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The man behind South Africa’s biggest dairy company
Over 100 years ago, Joseph Baynes, along with a group of farmers, formed what would go on to become South Africa’s biggest dairy company, Clover.

White people hate BEE because it makes black people owners – Gwede Mantashe
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, argues that anyone who debates black economic empowerment (BEE) promotes white supremacy.
News24 | Wrap battle: Albany offers refunds as some new packs cause sticky problem
Tiger Brands recently relaunched its popular Albany Wraps product in a re-sealable pack, selling the “convenience” factor to consumers.But consumers complained that the wraps stuck together in the new packaging.
News24 | 40 dead, 115 injured in devastating New Year’s fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Dozens are presumed dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year on Thursday, with witnesses describing scenes of “panic”.
News24 | Friday’s weather: Thundershowers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, KZN, warmer in rest of SA
The South African Weather Service has warned of showers and thundershowers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow, while other provinces can expect cloudy, fine and warm to hot conditions.
News24 | South Africa’s New Year babies: A celebration marred by rising teenage pregnancy
In the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, teenage mothers as young as 15 and 16 were among those who gave birth on New Year’s Day.

Private school tax warning in South Africa
A proposed amendment to the Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill could leave South African schools facing severe cashflow strain.
News24 | PODCAST | Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week: What to expect from 2026
This is Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week, a weekly News24 podcast that respects your time and intelligence.
News24 | China’s BYD beats Tesla with world-record EV sales in 2025
Chinese auto giant BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles last year, a company statement showed Thursday, setting a new record for any firm globally.

Public Protector flags irregular appointment of elderly Municipal Manager
An investigation revealed that the Ubuntu Municipality irregularly employed an individual over 65 years old as municipal manager, without so much as an interview.

Public protector flags municipal maladministration, clears presidency over Inkwazi catering
The public protector has cleared the presidency and the department of defence of allegations of financial mismanagement and improper conduct relating to catering expenses on the presidential aircraft, Inkwazi.

Information regulator seeks leave to appeal against ruling on publishing of matric results
The court in December ruled that matric results may be published on public platforms using candidates’ examination numbers.

Bafana to play against Cameroon in Afcon last 16 on Sunday
Bafana Bafana will play against Cameroon in the last-16 stage of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations at the El Barid Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.

Motorcycles worth $40m seized from ex-Olympian turned alleged drug kingpin – Clone
Authorities confiscate rare MotoGP bikes including championship-winning machines ridden by Valentino Rossi and Marc Márquez

Motorcycles worth $40m seized from ex-Olympian turned alleged drug kingpin
Authorities confiscate rare MotoGP bikes including championship-winning machines ridden by Valentino Rossi and Marc Márquez

South Africa’s R241 million military agreement with China
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, provided details about South Africa’s multi-million-rand military deal with China.

Cape Town sounds water alarm before 2026
Just hours before the new year, the City of Cape Town raised the alarm over excessive water use and warned of a dry 2026.

Wealthy South African families face a major financial threat
Experts warned that wealthy South African families risk costly conflict, legal battles and losing their assets if they do not implement clear succession planning.