South Africa in the eye of the storm
South Africa’s government is facing mounting pressure to explain Iran’s participation in naval drills off the coast of Cape Town, a move that has further soured Pretoria’s already fractious ties with the US.
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News24 | Massive test case for Fed’s independence
The most consequential test of the Federal Reserve’s independence in more than a century of existence comes before the US Supreme Court this week.
News24 | Zambia accepts taxes in yuan as China pushes currency across Africa
Zambia is the first African country to let Chinese mining companies pay taxes in yuan. It probably won’t be the last, as Beijing seeks to internationalise the currency and dilute its dollar dependence.
Severe floods kill 37 across Limpopo and Mpumalanga, national disaster declared
Relief and recovery efforts are underway across the two provinces
South African Reserve Bank dodges a bullet
Under normal circumstances, South Africa’s move to a lower inflation target would have come with serious short-term pain. However, the Reserve Bank received an unexpected gift in 2025.
New emergency fund established to help rebuild the Kruger National Park
Following heavy rainfall that devastated Kruger National Park and led to its temporary closure, SANParks pledged to establish the Kruger Relief Fund.
Take the 2026 South African Investor and Banking Survey
Daily Investor is running its annual South African Investor and Banking Survey.
News24 | Israel wounds several in Gaza as Hamas welcomes establishment of Palestinian committee
Israeli forces have wounded several Palestinians across the Gaza Strip, firing on civilians and launching air and artillery attacks in the latest near-daily violations of the ceasefire in place since October, as its war on the besieged enclave continues unabated.
Trump’s arrest of Maduro: The dying breath of the liberal international order
The arrest of Nicolás Maduro will not be remembered as an isolated act of American overreach. It will be remembered as a moment of clarity
Over R1 billion paid out to state-owned ‘bank’ customers
FNB has paid out over R1 billion to Ithala depositors following the institution’s looming liquidation due to long-standing compliance failures and insolvency.
UPDATED: Thirteen pupils killed in Vaal scholar transport vehicle crash
Officials are seeking to open a case of culpable homicide after the vehicle of the minibus was hit by a truck as the driver attempted to overtake two cars
Parties demand answers over Iran role in a SANDF naval exercise
The Democratic Alliance and ActionSA have called for a formal investigation after Defence Minister Angie Motshekga confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa had issued instructions barring Iran’s participation
News24 | Minneapolis mayor vows ‘we will not be intimidated’ as US soldiers prepare for deployment
The Pentagon in the United States has ordered some 1 500 active duty soldiers in Alaska to be ready to be deployed to Minnesota, where large protests have been taking place against federal immigration raids, US media reported.
Geordin Hill-Lewis promises to never challenge John Steenhuisen
While expressing his ambition to run for president, the Mayor of Cape Town said he would never run as long as John Steenhuisen is in the race.
Saving grace for taxpayers in South Africa
Experts warned South Africans that assuming their tax affairs are in order can be a costly mistake, but fortunately, there is a way they can avoid getting in trouble with SARS.
Eleven children dead after horror bus crash in South Africa
A devastating road accident involving a private scholar transport vehicle has claimed the lives of at least 11 school learners in Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg.
News24 | Ali Bacher’s grandson, Jarren, replaces Ferreira in Joburg Super Kings squad
The Joburg Super Kings have called up 22-year-old Jarren Bacher for the remainder the SA20.
Standard Bank fraud warning for these South Africans
Standard Bank has warned that fraud and scams spike in January as criminals target financially strained South Africans.
Endangered grasshopper rediscovered in KZN after 45 years
Scientists have rediscovered an endangered grasshopper species in KwaZulu-Natal, underscoring the importance of small protected areas — and the often-overlooked invertebrates they shelter