News Focus: Iran – what now?
- By Staff Writer
- . Mar 1, 2026
The actual prospect of regime change in Tehran – the stated objective of US President Donald Trump – has the become the focus of analysis
News Focus: Tension mounts over Iran
- By Staff Writer
- . Feb 28, 2026
Non-essential United States government staff and their families have been authorised to leave Israel immediately in light of the threat of an American strike on
Ferrochrome smelters on edge over Eskom relief, Iran talks continue, Goliath to appeal Biennale ruling
- By Staff Writer
- . Feb 27, 2026
Ferrochrome smelters braced for decision on hoped-for Eskom relief Glencore has warned that in the absence of written confirmation of tariff relief measures for its
Rand, bonds stronger after Budget, Iran talks continue, and Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai secures court win
- By Staff Writer
- . Feb 26, 2026
Budget points to “improving fiscal prospects”, but pressure for growth remains With the rand and SA bonds strengthening, Moody’s Ratings says the Budget confirms the
US ambassador strikes upbeat tone on SA ties, NHI rollout halted, Ramaphosa thanks Putin over repatriations
- By Staff Writer
- . Feb 25, 2026
New US ambassador expresses optimism about US-SA relationsThe newly appointed United States ambassador to South Africa has signalled a more optimistic outlook on bilateral relations,
Home Affairs fraud exposed, Australia’s landmark antisemitism commission, and Mandelson released on bail
- By Staff Writer
- . Feb 24, 2026
Corrupt officials charged for visas, residence permits for years, probe reveals Investigators appointed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to examine corruption in the issuing of visas
Trump ups tariffs again, convicted fraudster gets top job and Iran’s students protest
- By Staff Writer
- . Feb 23, 2026
Trump ups global tariff from 10% to 15%, but EU says “deal is a deal” Having immediately announced a 10% across-the-board tariff on Friday after
News Focus: SA must not “abandon” BEE but make it “more effective” – Ramaphosa
- By Staff Writer
- . Feb 22, 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa used his reply to the debate on the State of National Address (SONA) to emphasise the importance of BEE “as an investment
News Focus: Tariffs struck down, but Trump defiant
- By Staff Writer
- . Feb 21, 2026
Reeling after the US Supreme Court’s devastating 6-3 decision to strike down his sweeping tariffs, President Donald Trump announced a new 10% levy on global
Ramaphosa clashes with DA over B-BBEE, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor released after police questioning, Trump launches Gaza reconstruction board
- By Staff Writer
- . Feb 20, 2026
Ramaphosa and DA trade blows over B-BBEE President Cyril Ramaphosa criticised the Democratic Alliance for what he described as its anti-B-BBEE stance, arguing that transformation