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The assassination of a whistleblower is, in the coldest terms, a cost-benefit sum
SATURDAY, 09 MAY 2026, 05:58

The assassination of a whistleblower is, in the coldest terms, a cost-benefit sum

Abdeslam Ouaddou says Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are like Manchester City vs Arsenal as the title race goes to the wire.

African countries including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho and Zimbabwe have warned migrants in South Africa to be cautious and remain indoors due to attacks targeting foreigners, and Ghana has lobbied the AU regional bloc for action.

David Hinton, the chief executive of South East Water, is to leave after a transition period.

Tony Pulis on why motivating players who have nothing to play for is just one of the challenges facing a manager at the end of the season.
President Ramaphosa hails South32 investment as Hillside Aluminium marks 30 years
President Cyril Ramaphosa has hailed Hillside Aluminium’s contribution to South Africa’s economy, skills development and job creation, while reaffirming government’s commitment to creating an enabling environment for investment and industrial growth.
Speaking at the 30th anniversary celebration of the...

EFF’s challenge to parliament’s rejection of Phala Phala report comes to a head
Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Mayor leads relief efforts
Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Babalwa Lobishe has been conducting site visits across flood-affected communities to ensure the smooth progress of relief interventions as heavy rains continue to disrupt large parts of the metro.
By Thursday afternoon, more than 1 000 residents had been evacuated from flooded areas, with...

Has being an MP benefited his voters, or just Fadiel Adams?

While the dollar SaaS stack squeezes IT budgets, Zoho’s rand-priced bundle is gaining ground in South Africa.

A proliferation of fintech firms have built affordable payment infrastructures that reach merchants not on the traditional roadmap.

ConCourt delivers the long-awaited judgment on the EFF’s bid to revive the Phala Phala saga
SAWS partners with Santam to enhance disaster risk management
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) and Santam have announced a partnership to strengthen the country’s early warning and forecasting capabilities and ensure communities are better prepared to deal with severe weather-related occurrences and disasters.
A joint statement issued on Thursday said Santam has sponsored...
SAWS partners with Santan to enhance disaster risk management
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) and Santam have announced a partnership to strengthen the country’s early warning and forecasting capabilities and ensure communities are better prepared to deal with severe weather-related occurrences and disasters.
A joint statement issued on Thursday said Santam has sponsored...

The Bulls have never beaten Zebre Parma by anything less than 25 points. But they warned that a win is still not a foregone conclusion.

A takeover of Exeter Chiefs by the owners of Premier League football side AFC Bournemouth has been approved by the Prem rugby club.

Among several derbies this weekend, Monument host Noordheuwel in Krugersdorp, and Parktown face KES in Joburg.
While residents continued to battle severe weather in Nelson Mandela Bay, a hastily convened council meeting descended into a flood of bickering, finger-pointing and theatrics on Thursday.

A possible Hantavirus exposure case is under investigation, in the Western Cape

The death toll is unclear but sources say between 30 and 50 people died in Wednesday’s attacks.
Tau welcomes progress made at Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau has expressed confidence and satisfaction in progress being made at the Richards Bay Industrial Development Zone (RBIDZ) in KwaZulu-Natal.The Minister paid a visit to the facility on Thursday where he was joined by the Deputy Minister of the Department of Science...