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A South African icon at 50: Charlize Theron and the confidence of ageing well
South African expat Charlize Theron at 50 is sparking conversation – not for denying age, but for redefining what ageing well really looks like.

Christmas Miracle: Anonymous angel pays R132k to free 260 South African families’ lay-bys
Items included school supplies and baby clothing, highlighting how this lay-by kindness directly met people’s fundamental needs.

The companies fighting over South Africa’s R1.8 trillion goldmine
South African asset managers are intensifying competition to manage the country’s growing corporate cash pile by offering specialised cash-and-liquidity solutions.

Yeye: Why I left Kaizer Chiefs for SuperSport United
Yeye spent eight successful years with Kaizer Chiefs whom he joined in 2008 before leaving for SuperSport United in 2016.

SIU freezes R2.7 million linked to alleged Lotto looting in South Africa
After receiving a grant from the NLC for the construction of old-age homes, Alfred Sigudla allegedly transferred the money to his businesses and purchased luxury properties.

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South African millionaire holiday hotspot facing a water crisis in peak tourist season
As holidaymakers pour into Knysna the taps are running dry, despite the local government having received multiple warnings to fix water and sanitation issues.

Hidden threat to South Africa from the United States
The performance of the US economy in 2026 will have significant consequences for South Africa, with the current “Goldilocks” envorinment looking increasingly fragile.

Home Affairs sets record straight over ‘US officials arrested’ during Johannesburg raid
This latest incident is another chapter in deteriorating US-South African diplomatic relations.

Kaizer Chiefs to retain newly-appointed skipper
Kaizer Chiefs are already preparing for next season and beyond as they intend to open talks with players whose contracts are set to expire.

Say goodbye to South Africa’s most iconic company as you know it
Anglo American and Teck have secured Canadian regulatory approval for a merger of equals to form Canada-headquartered Anglo Teck, creating a global copper-focused mining giant.

One thing costing South Africa R70 billion a year – that it has no control over
South Africa pays an estimated R50 billion to R70 billion a year in extra debt-servicing costs because ratings agencies underrate its improving economic fundamentals, which are slowly being addressed as perceptions begin to improve.

Major threat to Eskom
Eskom’s unbundling is a critical step in establishing an open and competitive electricity market in South Africa, but the proposed structure of one of the utility’s subsidiaries could significantly impact these plans.

The crisis in South Africa worse than loadshedding
While years of rolling power outages in South Africa contributed to bringing the country’s economy to its knees, a much bigger crisis is emerging as load shedding eases.