FRIDAY, 10 APRIL 2026, 03:23
Maritime insurance plays a crucial but often overlooked role in driving global oil prices higher, as the resources cannot move through key chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz without insurers willing to cover the risks.
South Africa is set to double the offshore transfer limit without SARS pre-approval to R2 million for the first time in 15 years, giving individuals greater flexibility to move money abroad.
Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said.
MR.DIY has plans to double its footprint in South Africa by the end of 2026, driven by strong demand for affordable goods and a strategy focused on large mall-based brick-and-mortar stores.
The Artemis astronauts were approaching a key milestone in their journey to slingshot around the Moon, a historic NASA mission that will see the first woman and first person of colour perform a lunar flyby.
Construction on the ultra-luxury The Cape Town Edition hotel and private residences within the V&A Waterfront is progressing well.
The County Championship’s 2026 season has begun and this year sees several South Africans in the mix in England during the winter season.
Seven people died on Easter Sunday in a deadly crash in the Eastern Cape. The crash occurred at around 15:00 on the M17 between KwaZakhele and Motherwell in Gqeberha.
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of damaging waves expected to disrupt beachfront activities along parts of the coastline on Monday, Family Day.
US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post on Sunday to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, after announcing the rescue of an airman in a “miraculous” operation.
Rising fuel prices in South Africa could revive demand for remote and hybrid work, reshaping housing preferences as buyers prioritise affordability, reduced commuting, and homes suited for flexible working.
Tucked between some of the Cape Town CBD’s busiest pubs, where laughter spills onto pavements and the city rarely pauses, stands a quiet, unassuming house you could easily walk past without a second glance. But step inside, and something shifts.
A government denial that vice-president Jane Ansah is being sidelined has highlighted a deeper issue: the consolidation of authority at the presidency during a period of climate crisis, fiscal stress and renewed IMF talks
South Africa faces a moment of truth in 2026 as fading commodity and consumer-driven tailwinds mean the country’s economic growth will depend on whether government reforms can meaningfully boost fixed investment.
The ANC Veterans’ League has slammed Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s inclusion of the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga in his provincial cabinet.
High-net-worth South Africans who leave the country without formally ending their tax residency risk being taxed by SARS on their worldwide income, as increased global data sharing makes “silent exits” costly.
Even amid affordability constraints, South Africa’s 2025 property market saw unusually high transaction activity in mid- to high-value segments, driven by wealthier buyers.
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As commissioner Edward Kieswetter nears the end of his tenure, SARS has surpassed R2 trillion in net revenue collections for the 2025/26 fiscal year.