Cape Town City Hall: A landmark of culture and history

Cape Town City Hall has stood at the edge of the Grand Parade for 119 years, its honey-coloured stone and clock tower a familiar mark on the city skyline and a witness to some of the country’s most important moments. Completed in 1905, it was the...

South Africa calls for inclusive, climate-resilient agriculture at G20 meeting

CAPE TOWN, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- South African Minister of Agriculture John Steenhuisen has urged the Group of 20 (G20) members to place agriculture "at the center of the G20 agenda," calling for global cooperation to make food systems more...

South Africa's tariff negotiation with U.S. underway

JOHANNESBURG, Sept. 18 (Xinhua) -- Trade talks between South Africa and the United States are at an advanced stage, Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said Thursday, as the country seeks relief from the 30 percent tariffs Washington...

Cape Town's economy: oasis or mirage? CCID report reveals the R9 billion answer

Tracy-Lynn Ruiters|Published 1 hour ago 5min Investor confidence in the Cape Town CBD soared in 2024/25, with the total value of property development exceeding R9.031 billion, a significant jump from the R7.285 billion recorded in 2023. This is...

South African Reserve Bank maintains interest rates as inflation rises

Even as the South African Reserve Bank expects inflation to move higher in the coming months, its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) this afternoon elected to keep rates on hold. Today’s decision leaves prime at 10.5%. Previously, there had been a...

South Africa face belated World Cup disciplinary action for fielding suspended player

CAPE TOWN :South Africa will face disciplinary proceedings for fielding a suspended player in a World Cup qualifier in March, which will likely see them docked points and put their hopes of advancing to next year’s finals in jeopardy. World...

South Africa unveils digital visa system to boost tourism

Home affairs minister Leon Schreiber South Africa is moving to scrap paper-based visa applications with the launch of a new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, revealed on Thursday by home affairs minister Leon Schreiber at a tourism...

Cape Town industry expos debut October 2025

Cape Town industry expos debut October 2025 SECUREX South Africa, A-OSH EXPO, Facilities Management Expo, and Firexpo — four of the country’s leading industry trade shows — will make their Western Cape debut from 21 to 23 October 2025 at the Cape...

South African-engineered pinch valves set benchmark in African gold mining

South African-engineered pinch valves set benchmark in African gold mining A set of hydraulically operated Corflex pinch valves, installed in 2018 at a major North African gold mine, has delivered seven years of uninterrupted service in one of the...

South African central bank holds key rate to assess impact of earlier cuts

FILE PHOTO: The logo of South Africa’s central reserve bank is seen during the delivery of a keynote address by South Africa’s central bank governor, Lesetja Kganyago, at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa, November...

Buffer stocks can help protect poor South Africans against food price shocks, say economic researchers

Since 2020, South Africa has experienced persistent food price increases and volatility, linked to climate change, global market disruptions, high input costs and the concentrated corporate control of food value chains. The price spikes include...

Rethinking baboon management in Cape Town to foster peaceful coexistence amid urban challenges

Cape Town’s “baboon wars” rekindled recently when the “Cape Peninsula Baboon Management Joint Task Team” (a collaboration between the City of Cape Town, CapeNature and SANParks) announced a plan to “remove” four troops of highly habituated...

Soccer-South Africa face belated World Cup disciplinary action for fielding suspended player

CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -South Africa will face disciplinary proceedings for fielding a suspended player in a World Cup qualifier in March, which will likely see them docked points and put their hopes of advancing to next year’s finals in jeopardy....

Saudi princess represents the Kingdom at Tourism Investment Summit in South Africa

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to sustainable, inclusive tourism, solidifying its position as a global tourism leader at the G20 Tourism Ministerial Meeting and Tourism Investment Summit held for the first time in...

2026 WCQ: FIFA Makes U-turn, Probes South Africa Over Player’s Eligibility

World football governing body, FIFA, appears to have reversed its earlier stance and has now initiated an investigation into South Africa for fielding an ineligible player, Teboho Mokoena, during a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match. FIFA’s...

2026 WCQ: FIFA Opens Case Against South Africa Over Mokoena Eligibility

The Federation of International Football Association, FIFA, has officially opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association,SAFA, and Teboho Mokoena, reports Completes ports.com. According to FIFA, Mokoena, who plays...

WCQ: FIFA opens case against South Africa for fielding ‘ineligible’ player

FIFA has officially opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) for allegedly fielding an ineligible player Teboho Mokoena during a 2026 World Cup qualifier. The charge stems from South Africa’s match...

Breaking: 2026 World Cup: At last, FIFA queries South Africa for breach of regulations

At last, the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has officially opened disciplinary proceedings against the South African Football Association (SAFA) and Bafana Bafana midfielder Teboho Mokoena for allegedly breaching...

How Crisis Action shaped anti-BRICS protests in South Africa

IN the past decade, shaping another country’s public opinion has evolved into a full-fledged industry. Governments now routinely engage in sophisticated “political technology” to sway mass perception and steer sentiment abroad: online propaganda...

Gauteng and Cape Town face imminent water crisis, report reveals

A new report from the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) warns that Gauteng and Western Cape are set to face increasing water scarcity due to rising populations driven by significant in-migration. The 2024 National State of Water report...