Sunday World News Updates

For more than 70 years, Aranda Textile Mills has been weaving more than just blankets. According to Palesa Tladi, integrated marketing manager at Aranda Textile Mills, the company’s greatest achievement is not only producing quality blankets but also creating sustainable livelihoods for hundreds of South Africans while continuing to invest… Read more »

China is set to focus on six key areas to advance high-quality development as the country embarks on its new journey of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), said an official with the country’s top economic planner during the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted… Read more »

Every year during the month of July, South Africans and millions across the world pause to celebrate the life and legacy of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. While Nelson Mandela Month and International Mandela Day inspire millions to dedicate 67 minutes of service to others, Madiba’s greatest legacy calls for far more… Read more »

Sany Heavy Industry, one of China’s largest construction machinery manufacturers, posted 3.5-billion yuan (about $517-million) in African sales in the first quarter of this year, a year-on-year increase of about 70%, according to company figures. Its chairman, Xiang Wenbo, sees that as a floor rather than a ceiling. “I think… Read more »

Relebohile Mofokeng could not have asked for a better way to introduce himself in Belgium when he scored the all-important penalty to help Royale Union Saint-Gilloise lift the Belgian Super Cup on Friday night. The former Orlando Pirates starlet scored the final spot kick during a dramatic penalty shootout against… Read more »

For visual artist Kutlwano Monyai, grief is not something to be hidden away. Instead, it becomes the starting point for healing, hope and ultimately joy. The Johannesburg-based artist has unveiled her debut solo exhibition, Dakalo: The Ultimate Gift, at Gallery MOMO after winning the prestigious 2024 Absa L’Atelier Art Award.… Read more »

The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLA hybrid.Exterior: Aquamint non-metallicInterior: ARTICO nappa-look black / clean white pearl / MICROCUT microfibre black The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLA electric.Exterior: MANUFAKTUR patagonia red metallicInterior: ARTICO  leather/MICROCUT microfibre black The all-new Mercedes-Benz GLA hybrid.Exterior: Aquamint non-metallicInterior: ARTICO nappa-look black / clean white pearl / MICROCUT microfibre black Mercedes-Benz… Read more »

For many South Africans, especially those in townships and rural communities, getting healthcare often starts with long queues, missed appointments and poor communication. A new South African digital health platform hopes to change that by using artificial intelligence to make healthcare easier to access and manage. Technology company Knockturnal has… Read more »

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 »