
Trump backs ban on institutional investor home purchases
Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.
THURSDAY, 08 JANUARY 2026, 15:46

Wall Street investors have bought thousands of homes to rent out, a practice that has sparked concerns about affordability.

Some Labour MPs are optimistic there could be further relief to protect the hospitality industry.

Young drivers have spoken to the BBC about how the proposed changes could affect them.

Renowned economist Dawie Roodt says that South Africa is incredibly vulnerable to geopolitical alignments and that the United States still has one ‘big stick’ it can use against it.

A recent Gauteng High Court ruling provides relief for community schemes during legal battles.

The Warner Bros board said it remained unanimous in recommending the deal with Netflix instead.

Some people in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can get help with heating costs during cold spells.

South African investors do not have the luxury of certainty.

The government is proposing lowering alcohol limits for drivers and regular eye tests for older motorists.

The Department of Transport has given an update on the printing of driving licence cards in South Africa, including the approval of a new prototype design.

Saai and Agri All Africa Chairman Theo de Jager says the current foot-and-mouth outbreak is the worst livestock farming disaster in South African history.

Knysna’s water supply has reached a critical stage, with the municipality warning that it only has 13 days of water remaining in the system to meet current consumption levels.

South Africa eased antitrust rules to allow competitors in industries hit by high power costs to cooperate on negotiating cheaper power supply.