News24 | Prepare for stagflation as war on Iran hits world economy
Almost three weeks into the Middle East war, economists are contemplating a gloomy combination of prices rising across the board and growth stalling.
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Andre de Ruyter’s brutally honest feedback on exposing politically-sponsored criminal activity at Eskom
Former Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter said “naive patriotism” led him to apply for the toughest job in South Africa as he wanted to make a difference.
News24 | GEPF grants 3.5% pension hike; Showmax shutdown sparks probe: Today’s top 7 stories
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MAKING A SPLASH: How Bishops rose from contenders to kings of schoolboy water polo
In a highly competitive schoolboy water polo environment, Diocesan College, known as Bishops, has consistently emerged on top for the past two seasons. A coalescence of team culture, squad depth, tactical clarity and mental preparedness have been key to their recent dominance.
News24 | Enter the ‘Bernstein zone’: This is how you get more jobs in SA
Ann Bernstein has a radical, but not totally unique proposal: Create an experimental economic zone where workers can be hired on different terms than the rest of South Africa. Here’s the idea.
South Africa getting a ‘new’ 151-year-old state-owned bank
Postbank has been registered as a licensed financial services provider, bringing the bank one step closer to becoming a fully-fledged commercial bank.
St Patrick’s Day: Are you wearing green today?
Discover the origins of St. Patrick’s Day, why green became its symbol, and how South Africans celebrate this Irish tradition.
News24 | Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, claims ‘no imminent threat’
A senior US counterterrorism official resigned on Tuesday to protest the US-Israeli war against Iran and said the Islamic Republic posed no imminent threat to the United States.
South Africa at the Oscars: Wins that shaped our history
Explore South Africa at the Oscars, from Charlize Theron’s triumph to Tsotsi’s historic win and other proud moments.
South Africans Abroad: Rulani’s new backroom staff assembled?
Former MC Alger coach Rulani Mokwena has reportedly assembled a new backroom staff to work with him at Al-Ittihad Tripoli. Mokwena is expected to be unveiled by Al-Ittihad in the coming hours following his departure from MC Alger. The 39-year-old had his release clause triggered by Al-Ittihad who reportedly enticed him with a R1.4 million […]
Tables turn for the South African rand
Rising oil prices and global risk-off sentiment linked to the Middle East conflict have weakened the rand, threatening higher inflation and a pause in South Africa’s interest rate cuts.
Great art has no gender: Female composers take centre stage in Wakkerstroom
Overlooked women composers are finally given their due as Wakkerstroom’s 2026 festival spotlights music long sidelined by history and patriarchy
Mchunu disbandment letter divided SAPS
The national police commissioner said his deputies were divided on whether to implement a directive to disband the political killings task team