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News24 | Mike Dolan | So, is that it? Is the great dollar unwind over?
The dollar’s advantage is proving hard to shake, even in the face of Trump’s disruptive domestic and global policy approach, writes Mike Dolan.

The South Africans who easily find jobs
In South Africa’s competitive job market, individuals with certain specialist skills face far less competition and stronger employment prospects in 2026.
News24 | EU set to halt US trade deal over Trump’s new tariff threat
European Union lawmakers are poised to halt approval of the EU’s trade deal with the US over US President Donald Trump’s vow to impose tariffs on countries that supported Greenland in the face of American threats.

Seventh term’s the charm for Ugandan president
81-year-old President Yoweri Museveni was declared the landslide winner of Uganda’s presidential election on Saturday, extending his rule into a fifth decade.

2025 was the third-warmest year on record
2025 was the third-warmest year on record, continuing a multi-decade trend of rising temperatures driven by human activity.

Expropriation without compensation: South African city’s plan takes a sudden new direction
The Ekurhuleni municipality has backtracked on a landmark expropriation-without-compensation case where it wanted to take a property without paying for it.

High Court sends a warning to homeowners and estates in South Africa
The High Court has sent a warning to homeowners and estates that courts will not enforce repealed planning schemes or outdated rules.

South Africa flirting with disaster
The US escalated its criticism of South Africa after naval exercises this week involving China and some of the BRICS member nations.

One ANC decision that broke South Africa’s most important industry
South Africa’s mining output has stagnated since the MPRDA was implemented, which created policy uncertainty, deterred investment and exploration, and kick-started the decline of the country’s most important industry.
News24 | Israel bristles at composition of Trump’s Gaza board, minister calls for ‘return to war’
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said that this week’s Trump administration announcement on the composition of a Gaza executive board was not coordinated with Israel and ran counter to government policy.

Geordin Hill-Lewis wants to run for President of South Africa
After previously stating he has no interest in becoming a national leader, the Cape Town mayor said that he is “definitely” interested in being president.
News24 | War Games: Motshekga on thin ice, but who will take the fall?
The board of inquiry now convened by Motshekga must determine whether the navy or Iran decided to disregard Ramaphosa’s instruction.
News24 | Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results
Here are the Lotto and Lotto Plus results.

South Africa’s property market set to soar
The South African property market is poised for strong growth in 2026, driven by easing interest rates and renewed investor confidence.

The story behind an iconic South African cinema chain
Nu Metro Cinemas have survived against all odds for 93 years, despite the COVID-19 Pandemic, ownership changes and the advent of streaming platforms.