
End of an era for billionaire Patrice Motsepe
Following a JSE rule change, billionaire Patrice Motsepe will make a switch from executive to non-executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals.
SATURDAY, 21 FEBRUARY 2026, 13:40

Following a JSE rule change, billionaire Patrice Motsepe will make a switch from executive to non-executive chairman of African Rainbow Minerals.
Too many ambassadorial posts have been treated as rewards for loyal or difficult cadres rather than positions requiring serious economic and trade expertise, argues Busisiwe Mavuso.
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Mpact is set to shut its Springs cartonboard mill at the end of March 2026, citing cheaper imports and weak demand, though ongoing electricity and water disruptions also significantly undermined the plant’s viability.

EasyEquities has begun onboarding live users to its Global Stocks offering in the Philippines through its partnership with GCash, with it seeing strong initial interest.

Ranga Chivaviro is doing the most for Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Adalah, and he has now scored six goals in his last six matches.

OM Bank has made a strong early entry into South Africa’s banking market by rapidly growing its customer base through Old Mutual’s existing network.

Well-known attorney Willie Spies has officially entered the mayoral race for the City of Tshwane and returned to the Freedom Front Plus after 16 years.

Orlando Pirates have turned Orlando Amstel Arena into a real slaughterhouse after recording their 11th consecutive win this past weekend.

The rally in South African bonds is set to gain further impetus when Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana unveils his budget later this month.

Thembinkosi Lorch handed Al-Ittihad Tripoli a 1-0 win over Al Shamooa in the Libyan Cup in what was his first official match.

More than a year after an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease began devastating South African herds, the country finally has the beginnings of a plan to tackle the disaster and stave off a food crisis.

South Africa’s residential property market is poised for a cautious rebound in 2026, with estate agents expecting stabilising demand, rising activity from first-time buyers and investors, and improving sentiment.

An investigation by The Free Press has found that many of the Afrikaners who moved to the US as refugees are living in poor conditions.
The South African Police Service wants custody of the body of the late former Zambian president Edgar Lungu, News24 has reliably learnt.

Dual-qualified solicitor Adam Mitchell advises South Africans in England on protecting complex cross-border wealth in family law disputes.

A recent High Court judgment warned that, while SARS can still demand upfront payment of disputed tax, taxpayers with strong security and evidence can challenge the decision and potentially stop enforcement.

Minister Angie Motshekga has recently announced a new board of directors for Denel after a recent forensic report exposed alleged renewed corruption at the state entity.

Africa’s biggest bank expects to see substantial cumulative interest rate cuts in South Africa over the next year, boosting consumer spending.
Australia will play world champions South Africa at Perth Stadium on September 27.

Award-winning economist Dawie Roodt said he was positive about President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address.