The 2025 G20 Johannesburg summit is the upcoming twentieth meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20), a meeting of heads of state and government planned from 22 to 23 November 2025. It will be the first G20 summit held in Johannesburg, South Africa and on the African continent. South Africa assumed the G20 presidency from 1 December 2024 to November 2025, approximately five years ahead…
The Changan Hunter is a double-cab bakkie now available in South Africa, offered with both a turbocharged diesel and a range-extended electric vehicle (REEV) powertrain. The diesel model features a 2.0L2.0 cap L2.0𝐿 engine, while the REEV uses a gasoline engine to power a battery for electric-only driving, combining electric efficiency with extended range. The…
The Minister of Finance, Enoch Godongwana, will present the MTBPS on Wednesday, 12 November 2025 at 14:00pm. The venue is the Good Hope Chamber and the speech will be broadcasted by all major media houses, including Parliament’s Youtube channel. The MTBPS – referred to as the “mini-budget” – allows government departments to apply for adjustments to their…
France and South Africa collide in a mammoth meeting of rugby heavyweights in Paris. The two sides return to the scene of their 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final classic for a first meeting since the tournament that pits the Six Nations champions against the winners of the Rugby Championship. The Springboks ejected France from their home tournament two years ago…
The new BMW X3 (G45) features a redesigned exterior with a larger, more imposing look, including updated kidney grilles and new LED headlights. It offers a new three-model lineup with petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid options, and the interior includes a standard 14.9-inch BMW Curved Display. Digital enhancements are significant, with a new BMW Intelligent Personal…
Over 16,000 merchants to be enabled with Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) by year-end, reinforcing South Africa’s position as a tourist-friendly destination. Johannesburg, South Africa and Dublin, Ireland – [29 October 2025] – By the end of 2025, more than 16,000 Standard Bank merchants across South Africa will be equipped to offer international visitors the ability to…
CHAVDA INTERNATIONAL (Pty) Ltd. sources Mining and Construction products from various South African and International companies and supplies these products to clients all over Africa. The company was established in 1999 on the strength of a procurement contract with one principle client. From 2004 onwards Chavda & Associates expanded into Africa, supplying to many well-established…
The Royal 20 Summit, officially known as the Royal 20 Two-Day Conference, is a unique, invitation-only event designed to leverage the collective influence of global royalty and the entrepreneurial spirit of Africa to drive socio-economic transformation across the continent. With a special focus on uplifting rural areas and townships, the summit aims to foster sustainable…
South Africa, we have a new queen and she’s not just wearing the crown, she’s redefining it. Meet Qhawekazi Mazaleni, the 24-year-old speech and language therapist from Gonubie in the Eastern Cape who walked away with the Miss South Africa 2025 title at a sparkling finale held at the SunBet Arena in Pretoria on Saturday night. Mazaleni, who…
Marking the brand’s official entry into the local automotive market, the first shipment of Changan vehicles has arrived in South Africa. Chinese automaker Changan has announced its first shipment of models has landed at the Durban Port. Distributed by Jameel Motors South Africa, the Changan brand is expected to launch locally later this month. Included in the…
