What Dawie Roodt would do as South Africa’s Finance Minister
With the 2026 Budget Speech approaching, Daily Investor asked Dawie Roodt what he would do as South Africa’s Finance Minister.
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Hawks uncover R100 million education scandal, and Ramaphosa faces heat from Parliament Ad Hoc Committee
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 23 February 2026.
Sasol suffers
Sasol took a hit from lower oil and chemicals prices in its latest half-year results, which saw the company swing to a loss and earnings decline by nearly 95%.
South Africa going from junk to jewel
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.
News24 | Rand back below R16/$, gold climbs to 3-week high amid Trump tariff uncertainty
Gold climbed to a three-week high on Monday as uncertainty stoked by the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a vast swathe of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs pressured the dollar and pushed investors to the safety of bullion.
How EasyEquities became South Africa’s favourite online investment trading platform
EasyEquities is South Africa’s most popular online investment trading platform, thanks to its high performance and excellent securities.
How EasyEquities became South Africa’s favourite online investment platform
EasyEquities is South Africa’s most popular online investment platform, thanks to its high performance and excellent securities.
The Guptas stole South Africa in a very smart but perverse way
Political analyst Prince Mashele said the Gupta family facilitated state capture and stole billions from South Africa through very smart but perverse actions.
ANC chasing important companies out of South Africa
Mining analyst Peter Major argues that persistent policy uncertainty, regulatory burdens, and strained labour relations under ANC governance have driven mining companies to scale back or exit South Africa.
The day South Africa decided to keep quiet on the Sudan Genocide
South Africa Sudan genocide: The UN named genocide in El Fasher on 19 February. South Africa stayed silent.
News24 | Monarchy in crisis: Andrew’s arrest poses new challenge for King Charles
King Charles III faces a critical challenge after his brother Andrew’s arrest, marking the first modern royal arrest and intensifying scrutiny on the monarchy.
News24 | Weight loss jabs skyrocket in SA: Can generics make GLP-1s affordable by 2027?
The high cost of patented GLP-1s and absence of generics remain a major impediment to access in SA, where the medicines are unavailable in the public sector and often unaffordable.
Surge of imports and lack of EV readiness disrupts the automotive industry
As Europe tightens emissions rules and imports gain market share, carmakers say South Africa must urgently align industrial policy with the global shift to new-energy vehicles
One of South Africa’s richest men preparing to run for president
Political analyst Dr Frans Cronje said billionaire Patrice Motsepe is preparing to run for the ANC leadership and eventually the presidency of South Africa.
News24 | Monday’s weather: Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, hail in 7 provinces
The South African Weather Service has warned of severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, excessive lightning and hail in parts of the Eastern Cape, Western Cape, Northern Cape, Free State, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal and the North West.
BEE will be replaced by a black empowerment tax – Dawie Roodt
Renowned economist Dawie Roodt said President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address signalled the beginning of the end for BEE.