Pretoria: The grand finale of the 2026 Mahindra Fusion Fest is ready to go, with the final preparations now in full swing at the SunBet Arena in Menlyn before tomorrow’s event. For this, the second iteration of the Mahindra Fusion Fest, Mahindra included a nationwide talent search for artists, musicians and fashion designers to showcase their work, as well as two roadshow events in Cape Town and Durban. This arguably makes the Fusion Fest the largest and most comprehensive celebration of …
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10 000 With More to Come
Centurion – Mahindra has reached a significant landmark, officially delivering the 10 000th Mahindra XUV 3XO to a South African customer during February 2026. This achievement represents the fastest-ever 10 000-unit sales milestone recorded by any vehicle in the local Mahindra stable, requiring just over 500 days since its initial launch to reach this impressive figure. The Mahindra XUV 3XO was introduced to the South African market in October 2024, setting a new benchmark for safety and …
“Abysmal” Service at Pretoria Master’s Office
Attorneys GroundUp spoke to have described the Pretoria Master’s Office as “completely dysfunctional” and “abysmal”. The Pretoria Master’s Office is in disarray, with backlogs and disorganisation, with one attorney describing its service as “abysmal”. Allegations of corrupt practices such as the use of “runners” to queue-jump for a fee and the vulnerability of the office to fraud were also raised by attorneys. The Department of Justice says it is addressing the backlogs, filling vacant posts, …
Dealer and Distributor Excellence Awards
PRETORIA – Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa (Manufacturing) Pty Ltd (“Ford South Africa”) showcased the strength and longevity of its dealer and distributor network across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) at the Ford Recognition Awards for 2025, highlighting both top performance and multi-generational partnership. Held in Johannesburg, the annual event spotlighted excellence across sales, aftersales, Ford Credit, Ford Protect, customer experience and operational standards. More …
A R6 Million (Or So) Exclusive Expression of South African Artistry
Pretoria: Inspired by platinum – a rare metal admired for its beauty, lustre and strength – the Range Rover SV Platinum Edition is a meticulously curated expression of modern craftsmanship. Every detail has been considered to echo the qualities of its namesake, from its refined material palette to its bespoke detailing. Just five examples have been commissioned, exclusively for South Africa. The exterior of the Platinum Edition draws inspiration from the craftsmanship and precise finish of fine …
More Than R36-Million in Lottery Money Has Been Spent on This Old Age Home in Nine Years. But It Is Still Not Ready
The unfinished old age home in eDumbe, KwaZulu-Natal, into which the lottery has poured over R36.8-million. After almost nine years, a lottery-funded old-age home in Northern KwaZulu-Natal is still incomplete. More than R36.8-million has been spent on the project since 2017. Nearly R24-million of this was paid to a dodgy shelf company. The Special Investigating Unit is looking into the matter. A R36.8-million lottery-funded old age home in northern KwaZulu-Natal is still unfinished, and there …
China–Africa People-To-People Exchange Year
Pretoria – BAIC Automobile SA proudly participated in the opening ceremony of the “China–Africa People-to-People Exchange Year” and the Chinese Enterprise Image Exhibition held in Pretoria 13 February, celebrating the spirit of Chinese New Year while reinforcing its long-term commitment to South Africa. The high-profile event brought together government leaders, diplomats, and major Chinese enterprises operating in South Africa. Among the distinguished guests in attendance were His …
Willie Spies: Freedom Front Plus Mayoral Candidate for Tshwane Metro
The Freedom Front Plus (VF) today announced the well-known attorney Willie Spies as its mayoral candidate for the Tshwane Metro in the 2026 local government elections. Grandi Theunissen, an experienced councillor and local government expert, will lead the Freedom Front Plus’s campaign alongside him. Together, they make an experienced and knowledgeable team determined to restore the capital to its former glory. With his introduction, Willie stated that he has realistic hopes, and that he believes …
The Man Who Helped Expose Lottery Corruption Has Died
Ado Krige, who died on 29 January, supplied key documents and information that blew the corruption at the NLC wide open. It was late on a Friday afternoon in 2018, and Anton van Zyl, the publisher and owner of the Limpopo Mirror, was about to knock off for the weekend when the phone rang. The caller was Ado Krige, the owner of a drug rehabilitation centre on the outskirts of Pretoria. Krige had seen a story in the Mirror that mentioned dodgy Pretoria attorney Lesley Ramulifho, and he wanted to …
Johannesburg and Pretoria Masters’ Offices Still Without Permanent Heads
Three key organisations have raised the alarm that Johannesburg and Pretoria Master’s Offices could be left “rudderless”. The acting appointments of the Masters of the High Court in Johannesburg and Pretoria expired at the end of January, and permanent appointments are yet to be made. The Johannesburg Attorneys’ Association (JAA), which represents over 1,000 attorneys and other legal professionals, the Fiduciary Institute of Southern Africa (FISA) and the South African Restructuring and …