South African regulators have announced another recall of infant formula products, raising renewed concerns over contamination risks in baby nutrition supplies. The National Consumer Commission (NCC) confirmed that two formula products manufactured by Nutricia Southern Africa have been withdrawn from retail shelves across the country. The affected items include Aptamil Nutribiotik 2 (800g) and Aptajunior…
Food manufacturer RCL Foods has issued a nationwide recall of several dry pet food products in South Africa after identifying potential contamination with Salmonella. The recall affects limited batches of several popular pet food brands, including Bobtail, Bonzo, Catmor, Canine Cuisine, Feline Cuisine, Optimizor and Ultra Pet Dog Food. Recall triggered by contamination concerns The…
Nearly 26,000 Volkswagen Polo Vivo vehicles have been recalled in South Africa due to a potential safety issue involving the handbrake mechanism, according to the National Consumer Commission (NCC). The recall affects 25,729 vehicles sold nationwide between February 2025 and February 2026 by Volkswagen Group Africa. Safety concern linked to handbrake component In a statement…
South Africa’s Department of Health has proposed adjustments to its long-running tobacco control legislation following extensive public consultations, including changes that could differentiate between combustible and non-combustible nicotine products. The proposed Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill has been under discussion for several years and aims to tighten restrictions on tobacco use while…
A new tourism development in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal Midlands is set to introduce what developers describe as the largest labyrinth in the world, forming the centrepiece of a major landscape and garden project scheduled to open in 2026. The development, known as Serenity Gardens, is being built at the Brahman Hills estate, a well-known hospitality…
Growth strategy targets Gauteng, KZN and Western Cape Walmart has unveiled plans to significantly expand its footprint in South Africa, confirming that 21 additional stores are in the pipeline as it accelerates its national rollout. The announcement follows the opening of the retailer’s third fully branded South African outlet at Eastpoint Shopping Centre in Boksburg,…
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has confirmed that long-delayed plans to expand the Gautrain rapid rail network will resume this year once the current concession period concludes and ownership transfers fully to the provincial government. Speaking during his State of the Province Address, Lesufi said the public-private partnership that financed and delivered the system would formally…
South Africa’s ambition to bring Formula One racing back to its shores appears increasingly uncertain, with recent comments from F1 chief executive Stefano Domenicali suggesting that other venues are ahead in the queue for inclusion. Speaking during pre-season testing in Bahrain, Domenicali indicated that Turkey’s Istanbul Park circuit is under serious consideration for a return…
A Cape Town magistrate has handed down the toughest sentence available under South Africa’s Animal Protection Act after two severely emaciated boerboels were rescued in the Sea Winds area. The case dates back to 2022, when inspectors from the Cape of Good Hope SPCA responded to a complaint and discovered the dogs in a critically…
Chinese home appliance manufacturer Haier has formally launched its brand in South Africa, marking a significant step in its global expansion strategy. The company, ranked the world’s largest home appliance brand for 17 consecutive years by Euromonitor International, said South Africa represents a strategically important growth market due to rising urbanisation, expanding household electrification and…
