
South Africa is the second-most criminal country on the continent
Synthetic drug use, and extortion and protection racketeering were found to be the most prevalent criminal markets in the country.
MONDAY, 08 DECEMBER 2025, 14:05

Synthetic drug use, and extortion and protection racketeering were found to be the most prevalent criminal markets in the country.

Bafana Bafana are in Group B alongside Angola, Egypt and Zimbabwe for this year’s Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon).

Coronation believes that WeBuyCars’ rapid growth, scalable tech-driven model, and powerful data advantages position it to keep gaining market share, much like past disruptors such as Capitec and Discovery.

Following scandals over his alleged credit card debt and misuse of party funds, John Steenhuisen is unlikely to remain the DA’s leader, says analyst Piet Croucamp.

Hyprop’s sale of a 50% stake in Johannesburg’s Hyde Park Corner is expected to be finalised before year-end, with a put-and-call arrangement enabling the sale of the remaining stake by 2027.

Former Capitec CEO Gerrie Fourie has been appointed to a new role at one of South Africa’s biggest private tertiary education groups.

A monthly gauge of South African manufacturing sentiment saw its sharpest drop of the year.

Clearwater Mall’s foot traffic more than doubled compared to an average Saturday with the launch of South Africa’s first Walmart store.

While SAPS reports significant drops in violent crimes like murder and aggravated robbery, this particular offence shows stubborn increase.

This follows a report released by the South African Human Rights Commission in late November.

Johann Rupert’s Remgro is in talks to acquire full ownership of Mediclinic Southern Africa, the third-largest private healthcare provider in the region.

Sentiment among South African manufacturers plunged to the weakest level since lockdowns were implemented during the Covid-19 pandemic, as export sales remain weak and the manufacturing industry struggles to gain traction.

South Africa’s Pick n Pay said on Monday its CFO, Lerena Olivier, will step down after the retailer’s annual general meeting next year, as the retailer battles mounting losses and fierce competition.

Multiple groups within the African National Congress (ANC) have pushed back against rumours that an internal coup is brewing to remove President Cyril Ramaphosa before his term ends.

The Western Cape frequently saw its police stations rank high throughout the six-month period of the latest crime stats…