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August 13, 2025

R779 million spent on private security for state-owned properties over five years

TAXPAYERS have paid R779 million over the past five years to provide private security at state-owned properties across the country.

2 mins

Manamela unpacks NSFAS overhaul

Post-School Education and Training task team to be established

3 mins

Mahindra’s new assembly plant boosts KwaZulu-Natal's economy

MAHINDRA South Africa yesterday officially commissioned a new vehicle assembly plant at Dube TradePort’s Industrial Zone 2, more than doubling its production capacity and reinforcing its long-term commitment to KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa’s automotive sector.

3 mins

MKP rejects invitation to join the GNU

SOME opposition parties prefer to remain on the opposition benches as they flatly rejected the ANC’s suggestion to invite them into the Government of National Unity (GNU).

3 mins

Empowering South Africa through local production

US President Donald Trump’ nefarious trade wars and tariff policies, masquerading as economic improvement, promoting domestic manufacturing, protecting national security, and lowering income taxes — “Make America Great Again” — offer important lessons for countries like South Africa.

1 mins

Empathy in action: Steps to support healing for others

I DEVISED a list of how to participate in the healing of men and women who have been hurt.

1 mins

The duality of South Africa - pride and shame in Mzansi

SOUTH Africa is a glorious land abounding in natural beauty, diverse natural resources, and many other positive attributes generally.

3 mins

Memories flooding back

I WAS in a pub in the Midlands the other evening, driven there purely by a need to shelter from the cold. There was a vibrant hum of conversation in the place — bowls, tennis, local and overseas, rugby, the weather — the things that really count.

1 mins

Emergency accommodation for flood victims to end by January 2027

ALL Transitional Emergency Accommodations (TEA) will be closed by January 2027, the KwaZulu-Natal Human Settlements Department (DHS) said yesterday.

2 mins

Community rallies for justice in horrific child murder

ANGRY Eldorado community members marched to Protea Magistrate's Court yesterday ahead of the appearance of a man who stands accused of the assault, rape, and murder of his four-year-old daughter.

2 mins

Labour unions welcome ‘long overdue’ new healthcare positions

THE announcement of 270 new posts to be advertised by KwaZulu-Natal Health MEC Nomagugu Simelane has been welcomed by the South African Medical Association (SAMA), the Public Servants Association of South Africa (PSA), and the DA in KwaZulu-Natal.

2 mins

Women’s Month: Let’s remember those who fought for us

NONTOMBI VELELO

4 mins

Position ‘Imbokodo’ throughout society

Show us the courage and care that title demands

4 mins

Gaza’s murdered children: 18 000 names we must never forget

ISRAEL has murdered 18 000 children in 700 days. That's roughly 1 child every hour for 700 days.

1 mins

TAYLOR SWIFT ANNOUNCES ALBUM ‘PRE PRE-ORDER’

US POPSTAR Taylor Swift announced her 12th album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl,” for “pre pre-order” yesterday in posts on her website.

1 mins

Power outage in Iraq amid scorcher

POWER was out across Iraq this week as scorching summer temperatures pushed electricity grid demand to unprecedented levels, authorities said.

2 mins

Xi says China, Brazil can model ‘self-reliance’ for Global South

CHINAS President Xi Jinping told his Brazilian counterpart yesterday the two countries could set an example of “self-reliance” for emerging powers, as trade and geopolitical challenges mount.

2 mins

India Day celebrations delay

ONE of Ireland’s largest celebrations of Indian culture was postponed following “violent attacks” on the community in recent months, the Ireland India Council which promotes ties between the countries announced Monday.

1 mins

China: Truce drawn out by 90 days

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump this week ordered a delay in the re-imposition of higher tariffs on Chinese goods, hours before a trade truce between Washington and Beijing was due to expire.

3 mins

Controversial death benefit allocation overturned

THE decision to allocate a large portion of a death benefit to the financially independent son of a deceased man, while his unemployed life partner and her children only received a fraction of the benefit, was set aside by the Pension Funds Adjudicator.

2 mins

Jennifer's inspiring journey to CEO of the Year

JENNIFER Reddy, chief executive officer of Morar Incorporated, recently was awarded the Private Sector CEO of the Year 2025 at the African Women Chartered Accountants (AWCA) of South Africa's Women of Substance Awards.

2 mins

Parliament will not probe Gayton Mckenzie over k-word tweets

PARLIAMENT’S Ethics Committee will not investigate a racism complaint against Sport Minister Gayton McKenzie.

1 mins

Ex-policeman receives 36-year sentence for colleague's murder during arrest of suspect

A FORMER policeman will serve 36 years behind bars for shooting his colleague, who later died, during the arrest of an armed robbery suspect at a tavern.

1 mins

COASTAL COOL Water shoes might just be summer's most practical trend

WHEN you picture water shoes, high fashion isn’t usually the first thing that springs to mind.

1 mins

BREAKING OUT OR GLOWING UP? How gynaecological health affects your skin

AUGUST is Women’s Month, a time to honour women’ resilience, strength, and sacrifices.

2 mins

OZEMPIC HAIR: LOSING WEIGHT BUT LOSING HAIR? LET'S TALK TRADE-OFFS

FOR many, the name Ozempic has become a buzzword for quick weight loss, the so-called “miracle shot” that’s all over TikTok and Instagram.

3 mins

Poultry sector fears government concessions to US chicken imports threatens local industry

THE South African poultry industry has voiced concerns about the government's decision to facilitate the import of 72 000 metric tons of poultry from the United States as part of measures to boost trade and reduce the tariffs.

2 mins

Jubilee Metals Group plans R16bn sale of chrome, PGM operations

Platinum metals group will dispose SA mining operations, to focus on Zambian copper business

3 mins

South Africa's unemployment rate hits highest level in a year as jobless numbers soar

THE official unemployment rate in South Africa rose to its highest in one year as the jobless population surged by 140 000 in the three months to June, resulting in a total of 8.4 million individuals seeking work.

1 mins

GPAA refutes allegations of mismanagement amid scrutiny over office lease agreements

‘SIPHELELE DLUDLA

2 mins

Why smart women still struggle with money - and what to do about it

WE KNOW how to save, stretch a budget, cover school fees, and find the best deals. But ask us about investing or long-term financial planning, and many smart, capable women still feel like we're getting it wrong.

4 mins

South Africa should reconsider the use of reputational risk as a debanking mechanism

THE doctrine of public good, in relation to modern banking or banks, was introduced as early as 19th century.

4 mins

Mining activity accelerates in June driven by PGM, showing promise for GDP growth

SOUTH Africa's productive sectors are poised to make a significant impact on the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the second quarter of 2025, as new data reveals a positive uptick in both mining and manufacturing output.

2 mins

Home Affairs partners with Capitec, FNB to expand passport and Smart ID services

THE Minister of Home Affairs Dr Leon Schreiber on Tuesday announced Capitec Bank and First National Bank (FNB) as the first banks that have elected to sign up to the Department’s new digital partnership model that will expand access to Smart ID and Passport services.

3 mins

Sirius Real Estate to buy Hartlebury Trading Estate for R2.4bn, its ninth acquisition this year

SIRIUS Real Estate, JSE-listed owner of industrial parks in Germany and the UK, has announced a third acquisition in a week - it will buy Hartlebury Trading Estate in the UK for £101.1 million (R2.41 billion).

2 mins

Vodacom, Airtel sign network infrastructure agreement to drive digital inclusion

VODACOM Group and Airtel Africa on Tuesday announced a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in key markets including Mozambique, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo, subject to regulatory approvals in the various countries.

2 mins

Merafe Resources reports R233 million profit decline amid global ferrochrome market downturn

MERAFE Resources said Tuesday that the prolonged economic downturn in the global ferrochrome market had led to a significant R233 million profit decline for the six months ended June 30. Challenges such as high energy costs and increased competition from China that were faced by the ferrochrome industry in South Africa have led to the suspension of several of the group's smelting operations in the second quarter of 2025.

1 mins

Weaver Fintech's growth boosted by acquisition of 130 000 new women customers every month

WEAVER Fintech has declared a remarkable first half, a pretax profit surge of 48% to R370 million, attributed to a robust revenue growth of 29% that reached R2.6 billion.

2 mins

Waste: The silent giant that could completely transform our economy

THERE is a silent giant among us - ever present, seldom seen, and rarely understood.

3 mins

Power, patronage, and the price of reform: Inside South Africa’s energy struggle

RECENT investigative reporting by Pieter-Louis Myburgh in the Daily Maverick into alleged bribery involving the suspended CEO of the Independent Development Trust and her spokesperson underscores how deeply embedded corruption has become in South Africa.

3 mins

Inside the Just Transition and women, and how its intertwined with emancipation

SINCE 1994, South Africa has made substantive progress in advancing the rights of women, strengthening their representation in decision-making positions and developing gender-responsive policies and legislation.

3 mins

Black Eagle to get off to a flyer

RACING kicks off at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth at 12:10 p.m. today, and a competitive nine-race card awaits.

2 mins

Uefa Champions League night lights excite Blues’ Caicedo

CHELSEA'S Moisés Caicedo says he is ready to realise a lifelong ambition when the Blues begin their Uefa Champions League campaign, with the midfielder relishing the prospect of performing on football’s biggest stage.

1 mins

KZN rivals Arrows and Bay clash at familiar turf in search of first win

GOLDEN Arrows and Richards Bay will be desperate to get their Betway Premiership campaigns on track when they collide in a KwaZulu-Natal derby at the King Zwelithini Stadium this evening.

2 mins

Bafana claim first CHAN win, eyes now on Niger

BAFANA Bafana claimed their first victory at the African Nations Championship (CHAN), edging Guinea 2-1 to stay in contention for a place in the knockout stages.

2 mins

Chiefs aim to extend strong start against Polokwane City

KAIZER Chiefs are riding high after a positive start to the 2025/26 season, and they'll be aiming to improve their record against Polokwane City when the two sides meet at FNB Stadium tonight (7.30pm kickoff).

2 mins

Will Skelton’s airport trips and Rassie Erasmus’ mind games

STANDING at 2.03m and 145kg, and wearing size 19 boots (it doesn’t matter if its US or UK 19, does it?), Will Skelton is built like a brick outhouse.

2 mins

Record-breaking Brevis ready to ride rollercoaster

EVER since Dewald Brevis first stole the spotlight when he topped the run-scorers charts at the ICC Under-19 World Cup he’s had to live with the moniker “Baby AB” in reference to Proteas legend and his childhood hero AB de Villiers.

2 mins

Masabata in a Klaas of her own, with one eye on World Cup glory

MASABATA Klaas is one of the few players in the Proteas Women's side who are juggling motherhood and the high demands of international cricket.

2 mins

Wallabies boost attack for Boks clash

ALOT has been made of the Wallabies’ newfound hard edge since the return to the starting lineup of players such as star forwards Will Skelton, Rob Valetini and Taniela Tupou.

3 mins

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