News24 | IDC invests R325m in Northern Cape rare-earths project
The state-owned Industrial Development Corporation is backing Frontier Rare Earths’s Zandkopsdrift project in the Northern Cape.
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Discovery’s hidden R33 billion investment giant
Cogence has grown rapidly, more than doubling its assets under management in 18 months, with it now looking to give retail investors access to private markets.
Strong rand threatens one of South Africa’s most important industries
ArcelorMittal South Africa, which is in talks to sell its struggling operations, said the rand’s strength is adding to the risk it faces in the country.
News24 | Man implicated before Madlanga Commission survives suspected attempted hit
Wiandre Pretorius, who was implicated in the Madlanga Commission, survived a suspected attempted hit at his home.
United States slams South Africa’s removal of top Israeli diplomat
The US Trump administration has called South Africa’s removal of a top Israeli diplomat another example of South Africa’s “poor foreign policy”.
South Africa’s richest woman is back home
Sygnia founder and CEO Magda Wierzycka is back in South Africa after seven years in the UK, citing a desire to contribute locally amid global uncertainty.
Council votes to reinstate corruption-accused CFO of vital South African town
The City of Matlosana’s council has voted to reinstate former Chief Financial Officer Mercy Phetla, reigniting a politically charged corruption saga that previously led to her dismissal earlier this year.
News24 | Trevor Manuel: ‘We’re still acting as though we are in the 1980s’
Ahead of News24’s On the Record summit, Trevor Manuel argues that South Africa must modernise its education system, avoid binaries, embrace technology, and empower active citizens if it hopes to create 5 million jobs in the next decade.
When is the next UK interest rate decision and what will it mean for your mortgage?
The Bank of England meets on Thursday to decide the fate of the base rate, with most experts predicting borrowers will face disappointment.
Big changes to BEE in South Africa
South Africa is proposing major BEE reforms, including a central Transformation Fund for compliance contributions and stricter procurement targets favouring 100% black-owned businesses.
News24 | Berry in love: Melt-in-the-middle strawberries and cream Valentine cookies
Soft in the centre with crisp edges and pockets of creamy white chocolate, these cookies balance sweetness with bright pops of strawberry. Freeze-dried berries bring a concentrated fruit flavour that keeps every bite feeling special without being heavy.
News24 | ANC businessman’s bid to avoid Madlanga Commission crushed by High Court
The Gauteng High Court in Johannesburg has struck off the roll, with costs, ANC businessman Suleiman Carrim’s urgent application to avoid appearing before the Madlanga Commission.
Panyaza Lesufi’s major headache
The announcement by EFF President Julius Malema that the party has fallen out of love with the ANC in Gauteng has put Premier Panyaza Lesufi’s minority government in an incredibly precarious position.
Pick n Pay’s crown jewel is booming
Discount retailer Boxer is set to report strong results for its 2026 financial year, with the second half of the year showing solid turnover growth and the company on track to meet its store rollout targets.
Dullstroom: A Highland Escape
Tucked away in Mpumalanga’s highlands, Dullstroom is a small town with a big personality.
Prominent South African company’s profit wiped out by R8 billion hit
Sasol’s R7.8 billion writedown in parts of its South African and Mozambican businesses, together with a decline in oil and chemical prices, triggered a drop of as much as 99% in half-year profit.
South African fintech company clawing its way back to profit
Amid its acquisition of Bank Zero, fintech company Lesaka is on track to return to profitability in its 2026 financial year, with its half-year results set to show positive earnings and net income.
Brian Molefe quits parliament, and Eskom backtracks on fines for solar users
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 5 February 2026.
Inside the new R420 million ‘university’ campus in South Africa’s richest city
Daily Investor toured the new R420 million Emeris campus in Sandton. Here is what it looks like.
Kaizer Chiefs break six-year unwanted Nedbank Cup record!
Kaizer Chiefs hit a new low following their 2-1 loss to Stellenbosch FC in the Last 32 of the Nedbank Cup on Wednesday night.
WEATHER: Severe storms, heavy rain, lightning and HAIL expected TODAY
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Thursday, 5 February 2026.