# The South African Revenue Service will require all foreign-registered vehicles to be declared on its Traveller Management System before entering or leaving the country from June first next year. SARS Commissioner Johnstone Makhubu says the move aims to modernise customs operations, strengthen border security and improve traveler processing. Temporary import permits will remain valid […]
# South Africa has increased import tariffs on a wide range of steel products by between ten- and 30-percent to protect the local industry. The new measures, published in the Government Gazette, apply to countries without trade agreements with South Africa. The International Trade Administration Commission says the move aims to support local manufacturing and […]
# Soccer: Orbit College FC have confirmed that tickets for its crucial Premiership clash against Orlando Pirates sold out within five hours of going on sale. The highly anticipated match will take place at Mbombela Stadium, Mpumalanga, with thousands of Buccaneers supporters expected to attend. Orlando Pirates could secure the league title with a victory, […]
# Road running: The Nelson Mandela Foundation has unveiled ambassadors for the Mandela Marathon at a ceremony in Cape Town. They include Kenyan marathon legend Catherine Ndereba, former world record holder Paul Tergat, South African long-distance champion Prudence Seokgodiso and former New York City and Mumbai Marathon winner Hendrick Ramaala. The event on 18 October […]
# Rand Water chairperson Ramateu Monyokolo says Water and Sanitation minister Pemmy Majodina’s 2026 Budget Vote marks a major step in addressing South Africa’s water crisis. Monyokolo says it reflects a shift toward stronger governance, accountability and institutional reform. Monyokolo highlighted issues such as failing municipal infrastructure, sewage spills and unreliable supply. Monyokolo welcomed plans […]
# Zimbabwe president Emmerson Mnangagwa has publicly commented for the first time on Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Amendment Bill Number Three, which seeks to extend his term from 2028 to 2030. The bill also proposes replacing the presidential popular vote with a parliamentary ballot system. Mnangagwa says citizens were given a fair opportunity to express their views […]
# The 2026 National Orders Awards have recognised South Africans making an impact globally in science, arts and sport. President Cyril Ramaphosa awarded the Order of Mapungubwe Gold to Professor Salim Abdool Karim for his contribution to medical science and HIV/AIDS research and Professor Tulio de Oliveira for scientific research and identifying the Omicron Covid-19 […]
# Freedom Under Law has warned that the Constitutional Court is under growing pressure due to a surge in groundless lawsuits and unpredictable legal applications. The court is reportedly facing a mounting backlog, with many petitions remaining unresolved for months. Legal experts warn that the vague nature of some applications is overwhelming the justice system […]
# ActionSA has raised concerns over the acquittal of two senior SAPS officials on the Phala Phala theft matter on president Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm, despite misconduct findings by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate. Parliamentary Chief Whip Lerato Ngobeni says the outcome highlights weaknesses in SAPS internal disciplinary systems. Ngobeni argues repeated acquittals in high-profile cases […]
