Xenophobic violence not new in SA and can be contained
‘Research has shown us that there is no nation that has benefited economically, socially or politically from this focus on chasing immigrants,’ says political analyst Sandile Swana.
Hormuz flows may return to normal within month of deal: Iran TV
It’s unclear how recent the draft, reported by IRIB News, is or whether the US has agreed to the terms.
Cape Town widens household relief as court ruling forces tariff rethink
Budget amendments follow the city’s decision not to appeal a ruling that set aside its fixed-charge tariff structure.
SA miners welcome talks – but fear another policy shock
The Minerals Council says better engagement with government has not erased concerns over regulatory certainty.
Rate cuts and two-pot relief fail to stop SA’s debt spiral
Consumers gained temporary breathing room in early 2026, but DebtBusters warns that rising payday loan use and ballooning unsecured debt reveal deepening financial distress.
Investec takes first step toward R30bn Flac target
The bank’s inaugural issue signals a gradual funding strategy as lenders race to meet 2030 regulatory requirements.
Gas is booming across SA while safety concerns start to ignite
Who is fuelling SA’s dangerous new wave of xenophobia? Historic Upper Houghton is being hollowed out by hijacked properties and urban decay. And are South Africa’s lending rules pushing desperate consumers into the hands of loan sharks?
The taxman is reaching back nearly a decade to calculate trust penalties
Sars goes back to 2016 return to establish tax penalty rate.
Billionaire-backed African parks goes local to preserve gains
To date, 745 rhinos have been moved to parks within South Africa, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Absa names ex-Standard Bank exec as pan-African business banking chief
Leon Barnard brings senior leadership experience across personal and business banking.