Sun City hotel reviving the glamour of its early years
The iconic Sun City Hotel is reinventing itself, while honouring its history as the Resort’s first hotel.
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News24 | Man sentenced to life imprisonment for raping and assaulting his mother
A man who raped and assaulted his mother was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Ngwelezane Regional Court.
Important South African industry going from zero to hero
South Africa’s coal exports are recovering strongly due to improved leadership and performance at Transnet, but will require major rail investment to fully recover to peak levels.
SAFETY CHECKS: Fail-safe? Corolla Cross two-star test puts accountability in the spotlight
More than 22,000 South Africans bought Toyota’s Corolla Cross last year. A new Global NCAP rating shows the best-selling SUV can be legally compliant and still fall short of modern safety expectations.
President’s spokesperson denies that Ramaphosa protects his comrades
A heated Face The Nation debate questioned President Cyril Ramaphosa’s accountability for allies, amid Madlanga report fallout and police probe exclusions.
New housing development in a small town in the Western Cape
The Western Cape government is investing millions in planning and infrastructure to unlock 313 new housing opportunities in Elands Bay as part of its broader housing delivery strategy.
SARS blocking tax refunds for one group of South Africans
SARS is increasingly blocking tax refunds for South African expats, leaving refunds on hold until profiles are fully updated and verified.
John Steenhuisen is getting sued
Lobby groups are taking the Minister of Agriculture to court over his failure to provide legal justification for banning private Foot-and-Mouth disease vaccinations during South Africa’s worst outbreak in history.
Major threat to South Africa it has no control over
South Africa may benefit in the short term from soaring precious metal prices driven by global uncertainty, but as a small, trade-dependent economy, it faces serious long-term risks from escalating trade tensions.
News24 | Judge Mbenenge guilty of conducting ‘flirtatious relationship’, but he won’t be impeached
A JSC Judicial Conduct Tribunal has found Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge guilty of misconduct for initiating and conducting a “flirtatious relationship” with secretary Andiswa Mengo on WhatsApp – but found he was not guilty of impeachable gross misconduct.
News24 | The Weekender | Carspreading, Leon Schuster’s car… and a dragon
The unintended consequences of supersized vehicles; Leon Schuster on cars, comedy and memory; and why you’re missing South Africa’s most exciting wine story.
News24 | Police make second arrest in DJ Warras murder case
Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, following a Crime Intelligence-led operation in Gauteng.
Checkers and Pick n Pay will crush Walmart in South Africa
Walmart’s low prices may not be enough to take on South Africa’s listed retailers, with the global giant lacking one critical element to success in the country’s competitive food retail market.
The man trying to make ends meet by operating forgotten municipal infrastructure in South Africa
A man in the Krugersdorp CBD, faced with a crumbling town, decided to pick up a mop and hold the line.
WHAT WE’RE WATCHING: Cringe with a helping of polony as The Office gets a lekker local twist
With cutting humour and a local edge, Die Kantoor reworks the mockumentary sitcom franchise The Office for South African audiences.
Huge fuel price cuts on the horizon
South Africa’s long-squeezed motorists might find fresh relief next month as recent datafrom the Central Energy Fund (CEF) data points to meaningful fuel price cuts in February — a rare bright spot in a world rattled by geopolitical theatrics and jittery oil markets. In an unexpected twist, the rand has staged its strongest run in […]
From Ford Ranger Platinum to entry-level ease
After spending almost six months in the Platinum model, the adjustment to the entry-level XL was tough but refreshing
Festive drive: Chery Tiggo 9 and all its might
Spending December with Chery’s flagship SUV meant that we were surrounded by luxury and the fuel consumption was not bad either