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The South African bank moving R5 trillion every single day
Standard Bank’s corporate and investment banking arm processes trillions of rand in daily payments, underscoring its immense scale as it deepens its presence across Africa.
Smart Money – Cogence CEO Jonel Matthee-Ferreira on the company’s 2026 investment outlook and the AI bubble
Jonel Matthee-Ferreira is an asset management veteran with nearly two decades of experience in the finance industry.
Western Cape leaves all the other provinces in the dust
South Africa’s housing recovery remains uneven, with the Western Cape continuing to outperform all other regions through faster sales, stronger price growth, rising building activity and robust home loan approvals.
Julius Malema says he does not hate white people
EFF leader Julius Malema said he does not hate white people. However, he hates the system and capitalism, which have taken from black people.
‘My Father’s Shadow’ makes history with Bafta Outstanding Debut win
The British-Nigerian drama claimed the prize for Outstanding Debut by a British Writer, Director or Producer, with brothers Akinola Davies Jr and Wale Davies taking home one of the ceremony’s most closely watched honours
News24 | SA20 delayed to accommodate England tour as Test cricket returns in SA summer
The start to the fifth season of South Africa’s marquee franchise tournament, the SA20, will be delayed to accommodate England’s visit in the summer.
News24 | Special Forces general accused of killing Hawks officer remains on bail – court
Brigadier-General Solomon Lechoenyo, the recently appointed head of the South African National Defence Force’s Special Forces, will remain out on bail after the Randburg Magistrate’s Court ruled that he and five co-accused did not violate their bail conditions.
News24 | The biggest loser from Trump’s new tariffs could be Britain
After boasting for months about its preferential trade deal with US President Donald Trump, the UK is at risk of becoming the biggest loser in the aftermath of the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down his global tariffs.
Important information for South Africans living in estates and complexes
South Africans living in estates and complexes are increasingly facing disputes, financial risk and neighbour conflict because they don’t understand exclusive-use areas, such as gardens, parking bays and patios.
Discovery Invest: Why selectivity and discipline matter more in 2026
Improving economic fundamentals in South Africa and other emerging markets are beginning to show a more favourable investment environment.
News24 | Mugabe’s son to spend another week behind bars
Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s attempted-murder-accused son will spend another week behind bars after his case was postponed for a bail application.
South Africa’s richest province heading for disaster
Residents of Gauteng are facing a deepening water crisis, with water restrictions looming.
News24 | Colleen Makhubele resigns as MK Party MP
The turmoil in the MK Party caucus continues with the resignation of one of its former chief whips, Colleen Makhubele, as an MP.
News24 | REPORTING NOTES | Bust trains, bot armies, lawyers’ letters. Inside Prasa’s refurb deal
Join investigative journalists Sikonathi Mantshantsha and Jeff Wicks as they discuss Mantshantsha’s story on how a firm scored hundreds of millions of rands while the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa blew billions on old trains.
News24 | Roasted halloumi and caramelised peach salad in a honey-mustard dressing
Halloumi’s salty bite and golden edges are the ideal match for smoky, caramelised peaches.
New shopping centre rises in South Africa’s most popular city
Abland Property Developers has announced that construction began at the Central Blue Shopping Centre, which will offer a new retail destination in Cape Town.
News24 | SA expected to get ratings upgrade after Budget
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.