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Corrupt officials use a lack of proper communication to avoid accountability, as it is hard to point fingers when you do not know who is responsible for the mess.
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One thing South Africa needs to end a decade of pain
South Africa’s latest budget painted an encouraging picture of improving public finances, according to Moody’s Ratings, while cautioning that “meaningful” debt reduction will require stronger economic growth.
South Africa’s richest city elects its first deputy mayor
Finance MMC and the ANC’s regional Chairperson Loyiso Masuku has been appointed the city’s first deputy mayor, a position that will cost taxpayers R1.2 million a year.
Why I left ActionSA for DA: outgoing ActionSA councillor Mandla Nyaqela
Outgoing ActionSA proportional representation (PR) councillor in Johannesburg Mandla Nyaqela, who has joined the DA, has accused party leader Herman Mashaba of tightly controlling the organisation.
OP-ED: A curveball from the heart
After weeks of unexplained fatigue, a frightening trip to the emergency room brought a diagnosis: a heart condition requiring urgent attention. Tony Jackman writes candidly about the shock and the enforced pause as he prepares for surgery.
COLLECTIVE RESOLVE: Meet the SA scientists who are refusing to let HIV vaccine research stall
A cutting-edge, South African-led HIV vaccine trial built on decades of research recently began in Cape Town. Spotlight unpacks what exactly is being studied, and how the resilience, tenacity and urgency of a group of dedicated SA researchers made it possible.
This is how much Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa earned in 2025
His pay could rise to as much as $23m (R365.6m) a year from 2028, including bonuses
WATCH LIVE | Madlanga commission continues
The Madlanga commission of inquiry into allegations of criminality, political interference and corruption in the criminal justice system, chaired by retired justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, is continuing to hear witness testimony in Pretoria on Friday.
Hyundai to spend nearly R100bn on South Korean AI data centre and robot factory
Hyundai Motor Group and South Korea on Friday signed a deal to invest about 9-trillion won (R99.30bn) to build an AI data centre, a robot manufacturing factory and other developments in the country’s western coastal region, the land ministry said.
WATCH LIVE | Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis briefs media
Geordin Hill-Lewis, mayor of Cape Town, is expected to announce on Friday he will seek to succeed John Steenhuisen as DA federal leader.
Stolen Ekurhuleni construction vehicles sold in Eastern Cape: Gxasheka
The suspended head of human resources in Ekurhuleni has told the Madlanga commission about a tractor-loader-backhoe syndicate that is allegedly stealing the construction vehicles and selling them in the Eastern Cape.
SPATIAL INJUSTICE OP-ED: Auctioning off public land amid Cape Town’s housing crisis and land scarcity: What gives?
While land is scarce and the need for developing affordable housing is very high, the City must look for alternative sources of revenue, rather than selling off public assets that ultimately belong to all residents of Cape Town.
Eleven reasons Dawie Roodt is optimistic about South Africa
Economist Dawie Roodt outlined 11 reasons why he is cautiously optimistic about South Africa’s fortunes.
News24 | Solly Msimanga announces bid for DA federal chair
Gauteng DA leader and MPL Solly Msimanga has put up his hand for the DA federal chairperson.
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News24 | Heir Geordin! Hill-Lewis officially launches bid for DA leadership
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has fired the starting gun on his bid for federal leader of the Democratic Alliance, announcing his candidacy in Elsies River on Friday.
What Ramadan Reminds Us About Long-Term Trading Strategies
While Ramadan is primarily a time of spiritual growth, many of the principles it reinforces also reflect the mindset necessary for long-term success in the financial markets.
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.
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.