One day saved the JSE from its worst month in 20 years
South African equities, bonds, and the rand felt the pain in March, with the JSE’s outperformance over the past year having come to an abrupt end.
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News24 | Jumbo-sized problem: KZN struggles to find space as elephant population nudges up to 2 900
KwaZulu-Natal’s conservation officials are grappling with a growing crisis as elephant populations in local reserves exceed sustainable levels, threatening biodiversity, ecosystems, and the animals themselves.
SARS coming after wealthy South Africans
SARS is intensifying its scrutiny on wealthy taxpayers, focusing on trusts, companies, and related structures.
UK visa fees: How much South Africans will pay from tomorrow
While UK and US visa fees remain painfully high for South Africans, this country continues to offer the absolute cheapest travel alternative.
News24 | Fraud-accused SAPS captain gets R50 000 bail
A captain attached to the SAPS’s Protection Security Services who was arrested for fraud at the weekend, has been granted bail of R50 000.
Global wars and fuel shocks are putting pregnant women at greater risk of dying in childbirth
As wars disrupt fuel supplies and health systems, more women are being forced to give birth without timely access to skilled care
News24 | Madlanga Commission witness Fannie Nkosi in court on theft and ammo charges
Controversial police Sergeant Fannie Nkosi appeared in the Pretoria North Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, facing charges of theft, defeating the ends of justice, and possession of unlicensed ammunition and stun grenades.
Top South African bank rises from the ashes
Kenny Fihla is turning Absa’s fortunes around after years of leadership instability, with an intense focus on disciplined execution, stronger client segments, African expansion, and modernisation.
Ramaphosa set to welcome US envoy who doesn’t care what SA courts say
As US envoy Leo Brent Bozell prepares to present his credentials to President Cyril Ramaphosa, can they mend a fractured Pretoria-Washington bond?
News24 | Markets brush off Trump’s bluster — for now — but oil prices rise
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, while equities edged up tentatively as investors assessed Donald Trump’s latest deadline for Iran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz or be “decimated”.
News24 | Bulls back heading to France: ‘Disappointed to lose a player of his versatility’
The Bulls have confirmed that utility back David Kriel will join French giants La Rochelle in July, bringing an end to his long-term stay at the Pretoria franchise.
Three interest rate hikes on the cards for South Africa
South Africa went from expecting two more interest rate cuts to now potentially seeing three rate hikes by early 2027, as inflationary pressures continue to build.
Albert Mazibuko and the echoes of isicathamiya
As South Africa mourns Albert Mazibuko, his life reveals the deep intersections between music, memory, displacement, and the resilience of black cultural expression.
News24 | Canine agility star Tilly sparks campaign wave of care after sudden illness
Tilly, a three-year-old South African agility dog, has received an overwhelming amount of community support from generous donors after suddenly falling ill during a strong agility season in the fast-paced canine sport.
News24 | Russia supplies Iran with cyber support, spy imagery to hone attacks – Ukraine says
Russian satellites have made dozens of detailed imagery surveys of military facilities and critical sites across the Middle East to help Iran strike US forces and other targets, according to a Ukrainian intelligence assessment.
Billionaire Johann Rupert’s ‘child’ worth R486 billion leaving the house
Johann Rupert’s investment firm Remgro is close to completing a nearly decade-long process of selling its stake in FirstRand, with CEO Jannie Durand describing it as a child leaving the home.
Fuel costs soar: food prices set to follow
As fuel prices continue to climb in South Africa, the ripple effect is already making its way into everyday essentials.
News24 | Under airstrikes, Iran defiant on eve of Trump’s ceasefire deadline
Iran and Israel traded attacks on Tuesday as Tehran refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and accept a ceasefire deal on the eve of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump to agree to his demands or get “taken out.”
Collapsed South African state-owned company coming back to life
PRASA’s recovery is gaining traction with monthly trips rising to near 10 million, but the rail network remains a shadow of itself and requires major investment to restore.