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The CBD of Krugersdorp in Gauteng’s West Rand is in a state of deep decline.
The DA has accused Minister Gayton McKenzie of misleading South Africans about the name changes of prominent cities and towns, something the minister called ‘misinformation.’
Energy expert Chris Yelland warned that Eskom and some municipalities may be using safety as a pretext to force residential solar users to register compliant systems and move onto more expensive tariffs.
Planned capital investment in South Africa surged last year as private commitments tripled, while government projects excluding state companies declined.
South African motorists will see fuel price relief in February, helping ease inflation pressures despite higher oil prices limiting deeper cuts.
KAL Group CEO Sean Walsh explains how the company instils confidence in its investors.
Sarah Ferguson, the ex-wife of Britain’s former prince Andrew, called late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein a “legend” and the “brother I have always wished for”, according to newly-released documents.
One of South Africa’s biggest gold miners expects the price of the precious metal to halve in 2026, despite an ongoing rally that has seen the gold price reach record highs.
The man who founded Southern Sun Hotels and Sun International, Sol Kerzner, was mentioned in multiple documents of the Epstein files.
Harry Styles tour ticket prices have sparked a global outcry as 2026 show costs reach record highs, leaving fans in a state of shock.
United States President Donald Trump said South African comedian Trevor Noah is a total loser and threatened to sue him for a large amount.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, local media reported on Monday, after US President Donald Trump said he was hopeful of a deal to avert military action against the Islamic Republic.
South African comedian Trevor Noah hosted the Grammys for the sixth and final time on Sunday in Los Angeles.
SARS is intensifying its crackdown on South African taxpayers by using AI-driven, real-time risk profiling under Modernisation 3.0 to aggressively target high-net-worth individuals, large businesses and the gig economy.
Although the party has since backtracked on this, the Economic Freedom Fighters’ Deputy President’s recent claim of a R1 billion campaign spend has raised question marks about transparency in South Africa’s political funding.
Growthpoint Properties has launched a R270 million redevelopment of Paarl Mall in the Western Cape, expanding and upgrading the high-performing centre.
Three security guards and a tenant at an apartment building in New Doornfontein, Johannesburg, suffered third-degree burns when a transformer exploded in the early hours of Monday, causing part of the building to collapse.