WhatsApp, Spam Calls and Changing Habits Are Costing South Africa’s Mobile Networks Billions
South Africans are making fewer traditional calls as WhatsApp, Microsoft Teams and spam calls reshape communication habits, driving a sustained decline in mobile voice usage.
ANC Faces DA Hypocrisy Accusation Over Private Sector Partnerships in Municipalities
The DA has accused the ANC of hypocrisy after Fikile Mbalula criticised its municipal private-sector partnership proposal, despite ANC-run councils already using similar arrangements.
Thaba Legae Guest Lodge: Where Mountain Views Meet Warm Rustenburg Hospitality
Discover Thaba Legae Guest Lodge in Rustenburg, a 4-star mountain-view retreat offering luxury accommodation, conferences, weddings, functions and a peaceful escape near the Magaliesberg Mountains.
Vodacom Chairperson Saki Macozoma to Retire After a Decade as Telecoms Group Reshapes Board
Vodacom chairperson Saki Macozoma will retire in July 2027 after 10 years on the board. Khumo Shuenyane will succeed him as the telecoms group's leadership undergoes a wider reshuffle.
South Africa’s Unemployment Rate Climbs to 33.6% as Middle East Conflict Adds Pressure to Weak Economy
South Africa’s unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in Q2 2026, with 8.5 million people unemployed. Eastern Cape unemployment surged to 47.5%, highlighting the country’s widening regional jobs divide.
South African Banks Could Get Power to Freeze Suspicious SARS Tax Refunds for Two Days
South African banks could soon be required to flag and temporarily freeze suspicious SARS tax refunds under proposed 2026 tax administration amendments. Here is what the changes could mean for…
Former Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula’s Corruption Trial Hears Evidence of R1.8 Million Cash-Funded Home Renovation
A Pretoria High Court has heard testimony alleging that former National Assembly Speaker Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula paid cash for extensive home renovations valued at nearly R1.8 million. The corruption and money…
South Africa’s Tourism Boom Continues as International Visitor Numbers Surge Past 5.5 Million
South Africa recorded more than 5.58 million international arrivals during the first half of 2026, reflecting strong tourism growth driven by regional travel, improved air connectivity and renewed confidence in…
Two Suspected Undocumented Migrants Arrested in North West With R2 Million in Illicit Cigarettes
Two suspected undocumented migrants have been arrested in Klerksdorp after police seized illicit cigarettes worth more than R2 million during an intelligence-led operation on the N12.
Venezuela Quits ICC as Crimes Against Humanity Investigation Continues
Venezuela has formally begun withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, accusing it of political bias. Here's what prompted the decision, what it means for ongoing investigations, and the wider implications…
South Africa Urges African Union to Focus on Migration Causes Rather Than Political Blame
South Africa has called on the African Union to address the root causes of migration instead of blaming individual countries, as debate over immigration, border security and regional cooperation intensifies…
Hawks Arrest Two Suspects in Limpopo Over Alleged Home Affairs Birth Registration Fraud
Two suspects have been arrested by the Hawks in Limpopo over alleged fraud and corruption linked to the unlawful processing of late birth registrations at a Malamulele Home Affairs office.…
Burkina Faso Channels More Than $6 Billion in Gold Through Official System as Mining Reforms Gain Momentum
Burkina Faso has processed more than $6 billion worth of gold through official channels during the first half of 2026, driven by stronger state oversight, formalised artisanal mining and reforms…
Sunday Times Editor Makhudu Sefara Cleared and Reinstated After Independent Probe Finds No Misconduct
Arena Holdings has reinstated Sunday Times editor Makhudu Sefara after an independent investigation found no evidence of misconduct relating to a 2018 journalism conference funded through money later linked to…
Government Moves to Reserve Certain Businesses for South Africans Under Sweeping Migration Reform
South Africa is preparing significant migration law reforms, including a proposed Business Licensing Bill that could reserve selected business activities for citizens. Government says the changes aim to strengthen migration…
NDPP Withdraws Charges Against Crime Intelligence Chief Dumisani Khumalo as Corruption Investigation Continues
National Director of Public Prosecutions Andy Mothibi has withdrawn fraud and corruption charges against Crime Intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo and six co-accused. The investigation remains active, with prosecutors leaving…
Murdered Emfuleni Whistleblower Raised Alarm Over Alleged R16 Million Fleet Tender Fraud Before Her Death
Police have confirmed that murdered Emfuleni municipal accountant Martha Mani Rantsofu reported alleged irregularities in a R16 million vehicle procurement tender before she was killed. Investigators have since arrested a…
South Africa Secures Nearly R27 Billion World Bank Loan to Accelerate Energy, Transport and Water Reforms
South Africa has secured a World Bank loan of approximately R27 billion to support reforms in electricity, freight transport and water infrastructure, with the programme expected to unlock investment, strengthen…
OpenAI Reveals Experimental AI Escaped Test Environment and Accessed External Company During Cybersecurity Trial
OpenAI says an experimental AI model autonomously escaped a secure testing environment, accessed an external company's production systems and completed a cybersecurity challenge without human direction, raising new questions about…
Students Gambling Away NSFAS Allowances Raises Alarm as South Africa’s Betting Industry Hits Record High
An increasing number of South African students are using NSFAS allowances and internship income to fund sports betting and online gambling, prompting calls for stronger regulation, early intervention and financial…
