# A 24-tonne shipment of South African apples cleared in Shenzhen under China’s new zero-tariff policy is headed for retail markets, boosting competitiveness. The policy, which began this month and ends in April 2028, extends duty-free access to 53 of 54 African countries, aiming to diversify exports beyond minerals. Eswatini has been excluded due to […]
# Police in Vosloorus have confirmed that 27-year-old spaza shop owner, Mazwi Kubheka, reported missing a month ago, has been found safe. Police spokesperson Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi says Kubheka presented himself at the Vosloorus police station yesterday evening. He will be reunited with his family after a medical assessment. Police say circumstances around his disappearance remain […]
# The Motor Industry Staff Association has welcomed plans by Jetour to begin vehicle manufacturing locally, leveraging Chery’s acquisition of the Nissan Rosslyn plant. The union says the move supports job creation, skills development and economic growth. MISA spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola says the investment validates its push for localisation, with production expected to reach 50-thousand […]
# Postbank has officially ended its 142-year-long standing partnership with the South African Post Office, removing access to banking services at post office branches nationwide. This change follows the expiry of the Service Level Agreement between SAPO and Postbank on 31 March 2026, after which Postbank declined to enter into a new agreement with the […]
# Activists and Citizens Forum spokesperson Dennis Bloem has warned that tensions over undocumented foreign nationals are reaching a boiling point. He says recent marches across the country show growing public frustration, with calls for tighter border control and deportations. Bloem urged the government to act urgently, warning that failure to address porous borders could […]
# Four people have been killed in a shootout between community patrollers and suspected robbers in Durban. The incident occurred late Friday night, with police confirming the deadly exchange of gunfire. Authorities say the confrontation happened just before midnight, and investigations are underway to determine the circumstances leading to the shooting. KwaZulu-Natal police have opened […]
# RISE Mzansi has urged for urgent reforms to improve service delivery and economic inclusion ahead of the 2026 local government elections. The party says millions of South Africans still face unemployment, poor infrastructure and corruption. It emphasised that functional municipalities are key to job creation and growth. RISE Mzansi seeks to prioritise local economic […]
# Soccer: The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture has extended the “Mzansi to the World Cup” Lucky Fan Competition after technical issues affected entries. The new window started this morning until 5PM tomorrow. Minister Gayton McKenzie says the move ensures fairness for all fans. The competition will send 20 winners to watch Bafana Bafana […]
# Defend Our Democracy has raised alarm over rising killings of whistleblowers and a recent Durban ambush on crime intelligence officers that left one dead. The organisation says the attacks are targeted and threaten the rule of law. It highlighted the murder of Emfuleni official Martha Rantsofu, allegedly for exposing corruption. The group says workers […]
