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The ANC robbed South Africa of 20 years
Economist Dawie Roodt argues that South Africa has effectively lost two decades of economic progress due to weak growth from policy choices that have discouraged investment and job creation
iCAUR launching in May: We get a sneak peak of the two variants
iCAUR will launch with two models, the V23 and the 03T, which will both be electric and affordable, with an added element South Africans might love
Skilled South Africans flooding out of the country
South Africa is facing worsening infrastructure failures as a growing skills exodus of engineers and finance professionals from government erodes the state’s capacity to maintain and build critical infrastructure.
Saftas celebrate the storytellers shaping South African screens
The 19th South African Film and Television Awards honoured actors, filmmakers and productions driving the country’s screen industry
Silent killers of South African landlords
South African commercial property landlords often lose profitability due to hidden inefficiencies, such as prolonged vacancies, poor maintenance decisions, and unresolved rent arrears, which can significantly reduce returns.
SARS warning for South Africans with offshore investments
Increased global data sharing means South Africans taxpayers with undeclared foreign assets are more likely to be uncovered and risk penalties of up to 200%, significant interest, and even criminal liability.
News24 | Hamas asks ‘brothers in Iran not to target neighbouring countries’ as Trump rebuffs talks
The Palestinian Iran-aligned militant group Hamas has called on Iran to not target neighbouring countries, while still reaffirming Tehran’s right to respond to the US-Israeli attacks.
News24 | From village outcast to viral star: How social media transformed a disabled man’s life
When fellow villager Vulikhaya “Fish” Zilindlovu began posting videos of himself with the intellectually disabled Mkhanyiseli Mfutye on TikTok and Facebook in 2020, he never imagined it would transform his friend from a village outcast into an internet sensation.
South Africans Abroad: Rulani Mokwena and MC Alger part ways
Mokwena has relinquished his duties at MC Alger after a clause to end his contract was activated. He’s now expected to link up with Lorch.
News24 | ‘It hasn’t really sunk in’: Zenande Mfenyana celebrates Safta win at 2026 awards ceremony
Celebrated actor Zenande Mfenyana was still coming to terms with taking home her very first South African Film and TV Awards (Safta) honours after a career spanning nearly two decades.
The luxury estate selling the some of the most expensive properties in South Africa
Steyn City in Johannesburg is selling some of the most expensive homes in South Africa, with some properties going for over R30 million.
Jozi My Jozi: How civic action is restoring pride in Joburg
From solar streetlights to community events, Jozi My Jozi is revitalising the inner city through practical civic projects that inspire hope and reignite pride
I finally took a tour of Ponte
The city landmark is not just a story about urban decay. It is also about what happens when a city loses control and what it takes to get that back
Fraud warning for taxpayers in South Africa
Scammers are increasingly using fake tax notices to create panic and trick taxpayers into making fraudulent payments or sharing sensitive information.
State capture is not finished in South Africa
Economist Dawie Roodt argues that state capture persists through an overpaid civil service and politically connected tenderpreneurs, who consume a large share of government spending without improving service delivery.