South Africa’s economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as the widening war involving Iran, Israel and the United States begins to ripple through global energy markets, raising concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Oil markets reacted sharply as the conflict intensified. Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel […]
North West businessman Suliman Carrim told the Madlanga commission he lost R8.4 million after funding Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s healthcare company, alleging he was misled by both Matlala and Brown Mogotsi
What began with coordinated US and Israeli air strikes on Iranian targets on 28 February has since evolved into a regional confrontation involving missile exchanges, attacks on military installations across the Gulf and intensified fighting along Israel’s northern frontier
The 2026 Joburg Film Festival concludes with Silent Rebellion winning Best Feature Film and a diverse group of filmmakers recognised across nine award categories.
Geopolitical instability does not necessarily undermine trade and investments, economic alignment can weather the storm of volatility
Travel is becoming planned, curated and experience-led again. The development pipeline reflects that
According to reports submitted to the court, Lekota, who died at the age of 77, suffered from chronic cerebrovascular which had significantly impaired his ability to make decisions
Among those opposing liquidation is the Industrial Development Corporation , which has warned that the move would lead to the winding-up, business interruption and possible cessation of operations
Joburg mayoral candidate Helen Zille said the DA-run Cape Town gained 69 000 jobs in the past three months while Johannesburg shed 49 000 jobs
Jackson was awarded South Africa’s National Order of the Companions of OR Tambo in Silver in 2013
The African Centre for Biodiversity is calling for deregistration of the herbicide while manufacturers insist their products meet regulatory limits
As Iranian conflict rattles oil markets and raises economic risks for South Africa, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana is building a scenario plan to assess the implications for the country
The discontent within ANC has unfolded alongside political negotiations in council, where the EFF has made Xhakaza’s removal one of the conditions for supporting a reconfiguration of power in the municipality
The campaign promoting the billionaire businessman as a potential future leader continues to organise nationally despite the ANC’s directive banning such moves ahead of its 2027 elective conference
The government says the ailing company is a crucial player in South Africa’s sugar value chain and its demise would have ‘far-reaching and devastating consequences’ for the sector
Senona received 94 votes against 32 for Dunga
Ambassador Mansour Shakib Mehr said Tehran’s actions ‘are directed at military bases used against us’
If the Democratic Alliance declined the position, the African Transformation Movement would be next in line, sources said
National police commissioner Fannie Masemola said the army would play a supporting role to the South African Police Service
A preventable oversight failure led to nine deaths in Ormonde in the south of Johannesburg, the city said as it announced the crackdown on unlawful developments
Lekota died in the early hours of Wednesday after a long illness, surrounded by his family, a spokesperson said
Launching a billboard that pokes fun at the Gauteng premier’s recent gaffe about water shortages, the DA said the ANC had lost touch with voters and would lose its majority in all municipalities in the province later this year
Before the hearing of the provisional liquidation of Tongaat Hullet Limited starts in the Durban High Court, there are a few things that interested parties can still do to save the centennial company and 250 000 jobs
Deputy national police commissioner for crime detection Tebello Mosikili said the timing of the now suspended police minister’s disbandment letter was suspect
Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply
Democratic Alliance delegates are set to gather in Midrand, north of Johannesburg on 11 and 12 April to elect new leaders
Buthelezi was previously implicated and later cleared in the Digital Vibes scandal
The ANC party had attempted to discuss the regional secretary and finance MMC’s decision with him amid concerns about this year’s local government elections
The Madlanga commission wants Mogotsi to submit a medical certificate to back his claim of ill health
Tau’s timely intervention aims to save THL from liquidation and save many jobs and small sugarcane growers’ biggest market
Manufacturers and industry groups argue that endocrine-disrupting chemicals in menstrual products are present at extremely low levels and do not compromise safety
The United Nations Charter prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of another state, the only recognised exception being self-defence in response to an armed attack