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SUGAR CRASH: Bittersweet end for Tongaat Hulett as rescuers throw in the towel
The sugar giant’s business rescue practitioners have filed for provisional liquidation after a R12-billion collapse, citing a breakdown in funding talks and new demands from the Vision consortium.
Prominent South African industry begging for help
Five years after President Cyril Ramaphosa promised to support the local sugar industry, SA Canegrowers said the sector faces collapse, with urgent intervention needed.
DA doubles down on push to make BEE exceptions for Elon Musk
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is once again lobbying for South Africa to drop Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws to get Starlink internet into the country.
News24 | Blind woman and trusty dog complete 65km Pondo Trail, raising R300k
Angela Blackwell and her trusty dog Jaydee have become the first blind-person-and-guide-dog pair to trek the 65km Pondo trail over four days.
Protea Glen ‘property scam’ leaves family devastated
Bafana Mbundwini believed he had purchased a home in Protea Glen for R180,000, but later discovered the property was for sale, leading to his eviction and financial loss.
Disaster for South African farmers as foot-and-mouth disease rages
South Africa’s beef exports fell 26% in 2025, despite growing global demand, partly due to China’s ban on the African country’s red meat products as it battles its worst foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in recent memory.
Chauke denies seeking O’Sullivan’s advice on appointing police commissioner
Bejani Chauke, former adviser to President Cyril Ramaphosa, denied soliciting advice from private investigator Paul O’Sullivan regarding the appointment of a national police commissioner.
Real reason South Africans are paying more for electricity than ever before
Experts argue that South Africa’s municipal electricity tariff system is fundamentally broken due to NERSA’s technically flawed and legally inconsistent methodology.
News24 | Opposition parties to Ramaphosa: Fix municipalities before promising bullet trains
Municipalities are collapsing and they can’t continue to be a footnote in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address.
FLAG BEARER: Grande Matt: SA skier is turning values into a different kind of Olympic gold
South Africa’s cross-country skier Matt Smith is capturing the hearts of the Italian public one social media post at a time. On top of representing his nation at the Winter Olympics, Smith hopes to use his platform to put South Africa on the map and grow the sport beyond the racecourse.
Ipid investigator breaks down while testifying at Madlanga commission
‘My vehicle was shot at while I was travelling with my children,’ said Nomsa Masuku
TAP SQUEEZE: Ramaphosa deploys ministers before Sona to ‘urgently’ tackle Joburg’s water crisis
Water will take centre stage in the reforms President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to announce in his State of the Nation Address.
Here are some of the reckless, tone-deaf utterances politicians have served us
No excuse for being caught with your foot in your mouth
WATCH | Mining communities demand accountability from Anglo American before its SA exit
The communities are demanding that Anglo American not leave behind damaged land, unrehabilitated mine sites and unresolved social obligations
Cachalia urges police to uphold the law, be disciplined at Sona
Cachalia was speaking at the integrated law enforcement parade in Cape Town on Thursday morning, led by police commissioner Fanie Masemola.
PODCAST | Decoding government’s silence on social media
In this week’s episode of #TakingTheRamsByTheHorns, Rams Mabote is joined by Lorato Tshenkeng, who explains the cost and consequences of government poor performance on digital media.
THE FINANCIAL WELLNESS COACH: Ironing out the problems of leaving a home for future generations
Many parents or grandparents want their homes to remain in the family for as long as possible, but without proper planning there can be conflict or complex money issues that result in the heirs having to sell.
Iconic 134-year-old South African company on the brink of bankruptcy
Tongaat Hulett, a 134 year-old South African sugar maker, is on the brink of collapse again as its administrators prepare to place the firm into bankruptcy.
Historic Telkom property going under the hammer
Telkom’s 247,000 m² training centre in Clayville East, Gauteng, is set to go under the hammer soon, offering investors a largely vacant, strategically located property with strong redevelopment potential.