South Africa has lost its business giants
South Africa once had globally renowned business leaders such as Harry Oppenheimer, Raymond Ackerman, and Sol Kerzner. However, they are all gone.
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South African government cautiously optimistic about AGOA lifeline
South Africa’s government welcomed the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill that would renew Washington’s preferential trade programme for Africa for another three years.
South Africa playing a dangerous game
South Africa’s decision to host BRICS naval exercises involving Iran is provoking strong US backlash, including new tariffs and mounting political pressure.
Famous Johannesburg strip club in hot water
The Summit Club in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, is in hot water, owing the city R2.6 million in unpaid power bills and facing allegations of violating regulations.
National disaster of catastrophic proportions in South Africa
Farmers are calling for the foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak to be declared a national disaster in terms of South Africa’s Disaster Management Act.
Outdoor advertising crackdown in South Africa’s richest city
The City of Johannesburg has launched an operation to address the growing challenge of illegal outdoor advertising across the city.
Hostile Phala Phala witness, and thousand of learners left in limbo
These are the key developments in South Africa today, 14 January 2026.
Great start to 2026 as South Africa exits another finance high-risk list
South Africa now is set to enter a new round of FATF evaluations starting in late 2026, with a final report expected in October 2027.
SANDF deletes post that shows Iran participating in naval drills in South African waters
The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has quietly deleted a post showing that, contrary to media reports, Iran’s Corvette Naghdi is actively participating in the sea phase of Exercise Will for Peace 2026.
The tiny islands rich South Africans are moving their money to
Wealthy South Africans are increasingly moving funds into discretionary trusts offshore to protect assets, hedge local risks, and benefit from stable, low-tax jurisdictions.
Senior South Africans suspected of benefiting from Venezuelan drug operations
United States analyst Joshua Meservey said there is increased suspicion that senior South African government officials benefited from the Venezuelan drug operations.
South Africa’s economy has hit rock bottom
South Africa is on the right track to escape the period of stagnation it has endured for the past decade, with the country’s economic recovery set to take shape in the coming years.
Important South African employer collapsing in front of everyone’s eyes
South Africa’s manufacturing sector has been in steady decline for years, with output below pre-pandemic levels and worsening due to weak demand, infrastructure failures, and policy shortcomings.
DA takes Gayton McKenzie to the Public Protector
The DA has submitted a complaint to the Public Protector after Minister Gayton McKenzie blocked South Africa’s Gaza-related submission for the Venice Biennale.