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South Africa may benefit in the short term from soaring precious metal prices driven by global uncertainty, but as a small, trade-dependent economy, it faces serious long-term risks from escalating trade tensions.
A JSC Judicial Conduct Tribunal has found Eastern Cape Judge President Selby Mbenenge guilty of misconduct for initiating and conducting a “flirtatious relationship” with secretary Andiswa Mengo on WhatsApp – but found he was not guilty of impeachable gross misconduct.
The unintended consequences of supersized vehicles; Leon Schuster on cars, comedy and memory; and why you’re missing South Africa’s most exciting wine story.
Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the murder of Warrick “DJ Warras” Stock, following a Crime Intelligence-led operation in Gauteng.
Walmart’s low prices may not be enough to take on South Africa’s listed retailers, with the global giant lacking one critical element to success in the country’s competitive food retail market.
A man in the Krugersdorp CBD, faced with a crumbling town, decided to pick up a mop and hold the line.
South Africa’s long-squeezed motorists might find fresh relief next month as recent datafrom the Central Energy Fund (CEF) data points to meaningful fuel price cuts in February — a rare bright spot in a world rattled by geopolitical theatrics and jittery oil markets. In an unexpected twist, the rand has staged its strongest run in […]
After spending almost six months in the Platinum model, the adjustment to the entry-level XL was tough but refreshing
Spending December with Chery’s flagship SUV meant that we were surrounded by luxury and the fuel consumption was not bad either
The EFF leader suggested that the United States might attempt to influence the elections over policy differences with South Africa
Proteas Test captain Temba Bavuma received the City of Cape Town’s prestigious Civic Honours scroll from mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis on Friday.
The Trump administration said on Friday it had ordered the arrest of a prominent journalist over coverage of immigration protests in Minneapolis, as the US president branded a nurse shot dead by federal agents in the city an “agitator.”
Emmy-winning actor Catherine O’Hara, who starred in Schitt’s Creek and “Home Alone,” has died, US media reported Friday.
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Friday warned that the world body is on the brink of financial collapse, urging countries to pay their dues.
It was a bleak winter for the Karoo Donkey Sanctuary in the Western Cape last year. After operating for many years in the region, the sanctuary was facing eviction from its property after a new owner purchased it.
The Israel government has also warned that it may take additional steps against South Africa.
Councillors approved a deputy mayor position for the first time in the city’s history, with 107 voting in favour
Israel has promptly retaliated against South Africa by declaring its senior diplomatic representative, Minister Shaun Edward Byneveldt, persona non grata and giving him 72 hours to leave the country.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Kyiv for talks, “if he dares”.