FRIDAY, 29 MAY 2026, 18:42
Disappearing paperwork and a slew of illegally awarded multimillion-rand Free State contracts are all part of the Special Investigating Unit’s quest to claw back millions from controversial businessman Thapelo Buthelezi – who is nowhere to be found.
The South African Municipal Workers’ Union has warned of possible strike action in Nelson Mandela Bay, citing governance failures, senior management vacancies and stalled disciplinary processes.
The Government of National Unity defends a R149-billion higher education budget while facing sharp criticism from opposition parties over NSFAS failures and pressing student issues.
Johannesburg MMC Sithembiso Zungu is under police investigation after a community activist opened a case of assault against him following a violent confrontation in Vlakfontein. At the same time, the ANC has referred him to its disciplinary committee over extortion allegations.
Johannesburg’s executive mayor, Dada Morero, and the minister of electricity and energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, announced a partnership between City Power and Eskom that will keep the lights on while servicing Joburg’s R5.2bn debt. Details have yet to be finalised.
Upcoming AI IPOs might signal the end of a 15-year bull market as massive new listings could drain equity liquidity and potentially lead to job losses, sparking a downturn.
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The president has launched a high court bid to overturn the 2022 Phala Phala panel report as parliament moves towards an impeachment committee
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US President Donald Trump increased the refugee admissions ceiling by 10 000 for this year to allow more white South Africans to come into the country, a signed presidential determination reviewed by Reuters showed.
Fine, cool to warm conditions are forecast for most of the country, with morning fog in parts of the Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.
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Tickets are selling fast for the Hermanus FynArts Festival, which brings together books, theatre, art and music, running from 6 to 14 June.
Statistics SA has, for the first time, measured the number of pet cats and dogs in households across South Africa. The result may surprise you.