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IMF expects Godongwana to maintain budget surplus target of 1.5% of GDP
The global lender said controlling the public sector wage bill would be critical and commended the government’s plans to address inefficiencies and provide incentives for early retirement
One South African company too big to fail
Transnet is considered too big to fail, meaning the government must either urgently fix it, or submit to supporting the utility through bailouts for years to come.
News24 | Wednesday’s weather: Foggy morning, cloudy and warm with isolated showers in parts
Morning fog is expected in most areas, but the day will be partly cloudy and warm, with isolated showers in some parts, according to the South African Weather Service.
South Africa’s new electricity market
South Africa’s electricity market is undergoing a major shift, with far-reaching consequences for businesses, municipalities and Eskom.
News24 | Cape Town airport fire; NHI halted pending ConCourt ruling: Today’s top 7 stories
News24 brings you the top stories of the day, summarised into neat little packages. Read through quickly or listen to the articles via our customised text-to-speech feature.
News24 | UK faces pressure over ex-prince Andrew’s government role amid Epstein probe escalation
The UK government on Tuesday faced calls to release documents on ex-prince Andrew’s past role as a trade envoy.
South Africans Abroad: Thapelo Maseko on target for AEL
Thapelo Maseko has now scored two goals in five competitive matches since joining AEL Limassol from Mamelodi Sundowns.
News24 | SA competition watchdog reaches nearly R100m settlement with Excella cooking oil owner
The Competition Commission and Wilmar SA have reached a settlement agreement that will see it making public interest and other investments of nearly R100 million.
Small suburb in South Africa’s richest city where the average house sells for R9.8 million
Westcliff, an affluent suburb in Johannesburg, is recording the highest average property prices in Gauteng at about R9.8 million, making it the province’s most expensive suburb.
Panyaza Lesufi broke all the promises he made for 2025
A year after the 2025 State of the Province Address, experts and political parties say there has been no reasonable progress on the 13 focus areas outlined by the Gauteng Premier.
News24 | Camps Bay murder: Police hunt 2 men after 86-year-old killed in his home
Western Cape detectives attached to the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit have launched a manhunt for two unidentified men believed to be the key to solving the murder of an 86-year-old man in Camps Bay.
Mkhwanazi met Cat Matlala in person, says Brown Mogotsi
The North West businessman told parliament’s ad hoc committee that the cartel leader had informed him of having had a meeting with the KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner to resolve his case
Major food producer under pressure in South Africa
RCL Foods is expected to report significantly lower earnings for the first half of its 2026 financial year, with earnings per share set to fall by as much as 45%.
VAT relief for South Africans comes with a catch
While the 2026 Budget is expected to offer relief by keeping VAT at 15%, SARS will tighten enforcement, digital monitoring and audits – especially for small businesses.
News24 | Snake-catcher’s daughter opens up on his shock death after button spider bite
The renowned snake-catcher succumbed to a virus
MK Party takes no responsibility for South Africans lured to Russia-Ukraine war
The uMkhonto weSizwe Party has not attempted to help return 17 South Africans deceived into fighting in Ukraine, despite MK Party paying for their Russia travel tickets.