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5 coastal towns in South Africa serving up top-notch seafood
These coastal towns don’t just serve seafood—they embody it. And they dish it up the way it’s meant to be: fresh, authentic, and truly memorable.
WEDNESDAY, 09 JULY 2025, 15:38
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These coastal towns don’t just serve seafood—they embody it. And they dish it up the way it’s meant to be: fresh, authentic, and truly memorable.
Top Stories
Many South Africans are hoping for a tax refund this season, but SARS won’t be paying out to everyone.
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Staff at the Tony Blair Institute participated in a project to redevelop Gaza into the Donald Trump-envisioned ‘riviera.
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The freeze means people risk being dragged into a higher tax band if they get a pay rise.
South Africa
ANC calls on law enforcement to take immediate action against ‘politically motivated killings.’
South Africa
Police in NC has refuted claims associate linked to Matlala works at Kuruman police station.
South Africa
Teen pregnancy a threat to social and economic development
Deputy Minister in the Presidency responsible for Women, Youth, and Persons with Disabilities Steve Letsike says the scourge of teenage pregnancy is not only a health concern but a threat to the nation’s social and moral fibre and future prosperity.
“Teenage pregnancy is robbing too many of our girls of their childhood...
South Africa
Khumalo and six other senior police officials were arrested last month.
World
Germany says a laser fired by a Chinese warship tried to disrupt a reconnaissance plane over the Red Sea.
World
The US president reverses a suspension of weapons shipments to Kyiv and heavily criticises Russia’s Putin.
World
The latest on the deadly floods in Texas, foreign policy dominates President Trump’s week, Supreme Court allows Trump to resume mass federal layoffs for now.
World
President Trump is hosting Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu this week as they work on a ceasefire in Gaza. He’s also resuming military aid shipments to Ukraine after they were temporarily halted.
Africa
Rached Ghannouchi was sentenced as part of a sweeping case involving several high-profile politicians.
Africa
Lesotho faces tariffs of 50% – higher than any other country because of its large trade surplus with the US.
Africa
The United States announces sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Nigeria.
Africa
Unpicking the disinformation behind a social media trend spreading tension ahead of Ivory Coast’s election.
Business
Business
Business
The South African government’s latest policy plans to revive the country’s struggling ferrochrome industry have sparked concerns from the Minerals Council South Africa (MCSA).
Business
Politics
National Assembly Speaker directed Parliament to consider on an urgent basis Mkhwanazi revelations.
Politics
ANC SG Mbalula says Mabuza’s death is a loss for both the party and the country.
Politics
The Mbombela High Court dismissed Phadi’s appeal on Tuesday.
Politics
Mkhwanazi alleges that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu interfered in crime fighting operations.
Sport
Defender Nasser Djiga says Rangers is the “best team” for him after joining on a season-long loan from Wolves.
Sport
Kaizer Chiefs are set to release two experienced players and one of them is going for R15 million. Can Amakhosi find replacements?
Sport
Sydney Lohmann says “I definitely want to win a title” after leaving Bayern Munich for Manchester City.
Sport
Orlando Pirates may have added several stars to their arsenal; however, that doesn’t mean all their current top players will stay.
Education
[Leadership] Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) will hold its annual Policy Meeting today to determine the modalities for admission into Nigeria’s tertiary schools for the 2025/2026 academic session.
Education
[Ghanaian Times] The Asutifi North District Director of Education in the Ahafo Region, Ms Naomi Asante, has appealed to the government to provide additional infrastructure for deprived basic schools in the district, particularly at the pre-school level in order to help address overcrowding.
Education
[Vanguard] The Lagos State Government, through the Lagos State Examinations Board, has officially announced the commencement of the second phase of the Year 2025 Entrance Examination for the state’s Model Colleges and Upgraded Junior Secondary Schools, excluding Vetland Junior Grammar School, Ifako-Ijaiye.
Education
[Premium Times] The bill was read for the first time on 2 July.
Lifestyle
Coffee raves are a rising global phenomenon among Gen Z’s, and they’ve quickly found a local footing in Cape Town.
Lifestyle
Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation donated $100,000 (approximately R1.75 million) to Texas Southern University’s Ocean of Soul Marching Band.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Rihanna has made history by holding the record for the longest run on the Billboard 200 chart by a Black female artist.
Entertainment
Cameron’s response comes after Mkhize’s lawyers wrote a letter demanding the withdrawal of defamatory allegations he made against her.
Entertainment
Kairo turned 10 on Wednesday this week.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Minnie says she was treated like a ‘pariah’ after announcing her split.
Science/Tech
Huawei eKit officially launched a full suite of more than 20 new products tailored to empower South Africa’s small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the tools they need to scale, innovate, and compete in a rapidly evolving digital economy. Announced during the Huawei eKit Forum at Huawei South Africa Connect 2025, the expanded portfolio includes […]
Science/Tech
The digital identity policy will “shortly” be submitted to Cabinet for approval to conduct public hearings, says minister Dr Leon Schreiber.
Science/Tech
FXPrimus, a leading global brokerage, proudly announces the launch of Synthetic Indices; instruments designed for traders who want uninterrupted market activity. They offer engineered volatility and a clean, structured high performance trading environment. Unlike traditional assets affected by news events, economic reports, or geopolitical shifts, Synthetic Indices simulate real-market price...
Science/Tech
Naspers has delivered respectable returns for its investors over the past decade. However, its share price performance is a far cry from the world’s top tech companies.
Motoring
The Black officially becomes the priciest Range Rover ever sold in South Africa, with option of standard or long wheelbase L configurations.
Motoring
Mercedes-Benz V-Class a surprise entry on the list that includes Land Cruiser, Everest and Nissan Patrol.
Motoring
Reports suggest the Milton Keynes-based team’s CEO was let go as a result of the team’s poor showing this year.
Motoring
Health
The company is getting the funding to collect local stories of experiences of menopause.
Health
Recent years have seen incredible advances in eyesight restoration. But should we approach blindness as something that needs to be ‘cured’? Comedian Tom Skelton, who started losing his sight at 21, explores. Made in partnership with UKRI (UK Research and Innovation).
Health
The group hopes to help women with newborn care, maternal health, and mental wellbeing.
Health
We also discuss the risks of AI therapy
Nature
Eskom and the City of Johannesburg are still in discussions about how the metro will resolve its outstanding debt, says CEO Dan Marokane.
Nature
A peer-reviewed study, published in the journal Nature, found that the carbon emissions stemming from 111 of the world’s biggest fossil fuel producers resulted in at least $28 trillion in economic losses in the three decades to 2020, writes Nick Hedley.
Nature
The challenging global context has not deterred our commitment to the Just Energy Transition Partnership, writes the International Partners group.
Nature
Three organisations have partnered to showcase and display a block made from recovered glass and building rubble waste.