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South Africa Offers to Host Zelensky-Putin Talks
President Volodymyr Zelensky met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in New York on Wednesday – who offered to host talks between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Their discussion followed Zelensky’s address to the UN...

Transgender inmate sues South Africa prison officials
Continued attacks of LGBTQ South Africans are raising serious concerns about the community’s safety and well-being. President Cyril Ramaphosa in May 2024 signed the Preventing and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Bill into law that, among...

Disney+ to add live ESPN linear channels in South Africa
South African customers to Disney+ will gain access to ESPN And ESPN 2 Africa linear channels from 1 October. Fans will have access to the two 24-hour linear ESPN channels that showcase live and studio sports programming from the the United States...

SOC Summit highlights South Africa’s investment potentials to GCC investors
The 5th Annual South African State-Owned Companies (SOC) Summit highlighted South Africa’s economic fundamentals and investment opportunities to Gulf Cooperation Countries (GCC) investors. GCC serve as a bridge connecting Africa and the Gulf...
Boardwalk executive chef Willie Mcotoyi honours Heritage Day with authentic South African cuisine
This Heritage Day, Boardwalk executive chef Willie Mcotoyi celebrated South Africa’s rich food culture by leading with heart and honouring tradition on the plate. For Mcotoyi, food was never only about sustenance but a lifelong passion shaped by...
CapeWine 2025: 'Our warmest welcome' delivers a triumphant showcase of South African wine
CapeWine 2025 has wrapped up after three days of vibrant engagement, celebration, and connection, firmly cementing its reputation as the premier showcase for South African wine. Under the theme “Our Warmest Welcome”, the event drew 1,605...
We have had good preparation for World Cup: South Africa skipper Wolvaardt
New Delhi [India], September 25 (ANI): South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt has said that ahead of their side's ICC Women's World Cup campaign, the belief is "very strong" with the team after having "learnt a lot of lessons" over the past few ICC...
Lessons from South Africa’s Amadiba
Brittany Kesselman - The Conversation|Published 1 hour ago 5min The global food system contributes to multiple planetary crises – and is vulnerable to them. Climate change, other ecological degradation and socio-economic inequality are all linked...

China appreciates South Africa's move to relocate Taiwan institution
Guo Jiakun, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, speaks to journalists in Beijing, China, June 23, 2025. /VCG Guo Jiakun, spokesman for the Chinese Foreign Ministry, speaks to journalists in Beijing, China, June 23, 2025. /VCG China...

Silver Ferns claim Taini Jamison trophy with win over South Africa
The Silver Ferns have won the Taini Jamison trophy after beating South Africa 70-58 in the second Test in Napier. After winning the first test by 26 goals in Auckland, thanks to a 20-8 first quarter burst, tonight's game started in complete...

Taiwan Restricts Chip Exports to South Africa Over China Ties
In a bold escalation of economic diplomacy, Taiwan has imposed restrictions on semiconductor exports to South Africa, marking the island’s first unilateral use of its chip dominance as a geopolitical lever. The move, announced this week, requires...

South Africa proposes hosting talks between Zelensky and Putin
Photo shared by President Zelensky’s office President Volodymyr Zelensky met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in New York on Wednesday, during which Ramaphosa offered to host talks between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin....

South Africa’s retirement industry is proving its resilience
Henré Prinsloo, Head of Employee Benefits and Actuarial Consulting at Momentum Corporate discusses the major trends impacting the local retirement fund industry and how recent regulatory changes have tested its resilience. While the two-pot...

South Africa and the Risks of Disunity: Lessons for a Multipolar World
Introduction: Heritage Day and the Test of Unity As South Africa celebrates Heritage Day, it is not enough to look back at our past, we must also reflect on our collective future. Heritage is more than culture and memory; it is about reclaiming...

West Indies, South Africa T20 series likely to be reduced due to World Cup clash
South Africa may be forced to shorten their only men’s international home series this summer – against West Indies – for both teams to get to the 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka on time. South Africa are scheduled to host West Indies for...
South Africa Medical Aid Funding Industry Report 2025, With Profiles of Government Employees Medical Scheme, Discovery, Medscheme, Momentum Health, Profmed, Fedhealth, Bestmed, Bonitas, and More - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 24, 2025-- The "Medical Aid Funding in South Africa 2025" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. This report on medical aid funding in South Africa includes information on the size of the industry,...

End of an “error” for South Africa’s 30-year-old DStv giant
The Multichoice group (MCG) has crossed the threshold, with the Canal+ merger becoming unconditional and the French media giant is now effectively in control of the company. Canal+ and MCG announced that, as of Friday, 19 September 2025, all the...

2035 World Cup Host Race Is On — England and South Africa Go Head-to-Head
World Rugby has officially fired the starting gun on the race to host the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2035, unveiling the selection process today at the 17th World Rugby General Assembly in London. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the...

PPC “Awaken the Giant” strategy pays off as South Africa and Botswana deliver steady gains
HARARE – Zimbabwe Stock Exchange listed cement producer PPC Ltd has reported contrasting performances across its regional operations, with Zimbabwe registering significant volume growth while South Africa and Botswana delivered steady but more...

South African pastor causes stir with failed Rapture prediction, but he's not the first
If you are a Christian believer reading this, you are either already in heaven with the Lord or have been left behind by the Rapture. This is because the world was predicted to end on September 23rd or 24th, 2025, according to South African pastor...