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Kagame: US sanctions won’t weaken Rwanda’s defence forces
Rwandan President Paul Kagame rejects US sanctions on the defence forces, defending national security measures and warning of FDLR threats
News24 | As De Beers bid deadline looms, Botswana pushes for control
Botswana is holding to its ambition of buying a controlling stake in De Beers from Anglo American, potentially dampening interest from some private investors looking to acquire the diamond giant.
Charlize Theron stars in Netflix thriller Apex, set in Australia
SA actress Charlize Theron returns in Netflix’s new thriller Apex, a gripping survival story set in the Australian wilderness.
Mpumalanga roads: Minister Creecy pledges funds for ‘broken’ R40
Mpumalanga roads to receive funding boost as government targets rehabilitation after flood damage and infrastructure failures on main artery
South Africans flocking to a small university town
Renewed infrastructure upgrades, strong demand driven for local schools and Rhodes University, and growing lifestyle and investment appeal are drawing South African property buyers to Makhanda in the Eastern Cape.
News24 | Gabbana quits as Dolce & Gabbana chair amid debt talks
Dolce & Gabbana said on Friday its co-founder Stefano Gabbana stepped down from his roles at the Italian fashion house and its controlling holding company with effect from January 1, confirming previous reports that he resigned as chair.
Ramaphosa celebrates R890 billion investments that would have happened without a conference
While the government celebrated R889.8 billion in pledges at the latest investment conference, much of this capital is maintenance spending that will do little to drive meaningful economic growth.
News24 | REPORTING NOTES | Inside the Phala Phala scandal: Rhoode, IPID and the Namibia trip
A report by the Independent Police Investigating Directorate (IPID) from October 2023, which has remained secret until this week, has shed new light on the Phala Phala scandal. Investigative journalist Azarrah Karrim and Kyle Cowan discuss the implications.
South Africa’s public-school fees quietly skyrocket past inflation
With public-school fees spiking past inflation, a new Competition Commission report reveals exactly how much more parents are forking out.
5 must-watch podcast interviews on Smart Money
Smart Money with Alishia Seckam is where you will find engaging discussions with South Africa’s top investing minds.
Another legal blow to Transnet from South Africa’s largest private security group
Fidelity has won another legal battle against Transnet, with the High Court ruling in the private security firm’s favour.
News24 | Artemis crew gets ready for Earth splashdown after historic Moon mission
The four Artemis II astronauts, returning from the world’s first crewed Moon voyage in over half a century, hurtled back toward Earth aboard their gumdrop-shaped Orion spacecraft, headed for a splashdown in the Pacific Ocean off Southern California.
News24 | South African start-up cracks athleisure with NBA, Man City deals
A South African clothing startup is taking on the global athleisure market, going from a university dorm room to partnerships with sports giants such as the National Basketball Association and Manchester City Football Club in just seven years.
For the life of us: How long will the world’s oxygen supply last?
Oxygen conservation matters now. Explore how long Earth’s oxygen supply may last and what South Africa and global projects are doing.
SA golfers struggle at Augusta
Early signs suggest the major drought may continue.
Meet the South African-coached UK rugby team that’s on everyone’s lips
South African-born mentor Johann van Graan took Bath Rugby from the bottom to everyone’s favourites in just three seasons!
Good news for people who have DStv
MultiChoice has slashed DStv decoder prices, launched split billing, and suspended annual price increases to make the service more attractive.