Macrocomm’s Back-to-School drive gives thousands of South African learners a strong start
Macrocomm is running a Back-to-School campaign that will deliver 10,000 school shoes to South Africa’s underprivileged learners.
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Another national disaster called in South Africa
The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has classified yet another national disaster in South Africa, marking the fourth such call in as many months, and the second in February.
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Major South African company escapes technical insolvency
Cell C is no longer technically insolvent according to its first set of financial results since listing on the JSE.
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Die Kantoor: South Africa’s brilliantly awkward take on a classic
I’ll admit it, I genuinely believed that the US version of The Office was untouchable. Its awkward humour, unforgettable characters, and perfectly timed cringe comedy felt impossible to replicate. But then came Die Kantoor, now airing on Showmax and Kyknet, and suddenly there’s a very strong contender for the throne. Die Kantoor manages to do…
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ANC | Bela Act | Cyril Ramaphosa | DA | Democratic Alliance | Politics
In Sona, Ramaphosa signals shift from crisis management to consolidation
President Cyril Ramaphosa used his 2026 State of the Nation address to argue that South Africa has moved beyond crisis management and into consolidation. The speech was measured and technocratic. Its central claim was that key economic fault lines have stabilised and the country is positioned to build from firmer ground. There is evidence behind…
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Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA) | cabinet | Electricity Regulation Act | Energy | Eskom Holdings | Government
South African electricity minister’s shocking decision
Energy analysts, business, and government officials have questioned the electricity minister’s decision to publish an Eskom unbundling strategy without consulting the Presidency, Cabinet, or National Treasury.
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2026 SASSA unemployment grant confirmed by Ramaphosa
It’s good news for supporters of the 2026 SASSA unemployment grant. Speaking at the State of Nation Address (SONA) last night, Thursday 12 February 2026, the president confirmed that this was finally the year. And it would take the shape of an expanded Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant. South Africa’s expanded unemployment rate sat…
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SA first as Braille coastal signage arrives at Cape Town nature reserve [pics]
A Cape Town nature reserve has introduced South Africa’s first Braille coastal environmental education signage for blind and partially sighted visitors. The new tactile signs were unveiled at Blaauwberg Nature Reserve’s Eerste Steen this week. The project is a partnership between Wildlife and Environment Society of South Africa (WESSA), Blind SA, the National Council of…
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2G | 3G | budget phones | budget smartphones | Cell C | Cellular
Blow to South Africa’s 2G and 3G shutdown
The rise in computer memory prices could delay South Africa’s shutdown of 2G and 3G networks.
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Featured | Important | News | railway infrastructure | SONA | South Africa
Ramaphosa: High-speed rail to connect Johannesburg and Durban
The South African Government is preparing to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for high-speed rail corridors in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced during the 2026 State of the Nation Address in Cape Town. The proposed routes include: Johannesburg to Musina eThekwini (Durban) to Johannesburg “We are preparing to send out a request for…