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Image: GCIS In a high-stakes gathering set against the backdrop of the Magaliesberg mountains, Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA), Velenkosini Hlabisa, delivered a powerful charge to the nation’s top administrative leaders. Far from a routine meeting, the Extended EXCO Retreat was framed as a "moment of recalibration" for a department standing at a historic crossroads. A Turnaround in Accountability Minister Hlabisa opened by acknowledging a si

Image: Supplied Cape Town, South Africa, January 2026, Amarantine Travels has reaffirmed its long-standing approach to women-only travel for 2026, placing intention, emotional support, and thoughtful journey design at the centre of every experience. While these principles have always guided Amarantine Travels, growing demand now reflects a wider shift in how women are choosing to travel. Increasingly, travellers are prioritising meaningful pacing, clarity, and confidence ove

Image: Supplied Mazda Southern Africa proudly announces the launch of the Mazda Care Signature Service Package - an exclusive after-sales offering tailored for Mazda vehicles that are out of warranty or currently being serviced outside of the official Mazda dealership network. This new package invites eligible Mazda owners to rediscover the joy of driving with peace of mind, expert care, and genuine Mazda components. “This is our invitation to owners to come home to Mazda. Wi

Image: Supplied Olympic champion Caster Semenya joins JAECOO South Africa as a brand ambassador behind the wheel of its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the J7 SHS.  The J7 SHS delivers 255 kW and a 90 km all-electric range, combining power, luxury, and sustainability for everyday life.  Semenya’s partnership embodies JAECOO’s commitment to excellence, family, and forward-thinking mobility.  Olympic champion and global sporting icon, Caster Semenya, has officially joined the JAECOO

Image; GCIS The Minister of Transport, Ms. Barbara Creecy and the Deputy Minister, Mr. Mkhuleko Hlengwa have expressed their shock at the horrific crash to which they were woken on Monday morning. They are conveying their condolences to the bereaved families who lost their children in this head-on collision involving a scholar transport minibus and a truck, where twelve (12) children met their untimely death on the R553 Golden Highway in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, on 19 January

Image: Supplied With the ability to go up to a best-in-class 810 kilometres on a single charge* in an all-wheel drive configuration, beating even its most recently revealed competitors, the EX60 doesn’t just go further than any electric car that Volvo Cars has ever created. It turns range anxiety into range comfort, demonstrat ing that going electric is no longer a compromise. Volvo Cars engineers have optimised the car’s range for real-life driving and what customers experie

Image: Supplied The Ford Ranger remains the best-selling model, with used car sales generating R12.89 billion in revenue. December 2025 was a positive send-off for the South African used car market, with sales easing after a very strong showing in October and November 2025. While month-on-month (MoM) declines were noted, year-on-year (YoY) sales saw a notable increase, reinforcing the overall strength of 2025’s performance. Per AutoTrader, South Africa’s most trusted marketpl

Image: Supplied Mazda Southern Africa proudly announces the launch of the Mazda Care Signature Service Package - an exclusive after-sales offering tailored for Mazda vehicles that are out of warranty or currently being serviced outside of the official Mazda dealership network. This new package invites eligible Mazda owners to rediscover the joy of driving with peace of mind, expert care, and genuine Mazda components. “This is our invitation to owners to come home to Mazda. Wi

Image: Supplied The Fifa World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca‑Cola will arrive in Johannesburg for two days on 30 and 31 January and Cape Town on 1 February, giving South African fans the chance to experience football's most desired prize, the Fifa World Cup Original Trophy. The Fifa World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca‑Cola returns to South Africa for the first time since it’s last visit to the country in 2018, marking the second stop on the continent after Egypt. “We’re excited to bring

Image: Supplied Kagiso Trust congratulates the class of 2025 following last week’s release of their matric results and highlights fast-track pathways to employment through technical and vocational studies As the class of 2025 reflects on their matric results and the class of 2026 settles into the new school year, Kagiso Trust has a powerful message for young people: there are 99 occupations in high demand that you can qualify for through technical and vocational education.  C

Image: courtesy of Freedom Front Plus The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) in the Emfuleni Local Municipality extends its deepest condolences to the parents, families and schools of the 14 learners who tragically lost their lives yesterday morning in a collision between a minibus taxi and a truck on the R553 near Vanderbijlpark. Four learners survived the accident and are currently in critical condition in a nearby hospital. The minibus was transporting children to various school

Karabo Mailula claimed gold at Absa RUN YOUR CITY JOBURG, Image: Tobias Ginsberg Stillwater Sports , the driving force behind South Africa’s premier road running series, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series , is proud to unveil an impressive, combined prize purse  of R1 686 000.00 , complemented by innovative SA athlete incentives  designed to ignite standout performances and unforgettable moments in 2026 . Since launching in 2015, the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series has transformed the l

President Cyril Ramaphosa during G20 summit, Image: GCIS President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the loss of life in violence on the Cape Flats at the weekend and in a collision involving a scholar transport vehicle this morning, Monday, 19 January 2026. At least 26 people died in violence on the Cape Flats during a 24-hour period over the weekend while 11 learners died when the vehicle in which they were travelling collided with a truck near Vanderbijlpark tod

Image: Tobias Ginsberg Entries for the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run  open on Tuesday, 20 January 2026 . Celebrating its 13th edition, the 2026 Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run offers runners two thrilling distances - ±16 km and ±24 km - through some of Table Mountain’s most breathtaking and challenging trails. “We’re excited to kick off 2026 with the opening of entries for the Totalsports Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run,” says Chris Goldschmidt, Chair

Image: Tobias Ginsberg The Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series  and AVIS  are proud to announce the extension of their partnership, building on two exciting and action-packed years with AVIS as the official Mobility Partner  of one of South Africa’s premier mass participation road running events. “Partnering with AVIS as the official Mobility Partner of the Absa RUN YOUR CITY Series in 2024 and 2025 has been an incredible experience,” says Michael Meyer, Managing Director of Stillwater

Image: Stock Photos A high-level meeting has been held in Addis Ababa between Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), and Sheikh Shakhboot bin Nahyan Al Nahyan, the UAE Minister of State.  The meeting built upon the first round of political consultations that took place in Abu Dhabi on September 13, 2025, under the framework of the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding. Both sides reaffirmed their mutual commitment to enhancing the partnership

Image: Supplied South Africa’s logistics sector is entering 2026 under sustained pressure, but with greater clarity about what matters. Cost volatility, changing consumer behaviour, international e-commerce and rising security risks are no longer emerging themes. They are structural realities, according to Ryan Gaines, a long-time logistics executive focused on retail supply chains. The City Logistics CEO believes the next phase the logistics industry will enter will favour o

Image: Sockphoto Global Cyber Attacks Accelerate in December as Latin America Sees 26% Surge, Ransomware Jumps 60% Year-on-Year and GenAI Data Risks ExpandDecember 2025 cyberattack data highlights ransomware dominance, regional attack escalation, and growing enterprise GenAI exposure entering 2026 Johannesburg, South Africa – January 14, 2025 – Check Point Research, the Threat Intelligence arm of Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), has released its Decembe

Image: X: @SANParksKNP The Limpopo Provincial Government acknowledges the serious challenges posed by the recent heavy rainfall and flooding affecting the Vhembe, Mopani, parts of Sekhukhune, Waterberg and Capricorn Districts. In response, the province has deployed a multi-disciplinary team to assist affected areas, restore connectivity and ensure the safety of residents. The Provincial Disaster Management Centre (PDMC) is actively engaged in rescue efforts, working alongside

Image: X/@SABCNews_Radio The Department of Education convened a meeting with District Directors and affected Circuit Managers this afternoon, Wednesday, 14 January 2026, to assess the impact of the ongoing heavy rains on schooling activities across the province. Following this engagement, and in consultation with our sister Departments and   the Provincial Disaster Management Teams, the Department is encouraged by the smooth reopening of almost all schools in the Nkangala and