WEDNESDAY, 22 APRIL 2026, 18:07
Pope Leo warned of the risk of democracies sliding into “majoritarian tyranny”, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after US President Donald Trump attacked the pontiff on social media.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has chosen Roelf Meyer, a former chief government negotiator during talks to end white minority rule in the 1990s, to be his country’s next ambassador to the United States.
Previous councils failed to act and hold the vice-chancellor accountable. They bear responsibility for many of the challenges now facing Fort Hare
Two major developments over the past few months could present a significant risk to South Africa’s electricity sector reforms and the price of solar panels in the country.
The Nkabinde Commission faces mounting challenges as retired Major General Johan Booysen withdraws from testifying, further depleting the evidence leaders’ witness roster.
Veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer has been appointed South Africa’s new ambassador to the US, the presidency has confirmed to News24.
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Talks to end the Iran war could resume in Pakistan over the next two days, US President Donald Trump said, after the collapse of weekend negotiations prompted Washington to impose a blockade on Iranian ports.
The world is panic-buying the one asset that performs when institutions fail. South Africa owns more of it than anyone else. You can guess how this ends.
In the heart of the Cape Flats, a 6-year-old girl is proving that age is no obstacle to making a meaningful impact.
Ramaphosa has named Roelf Meyer, a former National Party negotiator and ex-member of Parliament, as South Africa’s envoy to the United States.
President Cyril Ramaphosa is poised to tap veteran political negotiator Roelf Meyer as the country’s next envoy to the US, as Pretoria seeks to steady relations with Washington after a turbulent year.
Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson has suspended EPWP funding to eThekwini after an Auditor-General report exposed ghost beneficiaries, irregular payments and allegations of “jobs for sex” corruption
Experts say South Africa’s contradictory approach to drugs — treating addiction as both a disease and a crime — is fuelling a worsening crisis in places like Westbury, where illicit drugs plague the community
The Competition Commission has approved AttBid’s bid to acquire RMB Holdings, paving the way for the Van der Walt brothers to gain control of the company.
Shell is in advanced talks with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company to sell its retail fuel stations in South Africa, where it has operated since 1902.
Will Julius Malema lose his seat in Parliament? We unpack how a 15-year jail term, a fine, suspended sentences or appeals could affect him.
The EFF leader is hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst, as he waits to learn his fate in KuGompo City.
Astron Energy has reached a major milestone in its rebranding program with the unveiling of its 700th site in Villiersdorp, Western Cape.
A new ranking revealed that Delaire Graff Lodges & Spa in Stellenbosch and Oyster Box in Durban were among the top 20 most beautiful spas in the world.
Crypto trading platform BYDFi has announced a month-long campaign beginning 1 April 2026, to mark its sixth anniversary.