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The companies fighting over South Africa’s R1.8 trillion goldmine
South African asset managers are intensifying competition to manage the country’s growing corporate cash pile by offering specialised cash-and-liquidity solutions.
WEDNESDAY, 17 DECEMBER 2025, 15:34

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South African asset managers are intensifying competition to manage the country’s growing corporate cash pile by offering specialised cash-and-liquidity solutions.

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Yeye spent eight successful years with Kaizer Chiefs whom he joined in 2008 before leaving for SuperSport United in 2016.

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Formula 1 reveals the terminology the sport will use to refer to the technical complexities of the new 2026 rules.

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Harry and Megan Tooze were found dead with gunshot wounds at their farmhouse more than 30 years ago.

South Africa
His assassination came just weeks after he testified before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria.
South Africa
Efficiency and maintenance critical to water security
Trans-Caledon Tunnel Authority (TCTA) Chief Executive Officer, Percy Sechemane, has raised concern over the high levels of water losses in South Africa, particularly at municipal level.
Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the department of Water and Sanitation’s oversight visit to Lesotho to monitor progress on Phase II...

South Africa
The vehicles include buses, minibus taxis and light delivery vehicles.

South Africa
Seven Kenyans, who were on tourist visas, were arrested after they were found to be working in SA.
World
A Latin-quoting cat lover with a penchant for three-piece suits, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has been thrust to centre stage in the EU over his opposition to using Russian assets for Ukraine.

World
A tanker seized by the US is believed to be part of a “ghost fleet” used by Venezuela to evade oil sanctions.

World
A decade ago, the self-proclaimed Islamic State group held vast swaths of territory across Iraq and Syria, but President Trump declared it destroyed in 2019.

World
Hundreds of mourners gathered in Sydney, Australia, this week for the first funerals for the victims of the Bondi Beach mass shooting.

Africa
The seven Kenyans had previously been denied working visas and will now be deported, South Africa says.

Africa
A plan for a brand new road that should boost trade comes at a cost to some farmers.

Africa
Victor Osimhen is described as a striker “on another level” by team-mate Frank Onyeka ahead of Nigeria’s bid to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Africa
Satellite images show the paramilitary force is burying and burning bodies, Yale University researchers say.

Business
The rate of inflation, which charts the rising cost of living, has slowed – driven partly by essentials.

Business
The Prime Minister said Roman Abramovich should make good on his pledge that money from the sale of Chelsea FC would go to benefit Ukrainians

Business
The Gambling Commission said Paddy Power Betfair did not act quickly enough when customers appeared to be engaged in harmful gambling

Business
Anglo American has received regulatory approval from the Canadian government to merge with Teck Resources, a Canadian company.

Politics
The IEC is gathering views to see if it can introduce e-voting, i-voting or both in future elections

Politics
The top six positions were elected unopposed, Collen Malatji has been re-elected as the president

Politics
Some parties view the day as vital for unity and nation-building

Politics
UDM SG Zandile Phiri says true nation-building requires citizens’ active participation.

Sport
Kaizer Chiefs face January decisions, with exits likely. Last year Mduduzi Mdantsane and Christian Saile both moved, history may repeat itself.

Sport
Macclesfield forward Ethan McLeod has died in a car accident on the M1 motorway while travelling back from a game.

Sport
The Springboks may have enjoyed a memorable 2025 season, but there is one player who could certainly add a big boost next year.

Sport
The Fifa Best Men’s XI was announced on Tuesday in Qatar, but who was unfortunate to miss out? BBC Sport takes a look at an alternative World XI.
Education
The government said it would pay about $760 million to allow young Britons to take part in 2027.

Education
The dismissal of a a renowned health leader who refused to ignore Palestine highlights false claims of universality in human rights, global health and academia
Last Tuesday afternoon, Dean Andrea Baccarelli at the Harvard School of Public Health sent out a brief message announcing that one of the country’s most experienced and accomplished public health leaders, Dr Mary T Bassett, would...

Education
Negotiations among EU leaders continue ahead of critical European Council meeting in Brussels on Thursday
We are also getting first reactions from members of the European Parliament.
Sandro Gozi, an Italian politician elected to European Parliament from France, welcomed the agreement on the UK rejoining Erasmus+, saying it was “excellent news”.
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Education
We’d like to hear from people who think they may want to participate in the programme from 2027 and those who have taken part in the past
The Erasmus scheme, officially called Erasmus+, is to reopen after the government announced an agreement to rejoin the student exchange programme.
British students and staff will be able to participate in EU-wide scheme from January 2027. They will be...
Lifestyle

Lifestyle
Elon Musk’s transgender daughter schools her 1.8 million TikTok followers on the ‘horrors of apartheid’ after she was called Dutch.
Lifestyle
Lifestyle

Entertainment
‘Tourists’ rights are at stake,’ shouted a Louvre Museum visitor as 300 employees voted to prolong the strike, citing chronic shortages and disrepair.

Entertainment
Two first‑degree murder counts and special circumstance allegations filed against Nick Reiner.

Entertainment
The Presidency recently announced the release of the G20@20 report, a document gauging the status of the international group.
Entertainment

Science/Tech
ACT has welcomed communications minister minister Solly Malatsi’s policy directive to Icasa on BEE.

Science/Tech
Start off on the right foot (and buy the grown-ups some time to make coffee) with these excellent, tiny gifts.

Science/Tech
Modern enterprises are facing a threat landscape that’s bigger and more complex than ever – and attackers are lurking in every corner of it. The status quo? Cyberattacks are frequent, highly sophisticated, and tailored for each target. Alerts and signal volumes are skyrocketing by the day. Security Operations Centre (SOC) teams are being stretched thinner
Science/Tech
An anonymous reader quotes a report from the New York Times: Two of the largest food-delivery app companies have made a last-ditch effort to overturn tipping laws in New York City that go into effect in January just as its next mayor, who has been highly critical of the companies and the app industry, takes office. Tips to delivery workers have plummeted since some food-delivery apps switched...
Motoring
Motoring

Motoring
TopAuto gives brands direct access to over 1.3 million South African car buyers each month.

Motoring
The refreshed Honda FIT brings a bold design, surprising cabin space, and fuel efficiency to the compact hatch segment.

Health
Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.
Health
The American Heart Association report runs contrary to recent studies — and the group’s own guidelines — that found any amount of alcohol to be harmful.

Health
Complex presenter Kimberly Wilson speaks to Nina Higson-Sweeney about ways to manage OCD.

Health
The new proposals mean those needing complicated care over numerous appointments could save up to £225.