South African farmers are expected to achieve a maize harvest exceeding 14.56 million metric tons in the 2024/2025 season, marking a remarkable increase of over 13% compared to last year’s yield of 12.85 million metric tons. This update, released on Wednesday by the government’s Crop Estimates Committee (CEC), aligns with hopeful trends in the nation’s [...]

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South Africa continues to be the place to head to by international artists.  Known for its diversity in music genres and an unmatched party spirit, more international artists are booking flights to get a taste of what Mzansi has to offer.  Following the success of American singer Chris Brown’ sold out two-day concert at the [...]

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Kelly Smith, who faces charges of kidnapping and human trafficking, has named a key state witness as the potential mastermind behind the mysterious disappearance of five-year-old Joshlin Smith. The allegations, presented in court on Wednesday, claim that Lourentia Lombaard, a former co-accused who has since turned to testify for the State, is covering for herself [...]

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US President Donald Trump has nominated Leo Brent Bozell III as the new ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary of the United States to the Republic of South Africa. This announcement, dated March 24, follows the resignation of former ambassador Reuben Brigety, who exited the position on January 10 this year. Bozell’s nomination comes at a time [...]

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