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US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post on Sunday to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, after announcing the rescue of an airman in a “miraculous” operation.
Rising fuel prices in South Africa could revive demand for remote and hybrid work, reshaping housing preferences as buyers prioritise affordability, reduced commuting, and homes suited for flexible working.
Tucked between some of the Cape Town CBD’s busiest pubs, where laughter spills onto pavements and the city rarely pauses, stands a quiet, unassuming house you could easily walk past without a second glance. But step inside, and something shifts.
A government denial that vice-president Jane Ansah is being sidelined has highlighted a deeper issue: the consolidation of authority at the presidency during a period of climate crisis, fiscal stress and renewed IMF talks
South Africa faces a moment of truth in 2026 as fading commodity and consumer-driven tailwinds mean the country’s economic growth will depend on whether government reforms can meaningfully boost fixed investment.
The ANC Veterans’ League has slammed Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s inclusion of the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga in his provincial cabinet.
High-net-worth South Africans who leave the country without formally ending their tax residency risk being taxed by SARS on their worldwide income, as increased global data sharing makes “silent exits” costly.
Even amid affordability constraints, South Africa’s 2025 property market saw unusually high transaction activity in mid- to high-value segments, driven by wealthier buyers.
Despite the daily life challenges, it is also important to recognise that autism comes with its own “superpowers” that students can use to their advantage. Students with autism may be highly intelligent
As commissioner Edward Kieswetter nears the end of his tenure, SARS has surpassed R2 trillion in net revenue collections for the 2025/26 fiscal year.
Declining fuel demand is forcing petrol stations to evolve into energy and retail hubs, with EV charging and expanded offerings like pharmacies and laundries.
The top performers are evolving into more complex and diverse spaces than traditional malls. They are becoming places where
South Africa’s plastic bags levy has been hiked seven times since it was introduced in 2004.
The United States rescued an airman caught behind enemy lines after Iran shot down his F-15 fighter jet, the US government said early, resolving a crisis for US President Donald Trump with the war on Iran in its sixth week.
With restaurants in five countries, including South Africa, the UAE and the UK, Natasha Sideris and her restaurant brand, Tashas, are taking the world by storm.
The Middle East war “presents a serious risk to Africa”, the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report seen by AFP on Saturday.
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face “all Hell”, as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman.
South African estates and office parks with boom gates must overhaul their data practices, since new POPIA rules will hold them accountable for over-collection, weak controls, and indefinite retention of personal information.
The City of Johannesburg has begun cutting services to government departments that collectively owe the municipality R1.4 billion.