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South Africa faces a visa disaster
With no clear extension plans for the Department of Home Affairs’ visa concession, thousands of foreign nationals risk losing their legal status in the next two weeks and being forced to leave South Africa.
News24 | Steenhuisen confident 80% of national herd will be vaccinated for FMD by December
Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen says 80% of the national herd will be vaccinated for foot-and-mouth disease by December.
A Cultural History of Gambling in Africa – From Abbia to Online Betting
Today, the online gambling market across Africa is worth billions of USD per year. Particularly, football betting, although online casinos are also increasing in popularity in some regions. But what was it like one hundred years ago? Were Africans gambling thousands of years ago? This article will attempt to answer some of those questions and […]
News24 | ANC regions close ranks around Mbalula in spat with party’s Eastern Cape secretary
ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula is widely expected to announce that the party’s elective conference will continue, despite protestations from the party’s provincial secretary Lulama Ngcukayitobi.
Goodbye Johannesburg – South Africans are semigrating to these Western Cape hotspots
South Africans are semigrating away from Johannesburg toward Western Cape towns like George and Mossel Bay, where strong infrastructure, coastal lifestyles and affordability are fuelling above-average property growth.
Lekota’s estranged wife fights partner for estate after more than R2 million withdrawn
Mosiuoa Lekota’s partner, Luzelle Adams, sent herself R150 000 and her lawyers R250 000 after son was court-appointed estate curator
News24 | Iran SA embassy mocks Trump over Strait of Hormuz negotiations and control
Iran mocked US President Donald Trump’s comments on the progress of the war and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration
As two major jazz festivals converge in the Western Cape, what seems like competition may reveal a deeper story of collaboration, resilience and creative possibility
SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence
As South Africa prepares to host the sixth SA Investment Conference, government leaders and economists say global instability, including tension in the Middle East, unexpectedly boost the country’s appeal as a stable investment destination
R1.3 trillion banking giant setting up shop in South Africa
Revolut is steadily establishing its operations in South Africa after it applied for a full banking licence with the Prudential Authority in late 2025.
South Africans face tax clampdown as taxpayers flee the country
South Africa’s shrinking taxpayer base could force SARS to increase enforcement, raise taxes, or consider new measures like a wealth tax, placing greater pressure on remaining taxpayers and businesses.
News24 | Nkabane found guilty of lying to Parliament about appointment of SETA chairpersons
Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interest has found former Higher Education Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane, guilty of lying in Parliament about the controversial appointments of the Sector Education Training Authority chairpersons.
Well-known retailer’s stores disappearing across South Africa
Massmart is considering closing about 20 Game stores across Gauteng, the Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal as part of a broader restructuring plan.
News24 | Gary Player praises LIV Golf SA’s success: ‘It fills my heart with tremendous pride’
Nine-time Major champion Gary Player has commended over 100 000 fans for their support as LIV Golf South Africa made a record-breaking debut, capturing the spotlight in the golf world this past weekend.