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Discovery Invest: Why selectivity and discipline matter more in 2026
Improving economic fundamentals in South Africa and other emerging markets are beginning to show a more favourable investment environment.
News24 | Mugabe’s son to spend another week behind bars
Former Zimbabwean president Robert Mugabe’s attempted-murder-accused son will spend another week behind bars after his case was postponed for a bail application.
South Africa’s richest province heading for disaster
Residents of Gauteng are facing a deepening water crisis, with water restrictions looming.
News24 | Colleen Makhubele resigns as MK Party MP
The turmoil in the MK Party caucus continues with the resignation of one of its former chief whips, Colleen Makhubele, as an MP.
News24 | REPORTING NOTES | Bust trains, bot armies, lawyers’ letters. Inside Prasa’s refurb deal
Join investigative journalists Sikonathi Mantshantsha and Jeff Wicks as they discuss Mantshantsha’s story on how a firm scored hundreds of millions of rands while the Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa blew billions on old trains.
News24 | Roasted halloumi and caramelised peach salad in a honey-mustard dressing
Halloumi’s salty bite and golden edges are the ideal match for smoky, caramelised peaches.
New shopping centre rises in South Africa’s most popular city
Abland Property Developers has announced that construction began at the Central Blue Shopping Centre, which will offer a new retail destination in Cape Town.
News24 | SA expected to get ratings upgrade after Budget
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.
Waterfront expansion plan could reshape Cape Town’s coastline
Waterfront expansion plan could reshape Cape Town’s coastline
Unpacking African markets in the era of global volatility
AMC26 seeks to mobilise global capital to invest in the continent in the face of geopolitical shifts wreaking havoc on markets
SPAR under siege
SPAR has confirmed that it faces a multi-million rand lawsuit following its botched software implementation in KZN, which comes amid continued financial struggles for the retailer.
South African store with lower prices than Checkers and Pick n Pay
Best Before clearance stores, which have grown to eight branches, offer lower prices on food and household products than Pick n Pay, Checkers, and Spar.
What Dawie Roodt would do as South Africa’s Finance Minister
With the 2026 Budget Speech approaching, Daily Investor asked Dawie Roodt what he would do as South Africa’s Finance Minister.
Hawks uncover R100 million education scandal, and Ramaphosa faces heat from Parliament Ad Hoc Committee
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 23 February 2026.
Sasol suffers
Sasol took a hit from lower oil and chemicals prices in its latest half-year results, which saw the company swing to a loss and earnings decline by nearly 95%.
South Africa going from junk to jewel
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana will this week outline improvements in South Africa’s public finances that pave the way for a sovereign credit-rating outlook upgrade, a Bloomberg survey shows.
News24 | Rand back below R16/$, gold climbs to 3-week high amid Trump tariff uncertainty
Gold climbed to a three-week high on Monday as uncertainty stoked by the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down a vast swathe of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs pressured the dollar and pushed investors to the safety of bullion.
How EasyEquities became South Africa’s favourite online investment trading platform
EasyEquities is South Africa’s most popular online investment trading platform, thanks to its high performance and excellent securities.
How EasyEquities became South Africa’s favourite online investment platform
EasyEquities is South Africa’s most popular online investment platform, thanks to its high performance and excellent securities.
The Guptas stole South Africa in a very smart but perverse way
Political analyst Prince Mashele said the Gupta family facilitated state capture and stole billions from South Africa through very smart but perverse actions.