New mega-development breaks ground in Cape Town’s R21 billion smart city
Abland has broken ground on Canal Plaza, a 10,333 m² premium office development in Cape Town’s R21 billion Century City precinct.
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Government pulls R3.8 billion lifeline for South African Post Office
The Business Rescue Practitioners say that the business rescue plan for the South African Post Office is looking bleak after it was confirmed that a R3.8 billion bailout will not be provided to save the declining SOE.
Organised criminal syndicates behind Johannesburg’s hijacked building crisis – Morero
Mayor Dada Morero has blamed organised criminal syndicates for driving the city’s escalating hijacked building crisis, arguing that powerful networks are making it nearly impossible to reclaim and redevelop inner-city properties.
Sale of major South African bank collapses
Bidvest’s attempt to sell its banking business to Access Bank for R2.8 billion has fallen apart, with the Nigerian-based company failing to fulfil certain conditions in the agreed-upon timeframe.
News24 | No Concourt appeal for Media24 merger
Legal attempts to reverse Media24’s sale of its logistics business and community newspapers have now reached a dead end, with the Constitutional Court dismissing an application for leave to appeal.
DStv playing with fire
MultiChoice has removed one of DStv’s biggest drawcards – the trust that SuperSport will carry all major sporting events without exception.
News24 | UPDATE | Gauteng court dismisses bail appeal of church leader accused of bribing judge
International Pentecost Holiness Church (IPHC) leader Bhekumzi Mike Sandlana – accused of bribing a Gauteng High Court Judge – will remain behind bars after an appeal against his bail refusal was dismissed.
News24 | US Congress to question Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell, but she may not answer
Jeffrey Epstein’s accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell will be questioned behind closed doors by the US Congress, though she’s expected to invoke her right to not answer questions.
News24 | Cyril Ramaphosa | The SARS turnaround shows inquiries work
After almost all of the Nugent Commission’s recommendations were implemented, SARS has achieved a turnaround that has exceeded expectations, writes Cyril Ramaphosa.
Billionaire brothers behind WeBuyCars involved in R655 million property deal
WeBuyCars co-founders Faan and Dirk van der Walt are involved in AttBid’s plan to acquire RMH.
The GNU is an ANC government and will ice out parties that disagree – Lesufi
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says the ANC invited other GNU parties into government, and can therefore continue without them if they disagree with ANC policies.
South Africa to withdraw troops from Congo
South Africa will withdraw its troops from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
‘Happy Feet’: A small reminder with a big message
Protecting African penguins isn’t just about saving a species – it’s about protecting a piece of our natural heritage.
Prominent South African company gets green light to cut hundreds of jobs
The Labour Court dismissed MISA’s bid to stop Motus’s retrenchment process, clearing the way for restructuring driven by pressure on margins from the rise of affordable Chinese vehicles.
News24 | DJ Warras murder: Accused intends to enter into plea agreement
Armindo Joaquim Pacula, who stands accused of killing Warrick ‘DJ Warras’ Stock, intends to enter into a plea agreement.
Getting ready for the rugby world cup in Australia
The Springboks are ready to defend their title. Check out the match dates and opponents for South Africa at the rugby world cup in Australia.
News24 | Gauteng court dismisses bail appeal of church leader accused of bribing judge
International Pentecost Holiness Church (IPHC) leader Bhekumzi Mike Sandlana – accused of bribing a Gauteng High Court Judge – will remain behind bars after an appeal against his bail refusal was dismissed.
Everything you need to know about the Super Bowl in America
The 60th Super Bowl in America just delivered a historic victory for Seattle and a vibrant halftime show. Here is a look at the big event.
Reinstated corruption-accused municipal CFO has been a funder of the ANC
Corruption-accused Matlosana CFO Mercy Phetla, recently dismissed then reinstated, had her foundation sponsor ANC’s 2026 January 8th golf day.
Iconic R1.6 billion shopping mall in South Africa’s capital city being sold
Hyprop plans to sell half of its stake in Woodlands Boulevard for around R790 million.
BBM & Mxit: The Devices That Defined Mobile Culture
Relive the era of BBM pins and Mxit chat rooms. A nostalgic look at the iconic mobile phones and tactile keyboards that defined a generation.