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South Africans Abroad: Lorch could be on the move
Lorch has netted five goals and registered four assists in 11 games for Wydad this season, but a surprise move could be on the cards.
Reality check for the South African rand
The rand strengthened significantly in 2025, and while the currency is expected to continue this run in 2026, it likely won’t repeat the same sharp gains seen last year.
Baic B40 Plus Honour Edition: Brawn, brains and a burst tyre
Baic has done a good job at promoting its other models but it’s baffling that it has held back on the B40 Plus
International fintech giant coming to South Africa
UK-based fintech Wise has secured a conditional banking license in South Africa, as the firm goes toe-to-toe in new markets with rival Revolut, which is set to launch in the African country soon.
How online casinos protect against RNG hacking
Random number generators (RNGs) are the lifeline of all independently-played casino games. The reels on a slot machine, virtual cards in blackjack, and pockets in roulette all display random results because of RNG-based algorithms. Casinos are responsible for safeguarding these RNG systems to prevent hacking. Hackers attempt to unlock firewalls and security encryptions to compromise […]
News24 | ABSA poaches two more Standard Bank execs
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest lender by assets, is set to lose two more top executives to smaller rival ABSA.
Cape Town’s road of hell
The N2 highway between the Cape Town International Airport and the city centre is so dangerous that it has been dubbed the “hell run”.
News24 | Netflix will now pay all cash for Warner to keep Paramount at bay
Netflix has switched to an all-cash offer for Warner Bros. Discovery’s studio and streaming assets but without increasing the $82.7 billion price in a bid to shut the door on Paramount’s rival efforts to snag the Hollywood giant.
Bad news for South Africans who rent
South Africa’s 2026 property market is expected to see residential rents rise amid severe supply shortages and high construction costs, while commercial rentals will continue to lag.
News24 | Beaches closed after shark bites surfer in Australia’s fourth attack in two days
A shark bit a surfer in an Australian state’s fourth attack recorded over the past 48 hours, authorities said.
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