IN PICS | Durban fishermen face the climate crisis
As climate change worsens, the fight between fishermen and the sea is becoming a battle they can no longer afford to keep losing
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JSE says goodbye to the woman who brought it back to life
The JSE has welcomed its new CEO, Valdene Reddy, who has now officially taken the reins from Leila Fourie.
News24 | 14 Israelis hurt in Tel Aviv strike, and oil companies score huge ‘war profits’
Israel’s emergency medical service said 14 people, including an 11-year-old girl, were wounded during a missile attack that the military blamed on Iran, and police said caused damage at several sites.
Rand Show 2026 promises to be bigger, bolder and more electric than ever before
Alongside headline entertainment, the Rand Show is opening a window into the future, providing all South Africans a space to learn, explore and discover how technology and gaming are shaping everyday life, education and opportunity
Portfolio committee recommends ASA board to be dissolved
Concerns over fiduciary duties and failure to protect athletes damaging the body’s reputation.
Chinese car giant officially getting a factory in South Africa
Chery aims to begin production by the end of 2027 at the South African plant it is acquiring from Nissan, where it also plans to make electrified vehicles.
FOOD BASKET: SAHRC food system hearings conclude, as the SRD grant fails to buy basic food
The SAHRC heard submissions in March about the food security crisis in South Africa, with the Universal Basic Income Coalition submitting that it would like to see the SRD grant transferred to a universal basic income grant. This is in light of the SRD grant only reaching half of those who live below the food poverty line, and it’s value being outstripped by the cost of living.
The world is going nuts: South Africa’s contribution to global trends
Nut exports from South African markets grow as global demand rises, with some popular myths around certain nuts busted.
Japanese carmaker pledges R10 billion for KZN amid record SA investments
A leading carmaker says it will inject R10.4 billion into KwaZulu-Natal, as President Cyril Ramaphosa hails a new phase of economic growth.
Ingonyama Trust leaves millions in legal limbo while political compromise endures
Thirty years after democracy, the Ingonyama Trust continues to govern nearly three million hectares in KwaZulu-Natal through a system born of political compromise, leaving millions of South Africans trapped under leases that disregard customary rights and constitutional principles. The trust’s opaque operations, gendered injustices and links to violence reveal an urgent need for reform that...
Protect the Dolls: Yaya Mavundla, Ilano Sky and Simphiwe Celeste Sekgatle on trans visibility
The trio reflect on how they are the faces of change
CRITICAL CROSSROADS: South Africa’s future: Three economic scenarios explored
Crafted around a bird theme, South Africa’s economy faces a crucial choice: 3% growth (African Fish Eagle), a lost decade (Marabou Stork), or low growth (Hadeda). Domestic reform delivery is key to escaping the most likely, complacent Hadeda scenario.
Double whammy for consumers as Eskom tariffs rise too
The increase takes immediate effect for Eskom direct customers
BHEKISISA: Can talks save South Africa’s NHI from a courtroom war? We talk to the health minister
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met the South African Medical Association – one of the organisations taking him to court about the National Health Insurance Act – to talk about ‘things we have in common’. President Cyril Ramaphosa is also planning to meet Business Unity South Africa, again, after a 2024 meeting, in which they discussed alternatives to the NHI.
Mexico’s altitude limits Bafana to one friendly before World Cup
Coach says short turnaround after PSL ends leaves little time for altitude adaptation
Social development appoints acting DG after Ramaphosa’s scathing rebuke
Minister of Social Development Sisisi Tolashe was forced to retract a DG vacancy post she defended after President Cyril Ramaphosa clarified that the power to appoint someone in the position lay with him
Eskom heading for serious trouble
Eskom has made significant headway in improving its financial standing, but major risks threaten to derail the utility’s progress if left unaddressed.
Updated Ford Ranger goes on sale in SA: pricing and specs
Ford SA will roll out an updated Ranger line-up during the first half of 2026, bringing revised engines, new derivatives and wider availability of existing powertrains for its popular locally-built bakkie.
US eyes swift end to war as fresh attacks hit Gulf states and Iran
US President Donald Trump and his secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said the end of the war on Iran could be near, with Washington signalling potential for direct talks with Tehran’s leadership and a winding down of the conflict even without a deal