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Pretoria summons India envoy after Zuma’s Gupta meeting

SA recalls High Commissioner, demands answers after Zuma's unsanctioned Gupta meeting in New Delhi.

Court challenge to expropriation law opens in Cape Town

Western Cape High Court hears challenge to Expropriation Act; opposition and lobby groups argue law violates constitutional property rights.

Julius Malema to be charged for comments about school rape case

EFF leader faces crimen injuria charges over derogatory remarks about Pretoria school principal; legal woes mount ahead of elections.

South Africa hosts SADC Summit in Durban

46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government kicks off 17 August; leaders to discuss industrialisation, infrastructure and...

Anti-immigrant protests weigh on SA economy ahead of elections

Violent marches disrupt businesses, spark economic concerns and threaten SA's international image ahead of November local elections.

Western Cape court hears challenge to land expropriation law

Constitutional challenge to Expropriation Act opens; opposition parties argue law violates property rights, could deter investment.

SAA and Emirates expand long-running codeshare partnership

Emirates to place its code on nine additional SAA domestic and regional routes; enhanced connectivity for Johannesburg hub.

South African rand edges up on strong gold prices

Gold's surge boosts local currency; rand firms to R16.34/$ as commodity-linked gains offset global risks.

SA private sector PMI shows growth as inflation cools

PMI edges back into expansion territory at 50.5 as input cost inflation eases; employment and new orders show modest improvement.

SARB holds rates after surprising hold decision

Central bank surprises markets by keeping repo rate at 7%; Kganyago says current stance is restrictive enough to bring inflation...

Jewellery Heist Foiled in Jeffreys Bay; Four Arrested

Flying Squad officers recover R3m in jewels after armed robbery.

Nationwide SAPS Crackdown Nets 15,800 Suspects, R28m Cocaine

“Operation Shanela II” yields drugs, guns and suspected criminals.

Five Jailed in KwaNongoma Tavern Murder, Sentenced to Life

KwaZulu-Natal court gives collective life terms for deadly tavern robbery.

Four Killed in Reiger Park Gang Shootout, Gauteng Police Say

Anti-gang unit officers among the dead in ambush attack.

Food and Fashion Festival “Luju” Expands to Two Days

Standard Bank Luju Festival to host 12,000 attendees over new 2-day weekend.

Netflix Premieres New SA Crime Drama Umthetho on Aug 14

New South African crime thriller follows a prosecutor caught between justice and family loyalty.

“A Touch of Red” Exhibition Opens in Bloemfontein for Women’s Month

Museum exhibit features art and stories celebrating women’s struggle and empowerment.

Government Marks 70th Anniversary of Women’s Day

President’s message calls on “all men” to end gender-based violence.

Durban Women’s Arts Festival Returns This Week

Annual theatre, dance and music festival spotlights African women.

Brent Oil Rises on Iran War Uncertainty

Global oil prices rebound amid concerns over Strait of Hormuz access.

Jewellery Heist Foiled in Jeffreys Bay; Four Arrested

Flying Squad officers recover R3m in jewels after armed robbery.

Nationwide SAPS Crackdown Nets 15,800 Suspects, R28m Cocaine

“Operation Shanela II” yields drugs, guns and suspected criminals.

Five Jailed in KwaNongoma Tavern Murder, Sentenced to Life

KwaZulu-Natal court gives collective life terms for deadly tavern robbery.

Four Killed in Reiger Park Gang Shootout, Gauteng Police Say

Anti-gang unit officers among the dead in ambush attack.

Pretoria summons India envoy after Zuma’s Gupta meeting

SA recalls High Commissioner, demands answers after Zuma's unsanctioned Gupta meeting in New Delhi.

South Africa hosts SADC Summit in Durban

46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government kicks off 17 August; leaders to discuss industrialisation, infrastructure and...

Anti-immigrant protests weigh on SA economy ahead of elections

Violent marches disrupt businesses, spark economic concerns and threaten SA's international image ahead of November local elections.

Court challenge to expropriation law opens in Cape Town

Western Cape High Court hears challenge to Expropriation Act; opposition and lobby groups argue law violates constitutional property rights.

Julius Malema to be charged for comments about school rape case

EFF leader faces crimen injuria charges over derogatory remarks about Pretoria school principal; legal woes mount ahead of elections.

State Capture Breakthrough: Former ANC MP Vincent Smith Jailed in Bosasa Bribery Case

Vincent Smith’s prison sentence is a rare state-capture milestone, raising hopes for accountability and pressure on the NPA to accelerate...

Parliament Health Spotlight: Committee Briefed on Tobacco Bill Public Hearings and Senior Health-Official Arrests

Parliament’s health agenda mixed policy and scandal: the Tobacco Bill hearings advanced as arrests of senior officials intensified governance concerns.

Grants and Governance: Over 30,000 SASSA Payments Terminated as Government Tightens Anti-Fraud Drive

SASSA’s grant terminations show the state’s fraud-fighting push, but also raise fears of mistaken exclusions and administrative instability.

Mosiuoa ‘Terror’ Lekota Dies at 77: Tributes Pour In for Anti-Apartheid Veteran and Former Minister

Lekota’s death revived debates about liberation-era leadership, the rise and fall of COPE, and South Africa’s evolving opposition landscape.

Middle East Conflict Fallout: DIRCO Issues Evacuation Update for South African Citizens

DIRCO’s evacuation update shows how distant wars hit home, forcing South Africa to balance citizen safety, diplomacy and economic shocks.

Food and Fashion Festival “Luju” Expands to Two Days

Standard Bank Luju Festival to host 12,000 attendees over new 2-day weekend.

Netflix Premieres New SA Crime Drama Umthetho on Aug 14

New South African crime thriller follows a prosecutor caught between justice and family loyalty.

“A Touch of Red” Exhibition Opens in Bloemfontein for Women’s Month

Museum exhibit features art and stories celebrating women’s struggle and empowerment.

Government Marks 70th Anniversary of Women’s Day

President’s message calls on “all men” to end gender-based violence.

Durban Women’s Arts Festival Returns This Week

Annual theatre, dance and music festival spotlights African women.

Western Cape court hears challenge to land expropriation law

Constitutional challenge to Expropriation Act opens; opposition parties argue law violates property rights, could deter investment.

SAA and Emirates expand long-running codeshare partnership

Emirates to place its code on nine additional SAA domestic and regional routes; enhanced connectivity for Johannesburg hub.

South African rand edges up on strong gold prices

Gold's surge boosts local currency; rand firms to R16.34/$ as commodity-linked gains offset global risks.

SA private sector PMI shows growth as inflation cools

PMI edges back into expansion territory at 50.5 as input cost inflation eases; employment and new orders show modest improvement.

SARB holds rates after surprising hold decision

Central bank surprises markets by keeping repo rate at 7%; Kganyago says current stance is restrictive enough to bring inflation...

Springboks survive Argentina scare to extend winning streak

South Africa overcome early deficit and Kolisi injury scare to grind out 17-10 win; 12th straight Test victory sets up...

Mamelodi Sundowns edge Polokwane City 3-2 to reach MTN8 semis

Defending champions advance after extra-time thriller; Cassius Mailula nets 118th-minute winner to set up semi-final date.

Orlando Pirates storm into MTN8 semi‑final with extra-time win

Orlando Pirates beat Durban City 2-1 after extra time; Tashreeq Matthews equalises, Mathias Zulu nets 112th-minute winner to set up...

Pitso Mosimane set to take charge of Bafana Bafana (SAFA NEC approval)

SAFA executive committee sanctions deal; Pitso Mosimane returns to national team with multi-year contract expected, replacing Molefi Ntseki.

Banyana Banyana knocked out of WAFCON (Morocco 2-1 SA)

South Africa eliminated after 2-1 quarterfinal defeat to hosts Morocco; automatic World Cup hopes fade but playoff route remains open.

Bradbury Does the Double: Second Joburg Open Title Seals a Statement Week in Johannesburg

Dan Bradbury clinched a second Joburg Open crown at Houghton, turning late pressure into a defining DP World Tour win.

Cape Town Cycle Tour Crowns Gibbons and Bone — and Puts Safety Back in Focus

Ryan Gibbons and Lisa Bone won a dramatic Cycle Tour, but safety concerns resurfaced after a rider’s fatal crash Sunday.

Peerless Blitzboks Romp to Vancouver Title and Pull Level at the Top

Blitzboks smashed Spain in Vancouver, lifting the title and moving level atop the SVNS table before New York finals weekend.

Proteas’ T20 World Cup Exit: New Zealand’s Powerplay Blitz Ends South Africa’s Run

Proteas were walloped in Kolkata; New Zealand’s powerplay storm and dew exposed South Africa’s risk-reward limits in knockouts again brutally.

RIO TINTO UNIT IN SOUTH AFRICA PLEADS FOR POWER TARIFF RELIEF

Richards Bay Minerals warns it cannot survive without industrial tariff cuts; calls for Eskom relief.

MICT SETA PROBE OPENED AFTER CEO, CIO RESIGNATIONS

Department orders formal investigation after top leaders abruptly resign; skills training authority faces governance crisis.

SRD GRANT EXPANSION FACES RISKY R93.5BN BILL – TREASURY

Treasury warns extension of R370 grant to 18.3m people would cost R93.5bn extra; court battle looms.

MEDSHIELD TARGETS CORPORATE MARKET AS YOUNG MEMBERS SURGE

Younger, value-driven sign-ups push Medshield’s growth; scheme partners with Sanlam to lure corporate employers.

Congo Ebola Cases Top 4,000 as Outbreak Spreads

DRC passes a grim milestone, straining health systems amid conflict.

DRC Screens 300 after Ebola Patient Traveled by Boat

Authorities intercept river travellers after suspected Ebola death.

Libya Fixes Major Oil Pipeline Leak; Production Resumes

Waha Oil Company restores flow after quick repairs on export line.

Brent Oil Rises on Iran War Uncertainty

Global oil prices rebound amid concerns over Strait of Hormuz access.

US Senate Approves New Sanctions on Russian Oil and Gas

“Lindsey Graham Act” aims to target Kremlin revenue, may tighten markets.

AMAZON LEO TO LAUNCH RURAL SATELLITE BROADBAND BY 2027

New satellite broadband service evry to connect rural South Africa; Amazon partners with Herotel for 2027 rollout, targeting underserved farms...

EQUINIX GETS GREEN LIGHT FOR CAPE TOWN DATA CENTRES AMID ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Cape Town authorities approve data center plan despite community objections; 170MW facility raises power and water concerns.

VODACOM RAISES GROWTH TARGETS AFTER SAFARICOM ACQUISITION

Vodacom revises medium-term growth targets upwards following Safaricom consolidation; dividend cut frees cash for investment.

TELKOM RETURNS TO PROFIT, BOOSTS DIVIDEND ON STRONGER REVENUE

Telkom reports R290 million profit, raises dividend payout ratio to 40–60% after 20% revenue jump.

SOUTH AFRICA PROPOSES DRAFT RULES FOR CROSS-BORDER CRYPTO TRANSACTIONS

New draft rules require crypto exchanges to report cross-border transfers; aim to prevent money laundering and capital flight.

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