Kruger Letaba bridge reopening brings cheer to South Africa
Excitement builds as Kruger National Park confirms the Letaba bridge is set to open on 18 March 2026 after major flood damage repairs.
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Billionaire Johann Rupert’s investment giant making it rain
Remgro expects a bumper start to its 2026 financial year, with its deal-making spree in 2025 seemingly having paid off.
Top-performing funds: navigating markets in a changing global landscape
The global investment environment has become increasingly complex, shaped by geopolitical tensions, technological disruption and shifting economic alliances. In such conditions, identifying fund managers able to navigate volatility while maintaining disciplined investment processes has become more important for long-term investors. This supplement examines how several leading asset managers are...
News24 | Massive R7 per litre diesel price increase looms for April
If fuel prices were to change today, diesel would increase by close to R7 per litre, and petrol by R4 per litre.
New R1 billion shopping precinct opening in South Africa’s richest area
Construction is well underway on the new R1 billion Sandton Gate Central retail development, which is opening on 26 March 2026.
News24 | Why Cape Town’s Tjing Tjing is closing its doors after 15 years
Tjing Tjing and Mochi Mochi, iconic Japanese-inspired spots in Cape Town, will close on 18 April after 15 years.
Domains.co.za Launches All-in-One Domain Protection to Enhance Security, Privacy and Performance
Domains.co.za, South Africa’s leading provider of Domain Name Registrations and Web Hosting, has announced the launch of its latest solution: Domain Protection.
Top CEO sounds the alarm for South Africa
Sanlam sounded the alarm about the impact of a protracted war in the Middle East, with Africa’s biggest insurer saying the conflict could have a “massive” impact on its performance.
Former headmaster gets revenge on a large corporate that shut down his business
Public interest lawyer Richard Spoor won a legal battle on behalf of a former school headmaster who was muscled out of a small petrol station by a large corporation.
MATTERS OF THE ART: Spier Light Art reflects on South Africa’s past and present with immersive installations
Spier Light Art invites viewers to explore installations that address colonial history, humanity’s relationship with nature and our role in witnessing South Africa’s past.
Security, Speed & Support: What Sets JustMarkets Apart
In an environment where every millisecond counts and transparency is not up for debate, traders are increasingly seeking a broker that offers not only robust protections and competitive pricing, but also a trading experience that is seamless.
Has Baxter exposed why Kaizer Chiefs haven’t approached Pitso?
Kaizer Chiefs fans want coaching changes, and they have their preferred choices but could Pitso be one of those after Baxter’s bombshell?
News24 | Iran, US, Israel leaders defiant and vow to continue war as death toll hits 2 000
The leaders of Iran, Israel and the US all voiced defiance and vowed to fight on as the Middle East war approached the two-week mark, killing thousands of people, disrupting the lives of millions of others and shaking financial markets.
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban
SYDNEY, March 13 (Reuters) – One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, industry data showed, raising questions about the effectiveness of age-gating methods they are using.
US carrying out rescue effort after military aircraft crash in Iraq
WASHINGTON, March 12 (Reuters) – A US military refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, in an incident US Central Command said involved another aircraft but was not the result of hostile or friendly fire.
News24 | Pieter du Toit | Akkerland: The battle for truth in the era of blatant lies, disinformation
The purpose of News24’s reporting on Akkerland was to dispel the myth that the farm was expropriated without compensation. Judge Bernard Ngoepe from the Press Council’s appeals committee agrees, writes Pieter du Toit.
News24 | Akkerland: ‘No inaccuracy and no contravention of the press code’ says Judge Ngoepe
News24’s reporting that Akkerland was not expropriated without compensation and that it was later sold for R80 million has been confirmed as fair and accurate by the Press Council’s Appeal Panel.
News24 | FRIDAY BRIEFING | Crime and corruption: Overhaul SAPS, build leaders
South Africa faces a crisis where crime and corruption have cost the country an estimated R1 trillion and 1.6 million jobs, while youth unemployment remains at 45.1% despite R70 billion in annual government spending, revealing fundamental structural failures that require comprehensive reform of both security institutions and economic development approaches.
‘Zombie’ nuclear project: Nuclear-1 environmental authorisation faces legal battle
Environmental justice organisations have launched a high court challenge against Eskom’s proposed Nuclear-1 power station, arguing that the 2017 environmental authorisation, upheld by Dion George in 2025, breached South Africa’s environmental laws
A right royal salute: The life and legacy of King Goodwill Zwelithini
Monarch’s nearly five-decade reign bridged apartheid, democracy and modern South Africa, leaving a lasting mark on Zulu cultural identity and traditional leadership