REFORM IMPERATIVE: Godongwana’s Budget holds hope for credit ratings upgrades, but it’s still a long haul
The ratings agencies may now cautiously follow – though not immediately – with upgrades to SA’s credit profile.
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DIGITAL GOLD RUSH: How Covid-19 flipped SA’s gambling industry overnight
In March 2020, regular casino visitors across South Africa faced an abrupt change. Lockdown restrictions closed every casino in the country. These gamblers, suddenly confined to their homes, turned to their phones and downloaded betting apps like Betway and Hollywoodbets. Four years later, most of them haven’t returned to casinos. The data shows they’re not alone. This is the story of the...
Reckoning with South Africa’s white supremacist threat
Karin Mitchell’s The High Treason Club reconstructs South Africa’s Boeremag trial, revealing extremist plots, ideological fervour and the fragility of democracy
News24 | PODCAST | The Lead: Two sides of a coin? Examining O’Sullivan and Mogotsi
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: After the Bell: Fixing SOEs but only one crisis at a time
The problem facing SOEs has always been that real reform requires real political will. And often it takes a proper crisis to get that political will. Hence Eskom and Transnet.
News24 | Hillary Clinton faces Epstein congressional inquiry
Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was due to testify behind closed doors on Thursday to a congressional committee investigating the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as President Donald Trump’s fellow Republicans targeted one of his longtime political rivals.
Suspended Ekurhuleni HR head denies protecting EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi
Lindia Gxasheka said she had submitted a forensic report which recommended the suspension of the senior Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department officer
Prominent South African mining company applies for liquidation
Ekapa Mine in Kimberley has applied for liquidation after being unable to meet its financial obligations following the mud rush that trapped five workers a week ago.
News24 | Friday’s weather: Warning of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and hail in 5 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, excessive lightning and hail in at least five provinces.
Prasa forensic probe into multibillion rand project finds governance weaknesses
Investigation by law firm Webber Wentzel finds no wrongdoing by black-owned YNF Engineering
The Epstein ‘Truth Commission’: America can learn from South Africa’s TRC
New Mexico’s Epstein Truth Commission borrows SA’s language but ignores the hard mechanisms that made the TRC credible and effective.
Farewell Joe, the man who led the journalist team on June 16
Joe and his courageous team started with bits of information and built it into a story that reverberated around the globe.
Mayo aims to honour father’s legacy in Soweto derby
Khanyisa Mayo can’t wait to strut his stuff against Orlando Pirates at FNB Stadium
RABADA REDEMPTION: Rabada bounces back in style after Markram’s backing as Proteas crush Windies
South Africa 177 for 1 (Aiden Markram 82 not out, Roston Chase 1-46,) beat West Indies 176 for 8 (Romario Shepherd 52 not out, Lungi Ngidi 3-30) by nine wickets.
CLIMATE TENSION: Rooibos exports soar even as climate stress squeezes Cederberg supply
Rooibos, one of the country’s most important heritage products, is navigating an interesting time in its existence. Export numbers are at an all-time high, but the place where it grows is getting hotter and drier.
Makgopa, Mbatha available to play for Pirates in Soweto derby
Coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has confirmed that striker Evidence Makgopa and Thalente Mbatha will be available for selection for the derby
News24 | Kieswetter’s warning on SARS successor; Proteas’ World Cup dream: Today’s top 7 stories
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