Soweto Derby: Six mentors who coached both Chiefs and Pirates
Saturday’s Soweto Derby between Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates will be the first for coaches from both sides.
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News24 | Bomb scare outside Wynberg court ends with all-clear
A bomb scare caused some disruption outside the Wynberg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday following an anonymous call that a car with an explosive device was parked outside the building.
THE READINESS REPORT: Watch – What the budget means for your wallet
In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi sits down with economist and director of Inani Strategies Xhanti Payi to unpack what the national budget really means for ordinary families. From food prices and interest rates to service delivery and the decision to hold back further VAT increases, the conversation cuts through the policy jargon to focus on our realities.
STAFF PROTEST: 3.5% vs 7%: UCT support staff strike over wages and unfair treatment claims
The University of Cape Town ground to a brief standstill on Thursday morning after unions representing Pass staff demanded a wage increase of 7%, better treatment similar to that of the academic staff, and a better promotion framework.
6 broker mechanics most traders never factor into performance
Most traders in South Africa spend their energy on entries, indicators, and psychology, but they often overlook the mechanics that sit underneath every trade.
News24 | Riaan Manser | The word that’s changed my life
A weekly column from News24 Outdoors Editor Riaan Manser, a famed explorer who gives his take on the world out there.
R2 billion development breaks ground in South Africa’s richest square mile
Growthpoint has officially broken ground on a R2 billion residential and retail development, Olympus Sandton, in partnership with leading luxury residential developer Tricolt.
MUNICIPAL MAELSTROM: Fresh blow for Ekurhuleni mayor as finance boss resigns
The Ekurhuleni budget is in limbo following the sudden resignation of the municipality’s mayoral committee member for finance, Jongizizwe Dlabathi, who was expected to table it within weeks.
The South African city going it alone
The city of Cape Town has embarked on the next step in its plans to make the city independent from Eskom.
New limit on how much cash South Africans can have on them when travelling
The National Treasury has changed the limit on the amount of South African banknotes that can be carried in cash when entering or exiting the country.
News24 | Dlabathi resigns as ANC Ekurhuleni secretary, MMC amid municipal turmoil
Jongizizwe Dlabathi has resigned from his roles as ANC Ekurhuleni regional secretary and as a member of the mayoral committee in the City of Ekurhuleni.
LITERACY CRISIS: Why 15% of South African Grade 3s can’t read a single word — and what’s being done about it
With national reading goals slipping out of reach, a new report reveals the stark reality of South Africa’s literacy crisis and how proactive provinces and private donors are teaming up to save a generation of pupils.
Global retail giant plans to roll out new stores in South Africa’s largest cities
Walmart aims to leverage its Every Day Low Prices model to capitalise on a promotion-saturated retail market and build customer loyalty, but it may struggle to gain sufficient scale and challenge dominant players.
WEATHER DISRUPTION: Climate shocks threaten $2.3-trillion global sports economy, study warns
The earth’s changing climate poses an existential threat to the global sports industry.
The companies linked to Paul Mashatile’s son, Thabiso Mashatile
Thabiso Mashatile, the eldest son of South Africa’s Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, is a director or former director of 13 companies.
Father of Hong Kong activist sentenced to eight months in jail under national security law
A Hong Kong court sentenced the father of a wanted pro-democracy activist to eight months in prison on Thursday under the city’s national security law, after he attempted to terminate her insurance policy and withdraw the funds.
North Korea’s Kim promises more nuclear weapons as Congress closes with military parade
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said he would focus on expanding his country’s nuclear arsenal and that prospects for improving relations with the U.S. rested entirely on Washington’s attitude, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.
Wary of US investors, Greenland lawmakers push to pass foreign investment screening law
A surge in property interest from U.S. buyers in Nuuk early last year prompted lawmakers to rush through curbs on foreign purchases and shifted the focus of Greenland’s upcoming foreign-investment screening law, lawmakers and other people familiar with the matter said.