BREAKING: Julius Malema sentenced to effective 5 years in prison
EFF leader Julius Malema has previously indicated that he would appeal any sentence meted out by the court.
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Interest rate hikes could come sooner rather than later in South Africa
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago referenced a 1879 battle in the Anglo-Zulu war in his views on how to tackle the coming wave of inflation, implying a preference to raise interest rates sooner rather than later.
News24 | Home Affairs sets record straight on reports of permanent residency for ZEP holders
The Department of Home Affairs has clarified that Zimbabwe Exemption Permit holders are not eligible to directly apply for permanent residency in South Africa.
Smart Money – Standard Bank’s Thandi Ngwane on why high-net-worth individuals are embracing investment platforms
Thandi Ngwane unpacks how investment platforms are changing the way high-net-worth investors approach their financial strategies.
John Galliano at Zara: Why fashion lovers should care
John Galliano’s surprise Zara partnership could become one of the biggest style moments of 2026.
PURPOSE-DRIVEN LIVES: ‘The work of dying properly’: Michelle Meiring reflects on a paediatric palliative care career
From cutting her teeth as a young paediatrician during the height of the HIV/Aids pandemic in South Africa, to training new generations of paediatric palliative care specialists, Dr Michelle Meiring has pretty much seen it all. Her outlook? You might not die cured, but you can die healed.
South Africa’s new US Ambassador said BEE and land reform have failed and only benefited the black elite
Roelf Meyer, South Africa’s new Ambassador to the United States, said that black economic empowerment is based on the wrong policies.
SAB spotlights South African women restoring water systems through invasive species clearing in the Western Cape
In South Africa’s water-scarce regions, one of the most effective ways to restore water is also one of the least visible: clearing invasive alien vegetation. In the Western Cape, where the threat of “Day Zero” once brought the province to the brink, communities are working on the ground to restore natural water systems by removing […]
ANC reshuffles KZN leadership, appoints James Nxumalo as provincial coordinator
The reconfiguration comes as the party rebuilds amid the MK Party’s growing dominance
Samsung, DBE Announce top 20 schools selected to advance to the next level of 2026 solve for tomorrow competition
Encouraging Innovative Thinking & Problem Solving for Gen Z to Build Sustainable Solutions through STEM At an event that took place on 14 April 2026, Samsung in partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) officially announced the Top 20 schools that have been selected to advance to the next stages of the 2026 STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering […]
D-day for a critical 134-year-old South African company
The High Court is set to hear arguments opposing Tongaat Hulett’s liquidation on 16 and 17 April, in what could be a watershed moment for the local sugar industry.
One international investor cashed in on South African bonds while others fled
Van Eck Associates started buying South African bonds during the biggest selloff on record, and is now reaping the reward with a return of triple the emerging-market average.
News24 | TV, toast, rooibos: How 59-year-old Robben Island skins swimmer celebrated making history
Shortly after completing a gruelling 10-hour, 30km quadruple swim between Blouberg and Robben Island, endurance swimmer Karen Kennedy was not thinking about records or recognition. She was craving toast, avocado, eggs and a hot cup of rooibos tea.
Binance introduces TradFi Perpetual Contracts and enhances Futures trading experience in South Africa
South African traders gain quicker access to Binance’s comprehensive suite of Futures and TradFi Perpetual Contracts, combining traditional assets and crypto derivatives on a globally regulated, user-friendly platform.
APRIL BY-ELECTIONS: Easy ward win puts ANC on firm Eastern Cape footing in run-up to local government elections
The ANC retained a ward with a convincing victory in national chairperson Gwede Mantashe’s home municipality of Sakhisizwe in the Chris Hani district in the Eastern Cape. This reinforces recent Eastern Cape results beyond the Sarah Baartman district and Nelson Mandela Bay and suggests that the party is electorally well on track in most municipalities in the province in a local government...
MEDIA FREEDOM: Press ombud dismisses Wildlife Ranching South Africa’s complaint against Daily Maverick
In a victory for media freedom and political analysis, the acting press ombud has dismissed a complaint by Wildlife Ranching South Africa against Daily Maverick, ruling that robust criticism of industry lobbying is protected under the Press Code.
South Africa gave SOEs R500 billion and now eight of them are on the brink of collapse
Even after around R500 billion in government bailouts, eight of South Africa’s SOEs are concerned about their ability to continue operating.
New national tax for South Africa can go seriously wrong
A proposed national 20% tax on gambling revenue could raise about R10 billion, but may backfire by increasing compliance burdens and pushing users toward unlicensed offshore platforms.