Make or break for South Africa
2026 will be a make-or-break year for South Africa, as the pace of reform efforts could see the county slip back into economic stagnation or propel it towards 2% growth.
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Sipho Chaine joins Petersen and Williams as PSL record holders
Sipho Chaine, one of Orlando Pirates’ standout players this season, has now engraved his name in the PSL history books.
Corrupt South African bank’s headquarters going on sale
The former Rivonia headquarters of the corrupt VBS Mutual Bank is set to go under the hammer later this month.
Employers warn minimum wage increase could deepen unemployment in South Africa
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced minimum wage will rise to R30 in March, but NEASA has said this will not make struggling employers pay more, but lead to a job bloodbath.
Stellenbosch street soirée: a must visit event
The Stellenbosch street soirée is a must visit event featuring local wines, gourmet snacks, and live music in the heart of the Winelands.
PARTY SHAKEUP: ‘I have loved leading the DA,’ says Steenhuisen, exiting leadership race under party pressure
John Steenhuisen trumpeted his success as DA leader while announcing he wouldn’t stand for re-election in April.
New chapter for billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s banking giant
TymeBank has rebranded to GoTyme Bank, starting a fresh chapter for the company along with a newly launched app.
Pakistan sends helicopters, drones to end desert standoff; 58 dead
Pakistan’s security forces used drones and helicopters to wrest control of a southwestern town from separatist insurgents after a three-day battle, police said on Wednesday, as the death toll in the weekend’s violence rose to 58.
How to keep Johannesburg’s finances away from sticky fingers
Ringfencing municipal finances is critical if Johannesburg is to arrest the collapse of basic services, according to Democratic Alliance (DA) mayoral candidate Helen Zille.
Eswatini high court dismisses case challenging deal on U.S. deportees
Eswatini’s high court has dismissed a case filed by human rights lawyers who argued that the government’s deal with the United States to accept third-country deportees was unconstitutional, a copy of the judgment seen by Reuters on Wednesday showed.
SHAPE SHIFTERS: World Rugby has golden opportunity to set game on more prosperous course
Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus and his assistants have raised a number of relevant concerns about the state of the sport and the need for a global season ahead of World Rugby’s monumental Shape of the Game conference in Europe.
Rights group criticises detention of Chinese journalists after graft report
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemned on Tuesday the detention of two independent Chinese journalists, one a prominent investigative reporter, after they published a report accusing an official in southwestern China of corruption.
Celebrating iconic Wimbledon champions through the years
Explore the history of iconic Wimbledon champions, from Roger Federer’s grass-court dominance to the rise of stars like Carlos Alcaraz.
News24 | New draft rules would allow South Africans to keep enough dagga for about 2 000 joints
South Africans could soon be allowed to be in possession of 750 grams of cannabis, enough for more than 2 000 standard joints, based on new draft rules published this week.
Calls for major VAT changes in South Africa
Lobby groups are urging the government to zero-rate chicken for VAT in the 2026 Budget to improve affordability and nutrition for low-income households.
News24 | ‘Kokkedoor’ kidnapping: Car found, Afrikaans TV cook still missing
Missing reality TV contestant Mariana Kotze’s car has been found at a shopping centre in Mbombela after she went missing on Monday.
End of the line for John Steenhuisen
The leader of the DA confirmed he’s stepping down in April, ending months of speculation about whether he’ll bow to pressure from within its ranks to quit.
News24 | Two pilots critically injured in aircraft crash in Midrand
Two pilots sustained critical injuries when a light aircraft crashed in Midrand on Wednesday morning.