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Astron Energy has reached a major milestone in its rebranding program with the unveiling of its 700th site in Villiersdorp, Western Cape.
THURSDAY, 23 APRIL 2026, 08:40

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.

South African investors are increasingly using “rent-vesting” to live in high-cost coastal areas like Cape Town while investing in higher-yield inland markets.

Over R1.6 billion has been paid out to customers of Ithala, equating to around 32% of the company’s customer base.

DIRCO’s Zane Dangor confirms President Cyril Ramaphosa has chosen a new ambassador to the US, to help mend strained relations with Washington.

Elephants in South African game reserves can be calm yet dangerous. Learn from recent attacks and discover essential safari safety tips.

Foyle Farm, under Ian Webster, was world-class and supplied a significant portion of Zimbabwe’s national dairy needs. However, the Mugabe family destroyed the farm.

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While national property sales volumes have declined, prices have surged, especially in one major city, where a R1 million home in 2014 now exceeds R2 million.

Can Human-Wildlife conflict be contained in Mpumalanga as lions roam farmland and farmers count the cost of livestock losses?

South Africa is essentially kicking the can down the road by reducing the fuel levy in April, and potentially May, as these costs been to be unwound later down the line.

University of Cape Town researcher recognised for pioneering work in allergy science.

STADIO has partnered with the City of Cape Town to develop a first-of-its-kind bachelor’s degree in municipal policing to professionalise and expand training for metro police across South Africa.

Brenthurst prides itself on its comprehensive communication strategy which has established the company as a leading brand in boutique wealth management.

Club Med has landed in the middle of a furore over the best way to keep sharks from attacking tourists at its more than R2 billion South African resort.

Knysna is facing severe governance and financial challenges, with failing basic services, rising wage costs, and leadership instability pushing the municipality towards collapse.

Tourism travel shifts south as Middle East tensions disrupt routes. Can South Africa gain from changing demand?

Germany has agreed to give South Africa a new €200 million (R3.8 billion) concessional climate loan, and the two countries will deepen cooperation in other areas like critical minerals.

Curious about what the skies hold? Discover the latest outlook for all nine provinces across South Africa this Tuesday, 14 April 2026.

The Mangaung Metro, which governs Bloemfontein and surrounding towns, has lost more than R1.6 billion worth of water over the past five financial years.