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News24 | SA shares hit record high
Surging metal prices and a strengthening rand helped propel South Africa’s benchmark stock index to a record high on Monday, with investors expecting the rally to run further.
One coastal city with ‘cheap’ luxury mansions in South Africa
One city is emerging as a standout coastal hotspot where buyers can secure spacious, luxury homes at a fraction of the cost of South Africa’s major metros.
South Africa’s JSE hits new record high
Surging metal prices and a strengthening rand helped propel South Africa’s benchmark stock index to a record high on Monday, with investors expecting the rally to run further.
Your guide to rugby stadiums in South Africa: Which one is home?
Explore the most iconic rugby stadiums in South Africa. From Loftus to DHL Stadium, discover which legendary venue is the favorite of fans.
TROUBLED WATERS: Inside SA’s fishing industry: Neels Loff — from indigenous fisherman to criminalised poacher
A conversation about night dives, guns, drugs and police bribes.
News24 | Minneapolis locals protest ‘inhumane’ US agents after second killing
Bundled up in a yellow hat and black puffer jacket, Taylor was one of hundreds of protesters marching after the killing of a second US citizen this month by federal agents carrying out an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis.
South Africa missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime
South Africa is squandering a once-in-a-generation opportunity to attract massive US investment in its abundant mineral resources by antagonising Washington through its foreign policy choices.
Discover the best mountains to hike in Cape Town
Discover the best mountains to hike in Cape Town. Get expert tips on Lion’s Head, Table Mountain, and Helderberg while managing safety risk.
South Africa is turning the corner
South Africa’s budget will show government debt stabilizing relative to gross domestic product for the first time in almost 20 years, said the head of the National Treasury.
R255 million taxpayer-funded corruption scandal in South Africa back in the docks
Former Free State Premier and ANC SG Ace Magashule and his co-accused are scheduled to appear in the Free State High Court.
Dark clouds gather over South Africa
South Africa finds itself in a changing world order with a declining support base and under intense scrutiny from the most powerful nation in the world.
News24 | SA nears fiscal turning point, Treasury chief says
South Africa’s budget will show government debt stabilising relative to gross domestic product for the first time in almost 20 years, said the head of the National Treasury.
ActionSA merges with more parties ahead of 2026 local government elections
ActionSA has absorbed two more small political parties to strengthen its position ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
Great news for the South African rand
South Africa’s commodity-linked rand strengthened in early trade on Monday, edging closer to a 16-per-dollar level thanks to record gold prices.
Dead body found on government property in South Africa
The South African Police Service has opened an investigation after a corpse was found in a Limpopo labour centre.
Taiwan monitoring ‘abnormal’ China military leadership changes after top general put under investigation
Taiwan is monitoring what it called “abnormal” changes to China’s military leadership after its most senior general was put under investigation, and will not lower its guard as the threat level remains high, the defence minister said on Monday.