7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (451+ words) ANC and South African Communist Party (SACP) leaders are expected to address Cosatu’s 15th national congress in Midrand, Johannesburg, from Monday to Thursday amid ongoing debate about its alliance with both organisations. At its final central executive committee (CEC) meeting on…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (526+ words) Africa still records the world’s highest aviation accident rate, while intracontinental air connectivity remains far below its potential and aviation operating costs are among the highest globally. Taxes and charges are at least 15% above the global average and African airlines…...

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (758+ words) South Africa spent about R76bn more than it would have importing refined petroleum products between 2021 and 2024 had it not allowed its refining capacity to wither away, exposing the economy to the vulnerability of external shocks. The economy also paid the price…...

20+ hour, 9+ min ago   (422+ words) Orlando Pirates coach Abdeslam Ouaddou has threatened to leave the club if his players continue to “showboat” instead of scoring more goals. Ouaddou wasn’t happy with how his players carried themselves in the second half of Saturday’s Caf Champions League…...

22+ hour, 13+ min ago   (642+ words) Though they might sometimes annoy the living daylights out of rivals with the way they go about things, the only thing that really matters for the Springboks is winning for South African people from all walks of life, coach Rassie…...

23+ hour, 29+ min ago   (1026+ words) South Africa imported almost 240,000 tonnes of mechanically deboned chicken meat (MDM) in 2024. More than 90% came from Brazil. At first sight those figures might appear to strengthen the argument that South Africa is far too dependent on imported poultry and should be…...

3+ day, 7+ hour ago   (269+ words) The Electoral Commission of SA (IEC) is to be commended for remaining steadfast in upholding the rules regarding the submission of councillor candidates for the November 4 local government elections despite vehement objections by the ANC. Adding to the ANC fiasco…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (315+ words) State-owned freight and rail group Transnet reported a R4.6bn profit for the year ended March from a loss of R1.9bn in the previous year — its first profit in four years as reforms takes shape. The group’s revenue increased 7.1% to R88.6bn, tracking improved rail…...

4+ day, 41+ min ago   (339+ words) Kia South Africa has updated its Sonet range with additional safety, technology and comfort features, while restructuring the model line-up. The revised range introduces two new LS+ derivatives, available with either a six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission (CVT). Positioned…...

4+ day, 1+ hour ago   (565+ words) Sanlam has reported flat first half earnings as elevated weather-related insurance claims in South Africa and parts of Africa and the stronger rand, which reduced the translated value of earnings from businesses outside South Africa, weighed on performance. The group…...