News24 | Iran SA embassy mocks Trump over Strait of Hormuz negotiations and control
Iran mocked US President Donald Trump’s comments on the progress of the war and control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Jazz in Sync: Why Festival “Competition” Could Be South Africa’s Greatest Collaboration
As two major jazz festivals converge in the Western Cape, what seems like competition may reveal a deeper story of collaboration, resilience and creative possibility
SA pitches itself as Africa’s gateway amid global market turbulence
As South Africa prepares to host the sixth SA Investment Conference, government leaders and economists say global instability, including tension in the Middle East, unexpectedly boost the country’s appeal as a stable investment destination
R1.3 trillion banking giant setting up shop in South Africa
Revolut is steadily establishing its operations in South Africa after it applied for a full banking licence with the Prudential Authority in late 2025.
South Africans face tax clampdown as taxpayers flee the country
South Africa’s shrinking taxpayer base could force SARS to increase enforcement, raise taxes, or consider new measures like a wealth tax, placing greater pressure on remaining taxpayers and businesses.
News24 | Nkabane found guilty of lying to Parliament about appointment of SETA chairpersons
Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics and Members’ Interest has found former Higher Education Minister, Nobuhle Nkabane, guilty of lying in Parliament about the controversial appointments of the Sector Education Training Authority chairpersons.
Well-known retailer’s stores disappearing across South Africa
Massmart is considering closing about 20 Game stores across Gauteng, the Western Cape, and KwaZulu-Natal as part of a broader restructuring plan.
News24 | Gary Player praises LIV Golf SA’s success: ‘It fills my heart with tremendous pride’
Nine-time Major champion Gary Player has commended over 100 000 fans for their support as LIV Golf South Africa made a record-breaking debut, capturing the spotlight in the golf world this past weekend.
Get ready to meet the tiniest heroes that shape our future
Learn how the planet’s tiniest heroes matter for our future. Discover the important role of bees in nature’s balance.
News24 | Wayne Duvenage | SETA reform requires decisive action – not another promise
The call for SETA reform must not translate into another drawn-out process of reviews, consultations and diluted interventions. What is required now is decisive, structural change, real accountability, and swift implementation, writes OUTA CEO Wayne Duvenage.
SA’s top restaurants crowned
South Africa’s best restaurants have been revealed, celebrating excellence across the country.
Alarm bells ringing for the rand
The rand is set to remain volatile as the Iran war persists, with the local currency facing pressure from all angles.
TB risk should not depend on where we are born
TB is strongly associated with poverty. Transmission is facilitated in poorly ventilated, crowded settings such as underground mines, busy workplaces and densely populated urban areas
News24 | Farmers ‘living in hope’ as fuel crunch threatens wheat, mealie crops
Farmers in South Africa are heading into the winter planting season with surging diesel prices and tightening supplies — triggered by the Middle East conflict — threatening production in sub-Saharan Africa’s largest commercial wheat-growing industry.
News24 | South Africans seek relief from fuel prices — hybrid car makers are in line to benefit
Rising fuel costs are pushing more South Africans to consider hybrid vehicles rather than fully electric cars, according to a Yazi study.
News24 | Geordin Hill-Lewis to face Sibusiso Dyonase for the position of DA leader
Sibusiso Dyonase has put up his hand for the position of DA leader. Previously, City of Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis was unopposed.
South Africa’s richest city missing R70 billion
Johannesburg is facing a severe crisis as unpaid municipal bills have surged to R71.9 billion, undermining infrastructure investment and threatening the city’s financial health.