Sunday World News Updates

Chinese automaker Chery has strengthened its presence in South Africa’s highly competitive seven-seat SUV segment with the introduction of the new Tiggo 8 Pro LS, replacing the Tiggo 8 Pro 1.6TGDI 290T Executive+ in the local range. Priced at R499 900, the latest derivative brings a host of design, technology,… Read more »

Banyana Banyana’s 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) dream and chances of qualifying for the Fifa Women’s World Cup next year are still alive following their hard-fought 2-2 draw against Ivory Coast on Friday. Hildah Magaia’s late equaliser in stoppage time restored Banyana’s hopes at the ongoing Wafcon. The… Read more »

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A Humansdorp attorney has been convicted after admitting to stealing nearly R6-million from 14 deceased estates she had been entrusted to administer. Annene Krouwkam-Claasen (36) pleaded guilty to 14 counts of theft in the Specialised Commercial Crime Court sitting in Gqeberha on Friday. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA),… Read more »

Audi has lifted the wraps off its largest and most luxurious SUV yet, the all-new Q9, marking the German premium brand’s first use of the Q9 nameplate as it intensifies competition at the top end of the luxury SUV market. The newcomer will rival established flagship SUVs such as the… Read more »

Gateway Airport Authority Limited (GAAL) has placed its chief executive officer, Mokgadi Matli, on precautionary suspension, hours after Sunday World reported on legal proceedings challenging a controversial R40-million security tender at Polokwane International Airport. In a brief statement issued on Friday, GAAL said its board of directors had taken an… Read more »

A national organisation representing black emerging farmers has called for an urgent meeting with the South African Police Service (SAPS), alleging that organised criminal networks have infiltrated parts of the country’s agricultural sector, threatening rural livelihoods, food security and economic development. In a letter addressed to acting national police commissioner… Read more »

South African Reserve Bank (SARB) Governor Lesetja Kganyago has ruled out increasing the denomination of South Africa’s banknotes. Speaking at the 106 annual Ordinary General Meeting on Friday, Kganyago said printing higher-value notes would not strengthen the economy and could instead undermine the value of the rand. This comes amid… Read more »

Consumption remains a key driver of China’s economic growth, guest speakers said during the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency. In the first half of the year, the consumer market stayed generally stable, service consumption expanded fairly fast, the consumption structure… Read more »

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday reaffirmed support for a different energy mix when he officially launched Mpumalanga’s first commercial wind farm. The project is expected to generate cleaner electricity, create more than 1 000 jobs and cement the province’s role as South Africa’s energy capital even as the country shifts… Read more »