The one province shooting the lights out
The Western Cape continued to outperform all other provinces in 2025, setting the stage for another seller’s market in 2026.
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South Africans Abroad: Bafana Bafana attacker Campbell sees red
Campbell barely lasted 10 minutes on the pitch as he was shown his marching orders soon after coming on as a substitute.
South Africa’s richest province wants schools to further increase their capacity
The Gauteng Department of Education says it is going to place students in schools that are already at capacity, only days after admitting that adding more learners to these schools would collapse the system.
BUSINESS REFLECTION: Loaded for Bear: Retail investors to bear the brunt if the gold and equities rallies burst like a bubble
Fund flow data reveals that it is mostly retail investors of late who have been piling into gold and US equities — a trend that goes against the grain of institutional investors, which have been selling off US stocks and maintaining flat positions in the precious metal. And this is a symptom of a bubble.
South Africa’s unemployment disaster is worse than it looks
South Africa’s formal non-agricultural employment is at its lowest level since 2010, highlighting an economy unable to absorb hundreds of thousands of new entrants to the labour market.
PHOTO ESSAY: Back to school: First steps into a new school year
The first day of school is a mix of excitement, nerves and new beginnings. From early morning walks and waiting at school gates, to tender embraces and quiet moments of reflection, these images capture the small but powerful moments that mark the start of a new academic year.
CAPACITY CRUNCH: Emotional day as unplaced learners, flooding and overcrowding mar first day of school
As the 2026 school year gets under way, scenes of frustration, disruption and fragile hope are playing out across the country. From unplaced learners and fee disputes in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal, to flood-hit schools in Limpopo, overcrowded classrooms and infrastructure backlogs in the Eastern Cape, and smoother starts alongside last-minute pleas in parts of the Western Cape, parents and...
South Africa’s missing link
Recent positive developments in South Africa will not filter through and benefit the broader economy unless the country can unlock faster growth.
PrimeXBT expands crypto futures in South Africa with 40 new crypto assets
PrimeXBT has launched 40 new crypto futures markets, significantly expanding its asset coverage across high-demand segments
South African retail giant denies involvement in illegal operation
Retail giant SPAR has denied any involvement after a multidisciplinary operation in the City of Tshwane uncovered a site involved in the alleged illegal production of plastic carrier bags.
South Africa hanging on to key US trade deal – for now
South Africa’s government welcomed the approval of a US preferential-trade deal before a key vote in the Senate, where Pretoria has faced opposition to its continued inclusion in the pact.
Bad news for festivalgoers in South Africa
Less than a month before the festival was planned to kick off, the event organisers have cancelled Calabash 2026.
The strange time when South African companies borrowed money to put it in the bank
South African corporates demonstrated an exceptionally conservative, liquidity-focused mindset during Covid-19, with companies borrowing money simply to put it in the bank.
THE FINANCIAL WELLNESS COACH: A solid financial plan for 2026 is to review, update and simplify
Transform your financial future in 2026 by assessing your finances, re-evaluating priorities, and simplifying your investment and estate plans for a more secure tomorrow.