting to see a shift from renting to buying, with lower interest rates set to buoy the nation’s property market.
Read MoreThe 2025 Global Report on Food Crises sounds the alarm
In the 2025 Global Report on food crises released in May, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres expresses deep concern, describing the report as “another unflinching indictment of a world dangerously off course.
Read MoreSurprise twist in Vodacom’s R13 billion fibre deal
The Competition Commission announced an agreement with Vodacom over its proposed deal to acquire a significant stake in Maziv.
Read MoreAfrican journalists awarded grants to tackle critical health issues
The Wits Centre for Journalism (WCJ) has announced the selection of 24 journalists from across Africa who will each be granted R17, 300 to investigate and report on a range of important health issues on the continent.
Read MoreJunior Boks call up Alzeadon Felix as they prepare for Scotland
The Junior Springboks have called up Alzeadon Felix as an injury replacement for Siya Ndlozi as they set their sights on their final pool match in the World Rugby U20 Championship on Wednesday.
Read MoreMajor international companies are poaching skilled South Africans
International companies are headhunting skilled South African professionals to fill global talent shortages.
Read MoreSouth Africa’s first bullet train gets launch date
The Department of Transport and two provinces plan to launch South Africa’s first rail network for long-distance high-speed rail (HSR) in 2030, TopAuto reports.
Read MoreBuy Now Pay Later can help retailers thrive in late 2025
For retailers to drive growth in the second half of 2025, they must think beyond price promotions and explore smarter credit and conversion strategies that support both revenue and retention.
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