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BEE under siege in South Africa
While most South Africans support a racially representative workforce, they also say that hiring should be merit-based and that BEE has gone too far and race categories do more harm than good.
‘Poverty is declining in South Africa’ – StatsSA
Stats SA says poverty in the country has declined by 8.8% since 2006. However, 23 million people were still considered poor in 2023 using the food poverty line.
READER LETTER | Intelligent women feared
There is one type of woman society has always feared the most: the intelligent woman. Not the silent woman. Not the “pretty but obedient” woman
Best news for South Africa’s economy in 14 years
South African business confidence surged to its highest level since 2011 in November, boosted by a tourism boom.
News24 | SEE | These are the 2026 SA Car of the Year semi-finalists
The South African Guild of Mobility Journalists has announced the semi-finalists for the 40th edition of the 2026 Car of the Year competition.
Two Oceans sets date for 2026 Trail Run
The Two Oceans Marathon Trail Run returns on April 10, 2026, giving runners the choice between two distances: 16km and 24km.
JMC announces pricing for new Vigus bakkie range
Jiangling Motors Corporation has returned to the local market under Salvador Caetano South Africa.
Semifinalists for 2026 Car of the Year revealed
A two-day testing session, scheduled for March, will see each contender run through real-world evaluations.
Classic Defender V8 gains new OCTA-inspired paint and interior options
Land Rover Classic has expanded customisation options for the Classic Defender V8, aligning them with the new Defender OCTA’s aesthetics. Buyers can choose from five new exterior colours.
Boost for South Africa’s business confidence
A barometer of South African business confidence surged in November, but the organisation that compiles the data cautioned against reading too much into it.
7 Business Trends Your SME Can Benefit From in the Year Ahead
As we head toward 2026, South African SMEs face an increasingly competitive and fast-moving online environment.
Smith to use Afcon to gain experience
Bafana Bafana defender Tylon Smith wants to use the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Morocco as part of his learning to gain experience.
Gauteng shines as ‘Mecca of Boxing in SA with 28 bouts
In 2025, Gauteng solidified its reputation as the ‘Mecca of Boxing’ by hosting 28 tournaments, led by the efforts of the Gauteng Boxing Promoters Association (GBPA) under chairman Sandile Xaka.
R161m UIF-Ters fraud probe sees raids in Gauteng and KZN
The Special Investigating Unit on Thursday rolled out a search and seizure operation across Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal as part of an investigation into a syndicate that allegedly siphoned R161m from the Unemployment Insurance Fund.
SIU seizes evidence in R161m UIF fraud case
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) has swooped in on properties across KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng in a search-and-seizure operation targeting a syndicate accused of syphoning R161m from the Unemployment Insurance Fund’s (UIF) Covid-19 Temporary Employer/