[File photo:] Farm workers tending to crops. The biggest obstacles for farmers, who try to sustain food security, are climate change, arid soil conditions, scarcity of water and a general lack of resources. According to the African Farmers’ Association of South Africa’s (AFASA) Mangaung Chairperson Mike Makwa, these conditions limit the farm from producing at…
Some small-scale farmers say they have suffered significant losses from the heavy rains and hail that have hit parts of the country. Among them is North West farmer – Jeff Nong. He farms grapes in Ventersdorp for the distilling of alcoholic beverages. He says his grapevines suffered significant damage, and he already expects to harvest…
EFF member puts up Phala Phala judgment march poster The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has called for the arrest of the head of the National Director of Public Prosecution (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi, accusing her of defeating the ends of justice following the decision not to prosecute President Cyril Ramaphosa or anyone in relation to…
African Bank Soweto Marathon 2025 Foreign runners continue to dominate the Soweto Marathon. Lesotho’s Khoarahlane Seutloali, running in the colours of HollywoodBets, won the 30th edition of the race in cool and wet conditions this morning. Last year’s runner-up was part of a three-man group who took the lead with just more than five kilometres…
Kenyan workers prepare clothes for export. The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition says there is bipartisan support in the White House for the renewal of the Africa Growth Opportunity Act commonly known as AGOA for one year. AGOA expired on the last day of September this year. The department was briefing the oversight committee…
Members of various churches gather for the National Day of Prayer at the FNB Stadium. The National Day of Prayer is currently underway at the FNB Stadium in Johannesburg. Hundreds of South Africans have gathered for the 5th instalment of the mass prayer gathering that started in 2017. The event is hosted by the Motsepe…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile answering questions before NCOP, November 2025. Deputy President Paul Mashatile says South Africa is determined to attend the G20 Summit in Miami next year despite the US decision against the country. Mashatile says he is confident that other G20 countries will support South Africa’s continued membership and recognise the binding nature…
World Cup Playoff Tournament and European Playoff draws – FIFA Headquarters, Zurich, Switzerland- November 20, 2025. The original FIFA World Cup trophy is kept on display during the draws. Iran intends to boycott next week’s World Cup draw due to the limited number of visas allocated to the country’s football federation. According to the Tehran…
A street trader counts out change for a customer in Durban. The rand strengthened against a weaker greenback, after lacklustre United States data increased prospects of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut next month. Like other risk-sensitive currencies, the rand frequently draws cues from both local and international sources, including US policy and economic statistics….
Community members gather for UNITE party’s mass meeting in Kliptown, Soweto. GOOD Party leader and Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has called on citizens to vote out the current government. This is despite the party being a member of the Government of National Unity. De Lille was speaking at a mass meeting of the…
