Coronation sends a warning to South African investors
Fund managers warn that South Africa’s equity rally, driven by precious metals, is near its peak, and that, historically, miners have not rewarded shareholders during such rallies.
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OUR CITY NEWS: Why Joburg is being overrun by flies, and what can be done about it
Johannesburg’s summer weather creates perfect breeding conditions for flies. In warm and wet conditions the fly problem is largely linked to waste management and infrastructure.
News24 | Crown Princess of Norway’s son pleads not guilty to rape in high-profile trial
Crown Princess of Norway’s son pleads not guilty to rape in high-profile trialThe son of Norway’s crown princess pleaded not guilty Tuesday to four counts of rape.
South Africa has such a severe skills crisis that it threatens the hospitality sector
A severe lack of qualified professionals in the hotel industry is threatening to collapse the sector.
News24 | Trump demands $1bn from Harvard for ‘heinous illegalities’
US President Donald Trump said his administration would seek $1 billion in damages from Harvard University after a New York Times report said the college had won some concessions in ongoing settlement negotiations with the government.
D-Day coming for South African taxpayers
A case that is currently before the Supreme Court of Appeal could significantly affect taxpayers’ rights.
Tiny car, big trouble: New recall hits 1 393 vehicles in South Africa over safety flaw
This urgent software recall highlights ongoing safety concerns for South Africa’s most affordable tiny hatchback.
Reports mount that John Steenhuisen is on his way out as DA leader
Reports are mounting that Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election in the party’s upcoming federal congress.
News24 | Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in bid to build space data centers
Elon Musk has announced that his rocket company, SpaceX, will take over his artificial intelligence outfit xAI, as he seeks to raise billions of dollars for his science fiction-worthy outer space projects.
John Steenhuisen bows out as DA leader
The leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, a key member of the ruling coalition, plans to step down at internal elections in two months, after facing criticism over his leadership.
Trade union slams government’s new R100 billion BEE ‘looting fund’
Solidarity said it has issued a letter of demand regarding South Africa’s new R100 billion Transformation Fund, requesting that the DTIC does not proceed with the fund’s implementation until specific information is made available.
Soar across the sky on the world’s longest zipline in South Africa
South Africa’s K3 zipline in Caledon is the world’s longest. This 3.2km thrill ride offers travellers a record-breaking adrenaline fix.
Water outages cripple South Africa’s richest city
Residents of Midrand and surrounding areas have been left without water for days, and are now taking to the streets to protest, saying they will not pay their municipal levies.
Discovering the best views in South Africa: From canyons to coasts
From the misty heights of the Blyde River Canyon to the Wild Coast, we explore the best views in South Africa for every homesick expat.
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s R20 billion gift
South African mining giants are expecting a significant profit boost from higher commodity prices, which also spells good news for the state’s strained coffers.