Great news for the South African rand
South Africa’s commodity-linked rand strengthened in early trade on Monday, edging closer to a 16-per-dollar level thanks to record gold prices.
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Dead body found on government property in South Africa
The South African Police Service has opened an investigation after a corpse was found in a Limpopo labour centre.
News24 | Seven bold, flavourful bowls to get you through the week
Bowls of grains don’t have to be bland and boring. These are seven bowls that are built around bold flavours, satisfying textures, and ingredients that actually keep you full and fortified.
Rand breaks through R16 to the US dollar
South Africa’s rand is at its lowest level in years, briefly breaking through the R16/USD threshold amid elevated global uncertainty and a soaring gold price.
Top 5 Rules You Need To Use To Make Trading Your Full-Time Business
Be it the present uncertainty of 2026 or your future plans, these five non-negotiable rules will guide you to a sustainable trading business.
Flower farms in South Africa: When to visit
Famous flower farms in South Africa and when to visit them: Your guide to catching the most vibrant blooms and colourful landscapes back home.
News24 | New ruling on Ace Magashule’s ex-PA special plea expected next month
Former Free State premier Ace Magashule’s erstwhile assistant, Moroadi Cholota, should know whether or not her prosecution is going ahead by the end of next month.
News24 | Alleged DJ Warras murder mastermind denied bail over flight risk concerns
Victor Majola, the alleged mastermind behind the murder of media personality Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock, has been denied bail.
Big change for homeowners after High Court ruling
A recent High Court ruling has brought about changes for South African homeowners, clarifying that they cannot accept the benefits of an HOA settlement while rejecting its conditions.
News24 | Rand breaks below R16/$ for the first time since 2022
The rand strengthened past 16 per dollar for the first time in almost four years, extending a rally fuelled by global appetite for riskier assets as the US currency retreats.
The MK Party revolves around one man and one man only
For Jabulani Khumalo, the founder of the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, the ongoing leadership struggle is not merely a legal dispute over directorship.
News24 | Video of fatal US federal shooting contradicts narrative by officials, right-wing influencers
US President Donald Trump’s administration and his (Make America Great Again) MAGA allies have disseminated a flurry of misinformation about the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in the US city of Minneapolis.
News24 | Busisiwe Mavuso | SA’s reform success creates options in a disrupted global order
The global moment demands that we act on the idea that “middle powers” should shape their own futures, with renewed clarity and purpose, writes Busisiwe Mavuso.
Big VAT changes coming to South Africa
SARS is rolling out a VAT modernisation programme to enable real-time data collection and e-invoicing to improve compliance and reduce the administrative burden on taxpayers.
News24 | Investec-backed Revego lands R1bn for renewable energy projects
Revego Africa Energy Fund raised R1 billion in its first capital-raising round since 2021 as the Investec Bank-backed firm seeks to bankroll renewable power projects in South Africa.
New ANC ‘war room’ to tackle service delivery, and good news for mobile-data users in South Africa
These are the key developments happening in South Africa today, 26 January 2026.
Major South African state-owned company back from the brink
Denel has managed to pay its employees’ salaries this month following an urgent meeting in which workers were warned that the state-owned enterprise may not be able to do so.
ANC’s alleged vote-buying drama intensifies
Alleged ballot boxes and papers linked to the African National Congress’s controversial Greater Johannesburg Regional Conference have been discovered at a private residence in Pretoria.
Gold breaks new record as investors run for cover
Gold surged beyond $5,000 an ounce for the first time, extending a breakneck rally fueled by US President Donald Trump’s reshaping of international relations and investor flight from sovereign bonds and currencies.