White people hate BEE because it makes black people owners – Gwede Mantashe
Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, Gwede Mantashe, argues that anyone who debates black economic empowerment (BEE) promotes white supremacy.
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News24 | Wrap battle: Albany offers refunds as some new packs cause sticky problem
Tiger Brands recently relaunched its popular Albany Wraps product in a re-sealable pack, selling the “convenience” factor to consumers.But consumers complained that the wraps stuck together in the new packaging.
News24 | 40 dead, 115 injured in devastating New Year’s fire at Swiss ski resort bar
Dozens are presumed dead after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana as young revellers rang in the new year on Thursday, with witnesses describing scenes of “panic”.
News24 | Friday’s weather: Thundershowers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo, KZN, warmer in rest of SA
The South African Weather Service has warned of showers and thundershowers in Mpumalanga, Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal tomorrow, while other provinces can expect cloudy, fine and warm to hot conditions.
News24 | South Africa’s New Year babies: A celebration marred by rising teenage pregnancy
In the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal, teenage mothers as young as 15 and 16 were among those who gave birth on New Year’s Day.
Private school tax warning in South Africa
A proposed amendment to the Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill could leave South African schools facing severe cashflow strain.
News24 | PODCAST | Bruce Whitfield’s Business Week: What to expect from 2026
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News24 | China’s BYD beats Tesla with world-record EV sales in 2025
Chinese auto giant BYD sold 2.26 million electric vehicles last year, a company statement showed Thursday, setting a new record for any firm globally.
Public Protector flags irregular appointment of elderly Municipal Manager
An investigation revealed that the Ubuntu Municipality irregularly employed an individual over 65 years old as municipal manager, without so much as an interview.
South Africa’s R241 million military agreement with China
Minister of Defence and Military Veterans, Angie Motshekga, provided details about South Africa’s multi-million-rand military deal with China.
Wealthy South African families face a major financial threat
Experts warned that wealthy South African families risk costly conflict, legal battles and losing their assets if they do not implement clear succession planning.
News24 | Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor in ‘honour and the privilege of a lifetime’
Zohran Mamdani, the young upstart of the US left, was sworn to take over as New York mayor for a term sure to see him cross swords with President Donald Trump.
South African homeowners are in serious trouble
Residential mortgage defaults are rising sharply despite lower rates and inflation, underscoring severe financial strain on South African households amid weak economic conditions.
The major South African city expanding into the ocean
Constrained by Table Mountain, Cape Town has been expanding into the Atlantic Ocean for the past two centuries, with another land reclamation project planned.
The popular South African toy chain that was brought down by controversy
Reggies, the once-popular South African toy franchise, gradually disappeared from shopping centres following controversial protest action in 2012.
How the police ‘saved South Africa’s 2010 FIFA World Cup’
In the months leading up to the 2010 event, South Africa faced the reality that the country may not be safe enough to host the tournament.