South African platinum giant soars as profit more than triples
Impala Platinum shot the lights out in the first half of its 2026 financial year, as soaring platinum prices saw the mining giant’s profit rise by over 400%.
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We were sexually abused by our driving instructor
Two women want tighter regulations after being sexually assaulted by their driving instructor.
Campaigners urge F1 to ban tobacco sponsorship over youth concerns
Almost 4-million 8-12 year-olds across the US and EU actively watch Formula One
I invested in Brewdog in my husband’s memory. He would be turning in his grave
Early investors in Brewdog are sharing their stories after the company’s collapse wiped out their stakes.
News24 | Simon Freemantle: SA’s recovery has begun. Now comes the hard part – urgent growth
Standard Bank’s political economist Simon Freemantle says we’re entering a new phase: acceleration. Here’s his plan to get the economic growth South Africa needs.
The mistake that made Checkers Sixty60 a success
Despite its rapid growth and flawless execution, Checkers Sixty60 only succeeded after Shoprite overcame early eCommerce missteps and shifted to leveraging its vast store network for on-demand deliveries.
News24 | UN condemns Iran war, shocked at strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school, killing 160
An independent United Nations probe investigating rights violations in Iran condemned attacks by Israel and the United States on Iran as well as Tehran’s retaliatory strikes across the region, saying they violated the UN Charter.
Meet GB’s first female Paralympic snowboarder
When Nina Sparks was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2021, she decided it was going to be the making of her – now she’s competing at the Winter Paralympics.
News24 | ‘Miracle to walk’ says golfer after horror lift fall, thanks Rupert family for assistance
Italian golfer Andrea Pavan has been released from the Stellenbosch Mediclinic after surviving a horrific accident, which saw him fall down an elevator shaft last week.
News24 | SPAR faces backlash from shareholders on executive pay
JSE-listed SPAR, which has been under pressure after poor results, will be holding discussions with shareholders who voted against its remuneration policy and its implementation report in non-binding votes.
Allergy training to become compulsory in schools in England
The plans, due to come into force in September, follow support for Benedict’s Law, a campaign to improve allergy safety in schools.
Eliminating BEE can save taxpayers R150 billion per year
The Institute of Race Relations has requested that Parliament’s finance committees expose the extra costs of BEE.
Codehesion can build a world-class smartphone app for your business in 2026
If your business needs a new mobile app in 2026, you should partner with Codehesion.
WHAT’S COOKING: Spaghetti meatballs with ostrich mince (plus: ‘copper’ biscuits)
With Tony Jackman heading in for surgery and taking a little time out, we are gathering recipes from readers who have shared their favourite comfort dishes. Here are two recipes from the table of the TGIFood community.
Cries of grief as memorial stone is erected for 10 pupils killed by deadly floods
Ceremony also marks handover of rebuilt school after raging water caused severe damage
Jesse Clegg: ‘Msaki and I have a deep connection to songwriting’
Grief, loss and rebirth bonded Jesse Clegg and his sonic pal Msaki in creating their collaborative EP Entropy.