EFF no-return policy tested after former MK Party campaigner elected in Nongoma
A former MK campaigner’s election to the EFF’s Nongoma leadership has triggered internal anger and renewed questions about party discipline in KwaZulu-Natal
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Trump’s man in Pretoria gets Ramaphosa’s seal of approval
President Cyril Ramaphosa accepted new US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell’s credentials, a month after the diplomat was issued a formal reprimand for criticising the government and questioning a domestic court ruling.
‘The Drama’: A dark comedy about thought, guilt, and perception
A pre-wedding confession spirals into paranoia and hilarity, as The Drama probes how our hidden thoughts reshape love, trust, and identity.
Ramaphosa’s subtle warning to new ambassadors
President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned US ambassador Bozell and other envoys to respect SA’s sovereignty and observe diplomatic protocol.
South Africa’s largest asset managers revealed
Alexforbes’ annual Manager Watch survey revealed South Africa’s 20 largest asset managers for 2025.
Sergeant Fannie Nkosi denied bail after found in possession of explosives, guns, case dockets and R50 000 cash
While on the Madlanga commission witness stand, Nkosi divulged various criminal dealings between senior police officials and Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala
News24 | SA’s smallest surviving baby 23 years later: Doctors said he would not make it
He was so tiny that his father’s wedding ring could fit around his upper arm.
Tourist fined after lion sighting breach in Kruger National Park
Tourist fined in Kruger National Park after exiting his vehicle at a lion sighting. A reminder of strict park safety rules.
News24 | Traders slash bets on SA rate hikes, adding fuel to red-hot rally
South Africa’s rand soared, government bond yields tumbled and stocks jumped the most in six years as investors piled back into emerging-market assets that were worst-hit by the Middle East conflict.
Diesel prices in South Africa show strange fluctuations
An analysis of diesel prices in South Africa’s richest province over the last two weeks shows strange fluctuations which motorists should be aware of.
News24 | ‘Mature leadership’ was attractive to me: Zuma’s most trusted ally jumps ship to the IFP
The MK Party’s most recent secretary-general, Bongani Mncwango, has joined the IFP.
News24 | Some SA shares explode as ceasefire boosts optimism over fuel, gold
South African mining shares rocketed on Wednesday morning after US president Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire.
News24 | Australian cricket great David Warner charged with drink-driving: reports
Former Australian opener David Warner has been charged with drink-driving after he was pulled over in Sydney during the weekend.
Major VAT changes hit South Africa
South Africa’s 2026 tax amendments will offer targeted relief for consumers, employers, and investors.
Appointment of Chief Director: NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine
Professor Binu Luke has been appointed as chief director of the NWU Desmond Tutu School of Medicine.
NASA’s historic moon mission returns to the spotlight
NASA’s latest Moon mission is reminding the world just how far space exploration has come, and where it is heading next.
EasyEquities-owner hits its stride
Purple Group, the owner of trading platform EasyEquities, has had a strong start to its 2026 financial year, with revenue having grown 11 times faster than costs over the past six months.
News24 | Ambassadors ‘should never criticise their hosts’, Ramaphosa tells envoys – including Bozell
A day after US President Donald Trump threatened to wipe out a “whole civilisation”, that country’s ambassador to South Africa, Leo Brent Bozell, heard President Cyril Ramaphosa saying that South Africa seeks a “global order defined by peace and friendship amongst all the nations of the world”.
Small Western Cape town gets a R150 million mall upgrade
A R150 million expansion of Piquetberg Mall, a shopping centre in Piketberg in the Western Cape, will double its size and transform it into a key regional retail hub.
South African banking giant set to quit UK after R17 billion hit
One of SA’s most valuable banks is exiting the United Kingdom following a ‘disproportionate’ motor finance hit.