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Glencore’s South African ferrochrome unit could walk away from talks with the government over a discounted electricity package due to what it sees as unfavourable conditions.
SATURDAY, 21 MARCH 2026, 06:24

Glencore’s South African ferrochrome unit could walk away from talks with the government over a discounted electricity package due to what it sees as unfavourable conditions.
If the US-Israeli war on Iran ended tomorrow, one verdict is already clear: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would walk away stronger, while US President Donald Trump would be left to manage the shock to global markets and to Gulf allies who have borne the heaviest costs.
The International Energy Agency outlined on Friday proposals to ease oil price pressures on consumers, such as working-from-home and avoiding air travel.

Moyo said the Damien Durandt charge will be exposed tomorrow by his charge Paulus Amavila at Fourways Famers Market.

With Lerone Murphy set to fight Movsar Evloev in London on Saturday, BBC Sport asks fighters why some athletes get overlooked as title contenders.

From floods and fires to national security cyberattacks, how can you prepare for the worst?

The paradox of democracy: when constitutional rights mask systemic injustices

South African motorists are in for a shock come April, as petrol and diesel prices are expected to skyrocket.

A R230 million project strengthens Cape Town’s luxury tourism appeal.

Categories now cover domestic workers, fixed-term, part-time, and seasonal employees, contractors and on-demand workers

The Foschini Group has warned shareholders that its earnings will fall by more than 20% in its upcoming results for the 2026 financial year.

Hot hatch now available in two- and three-pedal guises

She can sing, she can style; and right now, Nia Pearl is on her way to bagging her very first Metro FM Award.

She can sing, she can style; and right now, Nia Pearl is on her way to bagging her very first Metro FM Award.

As meat prices continue to surge, South Africa’s vegans and health enthusiasts can celebrate dropping costs for fresh produce.

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Israel launched a fresh wave of attacks on Iran, a day after US President Donald Trump told it not to repeat its strikes on Iranian natural gas infrastructure, which sharply escalated the US-Israeli war on Iran.

The strategic importance of Simon’s Town Naval Base has resurfaced in recent years as the Middle East conflict and the closure of key shipping routes forced global trade around the Cape of Good Hope.

As alcohol prices in South Africa continue to climb, two provinces are paying heavily for a weekend drink.

Juliette Kenny’s father is urging the government to improve access to the MenB vaccine for young people at risk.

The latest Statistics South Africa data reveals a surprising province had the lowest meat prices in February 2026.