KASINOMICS: How microlenders are reshaping South Africa’s township economy
Microlending and a barrage of finance products flooding the township economy are changing kasinomics as we know it.
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News24 | Locals first: Stellenbosch restaurant Plenitude set to open its doors in November
Renowned chef Callan Austin will helm the new culinary destination Plenitude at Majeka House in Stellenbosch.
From Ukraine to Israel, South Africans flout law to serve foreign armies
This latest alleged breach of the RFMAA is not isolated to Ukraine; it brings into focus recent instances of South Africans serving in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
News24 | PODCAST | Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week: Tyme CEO’s fighting talk. Plus: SA boom for Yaga
This is Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week, a weekly News24 podcast that respects your time and intelligence.
FINANCIAL LITERACY: Young investors outpace the market as 2025 JSE Investment Challenge concludes
Top-performing school and university teams in the 2025 JSE Investment Challenge reportedly beat the All-Share Index’s 23% gain, providing a hands-on introduction to market strategy and risk for more than 66,000 participants.
KwaZulu-Natal private schools rank as some of the world’s best
Four KwaZulu-Natal private schools have been named among the world’s top 100 institutions in a new ranking.
A moment captured: Tasting history at Klein Constantia
How a 39-year-old Sauvignon Blanc revealed the fleeting nature of South African wine, and the privilege of perfect preservation.
News24 | 92-year-old Paul Biya sworn in for 8th term as Cameroon president amid deadly protests
Paul Biya, who has been president of Cameroon for 43 years, was sworn in on Thursday for an eighth term, after a contested election that sparked mass protests and subsequent repression in which several demonstrators died.
CITY ESCAPE: What to do in Joburg right now — an essential gig guide
Are you looking for the next exciting thing to do in Joburg? From comedy and theatre, to art and music, here is a roundup of entertainment happening in the city soon.
News24 | Boan in for Ox as big guns return for Kolisi’s 100th Bok Test in Paris
The big guns return for the Springboks for Saturday’s clash against France in Paris, where skipper Siya Kolisi will play his 100th Test.
News24 | Melissa Nayimuli stuns at Miss Universe amid drama following Miss Mexico’s walkout
Melissa Nayimuli dazzled on the stage at the 74th Miss Universe opening ceremony in a stunning beaded gown by New Romantics Couture.
News24 | Koeberg Unit 2 has its life extended by 20 years – just days before expiry of licence
Just days before its 20-year license was set to expire on Monday, Koeberg’s Unit 2 has been granted an extension to operate another 20 years.
Why more Tanzanian aviation students are choosing training in South Africa
Tanzanian aviation students are increasingly flying south for their pilot licences and here’s why you should too.
News24 | Vaccine firm Biovac opens new Cape Town lab
SA biopharmaceutical firm Biovac opened a state-of-the-art product development laboratory in Cape Town on Thursday, backed by the Gates Foundation.
News24 | Sibanye surges as operations fire on all cylinders
The miner’s share price surged on Thursday as it reported a positive operational performance for the three months ended in September.
150 new taxis released in Dar es Salaam streets to allow transport relief
As BRT services hit turbulence during election season, LATRA’s approval of 150 new buses brings fresh hope for city commuters.