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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.
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.
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.
Tygerberg Children’s Choir: Young SA voices to be reckoned with
Tygerberg Children’s Choir ranks among the world’s best, with global titles, royal performances, and a legacy of excellence.
A golden legacy for Gauteng: Thank you for the journey of a lifetime
For nearly two decades, the Bombela Concession Company has had the immense privilege of moving the people of Gauteng. As our 19.5-year Concession Agreement draws to a close on 27 March 2026, we reflect on an incredible journey. We aren’t simply handing back a transit system; we are proudly delivering one of South Africa’s most […]
News24 | This 20-year-old built a ballet studio for girls in her gran’s backyard in Tembisa
At just 20 years old, Mbalenhle Mkhatshwa, a final-year psychology student with a passion for dance and a heart for change, has turned her dreams into something meaningful for young aspiring ballerinas in Tembisa
News24 | Cape Town runner’s ‘endless loop’ challenge helps kids get free surgery
A Cape Town runner has taken on one of the toughest endurance challenges on the calendar – not just to test his limits, but to raise funds for children in need of life-changing surgery.
Standard Bank CEO calls on government to make it easier to do business in South Africa
Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala said South Africa must urgently review and modernise its regulatory framework to align more closely with the country’s social needs and economic realities.
Media role under focus amid concerns over youth election turnout
Analysts warn that low youth turnout remains a concern for the credibility of the electoral process.
Nuclear sector an important economic growth driver, says NWU vice-chancellor
Prof Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka said global energy demand and the need for stable power supply continue to place nuclear energy at the centre of long-term planning in many countries.
Elon Musk’s Starlink declared ‘legitimate military target’
Iran has officially designated the Starlink network, owned by the 54-year-old South Africa-born Elon Musk, as a military target.
News24 | Coca-Cola investing almost R20bn in SA over 4 years
Coca-Cola and its two authorised bottling partners in South Africa plan to invest R17.6 billion in domestic operations through 2030 to expand capacity and bolster distribution.
April Fools’ Day: Where did it all begin?
A day of jokes, but where did it start?A day that brings happiness, laughs and fun.
Coca-Cola pouring R17.6 billion into South Africa
Coca-Cola and its two authorised bottling partners in South Africa plan to invest R17.6 billion in domestic operations through 2030 to expand capacity and bolster distribution.
South African rand dodged a bullet
While they have taken a beating due to the Middle East war, South Africa’s rand and bond market are avoiding the worst effects of the conflict.
Kaizer Chiefs Ladies Team: Who are the coaches?
The Kaizer Chiefs Ladies team, launched on Tuesday, will be campaigning in the Gauteng Sasol League, but who are the coaches?
Women, Parliament and the return of the ‘Cult of Femininity’
A senior South African woman leader’s BBL twirl in Parliament created a spectacle of embarrassing consumption. This reduction to ‘bodies‘ risks reversing transformation and embracing the ‘cult of femininity’.
Eight South African taxpayers paid SARS R90 billion
Eight major South African banks contributed R90.45 billion in taxes and tax-related payments in 2024, representing nearly 5% of government revenue and 1.24% of GDP.
NWU hosts IORA event as call for multilateral co-operation grows
The event, held in partnership with the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, brought together stakeholders from across the Indian Ocean region.