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South Africa’s property market is going from zero to hero
South Africa’s residential property market is poised for a cautious rebound in 2026, with estate agents expecting stabilising demand, rising activity from first-time buyers and investors, and improving sentiment.

9 months on – South African refugees in the United States face an uphill battle
An investigation by The Free Press has found that many of the Afrikaners who moved to the US as refugees are living in poor conditions.
News24 | SA police seek custody of late Zambian president Lungu’s body amid legal wrangle
The South African Police Service wants custody of the body of the late former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, News24 has reliably learnt.

South Africans in England: Divorce & Wealth tips
Dual-qualified solicitor Adam Mitchell advises South Africans in England on protecting complex cross-border wealth in family law disputes.

Taxpayers get a new weapon against SARS
A recent High Court judgment warned that, while SARS can still demand upfront payment of disputed tax, taxpayers with strong security and evidence can challenge the decision and potentially stop enforcement.

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.

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.