SPAR under siege
SPAR has confirmed that it faces a multi-million rand lawsuit following its botched software implementation in KZN, which comes amid continued financial struggles for the retailer.
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South African store with lower prices than Checkers and Pick n Pay
Best Before clearance stores, which have grown to eight branches, offer lower prices on food and household products than Pick n Pay, Checkers, and Spar.
What Dawie Roodt would do as South Africa’s Finance Minister
With the 2026 Budget Speech approaching, Daily Investor asked Dawie Roodt what he would do as South Africa’s Finance Minister.
Hawks uncover R100 million education scandal, and Ramaphosa faces heat from Parliament Ad Hoc Committee
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 23 February 2026.
Sasol suffers
Sasol took a hit from lower oil and chemicals prices in its latest half-year results, which saw the company swing to a loss and earnings decline by nearly 95%.
South Africa going from junk to jewel
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.
News24 | Rand back below R16/$, gold climbs to 3-week high amid Trump tariff uncertainty
Gold climbed to a three-week high on Monday as uncertainty stoked by the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a vast swathe of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs pressured the dollar and pushed investors to the safety of bullion.
How EasyEquities became South Africa’s favourite online investment trading platform
EasyEquities is South Africa’s most popular online investment trading platform, thanks to its high performance and excellent securities.
How EasyEquities became South Africa’s favourite online investment platform
EasyEquities is South Africa’s most popular online investment platform, thanks to its high performance and excellent securities.
The Guptas stole South Africa in a very smart but perverse way
Political analyst Prince Mashele said the Gupta family facilitated state capture and stole billions from South Africa through very smart but perverse actions.
ANC chasing important companies out of South Africa
Mining analyst Peter Major argues that persistent policy uncertainty, regulatory burdens, and strained labour relations under ANC governance have driven mining companies to scale back or exit South Africa.
PHOTO ESSAY: In pictures: Elegance and restraint on the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards red carpet
Held at Royal Festival Hall on 22 February 2026, the EE BAFTA Film Awards’ top honours, including Best Film and leading acting awards, signalled a shift toward intimate, character-driven narratives over franchise spectacle. One Battle After Another won Best Film.
BOOK REVIEWS: Books to ignite you: Love, lies, Cape Town’s past and the power of money
Four book recommendations that explore love, loss and financial wisdom, from the poignant journey of a young woman in Cape Town, to a gripping psychological thriller and a financial guide for all.
The day South Africa decided to keep quiet on the Sudan Genocide
South Africa Sudan genocide: The UN named genocide in El Fasher on 19 February. South Africa stayed silent.
No tsunami threat after earthquake of magnitude 7 strikes Borneo
Feb 23 (Reuters) – A magnitude 7 earthquake struck just off the north coast of the island of Borneo in the early hours of Monday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said.
News24 | Monarchy in crisis: Andrew’s arrest poses new challenge for King Charles
King Charles III faces a critical challenge after his brother Andrew’s arrest, marking the first modern royal arrest and intensifying scrutiny on the monarchy.
‘One Battle After Another’ wins big at Britain’s BAFTA film awards
LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) – Dark comedy “One Battle After Another” was the big winner at Britain’s top movie awards on Sunday, picking up six BAFTAs including best film and best director for Paul Thomas Anderson.
News24 | Weight loss jabs skyrocket in SA: Can generics make GLP-1s affordable by 2027?
The high cost of patented GLP-1s and absence of generics remain a major impediment to access in SA, where the medicines are unavailable in the public sector and often unaffordable.
Mexican drug lord killing sparks revenge attacks; cars and businesses set ablaze, highways blocked
Feb 22 (Reuters) – Within hours of the killing of Mexican drug lord Nemesio Oseguera, better known as El Mencho, in a military raid on Sunday, gunmen suspected to be his supporters blocked highways across several states and set cars and businesses ablaze.
Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry
As Europe tightens emissions rules and imports gain market share, carmakers say South Africa must urgently align industrial policy with the global shift to new-energy vehicles