Africans have long looked to the U.S. stock market for diversification, not because it’s a “trend,” but because that’s where many of the world’s most influential companies and widely followed indices are listed. The challenge has usually been practical: accessing U.S. stocks and ETFs from across Africa without heavy offshore admin, extra accounts, or slow […]
Understanding the Santa Rally Phenomenon As global markets approach year-end, one question consistently returns to the spotlight: will a Santa Rally emerge once again or will macro uncertainty override seasonal optimism in 2025? The “Santa Rally” refers to the historical tendency for financial markets to rise during the final five trading days of December and […]
The streaming giant and local filmmakers are reshaping festive storytelling with relatable, binge-worthy South African stories
The numbers tell a politically uncomfortable truth. A survey of all Grade 4 children in Makhanda’s no-fee public schools this year found that 51% of isiXhosa learners taught in English can read for meaning. However, for those taught in isiXhosa — despite it being their mother tongue and despite decades of policy emphasising the value […]
Tariffs were meant to punish Chinese exporters and encourage American manufacturing; instead, they have raised prices for US consumers
The Chinese brands love a 1.5 litre turbocharged engine, but MG has finally got it right with the ZS Pro
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 […]
This year, the Durban University of Technology (DUT) proudly celebrates 21 years as a dynamic force in South African higher education. Since its formation in 2002, through the merger of ML Sultan Technikon and Technikon Natal, DUT has grown into a trailblazer in research, innovation and teaching-with seven campuses across Durban and Pietermaritzburg. DUT offers […]
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 […]