News Focus: Iran – what now?

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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