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13/06/2026

Weighing up the Scenarios: What Happens if President Ramaphosa is Impeached?

Opinion Weighing up the Scenarios: What Happens if President Ramaphosa is Impeached? By GUEST - 13 June 2026 0 2 Most South Africans have been following the latest political shenanigans, and one question we all want an answer to is this: if President Ramaphosa is impeached, what happens next? Policy...

13/06/2026

SARS Diesel Rebate Overhaul: Data is Now a Priority

Corporate & EmploymentOpinion SARS Diesel Rebate Overhaul: Data is Now a Priority By FINSA reporter - 24 April 2026 0 61 As the South African Revenue Service (SARS) rolls out the biggest change to the diesel refund system in 25 years, local primary producers are facing a major shift in how they clai...

12/06/2026

Help Stranded Baby Turtles

EnvironmentFREE to Read Help Stranded Baby Turtles By FINSA reporter - 21 April 2026 0 34 Recent storm activity along the Cape Peninsula coastline is expected to result in an increase in stranded sea turtle hatchlings over the coming weeks. The Two Oceans Aquarium Foundation’s Turtle Conservation ...

12/06/2026

Why Elevating Artisanal Skills is Key to Revitalising South Africa’s Economy

Corporate & EmploymentEducation & TrainingOpinion Why Elevating Artisanal Skills is Key to Revitalising South Africa’s Economy By GUEST - 20 April 2026 0 29 Source: Pexels-Pixabay South Africa continues to face entrenched poverty, high unemployment and widespread low literacy, shaping how many fam...

12/06/2026

“I am not saying for a moment that all fishermen are dishonest - indeed, they are in
general terms some of the most passionate and sustainability-minded people I have
met. But there are now global technological shifts taking place that will bring non-compliant fishers to book and protect the integrity of those who operate above board,” writes DA National Spokesperson for Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment, Andrew de Blocq MP. Read his column on

12/06/2026

It seems Cherry, the Two Oceans Aquarium's resident octopus, was right about her prediction for last night’s FIFA World Cup match between South Africa and Mexico. Read the article on

12/06/2026

Cherry the Octopus Predicts Accurate Football Showdown

FREE to ReadSmile Cherry the Octopus Predicts Accurate Football Showdown By FINSA reporter - 12 June 2026 0 1 It seems Cherry, the Two Oceans Aquarium’s resident octopus, was right about her prediction for last night’s FIFA World Cup match between South Africa and Mexico. As a nod to the legenda...

11/06/2026

We Don’t Need Deep-Sea Mining, or its Environmental Harms. Here’s Why

EnvironmentOpinionThe Conversation We Don’t Need Deep-Sea Mining, or its Environmental Harms. Here’s Why By GUEST - 19 July 2025 0 79 Deep-sea mining promises critical minerals for the energy transition without the problems of mining on land. It also promises to bring wealth to developing nation...

11/06/2026

Chinese-Flagged Vessels Intercepted

Maritime Security & IUU FishingPorts & Harbours Chinese-Flagged Vessels Intercepted By FINSA reporter - 12 March 2026 0 57 Four Chinese-flagged fishing vessels were recently intercepted in South Africa’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and territorial waters without the required authorisation. There...

10/06/2026

V&A Waterfront Net Recycling Project Now Open

Marine Pollution & CompliancePorts & Harbours V&A Waterfront Net Recycling Project Now Open By FINSA reporter - 11 October 2025 1 80 The net recycling project at Collier Jetty at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, has been formally opened by the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr....