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
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News24 | What’s in City Press: ANC recovering, DA getting stronger, EFF and MKP decline | Gayton lied about for Joshlin Smith search
Everything from this week’s edition of City Press in one convenient place.
Malema: ‘Zuma is a kind old man’
The EFF leader also questioned why Johannesburg residents would vote for Helen Zille, saying she is ‘old’ and ‘does not have teeth’
News24 | Trump threatens to deploy ICE agents to airports as TSA workers go unpaid
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.
WEATHER: Heavy rain expected in Six provinces on SUNDAY
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 property market going from down and out to in demand
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%.
‘I don’t owe the DA a cent’ – Karabo Khakhau hits back after conference disqualification over R4 250 tithe
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
Hard SARS crackdown for these taxpayers in South Africa
SARS is cracking down on trust tax debt by fast-tracking civil judgments, giving trustees just days to act or risk having assets attached.
Fraud warning for South African homeowners
Experts warned that property fraud involving forged signatures and illegal transfers is on the rise in South Africa.
One country South Africa’s biggest banks are pumping money into
Africa’s biggest lenders are converging on Kenya, betting the country offers the best gateway into East Africa’s fast-growing but underbanked economies.
News24 | NPA secures final forfeiture of R32m linked to Free State asbestos scandal
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.
The Bill of Rights at 30: Turning Human Dignity into Reality
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.