Author: Virgo

De Beers jewellery store entrance with stone columns
Business

De Beers Transfers $75 Million to Botswana Fund as Country Seeks to Diversify Beyond Diamonds

De Beers has transferred BWP1 billion, approximately $75 million, to Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund to support industrialisation, exports, job creation... Read more.
Bald bearded man wearing yellow-tinted glasses at microphone
General

Suliman Carrim to Appear in Musina Court Over Alleged Absa Vehicle Smuggling Scheme

Businessman Suliman Carrim is expected in Musina Magistrate’s Court over allegations of attempted theft and money laundering involving two Absa-financed vehicles... Read more.
Man in white cap speaking beside a pickup truck
General

Durban Man Jailed for R1.1 Million Vehicle Finance Fraud as Stolen Golf 7 Is Recovered

A Durban man has been jailed for five years after admitting to helping two businessmen obtain more than R1.1 million in vehicle finance using fake salary documents.... Read more.
Elephants and zebras gathering at a waterhole
Lifestyle

Addo Elephant National Park Gets R136.5 Million Upgrade Ahead of December Holidays

SANParks is investing R136.5 million in Addo Elephant National Park, upgrading accommodation, infrastructure and visitor facilities ahead of the 2026 festive season.... Read more.
Members of the South African Clothing and Textile Workers Union hold up placards showing the number of jobs that could be lost by 2030 in the clothing, textile and manufacturing industries. (Photo: Naledi Mashishi)
Business, Politics

Cosatu Backs Call to Ban Shein and Temu Over Fears of 34,000 South African Job Losses

Cosatu has backed Sactwu’s call for South Africa to ban Shein and Temu, warning that cheap imports threaten local jobs, wages and the clothing and textile industry.... Read more.
People visit National Consumer Commission outreach stall
Business

South Africa’s New Spam Call Rules Raise Privacy and Cost Concerns for Businesses and Consumers

South Africa’s proposed spam-call opt-out registry faces scrutiny over data security, privacy risks, recurring fees and penalties, despite the NCC’s assurances.... Read more.
Two passenger buses stopped on a sunny highway
General

Two Overloaded Zimbabwe Buses Intercepted on N1 With 65 Passengers Without Passports

Limpopo authorities intercepted two overloaded buses travelling from Zimbabwe near Polokwane, finding 65 passengers without passports, including 28 minors.... Read more.
South African police officer in uniform
General

Ramaphosa Lifts Fannie Masemola’s Suspension After Charges Are Withdrawn

President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s suspension after prosecutors withdrew charges linked to the controversial Medicare24... Read more.
Erling Haaland Adds Abu Dhabi Property to Growing Luxury Real Estate Portfolio
Lifestyle, Sports

Erling Haaland Adds Abu Dhabi Property to Growing Luxury Real Estate Portfolio

Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has reportedly acquired a home in Abu Dhabi, expanding his property portfolio across the UAE, England, Spain and Norway.... Read more.
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