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One South African bank moves R300 million every minute
Standard Bank processed over R164 trillion in payments in 2025, driven by rising digital transactions across Africa.
Hidden reason why South Africans are paying more for petrol and diesel
Maritime insurance plays a crucial but often overlooked role in driving global oil prices higher, as the resources cannot move through key chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz without insurers willing to cover the risks.
R1 million gift from SARS for South Africans taking money out of the country
South Africa is set to double the offshore transfer limit without SARS pre-approval to R2 million for the first time in 15 years, giving individuals greater flexibility to move money abroad.
News24 | Hope grows for end to Iran war as 45-day ceasefire plan sent to US, Iran – source
Iran and the United States have received a plan to end hostilities that could come into effect and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a source aware of the proposals said.
Unique international retail giant worth R60 billion rolling out new stores across South Africa
MR.DIY has plans to double its footprint in South Africa by the end of 2026, driven by strong demand for affordable goods and a strategy focused on large mall-based brick-and-mortar stores.
News24 | Artemis crew nears Moon’s gravity tipping point in historic flyby mission
The Artemis astronauts were approaching a key milestone in their journey to slingshot around the Moon, a historic NASA mission that will see the first woman and first person of colour perform a lunar flyby.
New ultra-luxury hotel in Cape Town where billionaires can park their superyachts outside their room
Construction on the ultra-luxury The Cape Town Edition hotel and private residences within the V&A Waterfront is progressing well.
News24 | County Championship 2026: South African players in spotlight in the UK
The County Championship’s 2026 season has begun and this year sees several South Africans in the mix in England during the winter season.
News24 | Easter horror: Eastern Cape crash claims seven lives
Seven people died on Easter Sunday in a deadly crash in the Eastern Cape. The crash occurred at around 15:00 on the M17 between KwaZakhele and Motherwell in Gqeberha.
News24 | Family Day weather: Disruptive waves forecast along SA coast as storms hit eastern regions
The South African Weather Service has issued a warning of damaging waves expected to disrupt beachfront activities along parts of the coastline on Monday, Family Day.
News24 | ‘There will be nothing like it’: Trump threatens ‘hell’ for Iran over Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump threatened in an expletive-laden post on Sunday to strike Iran’s power plants and bridges if it does not reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, after announcing the rescue of an airman in a “miraculous” operation.
Work from home comeback in South Africa
Rising fuel prices in South Africa could revive demand for remote and hybrid work, reshaping housing preferences as buyers prioritise affordability, reduced commuting, and homes suited for flexible working.
News24 | Home like no other: 150 years of love, life, dignity at Cape Town’s Ladies Christian Home
Tucked between some of the Cape Town CBD’s busiest pubs, where laughter spills onto pavements and the city rarely pauses, stands a quiet, unassuming house you could easily walk past without a second glance. But step inside, and something shifts.
Malawi’s vice-president executive ‘reshuffle’ exposes governance risks
A government denial that vice-president Jane Ansah is being sidelined has highlighted a deeper issue: the consolidation of authority at the presidency during a period of climate crisis, fiscal stress and renewed IMF talks
South Africa’s moment of truth
South Africa faces a moment of truth in 2026 as fading commodity and consumer-driven tailwinds mean the country’s economic growth will depend on whether government reforms can meaningfully boost fixed investment.
News24 | ANC veterans slam Lesufi’s cabinet reshuffle, question EFF’s Dunga as finance MEC
The ANC Veterans’ League has slammed Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s inclusion of the EFF’s Nkululeko Dunga in his provincial cabinet.
SARS warning for wealthy taxpayers leaving South Africa
High-net-worth South Africans who leave the country without formally ending their tax residency risk being taxed by SARS on their worldwide income, as increased global data sharing makes “silent exits” costly.
Rich South Africans go on a property shopping spree
Even amid affordability constraints, South Africa’s 2025 property market saw unusually high transaction activity in mid- to high-value segments, driven by wealthier buyers.