Irregular and wasteful expenditure rises to R268.13bn as internal controls falter

The KwaZulu-Natal High Court in Pietermaritzburg ruled on Thursday that the long-delayed arms deal corruption trial against former president Jacob Zuma and French arms company Thales must proceed.

Criminal syndicates exploit weak local governance, eroding public trust in democracy, writes Lesego Mahlangu.

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Violent storm in Uttar Pradesh killed nearly 90 and injured many, damaging homes and livestock

Ranga Chivaviro’s 15-goal contribution has helped Saudi Arabian outfit Al Adalah avoid relegation in what was his debut season abroad.

The prosecution of criminals in SA, of both citizens and non-citizens, often makes crime attractive instead of being a deterrent.

After the ANC government destroyed everything that worked in public service, including healthcare, they still have the energy for further destruction – this time in the private sector.

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Flooding in several parts of the province has left communities isolated, while damaged infrastructure has complicated rescue efforts.

South Africans watched in shock this week as severe weather moved across parts of the country, causing major damage, destruction and disruption in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.

China has renewed export licences for US beef processing plants, customs data shows

Markets have always been complex. What’s changed is how quickly that complexity reaches everyday traders – and how convincingly it can be disguised. In the past year alone, South African regulators have warned repeatedly about fake trading platforms, impersonation scams and AI-driven investment fraud. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) continues to highlight how convincing […]

Parks Tau says about 30% of ICT firms are at lowest level of BBBEE compliance

92% of clothing manufacturers in Newcastle do not comply with Bargaining Council rules, says the council’s lawyer.

African agriculture is entering a period where resilience will be determined heavily by access to capital and the ability to remain operational under unstable conditions that may persist for extended periods

Energy insecurity turns treatable illness into financial crisis. Health resilience depends on energy sovereignty. Health systems cannot function reliably when they depend on volatile global fuel markets.