Concerns over Ramaphosa using the army to tackle crime in South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is deploying the army to fight crime, but research shows that these military deployment do not have a long-term effect on crime.
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Warning to anyone on neighbourhood WhatsApp groups in South Africa
South Africans part of community WhatsApp groups are being warned that these groups can cause more harm than good.
Andre de Ruyter on Ramaphosa, and South Africans threatened with arrest for fixing potholes
Here are five important things happening in and affecting South Africa on Saturday, 21 February 2026.
Uncertainty for UK firms after US tariff ruling, experts say
UK firms are left in limbo after a court overrules many US tariffs but Donald Trump says he will reintroduce them
Trump vows new 10% global tariff after crushing loss
US President Donald Trump said he would sign an order imposing a 10% global tariff after the Supreme Court struck down the bulk of the levies he imposed last year.
UK agrees drone defence plan with four EU allies
The scheme will seek to take inspiration from Ukraine’s drone manufacturing programme.
Trump’s 30% tariffs on South Africa are illegal
US President Donald Trump has faced a severe blow, with his tariff regime deemed illegal by America’s highest court.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s sweeping global tariffs
The ruling opens the door to potentially hundreds of billions of dollars in tariff refunds.
KFC, Nando’s, and others ditch chicken welfare pledge
Wingstop, Burger King, and others have walked away from an industry commitment to avoid using fast-growing chickens
Big pay hikes for mayors, speakers and other government officials in South Africa
Local goverment officials are set for large increases, with mayors of major municipalities set to earn R1.65 million per year.
US economy slows in final months after turbulent year
Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy.
Reserve Bank’s big interest rate plan could backfire
The SARB’s plan to eliminate the prime interest rate in South Africa could have the opposite effect of what it intends.
Betway SA20 Season 4 strengthens commercial partner impact
Brands rewarded with successful activations as fans take centre stage.
When the retail staff can’t help you
This customer might be feeling trolled, in this scene from Small Prophets.
Lobbying firm co-founded by Mandelson goes into administration
Global Counsel’s clients cut ties with the firm over Lord Mandelson’s links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Ramaphosa puts the NHI on hold
President Cyril Ramaphosa has agreed to put the National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme on hold, pending the outcome of certain legal challenges to its constitutionality.