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Allan Gray’s warning for South African investors

Today at 12:20 PM, via Daily Investor

Fund managers have warned that despite soaring precious metals prices, shareholders may not fully benefit due to companies’ historically poor cost discipline and value-destructive expansion.

Top Stories

Varsities introduce studies designed for evolving workplaces

Today at 12:18 PM, via SowetanLIVE

South African universities, including the University of Pretoria (UP) and the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits), are introducing 32 new qualifications to align with emerging industries and workforce demands, focusing on technology, data science, healthcare, and climate challenges.

South Africa

Critical water levels at Limpopo dams trigger urgent safety warning

Today at 11:33 AM, via SAnews

Critical water levels at Limpopo dams trigger urgent safety warning

The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has issued an urgent public notice about critically high water levels at several dams across Limpopo. 

According to the department, ongoing rainfall and strong inflows have caused 14 out of 19 monitored dams to exceed 100% capacity, with several of these structures...

South Africa

Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February

Today at 10:49 AM, via SAnews

Matrics urged to register for second chance programme by 16 February

The MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal, Sipho Hlomuka, has encouraged learners who did not meet the requirements for the 2025 National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations to take advantage of the department’s Second Chance Programme.

Hlomuka said the programme offers learners a valuable opportunity to rewrite...

Business

Here is the expected petrol price for February

Today at 11:00 AM, via BusinessTech

Mid-month data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) shows that petrol and diesel users in South Africa are lining up for a big cut to pricing in the new year.

Sport

SA Rugby unveil annual awards nominees

Today at 12:03 PM, via The South African

SA Rugby have unveiled the list of stars who are up for awards, with the Player of the Year category set to be hotly contested.

Education

This Is How Your Mind Works

Today at 12:04 PM, via New York Times

Our thoughts are an ever-changing swirl of fears, feelings, desires, impulses, memories and body sensations that interact to form a single mind.

Entertainment

SFM to captain Stormers for first time

Today at 12:13 PM, via The Citizen

Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu captains the team for the first time in the absence of Salmaan Moerat and Warrick Gelant.

Science/Tech

Can Taxpayers Lose By Challenging SARS?

Today at 12:24 PM, via Tech Financials

When taxpayers dispute an assessment, the expectation is straightforward: either the taxpayer wins and the assessment is reduced, or the South African Revenue Services (SARS) wins and the assessment remains unchanged. However, recent cases raise a surprising question – could the Tax Court ever order SARS to increase an assessment? This possibility has sparked debate […]

Science/Tech

Structural Value vs. Market Pricing: A Look at BlockDAG & 3 Other Highest-ROI Cryptos in 2026

Today at 12:14 PM, via Tech Financials

Targeting the highest-ROI cryptos requires a deeper look than just following famous names or historical charts. Many established networks have reached a phase of maturity where future growth depends on slow adoption and overall market shifts. Meanwhile, a select group of projects operates in early or transitional stages. In these cases, current prices do not […]

Health

For Men, How Much Alcohol Is Too Much?

Today at 12:01 PM, via New York Times

Federal officials working on the new dietary guidelines had considered limiting men to one drink daily. The final advice was only that everyone should drink less.