History Makers: McCarthy family enter Kaizer Chiefs record books
Fabian McCarthy’s son, Aden, scored his first goal for Kaizer Chiefs against Golden Arrows on Tuesday to emulate his father.
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The lone province dodging South Africa’s meat-price inflation spike
If you are braaing in Gauteng, you are paying the highest meat tax in South Africa, with inflation in the province hitting 15.2%.
Prominent South African fund manager turns up the heat on Mr Price
A prominent South African fund manager has appealed to the JSE, and now the Financial Services Tribunal, to protect shareholder interests amid Mr Price’s controversial plan to acquire German-based NKD Group.
Flood damage to Kruger National Park will take years to fix
Fifteen tourist camps are still closed, with some completely inaccessible
Climate change was used to weaken and undermine the Western world – Frans Cronje
Dr Frans Cronje from The Common Sense told the Makin Sense podcast that Bill Gates’ change in position on climate change was one of the biggest developments of 2025.
Trump backs down from Greenland tariffs in Nato talks
US President Donald Trump’s decision to step back from using tariffs to acquire Greenland has eased some tension but left uncertainty regarding future negotiations over the territory.
VAT warning for South Africa
Experts warned that in 2026, SARS will aggressively enforce VAT compliance, leaving businesses exposed to significant legal and financial risks.
15 camps in Kruger Park remain closed after floods, public asked to donate money
Infrastructure damage at the flood-stricken Kruger National Park is widespread, says environmental minister Willie Aucamp.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy arrives for Davos talks with Trump
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff on Thursday said “a lot of progress” had been made in Ukraine peace talks and that negotiations were down to one last issue, as Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy arrived in Switzerland for talks with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Australia PM Albanese ‘profoundly sorry’ for failing to prevent Bondi Beach attack
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday he was “profoundly sorry” for his failure to prevent the Bondi Beach mass shooting, as the country observed a day of mourning for the victims of the attack.
NATO chief says allies must step up Arctic security in Greenland deal with Trump
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Thursday that Western allies will need to step up their presence in the Arctic under a framework deal with the U.S., a day after President Donald Trumpwalked back threats to use tariffs or seize Greenland by force.
Trump launches Board of Peace that some fear rivals UN
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, originally intended to help end the Gaza war but which he now sees having a wider role that Europe and some others fear will rival or undermine the United Nations.
Cadillac F1 boss Lowdon says ‘nobody knows’ who will be competitive in 2026
Cadillac Formula 1 team principal Graeme Lowdon doesn’t know what to expect when the American outfit makes its debut at the Australian Grand Prix in March, and says any team that projects to know what lies ahead in 2026 is “just making it up”.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Rental Family — finding connection in a disconnected world
In a world dominated by digital interactions, Rental Family offers a heart-warming exploration of genuine human connection.
COPS UP AGAINST IT: Police not ready to combat ‘growing gangs’ — Cachalia
With scant resources and the growing influence and power of organised crime syndicates, the South African Police Service is fighting an uphill battle, and the acting police minister believes law enforcement will have to evolve to counter the scourge of violent gangs.
WATCH | Scholar transport driver faces 14 murder charges, abandons bail
The scholar transport driver, 22-year-old Ayanda Dludla, appeared at the Vanderbijlpark magistrate’s court on Thursday morning.
WATCH | 14 pupils dead, driver faces murder charges
Scholar transport driver Ayanda Dludla, 22, appeared at the Vanderbijlpark magistrate’s court on Thursday morning.
News24 | Mercedes-Benz gives GLC diesel models a price cut, and adds new model to local range
Mercedes-Benz South Africa says it is easing financial pressure by adjusting the pricing of its GLC 220d and GLC 300d diesel models – a move that echoes a recent pricing revision for the locally assembled C-Class.
Work-life balance: Life beyond the 9-to-5
Discover how people recharge after work and why these routines are key to maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Top South African economist shares bad news about interest rate cuts in January
While South Africa is expected to see two interest rate cuts this year, Investec chief economist Annabel Bishop said the first cut will likely only come later this year.