MK will die with Jacob Zuma
Political analyst Prince Mashele said people who are scared of the MK Party are scared of the dead lion.
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This province has the cheapest food in South Africa, but nobody has a job to buy it
In September 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission warned that the malnutrition crisis in this province qualifies as a ‘disaster’.
Mashonisas hold client ‘hostage’ for debt which grew from R10k to R23k
Police had to be called after loansharks held a woman against her will for more than six hours because she owed them R23,000.
Trump wants 4,500 white South Africans to go to America every month
The US aims to process 4,500 refugee applications from white South Africans per month, far above President Donald Trump’s stated refugee program cap, and is installing trailers on embassy property in Pretoria to support the effort.
“Inactive” youth, Sona’s panacea of digital skills and missed creative opportunities
If a commitment to youth-led initiative is to be taken seriously, it is imperative to include youth in decision making on where to direct investment, how to design curricula for skills training, which job markets to prioritise, including those that may not yet exist.
South African platinum giant sees profit skyrocet 3,000%
High metals prices saw Northam Platinum’s interim profit skyrocket by over 3,000%.
South African platinum giant sees profit skyrocket 3,000%
High metals prices saw Northam Platinum’s interim profit skyrocket by over 3,000%.
Thousands of South African jobs at risk, and SANDF kicked off Iran naval exercise probe
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 27 February 2026.
South Africa stuck with BEE and expropriation without compensation
South Africa’s entrenched policies such as BEE and expropriation are deterring investment and capping economic growth, with little sign of meaningful policy reform.
FULL LIST | Jazzwrld & Thukuthela lead 2026 Metro FM Music Awards nominations
New Maskandi and Lekompo categories introduced.
Shari’ah Banking and investment – Advertising feature
Shari’ah-compliant finance gains momentum in South Africa With renewed sovereign sukuk issuance and steady portfolio growth, Shari’ah Banking is carving out a deeper presence in the financial system. Its long-term impact will depend on inclusion, innovation and market depth. Shari’ah Banking and investment have long occupied a defined, but contained, space within South Africa’s financial […]
Pig farm murders: Farmer allegedly threatened with sexual assault in police cells
The safety of the Limpopo farmer accused of killing two women and feeding their bodies to pigs came under the spotlight after it was revealed in court he was allegedly threatened with sexual assault behind bars.
Major South African city plunged into political chaos
The resignation of the City of Ekurhuleni’s Finance MMC is the latest in a series of politically destabilising events to rock the metro’s shaky coalition.
News24 | Golfer out of SA Open after suffering severe injuries in freak elevator fall
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan had to withdraw from the South African Open in Stellenbosch due to injuries sustained in a freak elevator accident.
Top South African CEO says the ANC has condemned people to poverty
Sygnia CEO Magda Wierzycka says the ANC has condemned people to poverty and unemployment because of a lack of quality education.
Ngidi, Markram star as SA storm into World Cup semis
Rabada chips in with two key wickets in win over Windies
Music legends celebrate Gallo 100
‘Gallo centenary means proudly SA music – storytelling, identity, history and groundbreaking moments’
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Shut down the construction mafia, build new cities
South Africa stands at a crossroads where the challenge of unemployment demands urgent, practical solutions. How can construction and manufacturing contribute to creating jobs?