Say goodbye to South Africa’s richest square mile as you know it
Big changes are set to take place in Sandton, with hospitality giant Southern Sun planning to go from operating to co-owning several key properties in the area.
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News24 | Steenhuisen ‘to bow out’ from DA race; AGOA extended, SA in limbo: Today’s top 7 stories
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Inside the South African informal settlement terrorised by Zama Zamas
Newsday visited the Plastic View informal settlement on the outskirts of the crumbling Krugersdorp CBD, where residents seek to be self-reliant but remain marred by violence, unsafe mines, and scarce government support.
Soweto Derby at Ellis Park Stadium postponed!
Kaizer Chiefs legends and Orlando Pirates legends were scheduled to face off in a Soweto Derby at Ellis Park Stadium on 7 February.
News24 | Judge in Charlie Kirk case to consider bid to disqualify prosecutors
Lawyers for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk will urge a judge on Tuesday to dismiss the prosecution team due to an alleged conflict of interest because the lead prosecutor’s daughter witnessed the killing.
Billionaire-backed petrol station giant pumping billions into South Africa
Astron Energy is investing billions to upgrade its Cape Town refinery as part of Glencore’s broader expansion in South Africa, strengthening local fuel production, jobs, and private-sector investment.
Calls for the President to account in-person for South Africa’s alleged criminal justice capture
Pressure is mounting on President Cyril Ramaphosa to provide direct testimony before the Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee, but ANC Chief Whip Mdumiseni Ntuli said that a sitting president should not be treated like “any other witness.”
News24 | National minimum wage above R30 per hour for the first time
The national minimum wage increases by 5% on 1 March.
Coronation sends a warning to South African investors
Fund managers warn that South Africa’s equity rally, driven by precious metals, is near its peak, and that, historically, miners have not rewarded shareholders during such rallies.
News24 | Crown Princess of Norway’s son pleads not guilty to rape in high-profile trial
Crown Princess of Norway’s son pleads not guilty to rape in high-profile trialThe son of Norway’s crown princess pleaded not guilty Tuesday to four counts of rape.
South Africa has such a severe skills crisis that it threatens the hospitality sector
A severe lack of qualified professionals in the hotel industry is threatening to collapse the sector.
News24 | Trump demands $1bn from Harvard for ‘heinous illegalities’
US President Donald Trump said his administration would seek $1 billion in damages from Harvard University after a New York Times report said the college had won some concessions in ongoing settlement negotiations with the government.
D-Day coming for South African taxpayers
A case that is currently before the Supreme Court of Appeal could significantly affect taxpayers’ rights.
Tiny car, big trouble: New recall hits 1 393 vehicles in South Africa over safety flaw
This urgent software recall highlights ongoing safety concerns for South Africa’s most affordable tiny hatchback.
Reports mount that John Steenhuisen is on his way out as DA leader
Reports are mounting that Democratic Alliance leader John Steenhuisen will not seek re-election in the party’s upcoming federal congress.
News24 | Musk merges xAI into SpaceX in bid to build space data centers
Elon Musk has announced that his rocket company, SpaceX, will take over his artificial intelligence outfit xAI, as he seeks to raise billions of dollars for his science fiction-worthy outer space projects.
John Steenhuisen bows out as DA leader
The leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance, a key member of the ruling coalition, plans to step down at internal elections in two months, after facing criticism over his leadership.
Trade union slams government’s new R100 billion BEE ‘looting fund’
Solidarity said it has issued a letter of demand regarding South Africa’s new R100 billion Transformation Fund, requesting that the DTIC does not proceed with the fund’s implementation until specific information is made available.
Soar across the sky on the world’s longest zipline in South Africa
South Africa’s K3 zipline in Caledon is the world’s longest. This 3.2km thrill ride offers travellers a record-breaking adrenaline fix.
Water outages cripple South Africa’s richest city
Residents of Midrand and surrounding areas have been left without water for days, and are now taking to the streets to protest, saying they will not pay their municipal levies.
Discovering the best views in South Africa: From canyons to coasts
From the misty heights of the Blyde River Canyon to the Wild Coast, we explore the best views in South Africa for every homesick expat.