BREAKING | Geordin Hill-Lewis announces bid to replace Steenhuisen
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has thrown his name in the hat in the race to replace John Steenhuisen as leader of the DA.
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Geordin Hill-Lewis announces bid to replace Steenhuisen
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has thrown his name in the hat in the race to replace John Steenhuisen as leader of the DA.
WATCH | Geordin Hill-Lewis announces bid to replace Steenhuisen
Cape Town mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has thrown his name in the hat in the race to replace John Steenhuisen as leader of the DA.
Cell C Business Unveils SME Connectivity Strategy Designed to Ensure Nothing Stops South African Businesses
Cell C today announced a bold new strategy to support South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
One thing South Africa needs to end a decade of pain
South Africa’s latest budget painted an encouraging picture of improving public finances, according to Moody’s Ratings, while cautioning that “meaningful” debt reduction will require stronger economic growth.
South Africa’s richest city elects its first deputy mayor
Finance MMC and the ANC’s regional Chairperson Loyiso Masuku has been appointed the city’s first deputy mayor, a position that will cost taxpayers R1.2 million a year.
OP-ED: A curveball from the heart
After weeks of unexplained fatigue, a frightening trip to the emergency room brought a diagnosis: a heart condition requiring urgent attention. Tony Jackman writes candidly about the shock and the enforced pause as he prepares for surgery.
COLLECTIVE RESOLVE: Meet the SA scientists who are refusing to let HIV vaccine research stall
A cutting-edge, South African-led HIV vaccine trial built on decades of research recently began in Cape Town. Spotlight unpacks what exactly is being studied, and how the resilience, tenacity and urgency of a group of dedicated SA researchers made it possible.
SPATIAL INJUSTICE OP-ED: Auctioning off public land amid Cape Town’s housing crisis and land scarcity: What gives?
While land is scarce and the need for developing affordable housing is very high, the City must look for alternative sources of revenue, rather than selling off public assets that ultimately belong to all residents of Cape Town.
Eleven reasons Dawie Roodt is optimistic about South Africa
Economist Dawie Roodt outlined 11 reasons why he is cautiously optimistic about South Africa’s fortunes.
News24 | Solly Msimanga announces bid for DA federal chair
Gauteng DA leader and MPL Solly Msimanga has put up his hand for the DA federal chairperson.
News24 | Heir Geordin! Hill-Lewis officially launches bid for DA leadership
Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis has fired the starting gun on his bid for federal leader of the Democratic Alliance, announcing his candidacy in Elsies River on Friday.
What Ramadan Reminds Us About Long-Term Trading Strategies
While Ramadan is primarily a time of spiritual growth, many of the principles it reinforces also reflect the mindset necessary for long-term success in the financial markets.
MK will die with Jacob Zuma
Political analyst Prince Mashele said people who are scared of the MK Party are scared of the dead lion.
This province has the cheapest food in South Africa, but nobody has a job to buy it
In September 2025, the South African Human Rights Commission warned that the malnutrition crisis in this province qualifies as a ‘disaster’.
Trump wants 4,500 white South Africans to go to America every month
The US aims to process 4,500 refugee applications from white South Africans per month, far above President Donald Trump’s stated refugee program cap, and is installing trailers on embassy property in Pretoria to support the effort.
“Inactive” youth, Sona’s panacea of digital skills and missed creative opportunities
If a commitment to youth-led initiative is to be taken seriously, it is imperative to include youth in decision making on where to direct investment, how to design curricula for skills training, which job markets to prioritise, including those that may not yet exist.
South African platinum giant sees profit skyrocet 3,000%
High metals prices saw Northam Platinum’s interim profit skyrocket by over 3,000%.
South African platinum giant sees profit skyrocket 3,000%
High metals prices saw Northam Platinum’s interim profit skyrocket by over 3,000%.
Thousands of South African jobs at risk, and SANDF kicked off Iran naval exercise probe
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 27 February 2026.
South Africa stuck with BEE and expropriation without compensation
South Africa’s entrenched policies such as BEE and expropriation are deterring investment and capping economic growth, with little sign of meaningful policy reform.