Economist Dawie Roodt said the headline figures of South Africa’s government debt burden does not paint the whole picture, as municipal debt and state-owned enterprises have become significant liabilities.

After accusing a podcaster of racist remarks, Gayton McKenzie found himself on the receiving end of similar accusations.

Rasool is perhaps one of the few South African political figures able to articulate the global consequences of misused narratives

But international investors are unlikely to accept ratings they perceive as lenient

The ANC’s scramble to form a functioning GNU began with a clear internal directive from its alliance partners: prioritise engagement with the EFF.

The former Kaizer Chiefs marksman moved abroad in September following his exit, and he has now scored his first goal.

Bafana Bafana lost 1-0 to Egypt but that encounter was marred by a controversial VAR decision that went against Hugo Broos’ side.

From Soweto streets to global screens, Mr NT blends hustle, heart and heritage — turning dance into a vehicle for opportunity, community and impact

Two South African National Defence Force members were swept away while on patrol during Operation Corona after a military vehicle attempted to cross a flooded river in Macadamia, Mpumalanga.

South African investors increasingly made emotionally driven decisions in 2025, which hurt returns despite access to expert advice and advanced investment tools.

South African historical data shows that staying diversified and invested consistently delivers positive long-term returns, underscoring that time in the market is the key to successful investing in the long run.

While nobody new has officially thrown their hat in the ring, these are some of the people rumoured to have growing support for the DA’s 2026 leadership election.

2025 didn’t see a boom but it was not a bust

France superstar Kylian Mbappe arrived in Rabat on Thursday to watch Friday’s AFCON match between Morocco and Mali.

Durban City will have a new coach on the bench when the Betway Premiership season resumes at the start of 2026.

Sekhukhune United may have to find a replacement for the former Pirates man as he’s dumped top flight football.

West China Cement is seeking to acquire South Africa’s AfriSam South Africa Proprietary, marking the latest push by cement companies from the Asian nation to expand on the continent.

South Africa’s economy has dramatically underperformed its emerging market peers due to poor policy, corruption, and collapsing state capacity, leaving the country far smaller, poorer, and less competitive than it should be.

Discover expert commentary from high-profile South African leaders on the Smart Money podcast.

South Africa’s property market is set for a stronger 2026, with lower interest rates, a stable rand, and rising home-loan activity driving recovery.

South Africa’s decision to modify a plan to break up its state-owned power utility into three separate entities is encountering opposition from creditors and foreign government funders.