New board for state-owned enterprise struggling to pay salaries
Minister Angie Motshekga has recently announced a new board of directors for Denel after a recent forensic report exposed alleged renewed corruption at the state entity.
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Standard Bank shares good news about interest rate cuts in South Africa
Africa’s biggest bank expects to see substantial cumulative interest rate cuts in South Africa over the next year, boosting consumer spending.
News24 | Wallabies to tackle Springboks in Perth, Melbourne snubbed
Australia will play world champions South Africa at Perth Stadium on September 27.
Top economist positive about Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address
Award-winning economist Dawie Roodt said he was positive about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address.
Shoprite dominates Woolworths and Pick n Pay
PressPulse’s latest media sentiment report reveals that Shoprite enjoyed significantly better coverage than Woolworths, Pick n Pay, and Spar.
News24 | Start the week right with this fresh apple and mango smoothie bowl
Try toasted nuts, seeds, raisins, small dollops of full cream yoghurt and cinnamon for toppings.
End of the V&A Waterfront as you know it
Public consultation has begun for a R20 billion expansion of the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town, which will reclaim about 3.8 hectares from Granger Bay, alongside major upgrades to the existing precinct.
John Steenhuisen’s warning about the South African government
South Africa’s second-largest political party faces some internal pressure to quit the ruling coalition, but doing so would damage its growth prospects and be a “big mistake”.
News24 | Sweet-selling teen lands business school bursary after matric ball fundraiser success
Viral sweet-selling teenager Rudolph Lekay will on Monday step into the start of his entrepreneurial career as he prepares to begin his three-year degree in Strategic Brand Management at Emeris Business College in Cape Town.
South African state-owned company gets R214 million boost from selling property
Telkom is set to deliver a solid set of results for its 2026 financial year, driven by strong data and fibre revenue growth, as well as a boost from property sales in the year to date.
Expect to get killed if you point a gun at a soldier in Cape Town or Gauteng
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Bantu Holomisa, warned that people should not point a gun at soldiers.
Water Minister in Ethiopia amid crisis, and ex-city manager’s R3.5 million luxury trip exposed
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 16 February 2026.
South Africans support military presence, but want lasting answers to crime
While many citizens welcome the army’s presence on the streets, there is growing pressure for deeper solutions.
End of South Africa’s meltdown
South Africa’s improving public finances and economic outlook have ended its credit-rating slump, with further upgrades expected in the coming years.
One man warned about South Africa’s water crisis 18 years ago – and was suspended
Dr. Anthony Turton warned 18 years ago that South Africa is facing a water crisis, which can lead to public anger and social unrest. This is now playing out in real time.
Government’s ‘hidden tax’ chasing taxpayers out of South Africa
South Africa’s narrow tax base may not be able to take the strain of a third consecutive Budget that does not adjust personal income tax brackets for inflation.