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Botswana wants control of iconic South African-founded company
Botswana President Duma Boko reiterated a plan to take control of De Beers, rebuffing a warning from the IMF that the diamond market’s prolonged slump makes it a risky undertaking.

SAWS warns of severe thunderstorms, flooding and damaging winds
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 16 December 2025.

MK Party’s attempt to topple KZN government fails after chaos erupts
This follows a vote of no confidence against KZN Premier Thami Nthuli.

One of South Africa’s oldest companies taking the JSE by storm
One of South Africa’s oldest companies, Premier, has continued to grow from strength to strength, with the food producer well-positioned to continue this trend in the coming years.

Elon Musk is a huge security risk – Zibi
RISE Mzansi leader Songezo Zibi has called the potential entrance of Starlink into South Africa a significant security risk.

Young investors go DIY, but experts warn of rising risks and regulatory blind spots
South Africa’s investment landscape is undergoing a rapid shift as younger, tech-savvy investors move away from traditional unit trust funds and toward direct investing in shares, ETFs, actively managed certificates (AMCs) and even cryptocurrencies on digital and technology-driven trading platforms.

End of the line for these taxpayers in South Africa
South Africa’s adoption of new global reporting standards for financial and crypto assets signals the end of crypto tax evasion, giving SARS unprecedented transparency and enforcement power.

Reserve Bank shares good news about South Africa’s inflation
South Africa’s central bank credited its new 3% inflation target for already helping guide expectations lower across the economy, after the formal adoption of the goal last month.

Elon Musk’s Starlink one step closer to operating in South Africa
The parliamentary committee that oversees South Africa’s telecommunications industry called for the withdrawal of a policy directive that would enable Elon Musk’s SpaceX and other satellite-internet companies to operate in the country without ceding ownership.

Discovery Bank named South Africa’s most loved bank – with record 61% net sentiment
Discovery Bank is once again the bank with the best client sentiment in South Africa, leading the 2025 Banking Sentiment Index with a record 61% Net Sentiment score – more than double the industry average of 27%.

Best news for petrol prices in South Africa since 2021
South Africa is set for lower petrol prices and subdued inflation in 2026 as the rand oil price hits a four-year low on falling global oil prices and a stronger rand, although rising fuel taxes will significantly limit the relief for motorists.

South Africa is the synthetic drug capital of the continent
South Africa was identified as having the most pervasive synthetic drug market in Africa, according to a recent report.

What the Discovery Bank and Luno partnership means for crypto adoption in South Africa
The Discovery Bank and Luno partnership enables Discovery Bank clients to manage their Luno crypto wallets directly in the bank’s mobile app.

A Purrfect Christmas Gift: The joy of adopting a furry friend
This story is a reminder that sometimes the greatest gifts don’t come wrapped in ribbons – they come with whiskers.