
Best check the law before renovating
Many Cape Town buyers discover too late that heritage protections can override zoning and building plans, turning dream projects into costly legal battles
FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 00:43

Many Cape Town buyers discover too late that heritage protections can override zoning and building plans, turning dream projects into costly legal battles
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The EFF leader also questioned why Johannesburg residents would vote for Helen Zille, saying she is ‘old’ and ‘does not have teeth’
US President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to use Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to provide security at airports, amid a lingering budget standoff that has left regular security personnel going unpaid.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 22 March 2026.

South Africa’s residential property market is expected to enter a sustainable expansion phase in 2026, with house prices projected to reach a “peak” of about 6%.

Khakhau said the race was personal for her and it was a deliberate push back against those who seek to abolish the existence of ancillary structures in the party

SARS is cracking down on trust tax debt by fast-tracking civil judgments, giving trustees just days to act or risk having assets attached.

Experts warned that property fraud involving forged signatures and illegal transfers is on the rise in South Africa.

Africa’s biggest lenders are converging on Kenya, betting the country offers the best gateway into East Africa’s fast-growing but underbanked economies.
The Free State High Court in Bloemfontein has granted a final forfeiture order for six luxury properties and a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, collectively valued at approximately R32 million, in connection with the irregular R230-million asbestos scandal.

Human Rights Day highlights a widening gap between legal protections and everyday experience, raising urgent questions about dignity, accountability and whether South Africa’s democratic project is delivering on its promises.