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S. African president eyes better US tariff deal 'soon'
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa is making a two-day state visit to Switzerland. Photo: ENNIO LEANZA / AFP Source: AFP South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said Wednesday that his country has advanced to "text-based" negotiations with...
South Africa working on environmental attribute certification for more complex electricity market
South Africa's public and private sectors involved in environmental regulations and electricity are working to develop an energy attribute certificate (EAC) system that would enable the verification, certification, tracking and transfer of...
South Africa claim historic World Cup final spot as Wolvaardt blows England away
South Africa made history in Guwahati on Wednesday, after a phenomenal innings from captain Laura Wolvaardt and remarkable figures of five for 20 from Marizanne Kapp helped them to a 125-run against England and launched them into their first ever...
Cape Town to honour cultural icons David Kramer and Taliep Petersen with Freedom of the City
Staff Reporter|Published 37 minutes ago 4min Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has announced that the City will bestow its highest Civic Honour – the Freedom of the City – on two of its cultural icons, David Kramer and the late Taliep Petersen, at a...
South African writer Zoë Wicomb embraced humanity in all its complexity
Zoë Wicomb’s first book, You Can’t Get Lost in Cape Town (1987), is a tour through episodes in the life of a writer-character, Frieda Shenton. She’s not unlike but crucially not exactly like Wicomb (child of South Africa’s Namaqualand, graduate of...
South Africa’s Women Proteas delivering solid play in semi-final clash against England
On Wednesday 29 October, the England Women take on the South Africa Proteas Women in the first semi-final of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 at Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Firdose Moonda, ESPN commentator and writer says team...
S Africa humble England to reach World Cup final after Wolvaardt and Kapp heroics
NEW DELHI :South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt smashed an epic 169 to lead her side into the final of the Women's World Cup hammering England by 125 runs in the first semi-final on Wednesday. Put into bat, South Africa racked up 319-7 riding...
South Africa crush England to reach Women's World Cup final
GUWAHATI - Laura Wolvaardt led from the front with a majestic 169 to help South Africa thrash England by 125 runs and reach their first-ever ODI Women's World Cup final on Wednesday. South Africa posted 319-7 and then bowled out England for 194 in...
South Africa’s largest asset managers failing to protect retirement savings from climate, social risks – Just Share
South Africa's largest asset managers are significantly underperforming on responsible investment practices, according to a new benchmark report released by nonprofit activist organisation Just Share. The Just Share ‘Asset Manager Responsible...
Awards celebrate South Africa’s eco-champions
The 2025 Eco-Logic Awards celebrated South Africa's ecologically intelligent champions for their contributions to protecting and preserving the planet at the yearly awards ceremony held at the Two Oceans Aquarium, in Cape Town, on October 27....
Laura Wolvaardt's Masterclass: South African Skipper Smashes 169 Runs Off 143 Balls During SA W Vs ENG W ICC Women's World Cup Semifinal Match In Guwahati
South African captain Laura Wolvaardt once again proved why she is among the finest batters in women’s cricket, delivering a sensational knock of 169 runs off 143 balls during the ICC Women’s World Cup semifinal against England in Guwahati. Her...
AfDB approves $75 million in Nyanza Light Metals to drive large-scale titanium processing in South Africa
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved $75 million in financing to support South Africa-based Nyanza Light Metals Pty Ltd (Nyanza) to boost industrialization in Africa through local value addition...
Energy Indaba 2025: Coal still crucial in South Africa' s path to net-zero
Energy experts gathered at the City Power Energy Indaba 2025 this week agree that South Africa's large coal reserves still have a role to play in the country's push for net-zero emissions and energy affordability. This sentiment was shared by...
Women’s World Cup: Wolvaardt’s Ton, Kapp’s Fifer Power South Africa Into Final
Guwahati: After starting their 2025 Women’s ODI World Cup by being bowled out for 69 by England at the ACA Stadium, South Africa turned the tables on the same opposition in emphatic fashion by storming into the title clash with a 125-run win in...
New cold store boosts South African fruit export capacity
Maersk has officially opened the Belcon Cold Store in Cape Town as part of a broader investment exceeding US$100 million in South Africa's cold chain logistics infrastructure. The new facility forms part of the company's strategy to enhance the...
Woman compares South African and Nigerian grocery prices, leaves viewers stunned in video
A Nigerian woman's viral video comparing grocery prices between South Africa and Nigeria sparked an online discussion She documented prices of common items like eggs, spaghetti, milk, etc, while revealing significant differences between the two...
Wolvaardt's 169 fires South Africa to 319-7 in World Cup semis
Skipper Laura Wolvaardt struck a majestic 169 to power South Africa to 319-7 against England in the first semi-final of the Women's World Cup on Wednesday. Put in to bat, South Africa rode on Wolvaardt's first World Cup century to put up a mammoth...
Who Is Laura Wolvaardt? South Africa’s Run-Machine Creates History with Century in 2025 Women’s World Cup Semi-Final
Who is Laura Wolvaardt: South Africa’s captain and star batter Laura Wolvaardt has once again proven why she’s among the finest batters in world cricket. In a commanding display of skill, temperament, and class, Wolvaardt scored her first-ever ICC...
Wolvaardt-inspired South Africa crush England to reach Women's World Cup final
GUWAHATI, INDIA - Laura Wolvaardt led from the front with a majestic 169 to help South Africa thrash England by 125 runs and reach their first-ever ODI Women's World Cup final on Wednesday. South Africa posted 319-7 and then bowled out England for...
Alfa Romeo debuts Junior in South Africa
Alfa Romeo launched the Junior in South Africa on 29 October, marking the brand's first fully electric models in the market Alfa Romeo launched the Junior in South Africa on 29 October, introducing the brand’s first fully electric models to the...