'Free Mandela once again': South Africans demand release of flotilla detainees

"End the killing! End the pain! Free Mandela once again!" This is the chant that echoed across Cape Town on Thursday morning as protesters demanded the release of several South African activists, including Nkosi Zwelivelile "Mandla" Mandela, the...

Popsicle Nail Bars set to redefine South Africa’s nail care industry

Backed by Sorbet founder Ian Fuhr, Popsicle combines digital innovation, service culture and high-impact branding to transform nail care nationwide. Johannesburg, 2 October 2025: A new force in the professional beauty industry is poised for...

AI is no longer a disruptor, it is our current reality – and South Africa must catch up

For the last two or so years, artificial intelligence (AI) has been spoken of in hushed tones, a technological disruptor overwhelming many and invoking reactive responses. AI is not waiting for anyone to catch their breath and it’s no longer the...

A young South African woman bought land and started building rental rooms for her future

A young South African woman inspired many after showing her land purchase and the start of her rental property project Her journey highlighted the challenges of investing, but also the hope that comes with building for the future The video sparked...

Baboons stole dessert straight from a home and left South Africans both laughing and shocked

A group of baboons surprised locals when they entered a house and ran away with desserts, leaving viewers amused The moment showed how wildlife often interacts with humans, especially in homes near natural habitats Online reactions turned the clip...

Smart shopping: ten hacks to help South African households save on grocery bills

As South African households grapple with the rising cost of living, particularly food inflation, savvy consumer advice comes from Reinier Botha, the founder of Southern Finance. "Food prices may be rising, but consumers can take control of their...

NCDMB Identifies Key Skill Areas For Capacity Building As AEW Holds In Cape Town

October 02, (THEWILL) —The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB), on Wednesday, in Cape Town, South Africa, identified key skill areas it would focus capacity-building efforts for optimal job creation opportunities in the...

Judicial Watch Sues U.S. African Development Foundation for Financial Records and Attempt to Stop DOGE Audits

Press Releases | October 02, 2025 (Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced today it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF) for records regarding its expenditures and deposits,...

Leveraging carbon credits a legal and economic imperative for South Africa

South Africa’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), updated in 2021 under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), commits the country to an emissions range of 350 to 420 million tCO2e (tonnes of carbon dioxide...

Cape Town congestion: 60% of peak-hour cars carry only ONE person

During a panel discussion on Wednesday, it came to light that 60% of passenger vehicles travelling during peak hours in Cape Town are single occupancy vehicles. The Western Cape Mobility Department invited industry partners to the launch of...

Online attacks threaten major climate-friendly diet report

A healthy diet, for people and the planet, would include a more varied menu of nut and legumes, whole grains and plenty of fruits and vegetables, with significantly less meat, dairy products and sugar. That's the relatively straightforward message...

Conference highlights sustainability, innovation

The joint Southern African Vinyls Association (Sava) and Southern African Plastic Pipe Manufacturers Association (Sappma) conference featured a Sava-focused course, titled PVC Transformation: Driving Progress in a Changing World, under the central...

How our people, asset integrity, reliability driving sustainable growth – Seplat Energy

Seplat Energy Plc, leading Nigerian independent energy company, has recorded unprecedented growth since it was founded by acquiring divested assets, unlocking value from them, improving efficiency and safety performance of the assets, whilst...

Our People, Asset Integrity, Reliability Driving Sustainable Growth, Says Seplat Energy

Seplat Energy Plc says it has recorded unprecedented growth since it was founded by acquiring divested assets, unlocking value from them, improving efficiency and safety performance of the assets, whilst driving the entire growth process with a...

Cape Town upgrades Athlone transformer in R9m project

The City of Cape Town has replaced a decades-old transformer in Pinati Estate, Athlone, as part of its ongoing investment in reliable electricity supply and infrastructure upgrades. Officials say this is one of several improvements designed to...

Cape Town Leads with Green Innovation and Urban Adventures

Cape Town is making waves in tourism with two exciting launches that blend sustainability, culture, and exploration. City Sightseeing Cape Town has unveiled the country’s first commercial fully electric boat at the V&A Waterfront, along with a...

Brace for rain: Showers predicted as cold front exits South Africa

The South African Weather Service is warning of isolated and scattered showers across parts of the country. According to SAWS, rain is predicted along the coastline and adjacent interior of South Africa as well as the southeastern and eastern...

TRAVEL: Wildlife, Small-Town Charm and Bourbon Tradition in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky

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WEATHER: Rain expected to hit FOUR provinces

Struggling to decide what to wear? Here’s what today’s weather has in store for South Africa’s nine provinces. Your daily weather, UVB forecast and temperature updates around South Africa. Weather conditions and UVB forecast Gauteng Temperature:...

How an Indigenous South African Community Nourishes Itself and the Planet

In South Africa’s Eastern Cape, the Amadiba community is showing how traditional food systems can nourish people while protecting the environment. Here, a values-based food system rooted in ancestral wisdom provides a stunning blueprint...