WEATHER: Very hot condition expected in three provinces
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A once key airport in South Africa ripped apart brick by brick
The once-bustling Thaba ‘Nchu Airport, opened in 1988 as one of Bophuthatswana’s flagship infrastructure projects, now stands as a stark symbol of a local economy that has long since stalled.
FNB pays out R295 million amid state-owned ‘bank’ collapse
FNB has paid out funds to 3,600 Ithala depositors after being appointed by the National Treasury to enable clients to access their funds, following years of mismanagement at the state-owned institution.
Where South Africa’s illegal guns come from
According to the country’s acting police minister, a large portion of weapons is smuggled in from neighbouring countries.
Dark clouds gather over one of South Africa’s biggest employers
South Africa’s agricultural sector faces growing risks as increasingly severe and unpredictable hailstorms threaten crops, infrastructure and food system stability.
At least 12 killed in mass shooting at one of the world’s most famous beaches
The death toll from the mass shooting at Sydney’s Bondi Beach has risen to 12, as police formally declared the attack a terrorist incident aimed at the city’s Jewish community.
The cars gaining significant traction globally
Electric vehicles (EVs) have rapidly shifted from niche to mainstream, reshaping the global automotive market and climate strategies worldwide.
Urgent message for South Africans who want to leave the country in 2026
Experts urged South Africans planning to emigrate in early 2026 to start preparing now, as SARS and banks slow down over the festive season, and delays can seriously hinder the tax-residency cessation process.
The South African suburb where houses sell for over R35 million
A new property listed for R37 million has hit the market in Bryanston, one of South Africa’s most prestigious suburbs.
Major boost for the South African Police Service
South Africa’s top contact crime hotspots are receiving additional capacity in early 2026.
SAWS warns of severe storms with heavy rain in FOUR provinces
Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Sunday, 14 December 2025.
SARS coming after your data in South Africa
SARS is intensifying enforcement of third-party data submissions to close the tax gap, improve compliance, and trigger audits where discrepancies arise.
ANC cries foul over plan that could see Starlink roll out in South Africa
This comes after the minister issued a directive that instructs Icasa to address what he describes as legal flaws in its existing equity ownership regulations for the ICT sector.
New amusement park to replace Durban Funworld
A R1.1 billion theme park will soon be constructed on the site of the old Durban Funworld, a 75-year-old popular landmark that closed in 2023.
Companies are hunting for South Africans with these skills
South African employers are increasingly hunting for tech talent, with certain professionals seeing particularly sharp growth in demand.
South Africa’s police docket crisis
For every ten dockets the police close every year in South Africa, an average of 6 are closed without resolution.
Airbnb warning for South Africa
Experts have warned that regulating Airbnb will not solve South Africa’s housing crisis, as the platform has a minimal impact on accommodation supply and actually boosts the economy.