News South Africa

South African companies are sitting on a massive cash pile due to low business confidence and policy constraints have stalled expansion efforts.

Gavin Hunt was most recently on the books of Durban City, and despite having a good start to the season, he was sacked.

Codehesion is an award-winning software development company that produces world-class work for South Africa’s biggest businesses.

Emergency services say misuse of fireworks increases the risk if fire, injuries.

Stock was fatally shot last week outside a building in Johannesburg’s City centre last week.

Officials confiscated Crystal meth, Dagga, cell phones and sharp objects during the raid.

1478 grade 1 learners and 3986 grade 8 learners remain unplaced.

Former president is granted permission to leave jail for a hernia operation on Christmas Day.

The largest release of Epstein-related documents yet from the justice department included some notable messages and several mentions of Trump.

The immigration minister said the man is an unwelcome “guest” in Australia.

As he competes at Afcon 2025 with Burkina Faso, Dango Ouattara says Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa inspired him to become the latest African to star for Brentford.

Jane Ansah is going in a private capacity but reports about the cost and entourage have riled people up.

Those particularly affected are children and pregnant women – some going without food for days.

The Kenyan marathoner has all the running accolades he needs but is now focusing on new goals.

BusinessTech is the ideal marketing choice for South African companies thanks to its influential audience.

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Wednesday, 24 December 2025.

Thierry Breton, the former top tech regulator at the European Commission, says a “witch hunt” is taking place.

Mashatile called on South Africans to continue embracing the values of Ubuntu.

The Bitou Deputy Mayor was seen in a widely circulated video at the weekend, firing a gun.

Boyce suspended 31 MK and one EFF member, accusing them of an assault on the House’s dignity.

It’s a mixed bag on the news front.

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Is he destined for the job one day?

Bafana Bafana face their biggest test yet at Afcon 2025. The Stade Agadir will host Egypt vs South Africa on matchday two on Friday, 26 December.

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has obtained a preservation order to freeze a property linked to late actor Presley Chweneyagae.

Lekka! Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus has been enjoying his time off with his loved ones at a tropical getaway…

Minnie Dlamini has issued a scathing statement in the aftermath of the SIU investigation into irregular funding by the NLC, for which she says she was publicly and unfairly ‘singled out’.

The KZN police commissioner also said he doesn’t regret his explosive media briefing on 6 July.

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana had recommended a 4.1% hike for judges and magistrates and a 3.5% for public officer bearers.

The water department says lease reform, not discrimination, explains unequal land access at Hartbeespoort Dam.

The Lions need a big January in the URC and Challenge Cup to keep themselves alive in both competitions.

Power demand from data centres in South Africa is expected to increase significantly, making stable a stable power system critical.

Uniswap’s UNI token is stuck at $5.94 and is trading near its 52-week low. The largest decentralized exchange protocol by volume has seen its token plummet more than 50% this year. On-chain activity shows trading volume is fading, all but erasing any hope for a rebound before the end of the year. In contrast, Digitap […]

Fidelity’s director of macro has recently made a bold prediction that Bitcoin could reach a bottom in 2026 at around $65,000. Fidelity’s Jurrien Timmer attributed the bearish view to Bitcoin’s historical four-year cycle, which signals an incoming year of downside. While the short- to mid-term prediction remains bearish, many are now looking to diversify their […]

Stablecoins now account for a growing share of transaction volume across the crypto ecosystem, yet converting those balances into everyday spending remains fragmented and inefficient for most users. As investors search for what crypto to buy now that bridges utility and adoption, several approaches are beginning to gain traction as solutions to this gap. One […]

TopAuto connects automotive brands with 1.5 million active vehicle researchers every month.

There are only six cars left in South Africa with an automatic gearbox that can be bought for less than R250,000.

Bertie Melly was in hospital for 18 months after his premature birth in May 2024.

The shortage is due to a major supplier stopping manufacturing epidural bags, the government says.