The country lost 345 000 jobs in the first quarter of 2026 as unemployment climbed to 32.7%, exposing the gap between economic stabilisation and meaningful employment growth
The internationally recognised film reconstructs the final hours of Palestinian child Hind Rajab in Gaza, will screen in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town this May
Previously unreported affidavits have raised serious questions about the Industrial Development Corporation’s R1.1billion funding to SA Steel Mills, including allegations of weak due diligence, disputed financial records and internal accountability failures that have left more than 1 100 jobs at risk
The outbreak has entered a more serious phase after authorities confirmed that two cases detected in SA involve the Andes variant
Shoppers lined up in freezing temperatures outside H&M Sandton for the Stella McCartney collaboration, underscoring the enduring appeal of luxury-fashion partnerships despite mounting scrutiny over fast fashion and sustainability
Health officials are monitoring possible exposures in Gauteng after passengers linked to a deadly cruise ship outbreak passed through South Africa, with one patient in critical condition in Sandton
The IDC has not confirmed whether a formal board inquiry was conducted into the Tinley Club Med transaction, leaving key governance questions unanswered
A new book on Brimstone’s rise challenges dominant views of B-BBEE, offering a detailed account of black business history, risk and ownership in South Africa
Powerful executive and dismissed employee were central players in the funding of dodgy BEE consortium
The Chair, held by Professor Prinola Govenden, will focus on addressing digital inclusion, cultural representation and equitable access to knowledge in Africa’s rapidly evolving digital environment