South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has stepped up its internal clean-up campaign, dismissing seven more officials following the conclusion of disciplinary proceedings into misconduct cases. The announcement, made by Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber, forms part of a broader effort to restore accountability and rebuild institutional integrity within one of the country’s most critical…
A new consumer survey has revealed a significant shift in fraud trends in South Africa, with courier and delivery scams now surpassing traditional phishing methods as the most common form of deception targeting the public. The findings, published in the SpendTrend26 report by Visa and Discovery Bank, highlight how evolving consumer habits are being exploited…
South Africa’s policing system has entered another period of uncertainty after President Cyril Ramaphosa placed national police commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension. The move follows Masemola’s recent court appearance linked to alleged irregularities in a major public contract, further intensifying scrutiny on the country’s law enforcement leadership. Leadership shake-up at a critical time Announcing…
South Africa’s plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) market reached a new milestone in March 2026, recording its highest monthly sales to date and signalling accelerating consumer adoption of electrified mobility. According to data released by the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), 664 PHEVs were sold in March, representing a 130% increase…
South Africa is set to experience a rare astronomical event in May 2026, with two full moons appearing within the same calendar month, a phenomenon commonly known as a Blue Moon. Astronomical data confirms that the first full moon will occur on 1 May 2026, followed by a second full moon on 31 May 2026,…
South Africa is expected to maintain its current streak of electricity stability through the upcoming winter season, with Eskom confirming that no load shedding is anticipated between April and August 2026. The announcement comes as the country has already achieved 341 consecutive days without load shedding, marking one of its longest periods of uninterrupted electricity…
The Western Cape has recorded a strong tourism performance in 2025, generating nearly R26 billion in revenue and positioning itself as one of South Africa’s most resilient economic regions amid uneven national recovery. According to the latest figures released by South African Tourism, the province welcomed approximately 1.5 million international visitors over the past year….
A new premium citrus variety has entered the South African market, offering consumers a striking visual experience alongside distinctive flavour. The ONIX blood orange, grown in Spain, is now available in limited quantities at selected Checkers supermarkets. The fruit stands out for its unusual appearance, featuring a dark outer skin that contrasts sharply with its…
The South African Department of Home Affairs has firmly dismissed widespread online claims suggesting that Lesotho nationals can now enter South Africa using only their national identity cards, clarifying that no such agreement exists between the two countries. The department said current immigration regulations remain fully in force, and all travellers are still required to…
South Africa is expected to receive additional international financial support as France moves closer to finalising a €100 million (approximately R1.9 billion) loan aimed at assisting the country’s struggling metropolitan infrastructure systems. The development was confirmed by France’s ambassador to South Africa, David Martinon, who said the funding is nearing approval and is intended to…
