Northern Cape eyes renewable energy to boost economy
FILE | View of a hybrid power park with solar panels and wind turbines. The…
Thousands take on Iconic 56km Ultra Marathon in Cape Town
The Two Oceans attracts over 30000 athletes to the Mother City. The Ultra Marathon in Cape Town has seen the participation of thousands of runners who took on the iconic 56km journey through the Southern Suburbs, False Bay coastline, Chapman’s Peak and Constantia. The Ultra Marathon is part of the Two Oceans Marathon week which…
SA citrus set for export boost after China trade deal
China says with South Africa being its biggest importer, the signing of new requirements will greatly benefit both countries in cold storage, energy and shipment costs of citrus South Africa’s citrus industry is bracing for a massive commercial surge following the signing of landmark trade agreement with China. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says new phytosanitary…
Northern Cape eyes renewable energy to boost economy
FILE | View of a hybrid power park with solar panels and wind turbines. The Northern Cape government says it will pursue projects related to renewable energy as it seeks to grow the economy of the province. The statement comes on the eve of the provincial government’s inaugural investment conference in Kimberley. Finance, Economic Development…
LIVE: Democratic Alliance Federal Congress 2026
The Democratic Alliance is hosting its largest-ever Federal Congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand on April 11–12, 2026. This crucial 2026 Democratic Alliance Federal Congress elective conference will see over 2,000 delegates elect new leadership, including a new Federal Leader, Federal Chairperson, and Deputy Federal Chairpersons. Federal Chairpersons. Democratic Alliance Federal Congress 2026:…
DA to elect new leadership, finalise policy amid GNU talks
The Democratic Alliance will on Sunday, the second day of its congress, focus on the election of new party leadership and finalising policy, particularly in the context of the Government of National Unity. The party is holding its two-day Federal Congress at the Gallagher Convention Centre in Midrand, Johannesburg. INFOGRAPHICS | Democratic Alliance (DA) general…
DA leadership hopefuls make pitch to members as race heats up
The Democratic Alliance (DA) Federal leaders candidates, Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis and Sedibeng caucus leader Sibusiso Dyonase, have made passionate political speeches in front of more than 2000 members in Midrand, Johannesburg, as they race for party leadership. Dyonase says, “As your leader, my task is to ensure that South Africans unite behind the…
LIVE: BMA briefs media on movement statistics and interceptions
Border Management Authority Commissioner Michael Masiapato briefs the media in Pretoria on movement statistics and interceptions recorded at the country’s ports of entry during the past Easter period. The update is expected to cover traveller volumes, trends across land, sea and air borders, as well as enforcement outcomes.
BMA intercepts over 4 000 travellers over Easter period
BMA Dr Michael Masiapato briefs the media. The Border Management Authority (BMA) says it has intercepted 4 763 travellers either trying to enter or leave the country during the ten-day Easter period operation at the country’s borders. The authority says 3,1170 people were without proper documents to be in the country. BMA Dr Michael Masiapato…
Intercepted Free State bus sent for testing in Bloemfontein
FILE PHOTO | A picture of parked buses. The bus, which was intercepted in the Free State on Saturday, with undocumented foreign nationals on board, has been taken to a testing centre in Bloemfontein. It is the third bus intercepted in the province with undocumented foreign nationals on board this month. The bus in the…
BMA Commissioner to brief media on Easter cross-border movement
BMA Commissioner Dr Michael Masiapato The Border Management Authority (BMA) Commissioner, Dr Michael Masiapato, is set to brief the media on Sunday on cross‑border movement during the Easter period. The briefing will focus on traveller volumes, trends and interceptions at South Africa’s ports of entry. The Easter holiday period is traditionally one of the busiest…
