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News24 | Spain closes airspace to US planes involved in war on Iran
Spain has closed its airspace to planes of the United States involved in the US-Israel war on Iran, the latest step in the country’s opposition to the conflict.
News24 | SA-born billionaire Natie Kirsh sells restaurant depot for $29bn
Kirsh is selling Jetro Retaurant Depo in the US.
News24 | Can talks save SA’s NHI from a courtroom war?
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met with the SA Medical Association – one of the organisations taking him to court over the National Health Insurance Act – to talk about “things we have in common”. President Cyril Ramaphosa is also planning to meet with Business Unity South Africa, again, after an initial meeting in 2024, during which they discussed alternatives to the NHI.
One decision cost South Africa 5 million jobs and R4.5 trillion
An economist has argued that South Africa’s economic stagnation over the past 15 years largely stems from the rise of Jacob Zuma, whose era of state capture weakened institutions and slowed growth.
Giriyondo Border Post reopens after Kruger flood damage
Giriyondo Border Post reopens on 31 March 2026, restoring access between Kruger and Limpopo parks for cross-border safari travel.
FNB CEO to take early retirement
FNB CEO Harry Kellan will step down at the end of this year, which comes amid sweeping changes being made across South Africa’s oldest bank.
The boerewors machine: How a record-low refugee cap became a fast-track for one group
The US set its lowest-ever refugee ceiling at 7,500. Then it set a monthly processing target for one country that blows past that number in weeks.
News24 | 12 tonnes of KitKat chocolates stolen in European truck heist
A huge shipment of Nestle’s crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.
South Africans warned about fake bank statements and payslips
South Africans who try to secure home loans with fake bank statements or payslips risk severe consequences, including imprisonment and blacklisting.
Can talks save South Africa’s NHI from a courtroom war?
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has met the South African Medical Association — one of the organisations taking him to court about the National Health Insurance Act — to talk about “things we have in common”. President Cyril Ramaphosa is planning to meet Business Unity South Africa again after an initial meeting in 2024, during which they discussed alternatives to the NHI
Water security as a defining constraint to South Africa’s manufacturing future
Water security has increasingly become a defining factor shaping the future of economies, cities, and, most critically, food systems. Rising demand and growing pressure on water resources now require coordinated action from governments, the private sector, and civil society to address challenges that threaten sustainable and reliable supply. For governments in particular, water security is […]
News24 | UN peacekeeper killed in Lebanon as Israel fights Hezbollah, enlarging ‘buffer zone’
The UN force in Lebanon said that one of its peacekeepers was killed when a projectile hit one of its positions, where Israeli forces are fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah as part of efforts to establish a buffer zone.
The left must eschew xenophobia
Xenophobia offers a simple but misleading explanation for a complex crisis. It reframes mass unemployment, failing public services and weak governance as a question of belonging
Sweeping policy changes for businesses and employees in South Africa
Businesses have mere days left to comment on sweeping labour law amendments that would significantly reshape workplace and employment rules.
News24 | WATCH | The moneyman: How Cat Matlala’s Mike van Wyk charmed EMPD’s Mkhwanazi
Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala’s web of influence stretched deep into the arms of law enforcement, but he was not a man alone. In his corner was Mike van Wyk.
Applause for UN decision to finally name slavery for what it was
The resolution also reaffirms that crimes against humanity are not subject to statutes of limitation. This principle, echoed across legal and moral traditions, reflects a simple truth: grave injustices do not expire. They impose ongoing duties to tell the truth, educate future generations honestly and ensure non-repetition
News24 | Springboks rope in former England analyst Joe Lewis ahead of 2026 season
The Springboks have roped in former England head analyst Joe Lewis to join their backroom staff ahead of their international season, which kicks off in June, SA Rugby announced on Monday.