The South African actress who starred in a sci-fi cult classic
Born in Upington, Alice Krige began her career at the Royal Shakespeare Company.
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WEATHER: Severe storm warning issued in parts of SA this WEEKEND
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 20 December 2025.
SA 2025: Scenic route from G20 to NGC
This was the year that was — South Africa’s chequered 2025, a year that ends not with resolution, but with reckoning
MARKET ACCESS: Municipalities grab short end of Nersa electricity market liberalisation
Unbundling electricity distribution and opening up the market to multiple sellers is the next hangover the South African economy is going to have to endure, and municipal revenue is currently the biggest headache.
Mzansi money movement embraces Zero Transfer Fees with Taptap Send
Taptap Send money transfer is reshaping the way the diaspora supports family back home. Sending money to South Africa now comes with zero transfer fees and competitive exchange rates.
The beloved South African coastal town that might soon be renamed
The quaint coastal town of Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape may soon be renamed to iCoyi or iCawa.
Consumer Protection: Bought a lemon on finance? Supreme Court of Appeal says bank must carry the can
The legal landscape for South African consumers and financial institutions has shifted significantly with a landmark Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment holding banks legally liable for the second-hand vehicles they choose to finance.
Protected: Standard Bank representative office first to be re-licensed under Ethiopia’s new banking proclamation
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FESTIVE FEAR: Community initiatives step up for children as holiday hunger bites
With schools and early learning centres closed for the summer holiday, many children have lost access to feeding programmes and safe play spaces. For caregivers struggling to put food on the table, the community-led initiatives providing support over this period can make a world of difference.
One decision cost South Africa a decade
South Africa’s “lost decade” was triggered by the 2015 firing of Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene, which shattered investor confidence and compounded existing governance and policy failures, but analysts now think this era has come to an end.
Why Khulisa is South Africa’s next big step in tackling malnutrition
The link between nutrition and education is undeniable – a hungry child cannot learn effectively, and a malnourished child faces lifelong disadvantages. The Tiger Brands Foundation (TBF) has long recognised this truth, and its Khulisa Strategy (a five-year strategy and the path to TBF’s 2035 vision) represents a bold, necessary step forward in tackling malnutrition […]
LET IT FLOW: Phase Two of Joburg’s water maintenance begins as residents recover from disruptions
With the second phase of water maintenance underway, many Johannesburg residents face renewed uncertainty after days of lingering outages.
ISS TODAY: Offline and silenced: Africa’s quiet rise of internet repression
Africa was hit by a record number of digital shutdowns in 2025 that stifled opposition and undermined democracy.
Key Trump ally heading to Pretoria
Leo Bozell will now fill the vacancy left by Reuben Brigety, who resigned in January ahead of Donald Trump taking office.