Sunday World News Updates

South Africans may have christened Chery’s forthcoming bakkie “Grootman”, but earning that title in one of the country’s most fiercely contested vehicle segments could prove considerably harder. The Chinese manufacturer plans to launch the new double cab in South Africa during the first quarter of 2027, taking the Chery brand… Read more »

Music pioneer Oskido, singer-songwriter Zoë Modiga and Afrikaans artist Bernice West shared the stage at Untitled Basement in Braamfontein on September 30 for an intimate conversation about music, culture and the responsibility that comes with building a legacy. The conversation, hosted as part of Firestone’s 90th anniversary celebrations in South… Read more »

South Africa’s new-vehicle market recorded its strongest monthly performance of 2026 in September, with passenger cars and light commercial vehicles driving double-digit growth, although the impact of the latest interest rate hike is only expected to become clearer in October. Industry body Naamsa said 61,645 new vehicles were sold during… Read more »

One of the most powerful and enduring quotes on success is by Winston Churchill: “Success is not final, failure is not fatal, it is the courage to continue that counts.” Nothing succeeds like success. South Africa, as one of the last entrants in the community of independent and free nations,… Read more »

The country’s biggest metros could be heading for another period of coalition government after the November local government elections, with a new News24/SABI poll showing no clear path to outright majorities in several key cities. The findings point to a fragmented political landscape in which voters are moving away from… Read more »

Suspended Deputy National Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya’s disciplinary hearing has been put on hold following his urgent court application seeking to postpone the proceedings. Sibiya, who is currently being held at the Kgosi Mampuru C-Max correctional centre, was due to face a South African Police Service (SAPS) disciplinary hearing on… Read more »

Motorists and commuters across South Africa must brace themselves for record-high fuel prices, with petrol and diesel both expected to exceed R30 per litre. Increases were announced on Monday afternoon, and the increases are due to take effect on Wednesday morning. ALSO READ: R30 petrol: The shock our country cannot… Read more »

South Africa is approaching a local government election of unusual scale and complexity. The certified voters’ roll stands at about 29.2 million people. A record 136,790 candidates have been certified by the IEC to contest 10,526 council seats, up from 95,427 candidates in 2021. In addition, 546 political parties nominated… Read more »

In a move set to reshape South Africa’s insurance landscape, Sanlam has launched a bid to acquire all the shares in Santam that it does not already own, paving the way for the country’s largest short-term insurer to be delisted from the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) after more than six… Read more »

The days of manufacturers locking consumers into costly repair networks could be numbered after the Competition Commission unveiled sweeping new guidelines aimed at opening the multibillion rand repair, service and maintenance markets to greater competition. The move signals the regulator’s strongest intervention yet in support of “right to repair” principles,… Read more »