Eskom running out of time
A new report argues that the country has a narrow window to pivot from drafting laws to disciplined execution if it hopes to transition from a failing monopoly to a competitive, private-sector-led green energy market.
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Met using e-bikes and drones to catch phone thieves
The force has also warned young children are being targeted over social media to steal phones.
News24 | Parents want answers after child is killed by falling goalpost at Tembisa school
Angered parents were at the Reagile Primary School in Tembisa on Tuesday where a 10-year-old pupil died after goalposts allegedly fell on him.
POWER SHIFTS OP-ED: South Africa’s electricity reform has reached its moment of truth
After more than a century of vertically integrated monopoly control, the country has begun the transition to a competitive, multimarket electricity system. The load shedding crisis forced action. Now the hard work of execution must follow.
LEARNING: Young author uses poetry to help pupils master maths and accounting
An accountant has found creative ways to reshape how pupils experience these subjects by making numbers fun and accessible.
Exec exodus from prominent South African mining company
Copper 360 has announced its company secretary’s resignation, marking the miner’s third exec exit this month.
WHAT’S COOKING: Caprese salad with a touch of the Karoo
Insalata Caprese, or Caprese salad, is all about colour, but that’s not to say it is not also about texture and flavour. It’s all of those things.
Stadium Management SA boosts ticketing system for Pirates-Sundowns clash
Having 120 first scanning validation points and opening 136 turnstiles are some of the measures Stadium Management SA has put in place to ensure its new ticketing system is hiccup-free in Wednesday’s fixture between Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns.
Where innovation meets reseller enablement
The ICT reseller channel continues to evolve as client expectations rise and technology landscapes become more interconnected.
News24 | Public Protector says senior staff will investigate Gcaleka’s ‘romantic partner’
Public Protector and advocate Kholeka Gcaleka says the distance between her and any investigation in which she may have a personal interest “is as clear as day”.
Electronic artist Look Mum No Computer to represent UK at Eurovision
The synth artist and Eurovision fan says he finds it “completely bonkers” to be representing the UK.
Why Benfica tie is pivotal for Arbeloa and Real Madrid
After a difficult start as Real Madrid manager, Alvaro Arbeloa will know the importance of progressing past Jose Mourinho’s Benfica in the Champions League play-off round.
CEO who faces possible criminal charges paid R9.8 million
Former Road Accident Fund (RAF) CEO Collins Letsoalo was paid R9.8 million in the 2025 financial year, which included a bonus of R2.8 million.
Homeless people direct traffic in South Africa’s richest city
Traffic lights in Johannesburg are out so regularly that it has become commonplace for homeless people to direct traffic in the hope of getting tips.
The rising cost of saying ‘I do’
Wedding venues are becoming one of the most expensive parts of modern marriages.
What changes might England make for Ireland game?
Following England’s defeat by Scotland at Murrayfield, what changes might Steve Borthwick make to face Ireland on Saturday?
Lungu family complies with subpoenas in poisoning probe
The family of late Zambian president Edgar Lungu has complied with the five subpoenas requesting them to submit formal statements aimed at ongoing criminal investigations into his alleged poisoning.
Watch Lunar New Year celebrations around the world
Millions of people around the world are celebrating the start of the Lunar New Year, with festivities taking place from Hong Kong to Buenos Aires.
What has gone wrong for British short track speed skating?
When Niall Treacy skidded out of the men’s 500m heats on Monday, Great Britain’s hopes in the short track speed skating were finally put out of their misery.