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

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

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

Tariffs were meant to punish Chinese exporters and encourage American manufacturing; instead, they have raised prices for US consumers

In November 2025, the R50 million Funda Uphumelele National Survey (FUNS) delivered the first comprehensive measurement of early-grade reading in all official languages. The findings confirmed what researchers suspected: only 31% of Grade 1 learners can identify 40 letter-sounds per minute — the minimum threshold for reading readiness. By Grade 3, 15% cannot read a […]

A special audit has exposed failing infrastructure, high losses and mismanaged municipal water services

It’s only been five years since the first public padel courts were introduced to South Africans but it has since become the fastest growing sport in the country with over 100 000 active players involved.  The player base is evenly split between men and women, with nearly 60% aged 35–65. Now an organisation named Padel […]

From transformative books to binge-worthy series, these South African titles will keep you entertained this holiday season

This was the year that was — South Africa’s chequered 2025, a year that ends not with resolution, but with reckoning

There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

The link between nutrition and education is undeniable – a hungry child cannot learn effectively, and a malnourished child faces lifelong disadvantages. The Tiger Brands Foundation (TBF) has long recognised this truth, and its Khulisa Strategy (a five-year strategy and the path to TBF’s 2035 vision) represents a bold, necessary step forward in tackling malnutrition […]

Dirco spokesperson spokesperson Chrispin Phiri, said South Africa reaffirmed sovereign immigration enforcement and that US data allegations would be addressed through diplomatic channels

As Wall Street buys up the spot supply, smart investors are moving beyond “Hodling” to generate “Daily Cash Flow” via Eden Miner’s hashrate contracts. [ Global Market Watch | December 2025 Edition ] [ Market Review: The ETF Frenzy & Its Flaw ] According to the latest data from BlackRock’s iShares, 2025 was the wildest […]

South African startup, Ezeebit, is making progress in the quickly changing world of digital finance. The cryptocurrency payment firm, which is regulated by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), has received $2.05 million in seed funding. Founder Collective, a US-based group, led this round of funding as stablecoins become more accepted in Africa. Founded in […]

Slots are an entertaining casino game, but they can draw you in as the reels keep spinning. Analyze these metrics to maintain a low-risk gameplay strategy to safeguard your bankroll. You can spin through the best slots with real prizes by evaluating return to player (RTP), slot volatility, and other important metrics.  Return To Player […]

Sustainable Development Goals’ state of play: Why humanity is failing on the journey to 2030

US partiality towards one party risks subverting mediator role in Washington Process

To call Mogadishu ‘garbage’ while extolling Botswana’s diamonds in the same sentence is not diplomacy; it is duplicity