South Africa has added another unique achievement to its culinary history after a record-breaking bunny chow measuring almost 16 metres was created in Pretoria. The massive dish, officially measured at 15.98 metres, has been recognised by Guinness World Records, turning a beloved local street food into an international headline. A traditional dish transformed into a…
South Africa is preparing for a large-scale rollout of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines, with approximately 13 million doses expected to arrive in the coming months as authorities intensify efforts to control the spread of the disease among livestock. The initiative comes amid ongoing outbreaks that have affected parts of the country’s agricultural sector, raising both…
South African consumers are becoming increasingly cautious with their finances, yet new data shows they are still willing to spend on health-related products and everyday indulgences. A recent SpendTrend26 report by Discovery Bank, which analysed consumer behaviour between 2021 and 2025, highlights a shift towards more deliberate and strategic spending habits among higher-income earners. The…
South Africa is set to undertake a large-scale transformation of its busiest land border crossings, with government officials describing the initiative as a critical step toward improving trade efficiency and strengthening border security. Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced the plan during a media briefing on 28 April, outlining a multi-year redevelopment programme that will…
South Africa’s state power utility Eskom and mining company South32 have begun discussions on a long-term energy solution for the Hillside Aluminium smelter, one of the largest industrial operations on the continent. The proposed agreement, expected to take effect from 2031 when the current electricity contract expires, aims to introduce renewable energy into the smelter’s…
The City of Johannesburg has officially brought a major water infrastructure project online, marking a key step in efforts to address ongoing supply challenges in South Africa’s economic hub. The Brixton Tower and Reservoir development, implemented in partnership with Joburg Water, forms part of a broader R300 million upgrade aimed at strengthening storage capacity and…
South Africa is aiming to significantly reduce the time it takes to issue driving licence cards, with a new plan targeting a turnaround of just seven working days within the next three years. The initiative forms part of the Driving Licence Card Account’s (DLCA) 2026/27 Annual Performance Plan, which outlines a phased approach to improving…
Hundreds of demonstrators took to the streets of Johannesburg to protest against illegal immigration, culminating in the delivery of a memorandum to Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi. The march, organised by the civic group March and March in collaboration with political party ActionSA and its supporters, began in Newtown and moved through key inner-city areas including…
Johannesburg’s city centre has once again become the focus of concern after a brazen daytime shooting left three men dead inside a fast-food restaurant, underscoring growing fears about organised crime and firearm-related violence in South Africa. Rising pattern of targeted attacks The incident took place on Monday morning at a McDonald’s located at the intersection…
South Africa’s financial sector is preparing for a significant transition as global credit ratings agency Moody’s Investors Service South Africa moves toward exiting the country’s regulatory system. The Prudential Authority has announced plans to withdraw Moody’s Ratings-SA’s status as a recognised External Credit Assessment Institution (ECAI), following the cancellation of its registration by the Financial…
