3 South African provinces bracing for a massive elderly population boom
SA’s older population is projected to double by 2050, and this demographic shift will stretch the Old Age Grant and place huge pressure on working-age citizens.
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South African tech giant seals R52 million deal
Technology giant iOCO has reported a strong set of results and announced a R52 million acquisition.
Chinese electric cars hit SA used market
Chinese electric vehicles are entering South Africa’s second hand car space.
Fuel price panic? Stretch every drop with 5 smart tricks
Facing a sharp fuel price hike in April 2026, South Africans can consider simple driving and planning tricks to save diesel and petrol.
New R230 million development for the ultra-rich coming to the V&A Waterfront
The V&A Waterfront is investing R230 million in a new superyacht marina to boost Cape Town’s marine economy.
South Africa’s biggest chicken producer set to quadruple earnings
South Africa’s largest integrated poultry producer, Astral, expects its earnings per share to grow by at least 365% in the first half of its 2026 financial year.
Awakening a 130-year-old South African giant
PPC’s Awaken the Giant strategy is delivering ahead of schedule, with the 130-year-old company set up for another successful year.
South African-born man set to run the biggest miner in the world
South African-born Brandon Craig has been selected to lead the world’s biggest miner, taking over from BHP CEO Mike Henry later this year.
News24 | Israel strike on Lebanon apartment kills six, taking death toll to 912
Lebanon said Israel struck central Beirut without warning, killing at least six people, as the Israeli military announced it was targeting the country’s south.
The vital South African city shutting down in front of everyone’s eyes
South Africa’s auto industry, centred in Nelson Mandela Bay, is in steep decline due to rising costs, weak infrastructure, and surging cheaper imports, putting jobs, investment, and the sector’s future at serious risk.
Hackers coming after Eskom and Transnet
As the Middle East conflict rages on, experts from Webber Wentzel warned that South Africa is not insulated from consequences stemming from the war, including potential cyberattacks.
News24 | Senegal sensationally stripped of Afcon title, Morocco declared champions
Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead declared Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final.
Chinese authorities approve Nvidia’s H200 AI chip sales, source says
NEW YORK, March 17 (Reuters) – Chinese authorities have granted approval for multiple Chinese companies to purchase H200 AI chips from Nvidia, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Top US security official quits, says Iran did not pose immediate threat
WASHINGTON, March 17 (Reuters) – A top security official in U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration resigned over the war in Iran on Tuesday, saying the country had posed no imminent threat to the United States.
AFCON 2025: Morocco declared champions [BREAKING NEWS]
Africa has new champions in Morocco after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) found Senegal to have violated the rules.
AD HOC COMMITTEE: Ramaphosa effectively blocks IGI from testifying on criminal claims against top cops Masemola, Khumalo
Suspended Inspector General of Intelligence Imtiaz Fazel recommended that national police commissioner Fannie Masemola and Crime Intelligence boss Dumisani Khumalo be criminally charged over R120m property deals. The President is seeking a legal opinion on whether he can testify, but the ad hoc committee is wrapping up proceedings.
DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS: No ambassador, no problem — SA’s unorthodox approach to the US
It’s been a year since SA’s ambassador was expelled from Washington. President Ramaphosa appears to have decided to do without one.