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‘I don’t owe the DA a cent’ – Karabo Khakhau hits back after conference disqualification over R4 250 tithe
Khakhau said the race was personal for her and it was a deliberate push back against those who seek to abolish the existence of ancillary structures in the party

Hard SARS crackdown for these taxpayers in South Africa
SARS is cracking down on trust tax debt by fast-tracking civil judgments, giving trustees just days to act or risk having assets attached.

Fraud warning for South African homeowners
Experts warned that property fraud involving forged signatures and illegal transfers is on the rise in South Africa.

One country South Africa’s biggest banks are pumping money into
Africa’s biggest lenders are converging on Kenya, betting the country offers the best gateway into East Africa’s fast-growing but underbanked economies.
News24 | NPA secures final forfeiture of R32m linked to Free State asbestos scandal
The Free State High Court in Bloemfontein has granted a final forfeiture order for six luxury properties and a Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, collectively valued at approximately R32 million, in connection with the irregular R230-million asbestos scandal.

The Bill of Rights at 30: Turning Human Dignity into Reality
Human Rights Day highlights a widening gap between legal protections and everyday experience, raising urgent questions about dignity, accountability and whether South Africa’s democratic project is delivering on its promises.

The calm before the storm in South Africa
South Africa’s inflation rate is at the Reserve Bank’s 3% target. However, this reading is the calm before the storm from the Iran war.

Protection of human rights depends on responsible and well-functioning systems of governance
When read in connection with South Africa’s political history, Phaethon and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice narratives provide insight into how societies gain power and why the protection of human rights — celebrated annually on Human Rights Day (21 March) — depends on responsible, effective systems of governance.

I am not bringing back one cent to South Africa – Magnus Heystek
Magnus Heystek, the co-founder and investment strategist at Brenthurst Wealth, said he is not bringing one cent he invested offshore back to South Africa.

South Africa’s 12 million reasons to act: The hidden cost of inaction on obesity
Health economics research estimates that obesity cost South Africa approximately R33.2 billion in 2020, equivalent to about 15% of government health expenditure and roughly 0.67% of GDP
News24 | Off the Record | Ramaphosa’s first job, Cronje’s skills cry and more reactions from Day 2
We caught up with CEOs, mayors and President Cyril Ramaphosa himself on the sidelines of News24’s flagship jobs summit to ask them about their first jobs, as well as their reactions to Day 2 in our series Off the Record.

New car brand sells more cars than BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Nissan
Chinese car manufacturer Jetour has seen a meteoric rise in South Africa, selling more cars than well-known brands like BMW and Nissan.
News24 | Stallone, Trump and Van Damme: Tributes pour in for action (and meme) star Chuck Norris
Tributes have been pouring in for action hero and meme legend, Chuck Norris.

The South African billionaire who said no to Warren Buffett
Very few people don’t take the opportunity to have Warren Buffett as a shareholder in their business. Even fewer do so while making billions of dollars.

Black Sash: Turning Rights into Real Life Change
For more than seventy years, Black Sash has been part of South Africa’s story. Today, it is focused on one of the most practical and powerful levers for change: making sure the social security system works, and works fairly, for everyone.

Investing in urban nature pays off
The Jukskei River catchment project highlights how green infrastructure can cut flood damage, manage invasive species and improve urban health

Democracy demands vigilance: Labour’s role in safeguarding South Africa’s future
Organised labour has long been the heartbeat of South Africa’s struggle for freedom and justice. In the darkest days of apartheid, when oppression seemed immovable, it was the collective strength of workers that shook the foundations of tyranny. Unions were more than defenders of wages and conditions, they became the rallying cry of resistance and […]
News24 | Switzerland blocks weapons exports to US over Iran war
Switzerland has said it will not issue licences for companies to export weapons to the United States due to the ongoing war on Iran, citing the country’s longstanding principle of neutrality.

WEATHER: Heavy rain and strong winds expected in FOUR provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Saturday, 21 March 2026.