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One clear trend is emerging in 2026: growing interest in gold and silver trading amid geopolitical instability and high volatility.

South Africa’s once-dominant synthetic fuel industry, pioneered by Sasol, used to supply a third of the country’s needs. While still operational, its market share has plummeted.

A chance email in freshers’ week at Harvard set Erica Jarrell-Searcy on a journey to Sale Sharks.

Matlala, the first accused, was denied bail while the rest were granted bail.

Three suspects arrested in Cape Town, authorities seize abalone worth over R2.5 million…

Xhariep District Municipality says current funding models disadvantage poorer municipalities…

Bell’s journalistic career began in the 1960s, working for several publications

The U.N. General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring the trafficking of enslaved Africans “the gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations.

The U.S. and Israel say they’ve depleted most of Iran’s missile arsenal, but its weapons — including controversial cluster munitions — are challenging even the most advanced air-defense systems.

NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Sweden’s chief of defense, Gen. Michael Claesson, about NATO, the wars in Ukraine and Iran, and Europe’s relationship with the United States.

South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.

Some of the 32 bodies, including 25 children, are believed to have come from local hospitals and mortuaries.

Ghana is the first African country to make such a deal with the EU, the Ghanaian vice-president says.

Namibia’s regulator noted that Starlink’s subsidiary is not locally owned.

The government raised the idea of work-from-home as a practical way to mitigate what is shaping up to be a massive fuel price shock next month.

More working families asking for baby essentials

Here are five important things happening in South Africa on Thursday, 26 March 2026.

Party members took ANC to court over their dissatisfaction over the convening of branch meetings.

South Africa-China Bi-National Commission was established in 2000

The MKP has had eight people holding the position of Secretary General since 2023.

Applicants believe the conference can’t go ahead without their disputes being resolved by the party.

Orlando Pirates supporters have been calling for defender Thabiso Sesane to return to the squad following Mbokazi’s departure.

There was a special moment this week as a legendary former Springbok received an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Johannesburg.

The World Cup play-offs start on Thursday with four European spaces up for grabs for this summer’s tournament.

Congolese attacker Glody Lilepo has been one of Kaizer Chiefs’ best players this season, scoring seven goals and providing two assists.

The City of Cape Town aims to replace over 80 000 mechanical water meters with smart versions. Here’s when these installations will begin…

The city with the best service delivery in SA has a capital budget of R14 billion per year, and a R120-billion infrastructure pipeline …

Pageants to motherhood! Former Miss South Africa Natasha Joubert- Vermaak is now a baby to a bouncing baby girl…

Masemola is set to be formally charged in connection with the R360 million Saps health services tender awarded to criminally accused businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

The matter stems from a fraudulent scheme in which a 65‑year‑old pensioner from KuGompo City was deceived by a woman.

Large parts of the structure were ravaged, raising concerns about the loss of critical land records and historical documents.

Altron Digital Business helps organisations protect cloud workloads with Microsoft Defender managed services.

The release of the latest South Africa Social Cohesion Index comes at an important moment for the country as South Africans prepare for the local government elections later this year. Understanding the strength of the bonds that hold our society together is essential as communities evaluate leadership, service delivery, and the direction of the country. […]

FirstRand has deepened its bet on AI fintech Optasia, spending R1.48-billion to lift its stake to 26.1%.

Optasia, an AI-powered financial infrastructure platform serving underbanked customers in emerging markets, notes that FirstRand Limited has increased its shareholding in Optasia to 26.1% through the acquisition of an additional 6% stake. FirstRand acquired 74,103,711 ordinary shares in Optasia at ZAR20.00 on 25 March 2026 from an entity owned by Bassim Haidar, founder and non-executive […]

Citroen has finally launched the Basalt crossover coupe in South Africa.

Diesel prices in South Africa have taken a massive hit since the start of the Middle East conflict.

South Africans looking to convert to electric cars may have an alternative to buying.

South Africa may be at risk of fuel shortages because of a corruption scandal that sold off a huge portion of the country’s strategic reserves.

Resident doctors in England are striking between 17 and 22 December, the 14th walkout since 2023.