
Human-made chemicals embedded across global oceans, major study finds
A groundbreaking analysis of more than 2 300 seawater samples shows that industrial chemicals dominate ocean pollution signals, even far from land
FRIDAY, 27 MARCH 2026, 21:14

A groundbreaking analysis of more than 2 300 seawater samples shows that industrial chemicals dominate ocean pollution signals, even far from land

The HIV prevention shot, lenacapavir, will be rolled out at South African clinics within the next couple of months and from 2027, the health department will also buy generics. But how best to spend the HIV prevention budget so that the country can drive infections down as fast as possible? We take a look at what the modelling data shows

Old Mutual’s OM Bank has entered South Africa’s lucrative banking sector, aiming both to compete with major banks and to protect and grow its insurance business through an integrated, cross-selling financial ecosystem.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), with overseas offices across thecontinent, works with African countries to pursue human security and quality growth.In this video clip, titled Co-creative Innovative Solutions with Africa, Dr TANAKAAkihiko, JICA President, outlines JICA’s approaches to addressing the multipledevelopment challenges facing Africa. Moreover, he proudly shares the...

South Africans in Canada have demanded a change as passport-renewal travel costs and long distances spark calls for a fairer system.

The division of water into different categories, such as public water and private water, normal flow and surplus water, which existed under the 1956 Water Act, was done away with. All water thereafter had the same status in law. This means that the privatisation of water is prohibited and all South African citizens have equal water rights
The public and private parts of our healthcare system cannot continue to operate in parallel, as if serving two separate nations. They must work together in service of one nation, writes Cyril Ramaphosa.
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote’s refinery is being flooded with inquiries as African governments scramble to secure fuel supplies after the Iran war disrupted flows.

South Africans working as yacht crew, divers, or riggers remain subject to complex tax rules and must carefully comply to avoid penalties and unexpected tax liabilities.

South African coal miner Thungela Resources reported a full-year loss on Monday, hit by a decline in prices.

Gold has been one of the loudest stories of 2026, and South African traders have felt it directly through USDZAR. With bullion up roughly 20% so far this year and some desks putting the move closer to the low 20s, the rand has found support from its strongest export narrative at the exact moment global […]

Gen Z’s expectations of work have been shaped by a very different social and technological environment. Many entered adulthood during a period marked by global uncertainty, economic instability and rapid digital transformation

In collaboration with industry, policymakers and communities, the North-West University’s Centre for Sustainable Mining is reshaping how mining operates.

South Africa’s housing crisis is not simply about the number of units delivered. It is about where housing is located, who it serves and how it connects people to opportunity. For decades, well-located land has remained underutilised or locked up, while low-income households have been pushed to the urban periphery, far from jobs, schools and essential services

The South African Revenue Service taxes nominal returns instead of real returns for Capital Gains Tax, which destroys wealth.

Development statistics tell us what has happened. They show us how many children have dropped out of school, how many young people are unemployed and how many households remain trapped in poverty

A powerful charity journey shows how their love for children united bikers and donors to support life-changing brain surgery for a baby.

The Malian legend celebrates Montreux’s arrival in Africa, urging artists to honour their roots while embracing music as a universal language

FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets cost a fortune, but facing armed ICE agents at US airports to watch Bafana Bafana is the real nightmare.

PSG Financial Services, which forms part of billionaire Jannie Mouton’s PSG Group, expects to report a strong performance for its 2026 financial year.

South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has been lauded for cleaning up the finances of Africa’s most powerful sports organization, but a football trophy scandal has highlighted the deep mistrust that still dogs the body.