President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered this speech at the First National Convention of the National Dialogue at the University of South Africa in Pretoria on Friday, 15 August.

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High interest rates, driven by the imperative to stabilise prices and attract capital, have suppressed productive investment and contributed to deindustrialisation and mass unemployment.

Police are investigating the fatal shooting of three people in Fairview, the latest in a series of violent incidents suspected of being linked to disputes within Gqeberha’s taxi industry. The attacks ...

At this rate the next bribe will be handed over at a Woolworths checkout counter, wedged between a rotisserie chicken and a packet of organic baby spinach.

In the wake of the targeted killing of six journalists in Gaza on Sunday, 10 August 2025, media workers around the world have held protests and vigils condemning the attacks on their colleagues in the ...

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South Africa’s rare plants are under siege. On 3 July 2025, four foreign nationals were sentenced to 15 years for poaching 303 endangered Clivia mirabilis, worth up to R30 million, from Oorlogskloof ...

Natal’s Ntsiki Biyela pays homage to her grandmother, Aslina, and to Zulu tradition, through a cultural wine brand rooted in heritage.

In this episode, The Readiness Report’s host, Redi Tlhabi, takes apart the Army Chief’s eyebrow-raising trip to Iran, in the very week South Africa is scrambling to ease US tariffs. She calls it an ...

The Alien franchise makes the leap to the small screen with the debut of FX’s eight-part Alien: Earth on Disney+. Sleek in appearance, and not short on scares, this sci-fi horror series is ...

Choosing between a life annuity, a living annuity, or a combination of both is a significant decision that can shape your financial well-being throughout retirement. Each option offers different ...