![A worker checks labelling of bottles of beer at the production line of Dutch brewer Heineken factory on June 7, 2011 in Schiltigheim, eastern France, during an official visit announcing the group's goals for sustainable development, by reducing the amount of glass in some beer bottles' production, and lowering by 20 percent the energy needed at its Alsacian factory. [Photo by PATRICK HERTZOG/AFP via Getty Images]](https://myvirgo.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/heineken-plant.jpeg)
Heineken to Cut 6,000 Jobs Globally as South Africa Emerges as Key Growth Market
Heineken will cut up to 6,000 jobs worldwide under its EverGreen 2030 strategy, targeting savings of R10.8 billion. While Europe faces retrenchments, South Africa... Read more.
Cyril Ramaphosa Threatens Jail for Water Failures as 56 Municipalities Face Criminal Charges
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned municipal managers they could face personal criminal charges under the National Water Act as 56 municipalities already face... Read more.
Ramaphosa Warns Against Blocking Foreigners from Services, Vows Crackdown on Illegal Immigration
President Cyril Ramaphosa says illegal immigration will face tougher enforcement but warns that foreign nationals cannot be unlawfully denied access to schools and... Read more.
BMW M4 Driver Clocked at 204km/h Arrested After Forgetting ID at Traffic Stop
A BMW M4 driver who allegedly fled police after being caught at 204km/h was arrested after leaving his ID behind. AI technology helped track him down.... Read more.
Volkswagen South Africa Boss Warns Against Higher Import Tariffs on Chinese and Indian Cars
Volkswagen SA boss Martina Biene says higher import tariffs on Chinese and Indian cars could hurt consumers and fail to fix deeper issues in local manufacturing.... Read more.
Why Tourism Grading Matters: Boost Your Establishment’s Credibility at the Africa Coastal Marine Tourism Trade Market 2026
Tourism grading through the TGCSA helps accommodation providers build trust, improve visibility, and unlock powerful marketing advantages. With South African Tourism... Read more.
Dr Nandipha Magudumana’s Brother Appears in Court on Attempted Murder Charge
Nkosinathi Sekeleni, brother of Dr Nandipha Magudumana, appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on an attempted murder charge following a violent assault.... Read more.
ACSA Denies Knowledge of R70m OR Tambo Luxury Terminal Proposal Linked to Cat Matlala
Airports Company South Africa says it has no record of a reported R70 million luxury terminal proposal at OR Tambo linked to businessman Cat Matlala.... Read more.
DJ Sbu Denies Claims He Benefitted R100 Million from Ekurhuleni Grants
DJ Sbu has rejected allegations made at the Madlanga Commission that he and ANC figure TK Nciza benefitted from over R100 million in Ekurhuleni grants.... Read more.
Ex-Miss SA Claudia Henkel Distances Herself from Ex-Husband’s R3 Million Debt Case
Former Miss South Africa Claudia Henkel has clarified that she has no involvement in her ex-husband Orin Roesstorff’s R3 million debt case, citing a Home Affairs... Read more.
