Pilgrim’s Rest tourism crisis: It’s not the Zamas, it’s the government!
Pilgrim’s Rest tourism decline deepens as government delays and closures drive visitors away and local businesses struggle to survive.
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‘Tower of Babel’ – how four conflicting ‘languages’ keep SA’s wildlife conservation debate deadlocked
The controversy over hunting export quotas in South Africa illustrates varied conservation world-views, emphasising the importance of dialogue and understanding amid ethical disagreements.
South Africa’s investment drive is rebuilding the economy
In an era when cynicism too often dominates public discourse and doubt easily overshadows progress, the facts speak volumes. South Africa is attracting capital, rebuilding confidence and laying the foundations for a new era of industrialisation, energy security and inclusive growth
Mahmood promises action against ‘sham lawyers’ abusing asylum system
It comes after the BBC revealed how law firms and advisers are helping migrants pretend to be gay to stay in the UK.
News24 | Trump says Iran war ‘close to over’; army chief of mediator Pakistan arrives in Tehran
US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran was close to over, telling the world to brace for an “amazing two days”, as the army chief of mediator Pakistan arrived in Tehran in a bid to prevent a renewed conflict.
British doubles legend Murray retires from tennis
Jamie Murray, who became the first British doubles player to rise to world number one, has announced his retirement from tennis.
News24 | ‘He is more than qualified’ – Ramaphosa on Meyer as US ambassador
President Cyril Ramaphosa stands by his decision to appoint Roelf Meyer as South Africa’s ambassador to the United States.
Jessie Ware on the ‘hyper-surreal’ high of her first arena tour
The singer will play three UK arenas later this year, 14 years after her first album came out.
WATCH | North Korea boosting nuclear weapons capacity, says UN watchdog
IAEA chief confirms expansion at Yongbyon nuclear complex
Israel and Hezbollah continue attacks after Israel-Lebanon talks in US
Israel strikes hit southern Lebanon and Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel, a day after rare direct negotiations.
News24 | Rat poison found in Cape Town’s dead caracals
Post-mortems by the UCT Urban Caracal Project have found internal bleeding caused by anticoagulant rodenticides in the majority of dead caracals.
Trump threatens to fire Fed chair Powell if he doesn’t leave in May
Donald Trump’s threat marks the latest escalation in his ongoing spat with Jerome Powell.
Africa must address the strategic impact of drones on future wars to preserve peace
New and emerging technologies should serve peace, not conflict
Liverpool fear lengthy lay-off for Ekitike
France forward Hugo Ekitike is expected to miss the World Cup after suffering a suspected Achilles injury during Liverpool’s Champions League defeat by Paris St-Germain.
Surviving the unthinkable: What the Titanic still teaches South Africans today
From lifeboats to loss and resilience, why the 1912 RMS Titanic sinking still speaks to South Africa’s strength today.
Manhunt after attempted arson attack on synagogue
Police say two suspects threw petrol-filled bottles at Finchley Reform Synagogue but they did not ignite.
Ramaphosa sends a message to Elon Musk
President Cyril Ramaphosa said billionaire Elon Musk could use equity-equivalence programs to meet South Africa’s racial-equity rules and roll out his Starlink internet service locally.
Kenyan court fines and jails Chinese man for trying to smuggle ants
A Kenyan court on Wednesday ordered a Chinese man to pay a fine of 1-million shillings (about R127,000) and gave him a 12-month jail term for trying to smuggle live ants out of the country.
WATCH | ’Political interference delayed prosecuting TRC cases’
Political interference caused significant delays and weakened the prosecution of apartheid-era crimes, as revealed by former prosecution boss, Shamila Batohi.
Nedbank Cup final: Kick-off time confirmed
The 2026 Nedbank Cup final which will be between Durban City and TS Galaxy on 2 May finally has kick-off time!