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South Africa must stop BEE, NHI, and Expropriation without Compensation
Economist Dawie Roodt said the government has managed to put South Africa on a healthier fiscal path, and now the next step is to do away with economically damaging policies like BEE, NHI, and Expropriation with Compensation.
CROSSED WIRES: The space economy: Suddenly everyone wants to go back to the moon
The sudden pivot to the moon is not so much about scientific milestones, but about winning a crucial geopolitical race to secure extraordinary strategic and economic advantage for the rest of the century.
BORROWED GROUND: Two rivers, one disaster: the flood that reshaped Pafuri
When massive flooding hit the Kruger Park, reports noted that the north had been hardest hit: roads and camps underwater, bridges down, and Pafuri Tented Camp smashed. This is a view from the ground in Kruger’s most beautiful area.
Overcoming Odds: Livingstone Hospital staff rally behind Paralympian Jaco ‘Bullet’ Smit after training setback
An unexpected trip to the hospital has gained a Paralympian sprinter a special group of fans who are determined to get him back on his feet and on his way to competing at the 2026 Commonwealth Games later this year.
INVESTMENT INSIGHT: Phantom Shares: The Shoprite vs Woolworths battle, where efficiency vs pricing power
In the past week two of the most important companies in South Africa, Shoprite and Woolworths, released their earnings.
THIRD-QUARTER STATS: Western Cape still epicentre of gang violence, despite slight reduction in crime figures
The Western Cape’s third-quarter crime stats show modest improvements, but murder, attempted murder and rape remain stubbornly high while the province still dominates gang-related killings. The promised deployment of the SANDF is yet to materialise.
ROVING REPORTERS: Between bush and blackboard: How a ranger and creche volunteer is chalking up successes for conservation
In South Africa’s Greater Kruger, Nkateko Mzimba walks the bush unarmed, protecting wildlife with nothing but resolve. At home in Hluvukani village, she trades her ranger uniform for chalk and song, teaching children the value of the animals she risks her life to protect.
News24 | Iran conflict puts the emerging-markets revival to the test
The war in Iran has dealt a blow to one of Wall Street’s favourite trades — emerging markets. But experts see through the temporary pain.
GROUNDUP: Social grant ‘savings’ could exacerbate hunger and poverty in SA
The Universal Basic Income Coalition says the 2026 Budget’s modest social grant increases and stricter compliance measures risk leaving millions of South Africa’s most vulnerable citizens without adequate support.
Over 30,000 South African complexes and estates face a major risk
With over 30,000 complexes and estates unregistered with the CSOS, South Africa faces a growing governance gap as disputes rise and volunteer trustees shoulder multimillion-rand responsibilities.
One taxpayer mistake could tip the scales in SARS’ favour
A ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal sent a warning to taxpayers that objecting to SARS assessments must be carefully framed from the outset.
She changed the world before they changed their minds
In 1903, Marie Curie became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize
Mideast war: Global energy markets jitters and humanitarian crisis loom large
What began with coordinated US and Israeli air strikes on Iranian targets on 28 February has since evolved into a regional confrontation involving missile exchanges, attacks on military installations across the Gulf and intensified fighting along Israel’s northern frontier
News24 | Pizza slices past burgers as SA’s 2nd most popular fast food, but chicken rules the roost
Chicken is king in South Africa, dominating quick-service restaurant sales from shisanyama corners to suburban drive-throughs.