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New era for South Africa’s biggest stock exchange
The FSCA has approved the JSE’s simplified Listings Requirements, which is set to help attract and retain listings and marks a new era for Africa’s biggest stock exchange.
The generator broke, leaving Eastern Cape village without water — 17 years ago
Residents who can’t afford to buy water have to get it from a distant river
South Africa loses two public holidays in 2026
South Africans will miss out on two days off work in 2026.
Going viral: Ozempic and Mounjaro online
Social media turned Ozempic and Mounjaro into household names, driving many users to seek treatment based on digital trends and influencers.
News24 | At least 2 dead in shooting outside Booysens Magistrate’s Court
A shooting outside Booysens Magistrate’s Court has left at least two people dead.
Forgotten handbrake on South Africa’s economy
South African corporates hold trillions in cash due to low confidence and deeply entrenched financial conservatism, with one economist arguing that a mindset shift to proactive investment is crucial to unlock growth.
Western Cape fires: Why wildfire season is becoming more intense
Wildfires across the Western Cape have once again raised concerns about climate conditions, preparedness and the growing strain on emergency services.Wildfire seasons are becoming more intense.
News24 | EXPLAINER | Why Davos will be different this year
The World Economic Forum annual meeting kicked off in the Swiss resort city of Davos on Monday, with global figures from politics, business, academia and civil society attending the five-day event.
One mistake South Africans make when selling their homes
Property experts warned home sellers in South Africa that choosing the wrong sales mandate or agent can delay a sale, reduce the final price, and expose them to costly double commission claims.
News24 | Vaal horror crash: Scholar taxi driver charged
The driver of the scholar taxi that was involved in the horror crash in the Vaal that left 12 children dead on Monday, has been charged with culpable homicide and reckless and negligent driving.
Damning report against corruption-accused CFO of vital South African municipality
The Matlosana City Council will meet on Thursday to discuss a damning disciplinary report, seen by Newsday, on corruption-accused Chief Financial Officer Mercy Phetla.
News24 | ‘It’s deflating’: The far-reaching impact of no-show reservations on SA restaurants
No-shows are the restaurant world’s version of ghosting, leaving empty tables, wasted food, and frustrated staff in their wake. Small, independent restaurants suffer the most, with lost revenue, excess labour, and food waste threatening their survival.
Inside the new R2 billion beach resort in a top South African location
The new Club Med South Africa on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast is the biggest hospitality project in South Africa since Sun City.
News24 | Treasury Secretary Bessent brushes off ‘hysteria’ about US-EU trade war
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence on Tuesday that the United States and European countries will find a solution over the US administration’s aim to take over Greenland, brushing off “hysteria” about a possible trade war.
ANC printing T-shirts to make a billionaire its next president
Political analyst Prince Mashele said the ANC is printing T-shirts to support a bid to make billionaire Patrice Motsepe its next president.