ANC Eastern Cape conference indefinitely postponed amid court disputes and internal divisions
The ANC has postponed its Eastern Cape provincial conference indefinitely, leaving leadership battles and court disputes unresolved
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WEATHER: Violent storms and heavy rain target SEVEN provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 29 March 2026.
Two small towns building the most houses in South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal’s iLembe district – home to fast-growing coastal towns like Ballito and Salt Rock – recorded the highest residential growth in South Africa.
The Governor’s prayer: Kganyago holds steady while the world burns
The Reserve Bank kept rates at 6.75 per cent as oil topped R1,965 per barrel and Eskom’s tariff loomed.
Big trouble on the cards for South Africa’s richest province
Lesotho is seeking to open talks with South Africa over royalties and compensation for a water-sharing deal that is critical for supply in Gauteng.
Old Joe: Meet the Lowveld icon brought to life by Ghost
Old Joe, who stands guard in the Lowveld, is a painted rock with a rich history, shaped by artist Ghost and loved by travellers.
US/Israel war against International Law
The assassination of Khamenei was another blatant violation of international law. It was also part of a broader strategy to eliminate moderate leaders, whose absence is then used to justify replacing diplomacy with military campaigns
South Africa a day late and a dollar short
South Africa’s slow pace in implementing reforms is coming back to haunt it as the country faces increasingly severe global shocks, with very little protection in place.
Important legal ruling for foreigners with assets in South Africa
A landmark ruling by the Supreme Court of Appeal has introduced major changes to South Africa’s insolvency landscape by confirming that recognised foreign trustees can access surplus local funds.
When art returns, who does it belong to?
As masterpieces by William Kentridge and Pablo Picasso return to Johannesburg, Homecoming becomes less about art on walls and more about who gets to claim it
Salif Keita pulls out of Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek due to illness
Salif Keita has withdrawn from the Montreux Jazz Festival Franschhoek due to a sudden illness, with his band set to perform a tribute in his absence
Why brilliant ideas aren’t enough
The country has the talent. It has ideas. It has institutions. What it needs is the connective tissue to turn potential into performance — and the patience to accept that breakthrough innovation requires risk, failure and time
R620 million of apartments sold in one South African suburb in a single day
A record-breaking launch of The Charles in Somerset West saw R618.6 million in apartment sales concluded in a single day.