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Mashatile prepares to take Cyril Ramaphosa’s job
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile signalled to the Democratic Alliance that he wants it to remain in any future coalition government, as part of a broader effort to position himself as President Cyril Ramaphosa’s eventual successor.

Batohi never investigated Cato Manor unit, says Ncqukaitobi
The national director of public prosecutions said she established a panel to look into the human rights abuses linked to the Durban police unit

New Epson CEO aims for African expansion and sustainable growth
the household name for printers, projectors and scanners, Epson, has a new CEO at its helm, and he’s planning big things for the African region. Mr. Junkichi Yoshida became President, Representative Director and Chief Executive Officer in April this year after serving as Director, Executive Officer, and COO of Epson’s Printing Solutions Division. On a […]

ANC at breaking point
South Africa’s ANC, the liberation movement that brought Nelson Mandela to power, said it was facing a crisis over corruption, poor governance, and persistent racial inequality, and pledged to clean up its act.

Meet one of the youngest qualified doctors in South Africa
On 11 December, 21-year-old David Obagbuwa graduated with an MBChB from Stellenbosch University (SU), becoming one of the youngest medical doctors to qualify in South Africa.

Soweto Derby in disguise? Chiefs have 13 stars vs Pirates in Carling Cup!
Kaizer Chiefs released 13 players who are part of the Carling Cup final against Orlando Pirates. Could this be a Soweto Derby in disguise?

Two ANC leaders arrested after allegedly demanding R300,000 bribe
Two ANC leaders were arrested on 11 December in a sting operation at Menlyn Maine Central Square in Pretoria after allegedly attempting to solicit a R300,000 bribe.

Top South African asset manager’s CEO calls it quits
Satrix CEO Fikile Mbhokota will step down from the top job in January 2026 after three years at the helm.

R26 million bridge opens at major South African mall
Growthpoint Properties has officially opened the R26 million Sandton Drive Link Bridge between The Place at 1 Sandton Drive and Sandton City.

Almost 500 Afrikaans public schools rewriting their language policies for BELA Act
Almost 500 Afrikaans-medium public schools have been pushed to add English and African languages as mediums of instruction under the BELA act.

Illegal wildlife trade, habitat loss and climate stress driving rapid biodiversity decline in SA
Freshwater fish, sharks, rays, endemic plants and iconic mammals are among the country’s fastest-declining species, as invasive species, reduced freshwater flows and pollution intensify

Border management nabs 30 illegal nationals attempting to enter South Africa
The Border Management Authority (BMA) has intercepted 30 illegal foreign nationals at O.R. Tambo International Airport, preventing them from entering the country.

Best news for South Africa’s listed property sector in six years
South Africa’s listed property sector has had a bumper year, breaching the R300 billion market cap threshold for the first time since 2019.

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Old Mutual eyes South Africa’s ‘Big Four’ banks
South Africa’s biggest banks look poised for a rerating as falling bond yields amid improved fiscal discipline from the government ease financial conditions in the country.

The ANC is dying
Economist Dawie Roodt argues that the ANC is in a terminal decline due to corruption, incompetence, and outdated Marxist ideologies that underpin all of its policies.

Good news for interest rate cuts in South Africa
South African inflation expectations for the next two years fell in the fourth quarter, edging closer to the Reserve Bank’s new 3% inflation target.