A technical fault at the Palmiet pumping station this past weekend yet again threw the spotlight on to Johannesburg’s fragile water system. While the epicentre was Midrand, large parts of Gauteng were left without water for six days. However, the rest of Johannesburg still has longer and more severe water issues.

The chain of events that began with John Steenhuisen’s personal finances and his subsequent decision to remove Dion George from the Cabinet now appears to have reached its conclusion. His imminent departure as DA leader clears the way for a new leader – and for the party to now change direction.

John Steenhuisen’s exit from the DA leadership race signals a shift towards a new generation, with front-runners like Geordin Hill-Lewis and Solly Msimanga emerging.

In a trial that lasted more than a decade, ex-Crime Intelligence officer Paul Scheepers has been convicted of fraud, money laundering and contravening surveillance and private security legislation. His name previously surfaced in political spy claims involving the ANC and the DA’s Helen Zille.

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The sport of kings is betting on expanding access as the quickest route to sustainability in the face of online gambling, which is starting to run away with the market.

Ryan Routh, a man accused of hiding in the bushes of a Florida golf course ‌with a semi-automatic rifle to try to assassinate Donald Trump less than two months before the 2024 US election that returned him to the presidency, was sentenced by a judge on Wednesday to life in prison.

In Limpopo, devastating floods expose the destructive power of nature, yet community resilience shines through as neighbours unite to rebuild and adapt amid climate extremes.

The AGOA extension secures a vital foothold, but South Africa’s farmers still face a steep 30% tariff climb in the crucial US market, says Wandile Sihlobo.

Homeownership is inching back into reach as prime slides and repayments ease. A R2m bond now costs R2,000 less each month versus 2023. But before you binge-listings, use this Money Cents checklist to stress-test budgets, deposits, ownership costs and red flags.

Norway’s former prime minister Thorbjorn Jagland had on Wednesday become the latest figure in the spotlight over reported links to convicted sex offender, the US billionaire Jeffrey Epstein.

Grain SA’s mission is to support grain farmers, so some skeptics may see this as alarmist. But Grain SA is not known for hyperbole. And commercial farming is an extremely risky and capital-intensive business that can be stressed by structural factors and flaws.

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Severe thunderstorms are forecast for parts of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, according to the South African Weather Service.