Sunday World News Updates

Chinese automotive brand GWM South Africa says its P-Series bakkie is continuing to gain traction in South Africa’s fiercely contested double-cab market after climbing to fourth place among the country’s best-selling bakkies in April 2026. The achievement marks the highest ranking yet for the GWM P-Series since its local launch… Read more »

Gqeberha, regarded as the heartbeat of South Africa’s automotive manufacturing sector, this week hosted the Automechanika Johannesburg CEO Breakfast for the first time as industry leaders gathered to confront mounting pressures facing the country’s vehicle industry. Held at the Bluewater Bay Sunrise Hotel on Thursday, the event brought together senior… Read more »

Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 has expanded its African footprint after hosting a strategic automotive industry roadshow in Cairo aimed at strengthening ties between Egypt and Sub-Saharan Africa. The event, held at the Kempinski Nile Hotel on May 6, formed part of the 2026 promotional programme for both Automechanika Johannesburg 2026 and… Read more »

South Africa’s biggest agricultural exhibition, NAMPO Harvest Day 2026, is set to become a major battleground for automotive and commercial vehicle brands as manufacturers prepare to unveil new products and future mobility technologies in Bothaville this week. Taking place from May 12 to 15 in the Free State, the annual… Read more »

The first African Social Media Influencers Summit was held on Friday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, aiming to leverage digital diplomacy to share authentic African narratives with the world. Held under the theme “Influence for a Better Africa,” the summit brought together content creators and communication strategists from… Read more »

Joburg Mayor Dada Morero is our moegoe for a staggering fiscal blunder. Finance minister Enoch Godongwana wrote a strongly worded letter over Morero’s approval of a R10.3-billion salary hike for city workers. In a time of austerity, soaring debt, and service delivery collapse, that figure is catastrophic. The letter made… Read more »

In the sporting circle, soccer in particular, there’s nothing better than the feeling of waking up and knowing that your local team has just made it to the most elite league in the land. Kruger United is just that team that brought pride into our lives. The “Village Boys” is… Read more »

Volkswagen Group Africa (VWGA) has appointed respected energy economist Dr Lungile Mashele as a non-executive director to its Board of Management, strengthening the company’s focus on sustainability and future energy strategy. The appointment became effective on May 1 2026. Dr Mashele brings more than 15 years of experience across Africa’s… Read more »

The fuel price increases we are experiencing are a painful confirmation of our vulnerability to distant geopolitical tensions. The negative consequences of the Israeli-US war against Iran include disruption of trade in gas and oil in the contested Strait of Hormuz. Worsening the situation is the destruction of gas and… Read more »

The political system we currently navigate often feels like a maze designed to keep us out. Councillors, hand-picked by their parties, are frequently placed in wards where they lack any genuine connection. Once in office, their allegiance shifts upward, prioritising party leadership and municipal management over the very residents they… Read more »