
The Ekurhuleni University: An idea whose time has come
The call for the establishment of the university has reverberated across multiple levels of government, from the Presidency to various national ministries and the Gauteng Provincial Government.
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The call for the establishment of the university has reverberated across multiple levels of government, from the Presidency to various national ministries and the Gauteng Provincial Government.

South Africa’s National Aids Council, Sanac, has asked local drug companies to submit applications by April 7 to make generic versions of an anti-HIV jab that could end Aids by 2043 in the country. The original version of the once-every-six-months shot, known as lenacapavir, is produced by the US pharmaceutical company, Gilead Sciences. Sanac will submit a shortlist of successful applicants,...

African Bank has appointed veteran banker Zweli Manyathi as its next chief executive as the lender enters what its board describes as a consolidation phase following several years of expansion and acquisitions. The bank announced that current group chief executive Kennedy Bungane will step down after five years in the role, during which he led […]
Two brothers of one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most prominent accusers visited the sex offender’s former New Mexico ranch for the first time to demand the Trump administration release unredacted documents to reveal the identities of men their late sister alleged sexually abused her at the property.

Music Festival at Wakkerstroom promises to strike a high note for a magical 15th anniversary weekend.

One local asset manager is betting on SPAR at a time when many others are turning away, based on an often overlooked part of the retailer’s operations.

Capitec has launched its first in-branch smart ID self-service terminal, as part of its collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs.

The mid-term presents the entity with an opportunity to analyse its performance, re-evaluate and recalibrate operations towards its planned goals.
The Cape Town Cycle Tour has confirmed that a cyclist died, due to a suspected heart attack, during Sunday’s event.

With SARS now sharing information with over 120 countries, it warned crypto traders and service providers to report their transactions, or face penalties for non-compliance.

Discover five memorable stops that spruce up the long road between Cape Town and Gauteng, from Karoo towns to historic railway villages.

If you’ve built up meaningful assets and do not have substantial debt, the next challenge is making sure that wealth benefits your children and grandchildren — instead of being eaten away by tax or poor structuring.
Iran launched fresh strikes on energy installations in the Gulf, including a petroleum complex in Bahrain, as oil prices soared on fears over supply disruptions due to the Middle East war.

BEE is coming under immense scrutiny in South Africa, with many asking if the costs of the policy are worth any of its benefits.

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Governments scrambled to limit the impact on economies and consumers from the widening Iran war, which fuelled a record surge in oil prices on Monday after key producers cut output and Tehran signalled that hardliners would remain in charge.
There is no time like the present for these six lighter, comforting soups that bridge the gap between seasons.

Mpact plans to run its Springs Mill until May 2026 while completing existing orders before likely closing the facility due to weak demand, cheaper imports, utility disruptions, and shrinking margins.

Residents across the Western Cape are being warned to prepare for a heatwave.