WEDNESDAY, 11 MARCH 2026, 12:05
There should be a tombstone on the road when you first catch sight of the structure formerly known as Komati power station that reads: ‘Here lies the remains of what once was the cornerstone of the economy.’
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago said a 10% move in the exchange rate would have a much stronger impact on inflation in South Africa than a similar jump in oil prices.
The 2026 Joburg Film Festival concludes with Silent Rebellion winning Best Feature Film and a diverse group of filmmakers recognised across nine award categories.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will have no South African referee after Abongile Tom was overlooked for the finals in Mexico, Canada and the US.
Geopolitical instability does not necessarily undermine trade and investments, economic alignment can weather the storm of volatility
A recent Labour Court ruling sent a warning to South African employers that they cannot claim ownership of employees or pursue commercial disputes when a service contract changes hands.
The US’ America First Global Health Strategy aims to bypass NGOs and provide direct funding to African and Latin American governments, but many recipient countries see the deals as exploitative, tying health aid to data access and critical minerals. Critics warn the strategy prioritises US corporate and geopolitical interests over global health outcomes, raising concerns about sovereignty,...
When the carport at Osborne Taukobong’s home in Danville, Pretoria, was wrecked in a hailstorm in December, he lodged a claim on his homeowners’ insurance policy and assumed it would be a simple process. But it turned out to be quite a battle. Wendy Knowler took up the case.
The Manser family is back with another road trip contest, this time trying ice cream along what Riaan Manser calls The Ice Cream Mile along the Strand-Gordon’s Bay coastline.
It’s back to the drawing board for the Proteas. They were no match for New Zealand, despite coming in on a seven-match winning streak, but head coach Shukri Conrad says not all is lost.
The Kaizer Chiefs defender’s mother says his death is a symptom of South African society’s ills.
The new Jumbo Mall in Emalahleni will officially open on 19 March 2026, introducing a 37,000 m² retail centre with over 100 stores and major national anchors.
International Women’s Day should not merely be a day of applause. It should be a day of reckoning. A day on which we examine the invisible labour that sustains our institutions.
While the Western Cape is set to remain South Africa’s top-performing property market in 2026, rising prices in the City of Cape Town are driving semigration toward more affordable coastal hotspots.
Decades of mismanagement of state-owned enterprises like Eskom and Transnet have weakened key sectors of South Africa’s economy, prompting reforms and increased private participation.
Evidence suggests Prasa’s shadowy security head, Alexio Papadopulo, helped alleged gang boss Ralph Stanfield capture key aspects of the multibillion-rand Cape Town Central Line railway reconstruction project.
One in every five girls across sub-Saharan Africa has experienced rape or sexual assault before turning 18
Violence against women and girls in Africa demands urgent action. As of 2023, it is estimated that one in three women and girls between ages 15 and 49, have experienced physical and/or sexual intimate partner violence in their lifetime. Last November, South Africa classified violence against women as a national disaster. When the African Union adopted its Convention on Ending […]
Travel is becoming planned, curated and experience-led again. The development pipeline reflects that
This year’s Nedbank Cup semifinals will feature two chairmen/coaches from both Casric Stars and Milford FC in what will be historic.