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Behr Paint Company recently unveiled a new color, Grounded, (T27-01) as its 2027 Color of the Year. An earthy olive green that captures restorative essence and quiet energy, this natural shade moves effortlessly between olive and moss, anchored by subtle brown undertones that bring the outdoors in. “Grounded is a reminder that the most meaningful …
Following the arrival of the L4, Lepas South Africa is dialling up the heat with the all-new L6, a larger, sharper, and feature-packed SUV built to impress. The L6 is available in two derivatives, Javan and Pantera, both powered by a 108 kW/225 N.m 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. Measuring 4,554 …
As South Africa faces increasing water scarcity, ageing infrastructure and rising demand, water reuse is rapidly becoming one of the country’s most important opportunities to strengthen long-term water security. [embedded content] Maskam Water CEO Gerhard Cronje explains how decentralised water and wastewater solutions are helping communities respond to rapid urbanisation, population growth and changing regulatory …
Dutch Boy Paints recently announced Deep Rooted (311-7DB) as its 2027 Color of the Year. Inspired by the warmth of nature, Deep Rooted brings grounded optimism and comfort to a room, helping create a space that feels personal and effortlessly lived in. “Our 2027 Color of the Year feels alive with possibility while being rooted …
Table of Contents When winter brings rain, gravel, muddy shoes and school-run chaos, these used family crossovers offer plenty of practicality and traction for not much money. There is a certain kind of crossover owner who would recoil at the thought of mud on the floor mats, never mind a wet dog in the boot …
The enhanced five-year/105 000 km maintenance cover strengthens Subaru’s ownership proposition, with the option to extend cover to seven years/150 000 km. Subaru Southern Africa has introduced an enhanced maintenance plan as standard with every new Subaru purchased through its authorised dealer network from 1 August 2026. The new plan increases standard maintenance cover from three years/75 000 km to …
The milestone marks a significant step in Lepas’s development as it establishes a stronger foothold in the South African automotive market. Lepas has surpassed 1,000 vehicle sales in South Africa, marking an important milestone in the brand’s local development. The brand’s national footprint has grown to 29 operational dealerships, with 42 locations appointed across the …
So far in 2026, IPPs have accounted for 100% of new generation capacity and looking at the current build pipeline, the private sector demand will have a strong influence on what power projects get built going forward. A Power Futures Lab briefing note on South African IPPs shows a very large number of IPPs entering …
Table of Contents South Africa’s pre-owned vehicle market continues to offer strong availability of late-model vehicles, driven by healthy stock levels and sustained demand. With the prime lending rate held steady at 10.50% following the South African Reserve Bank’s decision in July 2026, buyers now have greater certainty on financing costs. Informed purchasers who work …
Pretoria-based waterproofing specialist helps homeowners understand what a proper balcony restoration involves and how to tell whether a wall crack warrants serious attention. PRETORIA, GAUTENG — TT Waterproofing has published two new guides addressing property problems that homeowners across Gauteng regularly underestimate: balcony leaks that keep returning after tile replacements, and wall cracks that are …
Independent Pretoria workshop outlines the scheduling, tracking, and reporting fundamentals that prevent fleet maintenance from becoming an operational liability. PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — Pretoria Service Centre has published a comprehensive guide for business owners and fleet managers dealing with the particular challenge of maintaining multiple vehicles without letting service schedules, costs, and paperwork spiral out …
The sixth edition of The Cape 1000, South Africa’s most breathtaking and thrilling grand touring regularity rally, proudly brought to you by Private Clients by Old Mutual, is set to return from 20 to 25 March 2027. Building on the success of its first five editions, the event continues to evolve while staying true to …
All-new iCAUR V23 takes centre stage in new ‘Wuhu Drift’ film Cody Walker stars in a stunt-led tribute to car culture, with the all-electric V23 put through a series of demanding driving sequences. A boxy electric SUV is not the obvious choice for a drift film. Neither is sending one down seven to eight flights …
Pretoria’s RMI/MIWA 5-star accredited workshop helps car owners understand two of the most misdiagnosed problems in modern vehicle repair. PRETORIA, South Africa — Moreleta Service Centre has published two new guides for vehicle owners dealing with symptoms that are easy to misread and costly to get wrong: coolant loss accompanied by white exhaust smoke, and …
Global manganese ore prices eased somewhat in 2025, after a period of price volatility in 2024 thanks to major supply disruptions. Now in 2026, the prices are going up again, influenced by the increase in oil prices. Conflict in the Middle East has influenced costs across the mining sector, and manganese producers especially are feeling …
Keith Katyora, Senior Manager: Grid Expansion & Energy Systems at the Energy Council of South Africa explores the transmission and market challenges shaping Africa’s energy future. The Energy Council of South Africa is a CEO initiative that brings together public and private sector companies, relevant associations, local development finance institutions, all of the stakeholders that …
Midrand-based repair centre pulls back the curtain on its collection-based process, addressing the uncertainty homeowners feel when handing over a broken appliance. MIDRAND, GAUTENG — Wings Appliance Repairs has published a new guide walking homeowners through precisely what to expect when booking a tumble dryer repair, from the first phone call to the moment the …
Table of Contents With the Changan CS75 Pro and Toyota Corolla Cross regularly cross-shopped by South African SUV buyers, Top Chinese Car Brands has published a full total cost of ownership comparison that goes beyond the sticker price to work out what each car actually costs to own over five years. Sticker price tells buyers …
Table of Contents As Changan and Deepal showrooms fill up with HEV, PHEV, REEV and BEV badges, Top Chinese Car Brands has published a plain-English guide breaking down what actually separates these four powertrains, and which one fits a buyer’s daily routine rather than just their budget. Most South African buyers walking onto a forecourt …
Table of Contents With Changan’s local lineup carrying a spec sheet full of driver-assist features, Top Chinese Car Brands has published an in-depth look at what independently verified crash-test data says about the brand, and where the picture is more complicated than the equipment list suggests. A car’s feature list and its verified crash performance …
Table of Contents As the GWM P300 continues to establish itself as South Africa’s best-selling Chinese bakkie, Top Chinese Car Brands has published a buyer-focused breakdown of what actually separates it from segment leaders like the Hilux and Ranger, beyond the price tag that usually gets it noticed first. Bakkie buyers in South Africa tend …
Namibia is demonstrating what is possible in Africa’s energy transition with the continent’s first fully integrated green hydrogen facility. The CMB.TECH Namibia facility in Walvis Bay brings together solar power generation, green hydrogen production, and energy storage in a single operational ecosystem, demonstrating how clean energy can be produced at industrial scale while supporting industrial …
Lithium demand globally of 275kt in 2025 represented a 23% year-on-year growth, well above that seen in other commodity markets. “The expansion reflects the continued acceleration of electrification. Demand from EVs rose by 20% to 170kt, while demand from battery storage reached 30kt,” said the IEA in their Global Critical Minerals Outlook 2026. [embedded content] …
Azwimbavhi Mamanyuha, Eskom General Manager: New Business Engineering, Innovation and Localisation, shares how collaboration, technical expertise and knowledge exchange are helping South Africa strengthen grid stability. He explains how South Africa is fortunate enough to have engineers who are well-versed in grid stability techniques. “We know that by sharing that with other people, we benchmark …