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The iconic play Marabi is back on stage, celebrating South Africa’s unique cultural history and highlighting the horrors of apartheid-era forced removals. The play is directed by Arthur Molepo, who was a member of the original cast.
In this interview, Wayne Duvenage, the CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (Outa), poses a number of questions to Chris Yelland, MD at EE Business Intelligence, to help homeowners and residential electricity customers understand their rights in respect of demands by Eskom and some municipalities to register their solar PV and battery energy storage (BES) systems by 31 March 2026, and...
WeBuyCars co-founders Faan and Dirk van der Walt have sold R866.4 million in shares as part of their personal investment diversification and estate planning.
Johannesburg Development Agency boss Themba Mathibe was arrested on money laundering charges last week, yet he is still in his post.
This mirrors the unfolding tragedy of many other South African waterways in the age of state failure, including the sewer that is running through the Cradle of Humankind.
This is the dark underbelly of South African mining – the dubious re-mining of tailings dams in an ecologically destructive way that feeds the laundry mat of illicit gold. Daily Maverick’s queries on this operation prompted action from the Department of Water and Sanitation – an example of how journalists and government can work together for the public good.
Seasoned broadcast journalist Graeme Raubenheimer brings you The Lead, News24’s definitive podcast for in-depth reporting.
Trevor Noah and Donald Trump face off as the comedian’s Grammy jibe sparks a legal threat. Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish also make history.
Eskom continues to fall far short of its self-imposed 70% energy availability factor target, which is a thorn in the power utility’s side.
Extremely hot and uncomfortable conditions are expected in parts of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.
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The CBD of Krugersdorp in Gauteng’s West Rand is in a state of deep decline.
The DA has accused Minister Gayton McKenzie of misleading South Africans about the name changes of prominent cities and towns, something the minister called ‘misinformation.’
Energy expert Chris Yelland warned that Eskom and some municipalities may be using safety as a pretext to force residential solar users to register compliant systems and move onto more expensive tariffs.
Planned capital investment in South Africa surged last year as private commitments tripled, while government projects excluding state companies declined.
South African motorists will see fuel price relief in February, helping ease inflation pressures despite higher oil prices limiting deeper cuts.
KAL Group CEO Sean Walsh explains how the company instils confidence in its investors.
Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Britain’s former prince Andrew, called late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a “legend” and the “brother I have always wished for”, according to newly-released documents.
One of South Africa’s biggest gold miners expects the price of the precious metal to halve in 2026, despite an ongoing rally that has seen the gold price reach record highs.