The 2026 FIFA World Cup is finally here and this is your daily one-stop destination for everything Bafana Bafana. From fixtures and squad updates to qualification permutations, historical records and World Cup trivia, we’ve got South Africa covered. AUBREY MODIBA BEGINS FULL TRAINING Positive news from the BafanaBafana camp in Pachuca, Mexico, left wing-back Aubrey Modiba completed his…
Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies Solly Malatsi outlines cabinet’s approval of new SA Post Office board appointments, highlighting stronger governance oversight, and three pre-conditions for exiting business rescue.
Dr Andrew Golding, CEO of Pam Golding Properties, explores how first-time homebuyer preferences are evolving, with younger buyers entering the market as well as the impact of interest rates on market sentiment.
The US-Israel war on Iran, which has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, is creating new opportunities for South Africa’s coal exporters as countries grapple with volatile oil prices, shipping disruptions and energy security concerns. But while coal producers stand to benefit from stronger prices and export demand, researchers warn that increased coal production and…
The personal records of over 88,000 South Africans, including scanned IDs, were exposed to the Internet, a security researcher has found.
The man who left South Africa after completing high school aged 16 and medical school at 23, and is now the richest man in Los Angeles with a net worth R139.1 billion.
Gauteng recorded an overall decrease in crime across 17 community-reported categories, although Gauteng accounts for 26% of such crimes reported nationally, Provincial Police Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni says. Presenting the province’s fourth-quarter crime statistics for the 2025/26 financial year, Mthombeni said Gauteng recorded a 15% decrease in murders and a 9.9% decline in rape cases. However,…
The ANC’s Johannesburg mayoral selection process has come under renewed scrutiny amid claims that internal nomination procedures were not consistently followed across Gauteng’s metro regions, raising questions about compliance with party guidelines and the authority of regional structures in finalising candidates. In Johannesburg, the regional executive committee (REC) is understood to have identified regional chairperson…
Developers Andrew Smith and Shane Dryden started e-commerce platform Yuppiechef as a part-time experiment. In 2021, it was sold to Mr Price for an estimated R470 million.
Spaza shops, taverns, and independent retailers are outperforming South Africa’s major retail chains, such as Shoprite and Pick n Pay.