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SA exposed as Middle East conflict pushes oil above $100
Surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict are exposing South Africa’s dependence on imported fuel, raising concerns about reserves, inflation and economic growth
Gauteng tables R179 billion budget, R1.4bn of which has been allocated to legislature and political parties
Panyaza Lesufi’s office has been given R1.6bn in 2026/2027
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Cape regions face heatwave, scattered showers, fog in other parts
Some parts of the country should prepare for wet weather, according to the South African Weather Service.
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 celebrates landmark success with presidential keynote and strong continental participation
The 18th edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, held from 3–5 March 2026 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC), concluded with resounding success, bringing together policymakers, ministers, investors, utilities and industry leaders from across the continent and around the world. Recognised as Africa’s premier energy event, the Africa Energy Indaba once again served as a...
News24 | Voter registration in June; Jooste mansion sold for R105m: Today’s top 7 stories
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Home Affairs Minister sends a message to South Africans with green ID books
Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber said the department aims to eradicate South Africa’s vulnerable green ID book, which has been linked to billions of rands in fraud.
News24 | Lufthansa to add Cape Town flights amid Emirates, Qatar Airways woes
Lufthansa said it’s adding flights to Asia and Africa amid increased long-haul demand, as customers seek alternatives to Middle East carriers like Emirates or Qatar Airways hamstrung by airspace closures at home.
The United States wants to double the number of companies and employees in South Africa
US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III said the United States aims to double the number of American companies and create another 250,000 jobs in South Africa while working to repair strained relations.
News24 | Muslim group blames Trump immigration crackdown for record high US Islamophobia
Record high Islamophobia in the US in 2025 was driven in part by President Donald Trump’s crackdown against pro-Palestinian protests and immigration, a Muslim advocacy group said.
DRIVEN UP A POLE: ‘We want houses, not Wi-Fi,’ say Soweto informal settlement residents
Some residents of Slovo Park, Soweto, have rejected the City of Joburg’s new streetlight that features Wi-Fi, saying they’re still waiting for houses.
Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota, the family man
Like many of our struggle heroes, the many years he spent serving prison terms denied him a stable family life. This left his wife Cynthia, to raise their children largely alone as a single parent. He often expressed regret about not being present during his children’s upbringing and missing many of their important developmental milestones
Inside Markus Jooste’s sea-side mansion sold for R105 million
A historic Voëlklip estate in Hermanus, previously linked to the Rupert family and the late Markus Jooste, has been sold for R105 million.