Two men cost South Africa R4.5 trillion and millions of jobs
Former President Thabo Mbeki says a change in South Africa’s leadership has caused tremendous damage to the economy and social fabric.
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TECH BYTES: Laptop blues: SA can’t hide from the RAM price spike
Your next laptop or desktop upgrade is going to be even more expensive than projected, and then costs are still going to climb. What a time for a sensibly priced MacBook.
Private investigator denies ‘switching sides’ in Mail publisher case
Gavin Burrows says he did not give a ‘fake’ statement admitting to working for the publisher.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Our new universities and the River of Employment
The rapid growth of private education is a wonderful opportunity for educationists, students, companies and capital. But we mustn’t forget what the rise of such good firms hides from view.
MINING: Gold Fields’ relocation project adds to scientific insights into chinchillas
The need to move a colony of the wild rodents at a mine in Chile is resulting in scientific studies and a deeper understanding of the species.
Conservation by choice or by chance: Understanding human-nature interactions in SA
A look at South Africa’s hunting quotas, emphasising that while hunting and wildlife tourism may not prioritise conservation, they necessitate healthy ecosystems, urging responsible biodiversity use and adaptive management.
Iranian man who allegedly tried to enter nuclear base released
The 34-year-old was released pending further inquiries, while a 31-year-old Romanian woman was released without charge.
Premier Lesufi heeds DA call to decentralise police functions in Gauteng
The premier has finally joined The DA’s calls for the devolution of policing powers to the provincial level, but now needs to make a firm commitment to change.
Shockwaves from the Gulf: How the Iran war could reshape Africa’s economic outlook
The war is not a distant geopolitical event for African economies. It is a shock that transmits through energy prices, commodity trading, shipping, air corridors and financial channels almost immediately.
Order at the border: Illegal migration and the South African state’s responsibility
The migration pressures confronting South Africa are not simply about who crosses the border, but about whether the country can rebuild the administrative capacity required to manage migration responsibly in a complex regional environment.
Diesel shortage stalls Emfuleni waste and fire services
Delays in appointing a new fuel supplier after the expiration of Emfuleni Local Municipality’s contract have halted waste removal and hampered firefighting, with officials blaming administrative issues rather than financial problems.
Tough Monday for Elon Musk as South Africa’s neighbour rejects Starlink
South African expat Elon Musk suffered a tough Monday after an adverse US court ruling and a fresh Starlink rejection.
AGE OF THE ASSASSIN: Sibanye lawyer shot dead in Joburg CBD while working on labour dispute case
The murder comes in the wake of the assassination of Johannesburg insolvency attorney Bouwer van Niekerk in September 2025, which underscored the rising toll among South African corruption busters, with lawyers in the firing line.
SABC suspends journalist over alleged R500 payment
The SABC has placed journalist Natasha Phiri on precautionary suspension after evidence presented at the Madlanga commission relating to allegations she was paid in exchange for information.
Slovenia becomes first EU country to introduce fuel rationing
Until further notice, motorists in Slovenia will be restricted to a maximum purchase of 50 litres of fuel per day.
‘Shocking but not unexpected’: Jewish community reacts to ambulance attack
Ambulances belonging to a Jewish community charity in north-west London were set on fire on Monday.
Have Chelsea progressed under Rosenior? Analysing his Blues tenure
Liam Rosenior is facing criticism for his early tenure as Chelsea manager – but is it fair, and are his players on board ahead of the climax to the season?
News24 | The 2026 Eat Out Awards winners have been announced: Here’s the full list
Johannes Richter of The LivingRoom was named Chef of the Year for the second time, and FYN won Restaurant of the Year at the 2026 Woolworths Eat Out Awards.
SGB holds education dept manager hostage at school
A dramatic hostage drama unfolded at a Mpumalanga primary school on Monday after parents locked a circuit manager in the staff room demanding fencing and a guard house for their school.
Private school ordered to vacate disputed land
A private school in Clayville faces possible deregistration after relocating and constructing wooden classrooms on department-owned land without official approval.
PM warns against ‘false comfort’ of thinking Iran war will end quickly
The PM also tells senior MPs the conflict was “not our war” and there must be a “lawful basis” for any UK involvement.