THURSDAY, 15 JANUARY 2026, 12:47
Weaver Fintech’s successful pivot from focusing on retail to a fast-growing fintech ecosystem has doubled its share price and transformed it into a major JSE financial services player.
SARS has sent a R155 million warning to taxpayers, showing its willingness to use severe legal measures against non-compliance.
I’m a convert to scrambled eggs cooked in an air fryer oven, as of this week. It requires only a small adaptation from the traditional cooking method.
Professor William Gumede said that pre-democracy, the ANC was hostile towards black businesses as they were seen as sellouts or collaborators with the apartheid government.
BEVERLY HILLS, California, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Teyana Taylor and Stellan Skarsgard won some of the first awards on Sunday at the Golden Globes, a glitzy Hollywood ceremony that kicks off weeks of celebrations leading up to the Academy Awards.
WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) – The Trump administration has threatened to indict Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over Congressional testimony he gave last summer about a Fed building project, an action Powell called a “pretext” to gain more influence over the central bank and monetary policy.
In essence, Ramaphosa’s surprise appointment of Andy Mothibi as head of the National Prosecuting Authority took us back to the State Capture era when then president Jacob Zuma simply appointed who he wanted to run the NPA. This precedent can now be followed by whoever succeeds him.
What are your health and wellness goals for 2026? Whether you want to look good in a bathing suit or just put a smile on your face, here are some alternatives to the gym that you can look into.
DUBAI/JERUSALEM, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Unrest in Iran has killed more than 500 people, a rights group said on Sunday, as Tehran threatened to target U.S. military bases if President Donald Trump carries out threats to intervene on behalf of protesters.
Fixing local government is the ANC’s strategy to stop voter decline
SALEN, Sweden, Jan 11 (Reuters) – Sweden will spend 15 billion Swedish crowns ($1.6 billion) on air defence aimed at primarily protecting civilians and civilian infrastructure, the government said on Sunday.
Last year, 973 children under five have died of severe acute malnutrition in South Africa’s state hospitals. Activist Mark Heywood estimates the real number is ten times as much at around 11 000. Daily Maverick’s Estelle Ellis explains.
A firefighter battles with painful eyes after fighting the runaway blazes in Kouga, Kromme River, Eastern Cape, that led to destroyed properties and evacuations. (Photo: Deon Ferreira) Residents in Kouga faced terrifying fire ordeals, with rapid evacuations and heartbreaking losses. Community support shone as brave neighbours helped one another escape, showcasing resilience amid destruction.
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Monday, 12 January 2026.
Durban’s giant bronze statues of Nelson Mandela and Oliver Tambo, still wrapped in plastic, have become unlikely festive-season punchlines and a lightning rod for anger over service delivery. Critics call the R22m commission vanity spending amid sewage failures and potholes, while Mayor Cyril Xaba insists the unveiling is imminent.
Egypt’s Pharaohs, led by Mohamed Salah, aim for Afcon glory after reaching the semifinals against Senegal, seeking a title win that eludes the superstar.
US policy towards its Western Hemisphere neighbours historically has oscillated between interventionism and cooperation and protection since 1823. The Monroe Doctrine was issued to ward off the possibilities of European meddling in the Western Hemisphere. President Donald Trump is now sanctioning interventions – but only those by the US.